PHOTOS: New Magic Kingdom Ticket Book Hat Arrives at Walt Disney World Resort

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If you’re a fan of the olden days of Walt Disney World, when guests carried ticket books, then this hat is for you. The blue hat has white stitching and a screen-printed image of a vintage Magic Kingdom ticket book. The ticket books were also known as passports, and each ticket was labeled A, B, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Walt Disney World 2021 16-Month Calendar Arrives at EPCOT

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2020 might barely be halfway over, but it’s not too early to start planning for 2021. And you can do so with this new Walt Disney World-themed 16-month calendar we found at EPCOT! Each of 2021’s months features a photo of a different Walt Disney World landmark or attraction. As the first calendar since Rise … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of EPCOT

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For the first time in four months, EPCOT is once again welcoming guests at Walt Disney World. Of course, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes have been made to the park experience, including temperature screenings, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and more. If you’re planning a visit, or if you just want to … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on the Upcoming New Mouse Gear Store at EPCOT

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Mouse Gear moved into a temporary home earlier this year as construction began on the store’s reimagining. Now we’re getting our first glimpse of the construction inside the original location. It looks like the store has been entirely gutted to make way for the refurbishment. There’s exposed pipes, ducts, and structural elements. We saw a … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/9/20 (Refreshed Paint at Mission: SPACE, Flowers in Bloom, Filming in Germany, and More)

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Good morning, World Travelers! Today, we stopped by EPCOT to see what was happening around the park. Does this sign apply just to the entrance or to the park as a whole? The entrance was quite crowded this morning as guests were eager to get in line for their favorite festival kichens. Even Pluto had … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Updates 3/9/20 (Mouse Gear Demolition, Guardians of the Galaxy Solar Panels, Innoventions West, and More)

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Work on the various projects around EPCOT’s Future World continue to progress in various stages. Today, we took a look at some of the notable changes. The breezeway between Mouse Gear and Electric Umbrella is currently being used for some storage of materials. Back near the rear entrance to Mouse Gear, guests can still see … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (Guardians Solar Panels, Mission: SPACE Courtyard, MouseGear Gutting, Butterfly Garden, and More) – 3/2/20

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Work around EPCOT’s Future World continues as the park’s expansive revitalization continues. Today, we took note of several changes around the various projects here. Over at the site of Guardian of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, the majority of the solar panel frames on the roof are in place. Along the east entrance bypass that takes … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/25/20 (Flower & Garden Festival Topiaries, Blooming Trees, Festival of the Arts Removal, and More)

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Good morning from EPCOT! The day after the Festival of the Arts has concluded means lots of changes around the park. Today, we decided to check out what was new. Minnie Mouse was out greeting guests early on this morning. The morning did not start out well inside The Land, where both Soarin’ and Living … Read more

PHOTOS: Pin Central Canopy Panels Removed as Demolition Continues on Center of Future World in EPCOT

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As part of EPCOT’s ongoing transformation, construction at the former home of Mouse Gear is in high gear. Today, we got a good look at changes that have already come to the site, including massive demolition work and the removal of the former Pin Central canopies. As guests walk into the temporary Mouse Gear, they’re … Read more

PHOTOS: New Sorcerer Mickey Alex and Ani Bracelet Joins “Disney Ink & Paint” Collection at Walt Disney World

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Get ready to make some magic with the all-new Sorcerer Mickey charm bracelet by Alex and Ani, now available at Walt Disney World. The bright silver bracelet features a charm of Sorcerer Mickey putting on Yensid’s hat, as well as a secondary, smaller charm of a silver bucket of paint with the words “Disney Ink … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (2/9/20)

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Work on Future World in EPCOT continues as the park’s transformation moves forward. Today, we took a look at some of the projects around the land. The reimagining of MouseGear continues to move along. Large black plywood now almost completely covers the walls and doorways the lead from the Innoventions breezeway to the store. From … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pavement Added Near Taste Track, Mystery Landscaping Construction Continues in Future World at EPCOT

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Work in EPCOT continues to transform Future World. Today, we saw several notable changes around the area. At the old Mouse Gear location, the final visible signs of the past are gone after the last decorative gear character window display was removed. Now, all guests see are black tarps. Next to the Taste Track site, … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (2/4/20)

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Work at EPCOT continues to make developmental headway as the reimagining of Future World continues. Work on the Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction continues to move forward. Framing is in place for new flooring near the entrance. Several pallets of construction materials were seen outside the entrance to the Play! pavilion as work … Read more

PHOTOS: New Three Caballeros Disney Ink and Paint Collection T-Shirt Sings and Sambas Into EPCOT

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Have you already binge-watched “The Legend of the Three Caballeros” on Disney+? Do you love animation art? Have you ever been to Bahia? (Okay, maybe that last one isn’t as important.) Celebrate those three happy chappies, The Three Caballeros, with a brand new t-shirt from the Ink and Paint collection at EPCOT! The artwork on … Read more

PHOTOS: Future World Construction Work Expands at EPCOT

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Work to reimagine EPCOT’s Future World continues to move forward at a rapid pace. Today, we stopped by to see what was new. Work on the refurbishment of Mouse Gear has kickstarted this week. Most of the walls along the breezeway are now replaced with plywood that has been painted black. Display windows that most … Read more