PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/24/20 (Taped-Up Vending Machines, Frozen Chalk Art, and Simply Goofy)

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Good morning from a frigid EPCOT. An overnight cold front dropped temperatures in Central Florida, so we wrapped up in a jacket and headed to the parks. Crowds as the park opened were light, but that would soon change. Entering the park, we noticed that this Coke machine had been busted underneath the Monorail station. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/22/20 (Chipped Paint at Cool Wash, Long Lines for Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, New Disney Skyliner Popcorn Buckets, and More)

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Good morning from a very cold EPCOT! Let’s see what is new around the park this morning. In the parking lot, grandstands remain in place for the finish line for next month’s RunDisney Princess Half-Marathon races. Everyone was cold this morning waiting to get in to the park after temps dipped into the low 40’s … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Updates (1/20/20)

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Work around EPCOT continues to steam forward this week. We stopped by to check in on the latest updates in the park. Work on the Innoventions East bypass continues, with rolling green hedges now blocking the pathway to be used. Behind the Innoventions East building that is temporarily home to MouseGear, work on the landscaping … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (1/16/20)

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Today, we stopped by EPCOT to see the latest on some of the construction projects ongoing around Future World. Over at the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind site, all was relatively quiet, except for this lone worker at the very top of the show building. Behind what was the rear exit to MouseGear, we … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The World of PIXAR” Merchandise Collection Debuts at Walt Disney World

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Today while scoping out new merchandise around Walt Disney World, we came across this adorable new “The World of PIXAR” collection of shirts, a pin, and some jewelry. These new items are perfect for any animation fan! The World of Pixar Youth T-Shirt – $19.99 This adorable youth t-shirt says “The World of PIXAR – … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Construction Bypass Walkway From Park Entrance to The Seas and The Land Pavilion Now Open at EPCOT

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A few weeks back, we speculated on a new set of walkways that were being constructed near the future Moana – Journey of Water as temporary bypasses to be used as construction ramps up at EPCOT. Originally slated to open sometime in January, this walkway has officially opened to guests today ahead of the large … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/30/19 (New Year’s Eve Preparations, Damaged Pathways, Construction Work, Fireworks Barges, and More)

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Good morning from EPCOT! It is the day before New Year’s Eve, so the park is bustling with activity! Let’s go check it out… In the entrance to the park, new PhotoPass angles were being tested out by cast members. In Future World, we noticed more damaged walkway tiles have been roped off. Construction work … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/29/19 (Holiday Crowds, Critter Sightings, New Year’s Eve Prep, and More)

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Good morning from EPCOT! Today, we took a stroll around the world to see what’s new in Disney’s Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. As we arrived, crowds seemed quite sparse… That is, until we got inside the gates. While everyone waited for rope drop, the JAMMitors provided some beats to pump up the crowd. Over … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Finding Nemo” Character Art Added to West Park Entrance Bypass Walkway, Now Nearing Completion at EPCOT

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Work on the recently confirmed EPCOT park entrance bypass walkway near the future Moana – Journey of Water site is now nearing completion. Today, we took a closer look at the site’s progress. Guests approaching The Seas with Nemo and Friends are currently greeted by moving planters and construction walls. A closer look at the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/24/19 (Rainy Days, Moon Landings, Electric Umbrella Seating, More Minnie Van Toys, ETC.)

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Good morning from another rainy December morning in EPCOT. Today, we took a look at what was new in the park. As we told you earlier this week, half the newly reimagined EPCOT entrance is complete. The new layout makes foot traffic a lot easier to navigate. Over inside Mouse Gear, register removal continues. Only … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/15/19 (Broken Escalators, Damaged Walkways, Starbucks Signage, Regal Eagle Construction, and More)

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Good day from EPCOT! We took a tour around the park this morning to see what was new. Guests walking in to EPCOT were once again greeted by yet another newly blocked off area caused by damaged and cracked blocks of illuminated walkways in Future World. This squirrel seemed quite interested to find what was … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/13/19 (Construction, New Canada Film Signs, Caramel Apples, and More)

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Good morning from EPCOT! We took a walk through the park to see what we could see on another beautiful Florida morning. Lines to get in the park were pretty long for a weekday morning. Guests flowed easily into the park when the ropes dropped. Anyone need last-minute presents? As always, the cooler weather has … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/11/19 (Pluto Meet & Greet Moved, The Seas Tank Maintenance, Regal Eagle Smokehouse Construction, and More)

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Good day from EPCOT! Today, we stopped by to see what’s new in everyone’s favorite Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Crowds were pretty light this morning, despite the warm December weather. These ropes were covering a large crack in the cement work over by one of the former Leave a Legacy monoliths. This, of course, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 11/16/19 (Cold Weather, Manatee Appreciation, New Apparel in France, and More)

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Hello and welcome to a suddenly chilly Walt Disney World! This morning, there was a breeze and a chill in the air, so grab your favorite Mickey sweater and get ready for another spin through EPCOT. Right off the bat at 8:50 am, the park was full of happy visitors ready to hop on their … 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

“Magic of the Animal Kingdom” Documentary Series Coming to Disney+

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Some of the unsung heroes of Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be celebrated in a new documentary series coming to Disney+. “Magic of the Animal Kingdom” will be produced by National Geographic for Disney+, set at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Epcot’s SeaBase Aquarium. Viewers will get to see backstage and see how these conservationist Cast Members … Read more