PHOTOS: Distancing Markers Completely Removed From Many EPCOT Attractions, Spaceship Earth Seating Separate Parties Together

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Physical distancing markers have been removed from the queues for Spaceship Earth, Soarin’ Around the World, Living With the Land, and Test Track at EPCOT. The markers are now gone from both the exterior and interior queue of Spaceship Earth. On the ride itself, separate parties are no longer spaced into different cars, so you … Read more

PHOTOS: Rider Capacity Increased, Dividers Removed from Soarin’ Around the World at EPCOT

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With physical distancing being removed and reduced in some areas of Walt Disney World, we’re keeping an eye on changes to other COVID-19 precautions. In EPCOT, dividers have been removed Soarin’ Around the World. There are still physical distancing markers in the queue. Plexiglass dividers are still in place in the pre-show area. The dividers … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 5/9/21 (More “Points of Light”, Construction of “Creations Shop” Progresses, Distanced Character Meets, and More)

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Welcome to EPCOT on a lovely Spring day here at Walt Disney World. As opposed to some stormy weekends we’ve had recently, today was perfectly pleasant and not brutally hot. That makes for a day where characters are out in abundance and we get a good look at the progress of the projects around the … Read more

PHOTOS: Living With the Land Roof Maintenance Completed at EPCOT

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Five weeks ago, scaffolding was erected throughout Living With the Land at EPCOT. In the middle of April, even more scaffolding was added as maintenance continued on the attraction’s greenhouse roof. Thankfully, the scaffolding is now gone and the attraction is back to its former glory, with sunlight streaming in to the horticulture boat ride. … Read more

PHOTOS: Self-Service Beverage Stations Return to Sunshine Seasons at EPCOT

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From the time Walt Disney World reopened in July 2020 until just recently, guests could not use self-service beverage stations. Revised health and safety protocols once again allowed guests to fill their own cups starting in late April. Guests now follow a new process while using the fountains. However, Sunshines Seasons, one of EPCOT’s most … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 4/11/21 (Storms Close Attractions and Eateries, “Creations Shop” and Club Cool Construction, La Gelateria Nears Completion, and More)

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Welcome to EPCOT! We have, unfortunately, a fairly nasty day in store as we come up against severe thunderstorm warnings as part of a weather system which produced dangerous lightning and hail around the Central Florida area. Despite this, we’ve managed about an hour of ‘dry time’ in the morning to take inventory of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Erected Inside Living with the Land at EPCOT

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Guests cruising through the greenhouses of Living with the Land can discover the history of farming, new agricultural techniques, and fruits and vegetables aplenty from around the world. However, today we discovered something a little bit different about the boat tour at EPCOT — the addition of scaffolding. Upon entering one of the greenhouses, guests … Read more

BREAKING: Power Outage Reported at EPCOT; Test Track, Soarin’, and The Seas with Nemo & Friends Currently Closed

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UPDATE: As of 1:19pm, all attractions are operating once again. There is currently a major power outage at EPCOT. Cast Members are informing guests that the entirety of The Land pavilion, The Seas with Nemo & Friends pavilion, and Test Track have lost power and are unable to operate at this time. The Land Pavilion … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/10/21 (Wood Paneling Added to Guardians Facade, Sneak Peek of La Gelateria, New Blood Orange Beet Cocktail, and More)

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Greetings, World Travelers, from a lovely but windy day here at EPCOT! It was a quiet day here, but we enjoyed taking in all the sights, sounds, and, periodically, tastes of the new International Flower & Garden Festival. It felt a bit like the calm before the storm as we didn’t see any evidence of … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/9/21): Disney Stores Closures Begin March 23rd, Disneyland Theme Parks Reopening Next Month, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Opening October 1st, Disney College Program Optimistic to Resume by End of 2021, 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 Tuesday, March 9th, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

SHOP: The Land and The Living Seas Limited Release EPCOT Posters Coming to shopDisney

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Two brand new Limited Release Posters will be available on shopDisney next week. Whether you prefer to live with the land or the seas, these retro inspired posters shouldn’t be missed. Dive back in time with this amazing vintage-inspired print. Guests take a Hydrolator ride down to Sea Base Alpha where a myriad of aquatic … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/4/21 (Jumping Fountains Return, New Menu Items At Sunshine Seasons, Restaurant Marrakesh Menus Removed, and More)

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Hello from a cooler but lovely day at EPCOT! We’re glad that we had a warm, sunny day yesterday for the opening of the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival yesterday, but our luck seemed to wear a bit thin today as it was colder and rather windy. We still took to the … Read more

Garden Grill Restaurant is Rotating Once Again at Epcot

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In early January, we reported that the Garden Grill restaurant located in the Land Pavilion at Epcot had stopped rotating. Today, during our visit, we noticed that the table-service restaurant which offers character dining is no longer stationary! A meal at Garden Grill Restaurant usually lasts about one rotation, so guests get a full view … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs & EPCOT 1/15/21 (“WandaVision” Petit Cake At Amorette’s, Progress Made In Innoventions East Building, Lotus Blossom Cafe Open, and More)

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Hello everyone, and welcome to another exciting day here at Walt Disney World! It started out pretty chilly, but warmed up quickly, making for a pleasant park day. We started our day at Disney Springs to try a new special treat, and then headed to EPCOT to check in on all the ongoing construction projects … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/14/21 (Donald Still Missing From Gran Fiesta Tour, Latest Construction Progress, New Disney Artist D-Tech Phones Cases, and More)

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Greetings, World Travelers, and welcome to another beautiful day at EPCOT! It was a quiet day, but we still found some new things to show you. Let’s get started! Everyone’s waiting with baited breath to see when the new France Pavilion expansion will open. The construction walls were removed a few days ago and replaced … Read more

PHOTOS: Garden Grill Restaurant Not Currently Turning at EPCOT

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Garden Grill Restaurant at EPCOT is famous for slowly turning and showing off different scenery while you eat. However, this special dining experience has become stationary as the turning mechanism in the restaurant is not currently working. Cast Members are telling guests that Chip and Dale messed up the motors. Chip and Dale are two … Read more