More Paneling Removed as Test Track is Reimagined in EPCOT

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Crews continue to demolish the queue of Test Track as part of a reimagining of the EPCOT attraction. Test Track Reimagining There are fewer dumpsters in front of the attraction than there were during our last construction update. But one dumpster is right in front of the entrance doors, which are open for crews to … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris to Be Renamed

Disneyland Paris has announced that Walt Disney Studios Park will be renamed. The announcement was shared during a press conference celebrating the 32nd anniversary of its opening date. Walt Disney Studios Park Renamed As it continues its transformation, Walt Disney Studios Park will be renamed “Disney Adventure World.” Today, we are changing the story of … Read more

BREAKING: Test Track Being Reimagined, Will Be Inspired by World of Motion

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Test Track is set to be reimagined at EPCOT, and will take inspiration from World of Motion. Test Track Reimagining at EPCOT Announced during this morning’s “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” panel at Destination D23, Walt Disney World is teaming up with Chevrolet to reimagine the attraction, taking … Read more

PHOTOS: Concrete Supports Added to ‘Big Hero 6’ San Fransokyo Torii Gate Bridge for Pacific Wharf Retheme at Disney California Adventure

Concrete supports for the “Torii Gate Bridge”, a colossal bridge that is the San Fransokyo version of the Golden Gate bridge with elements of the Torii, have now been installed as crews continue to transform the soon-to-be former Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure into San Fransokyo from “Big Hero 6.” Supports are being added to … Read more

Closing Date Revealed for Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

Last month we announced that Trail’s End Restaurant will be closing its doors this Spring to be re-imagined as a marketplace-style quick service outlet, and now, thanks to the official website, we know the location will close for good as a table service restaurant on April 17, 2023. The Walt Disney World dining reservation system shows … Read more

Fresh Paint Appears on “Hills” Above Mickey’s Toontown During Reimagining at Disneyland

While Mickey’s Toontown is currently being reimagined at Disneyland, today we noticed the first coat of paint on the walls that surround the land. As you approach the entrance to the land, if you look over the bridge that carries the Disneyland Railroad you can see the walls that hide the Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/15/21): CDC Indoor Masking Guidance Change, Mickey’s Toontown Reimagining, Holiday Kitchen Menus, Rise of the Resistance Lawsuit, 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 Monday, November 15, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Images Released for the Reimagining of Disney’s Contemporary Resort Featuring “The Incredibles” Rooms

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort has been undergoing heavy refurbishments lately to all guest rooms in preparation for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in October. The Wave restaurant located on the ground floor is also closing soon for refurbishments. This morning Disney has shared a first look of the reimagining concepts of the popular Magic Kingdom area … Read more

FIRST LOOK: New Attraction Poster Revealed for Snow White’s Enchanted Wish at Disneyland

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Snow White’s Scary Adventures has undergone a magical reimagination during the closure of Disneyland Park and is now known as “Snow White’s Enchanted Wish.” With these changes announced in December, we now have a first look at a new poster for the reimagined attraction. While visiting Disneyland Resort today, something new within the Disneyland Park gates … Read more

RUMOR: Possible Plans Revealed for Expanded Disney Village and New Disney Hotel at Disneyland Paris

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It’s been over three years since Disney officially announced plans to expand and refurbish Disney Village at Disneyland Paris. Since then, details have been kept relatively quiet as to what that may entail, but thanks to our friends at OutsidEars, we have a look at a possible masterplan for the overhaul of this shopping, dining … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for New Lighting Package Coming to Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

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The Spaceship Earth refurbishment was put on pause for the reopening of EPCOT, but during the recent EPCOT – The Magic of Possibility D23 presentation, it was revealed that Spaceship Earth will be receiving an enhanced lighting package as part of its overhaul. Now, it seems work is moving forward on the project, as a … Read more

New, Enhanced Custom Lighting Package Coming to Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

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The Spaceship Earth refurbishment was put on pause for the reopening of EPCOT, but during today’s EPCOT – The Magic of Possibility D23 presentation, it was revealed that Spaceship Earth will be receiving an enhanced lighting package as part of its overhaul. According to Imagineer Zach Riddley, an enhanced lighting package will be installed for … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for Work on Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

The Spaceship Earth refurbishment and reimagining was put on pause for the reopening of EPCOT, but it seems it’s ramping back up again, with new permits filed for work on the “grand and miraculous” attraction. A recent permit filed by Walt Disney Imagineering lists “Installation of source power and control equipment” at the location of … Read more

BREAKING: Spaceship Earth Will Reopen with EPCOT on July 15th, Refurbishment Postponed Indefinitely

Despite having its status recently updated to “Closed for Refurbishment” on the Walt Disney World website and on My Disney Experience, it seems Spaceship Earth may make its ascent once again upon the reopening of EPCOT on July 15th. Thank the Phoenicians! According to the UNITE HERE Local 362 union, which represents attraction workers throughout … Read more

Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Now Showing as “Closed for Refurbishment” on Walt Disney World Website and My Disney Experience

While all of Walt Disney World remains closed (for now), Spaceship Earth at EPCOT has now joined the ranks of the Walt Disney World Railroad, as its status has been updated to “Closed for Refurbishment” on the Walt Disney World website and on My Disney Experience. As times have changed, the Spaceship Earth attraction at … Read more