PHOTOS: New Steel Beam Juts from Facade of Upcoming World Celebration Restaurant Building at EPCOT

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The reimagining of EPCOT keeps moving forward. Construction crews were active today at the site of a future new restaurant offering that is replacing the former Electric Umbrella. A crane was present as work was taking place on a new addition to the structure. What looks like it will be a support beam protrudes from … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/9/21): Disneyland Releases Ticket Prices, Walt Disney World Extends Park Hours, Club Cool Set for a Return to EPCOT, MouseGear to Become ‘Creations Shop,’ and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, April 9, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

BREAKING: MouseGear Will Become “Creations Shop”, Opening this Summer at EPCOT

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This summer will mark another big step in the overhaul of EPCOT with the opening of the new flagship merchandise location, “Creations Shop”. The MouseGear name will come to an end when the current, temporary location closes in the coming months. Creations Shop features “a bold, sleek design that creates a perfect showcase for the rich … Read more

PHOTOS: Say Aloha to New Tropical Floral Disney Shirts Spotted at Mouse Gear in EPCOT

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Aloha! Just in time for summer, a new crop of tropical-themed shirts has arrived at Walt Disney World. Mickey Mouse Tropical Woven Shirt for Adults – $59.99 This short-sleeved woven shirt features Mickey Mouse surrounded by tropical floral patterns. The bright pops of red color from the flowers are a nice break from the white … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/2/21): Guest Arrested for Avoiding Temperature Check, Disneyland Ticketing Details, Morocco Pavilion Partially Walled Off, Reflections Construction Offices to be Removed, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, April 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: “Communicore Skylight” Tubes Seemingly Complete for New MouseGear at EPCOT

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MouseGear continues to operate from its temporary location, but more progress on its permanent home’s interior renovation is now visible. On the south side of the former Innoventions East, window coverings have been removed, allowing a sneak peek inside. Only a small section of windows is uncovered, and the barrier is still up around the … Read more

PHOTOS: More Framework Installed for New EPCOT Restaurants in World Celebration Neighborhood, MouseGear Work Continues

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The storied history of the EPCOT and Innoventions East continues. With the most recent iteration of Innoventions closed in 2019, a complete renovation is underway as part of the reimagining of EPCOT. The building, which also formerly housed Electric Umbrella until 2020, is slated to become the home of a new restaurant and Starbucks location. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Food Keychains on the Menu at MouseGear

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Feeling hungry? These adorable new snack keychains at EPCOT will have you craving a trip to the parks. Featuring some fan-favorite treats, you can find these new keychains at the temporary MouseGear location at EPCOT. Mickey Mouse Balloon Popcorn Bucket Keychain – $9.99 A keychain inspired by a popcorn bucket inspired by a balloon! This … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Goes Up, Roof Work Continues on MouseGear and New Restaurant Facilities in EPCOT

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As the former Innoventions East prepares to become part of World Celebration, construction plugs along. The building used to house MouseGear, Electric Umbrella, and Innoventions. While a smaller, temporary version of MouseGear still exists, Electric Umbrella has closed permanently. The new scaffolding in the breezeway stands tall and ready. It doesn’t appear that new work … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Moana – Journey of Water, MouseGear, and New Restaurants at EPCOT

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To be divided into four neighborhoods, the EPCOT we once knew will be reimagined as the theme park prepares for new experiences. The former Electric Umbrella location and MouseGear continue to be renewed, and now that Innoventions West is gone, work on transforming the area into Moana – Journey of Water can take shape. In … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Magic Kingdom 3/20/21 (MouseGear and Moana Journey of Water Construction, Disney+ Marvel Show Merchandise, New EPCOT Signage, and More)

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Greetings from Walt Disney World! We’re delving further into Spring Break at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, entering what is effectively the second weekend of the school holiday around the United States. It also happens to be a chilly and overcast start to the weekend, relatively speaking. Let’s head in and see what’s in store for … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Photos Reveal Current Extent of Innoventions West Demolition at EPCOT

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As we’ve kept up with the demolition of Innoventions West, it’s sometimes hard to see the true extent of the destruction at EPCOT while on the ground. Thanks to Jonathan Salazar (@TheDisneyPilot), we now have an aerial view of the progress. It’s hard to believe that nearly the entire Innoventions West is now demolished. What … Read more

PHOTOS: Transformation of MouseGear, Innoventions East Continues at EPCOT

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As the transformation of EPCOT continues, we’ve been keeping you up-to-date with information on Harmonious and updates on Innoventions East and West. In our last update, we shared information on the refurbishment of MouseGear and now even more exterior work has been done. Construction is very active today as high reaches are abundant and crews … Read more

PHOTOS: New Silver Glitter and Annual Passholder 2021 Daisy Duck “Mad Tea Party” MagicBands Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Two new versions of a must-have Disney Parks accessory have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found brand new MagicBand designs at MouseGear at EPCOT today. Featuring something shiny and something whimsical, these styles are sure to brighten up your park-going outfit! Silver Glitter MagicBand – $24.99 We found an earlier version of this MagicBand … Read more

PHOTOS: Interior Framing and Architectural Domes Added to New MouseGear at EPCOT

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The interior of the permanent home for MouseGear is beginning to take shape. With windows installed, construction teams are starting to frame the shopping location’s interior space. One interesting architectural feature caught our eye: interior ceiling domes. Windows have been added to most of the facade. Note the large opening (center) that allows larger equipment … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Update on MouseGear, World Celebration Area at EPCOT

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It’s hard to believe that the original MouseGear, EPCOT’s premier retail store, has been closed for a year now. Though it has a temporary location across the breezeway at Innoventions East, we’re missing our staple store! However, we are very excited that the transformation of EPCOT is moving swiftly along. The other day, we brought … Read more