The Seas Pavilion Nursery Reopens in EPCOT After 8-Month Closure

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The nursery module at The Seas With Nemo & Friends Pavilion in EPCOT has reopened after closing eight months ago in March 2022. Not much has actually changed inside the room, although some areas remain closed off for further refurbishment. Tanks have been replaced. This large tank near the windows is dedicated to coral and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/2/22 (Behind the Seeds Tour Returns, New EPCOT MagicBand+ Designs, Tamatoa Mini Cake, & More)

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Good morning World Travelers! Today we are back in EPCOT because Behind the Seeds Tour and EPCOT Seas Adventures Dolphins in Depth tour have returned for the first time since 2020. We are planning on doing a Behind the Seeds Tour today. We will also be looking for all the new things we can find … Read more

Final Future World Sign Replaced at EPCOT

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Almost exactly a year ago, the lands of EPCOT became “neighborhoods” and Future World was split into World Nature, World Discovery, and World Celebration. This week, the final Future World sign was replaced. Here’s a look at the light-up sign last month reading “Exit to Future World.” This was near the exit of The Seas … Read more

Disney Responds to Criticism Over Donations to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Sponsors, Alternative Missions Offered to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Guests When Rise of the Resistance is Down, & More: Daily Recap (3/4/22)

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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, March 4, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

New Species Coming Soon to Aquarium in The Seas Pavilion at EPCOT

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The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT is getting a new aquatic species, according to a sign outside the nursery module in the aquarium. The room is closed off with curtains and a rope. The sign says “Pardon our plankton. This exhibit is temporarily closed to prepare for new aquatic species.” The Seas Pavilion … Read more

First Voyage Aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Video of Loading Station for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, & More: Daily Recap (3/1/22)

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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 1, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Manatee Rehabilitated at The Seas with Nemo & Friends in EPCOT Returned to Natural Habitat

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Though it’s usually sad to leave EPCOT, one recent departure was very happy, as a manatee rehabilitated at The Seas with Nemo & Friends was returned to her natural habitat at Florida’s Blue Spring State Park. Walt Disney Parks & Resorts’ Director of Animal & Science Operations, Scott Terrell, DVM, DACVP, recently described the efforts … Read more

Beloved Innoventions Area and Original ‘The Land’ Pavilion Background Music Loops Retired for Singular ‘Spotify Playlist’ at EPCOT

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The latest chapter of EPCOT’s ongoing “re-imagining” has arrived around World Nature, as the new park entrance music can be heard in the area. Previously, the old Innoventions area music from 1994 could still be heard here, before it was replaced by holiday music for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. You can … Read more

Limited Lightning Lane Access, Pavilions Prepare For New Year’s Eve Parties, Holiday Crowds, & More: EPCOT Photo Report 12/28/21

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Good morning from EPCOT! Today, we make our way around the World neighborhoods and World Showcase as we battle the holiday crowds for the news! We started out day on the Monorail to get aerial views of construction (and crowds) down below. Construction at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has been stagnant for quite … Read more

Holiday Crowds Arrive, Walt Disney World Railroad Bag Lands, 2022 Glow Ears Help Ring In The New Year, & More: Disney’s Hollywood Studios & EPCOT Photo Report 12/23/2021

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Season Greetings! We are only two days away from Christmas and the holiday cheer and crowds are here. Let’s dive in it! Rope drop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is normally crowded and today was no exception. Pack your patience! At 9:00a.m., 30 minutes after the park opened to all guests, Rise of the Resistance was … Read more

Monorail Yellow Returns From Refurbishment, 50th Anniversary Luxe Minnie Ear Headband, Journey of Water Construction, & More: EPCOT & Disney’s Hollywood Studios Photo Report 12/14/21

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Seasons greetings from a foggy Walt Disney World! We are hopping around quite a bit today, so let’s get started! Our first stop of the day is at the Transportation and Ticket Center where Monorail Yellow has returned from refurbishment with a refreshed look. After a quick spin on the Resort Monorail, we made our … Read more

Full List of PhotoPass Magic Shots and Props Coming to Walt Disney World for Disney+ Day 2021

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In celebration of Disney+ Day, Disney+ subscribers with a valid ticket or pass and theme park reservation on November 12 will enjoy special benefits across Disney theme parks, with some surprises in store as well. Disney+ subscribers are invited with their travel party to enter the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/24/2021 (Youth Sweaters Warm Up Creations Shop, New Spooky Treats Arrive at Broadwalk Bakery, and More)

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Today we are navigating our way through EPCOT. Let’s get going, World Travelers! The JAMMitors gave us some funky beats to listen to this morning. At Creations Shop we found some cozy, fuzzy sweaters for children. Each one features either Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, or Donald Duck. Test Track has a new sign directing guests … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Sea Creatures Celebrate 50 Years of Walt Disney World With 3D-Printed Ear Hats

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Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney Parks’ Animals, Science & Environment, has shared some new photos of urchins and a shark celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World at The Seas with Nemo & Friends. Dr. Penning writes: “Hats off” to our aquarists at The Seas with Nemo & Friends, who created 3D-printed … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 9/30/21 (‘Sea’ The Freshly Remodeled Manatee Rehabilitation Center at The Seas with Nemo and Friends, 2021 Belgium International Food and Wine Festival Booth, Star Wars Merchandise Lands at Creations Shop, and More)

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Good morning from a gorgeous day here at EPCOT! We are less than 24 hours away from Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, and we absolutely cannot wait. Today seemed to be the calm before the storm inside this park, but we found our fair share of surprises, so let’s jump in! We dived down … Read more

PHOTOS: First Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Pressed Pennies Arrive at EPCOT

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We’re counting down the days to Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, and the celebration has even reached that classic souvenir, the pressed penny. We spotted the first 50th anniversary penny in a machine at Port of Entry in EPCOT, starring the Genie from “Aladdin.” Right now, there’s only one 50th anniversary penny in this press, … Read more