PHOTOS: Walls Come Down, Guests Can Now Walk Over the Graves of the West “Leave A Legacy” Monoliths at Epcot

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One side down, one to go. Demolition on Leave A Legacy’s west side monolith section took about a month to complete, but is now finished. Up until yesterday, construction walls were up around the entire section, but today, the walls are down, offering guests a unique opportunity to walk over where these monoliths (graves?) once … Read more

PHOTOS: Epcot Entrance and Tram Loop Overhaul Project Rages On – 6/12/19 Construction Update

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Big changes are underway at the entrance of Epcot. Some of the plans have been announced, while others are still quite vague. Every park is getting adjustments to improve the guest experience as they enter, and Epcot’s not exception. Let’s see how this project is coming since our last update. They’ve made a pretty big … Read more

PHOTOS: Rose Walk Pathway Between Future World and World Showcase at Epcot Now Closed for Widening Project

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As we had previously announced, the pathway connecting Future World and World Showcase (near the Imagination pavilion), has now closed in order to be widened. The pathway is completely blocked off from both ends now. If you attempt to enter it from World Showcase (near the Refreshment Port) you’ll find yourself confronted by these construction … Read more

PHOTOS: Ticket Booths and Awnings Fully Removed at Epcot’s International Gateway Entrance Area

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Well, that escalated quickly. Earlier this week, we reported on the demolition of the old ticket booths at Epcot’s International Gateway, along with the removal of the majority of the green awning that housed the back entrance. It appears that the awning has been fully removed now. These planters now extend all the way down to … Read more

PHOTOS: First Leave A Legacy Monolith Demolished, Guest Photo Plaques Now Actively Being Removed at Epcot

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As we announced earlier in the month, progress has begun on the removal of the Leave A Legacy monoliths at the entrance to Epcot. The walls went up recently, but actual demolition didn’t seem to start right away. Well, now it has! The first step, as one would assume based on Disney’s official announcement, is … Read more

RUMOR: Epcot’s The Seas and The Land Future World Pavilions Set To Be Demolished

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While Phase 1 of Epcot’s drastic reimagining is well underway, grander changes are being envisioned for the park’s future after a new entrance, Project Gamma, the Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the Play Pavilion, and the new nighttime spectaculars are all completed. The future may not include two of the staple … Read more

PHOTOS: Walls Up for First Phase of Leave A Legacy Monolith Removal at Epcot

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Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Leave A Legacy monolith removal began just last night, with walls going up surrounding the west side of the entrance area. These walls are set to stay in place through summer of 2019, with work on the east side of Leave A Legacy continuing right after. Do keep in … Read more

First Phase of Leave A Legacy Monolith Removal to Begin This Weekend at Epcot

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It’s time to say bye to the divisive Leave A Legacy monoliths at Epcot. The Leave a Legacy monuments are pretty dirty… pic.twitter.com/qgg5YNrL8T — WDW News Today (@WDWNT) February 12, 2018 If you haven’t gone to visit your quadrant yet, you’d better do so––and quick, because construction is set to begin this weekend. There’s a … Read more

PHOTOS: Tram Loop Demolition Begins at Epcot Entrance

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Work is underway all across Walt Disney World property to re-configure the park entry experience for guests. Each location is different, with some projects being more complicated than others. At Epcot, construction walls went up a few weeks ago, but since then it’s been pretty quiet. Now, demolition has started in earnest on the old … Read more

Permanent Future World Festival Center and Beer Garden, New Starbucks, Water Maze, and More Coming to Epcot for “Project Gamma”

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While a new entrance area, Experience Center, and more has already been announced for the massive overhaul of Epcot, Disney has remained quiet about the future of Innoventions Plaza and the center of Future World since showing off some very early concept art at the 2017 D23 Expo. What you see above has changed tremendously … Read more

Innoventions Demolition Permits Filed; Character Spot, Starbucks, and Club Cool Set to Close at Epcot

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Project Gamma is about to get underway at Epcot, a project that will include the reimagining of the center of Future World, the park’s entrance, and a rumored multi-year refurbishment of Spaceship Earth. The first permits for the project have been filed, likely coinciding with the imminent closure of Innoventions West and the overhaul of … Read more