IP-Free ‘Big Bang’ Omnicoaster Was Planned Before Management Added ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ to EPCOT

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Before executives told Walt Disney Imagineering to create a “Guardians of the Galaxy” coaster for EPCOT, Imagineers were developing a coaster based on the Big Bang. They were also already developing the idea of the Omnicoaster system eventually used for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Imagineer Wyatt Winter revealed the original idea during an … Read more

Star-Lord References Classic EPCOT Attractions Including Horizons, Universe of Energy, and Kitchen Kabaret in Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

We’ve been promised that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind would feature references to beloved EPCOT attractions of the past, and now we have a better look at just what that entails in a new video from Scott Gustin. In the preshow video, Peter Quill, better known as Star-Lord, expresses excitement about returning to EPCOT … Read more

‘The Ding Dang?’ Imagineer Hints at Multiple Universe of Energy Ride Easter Eggs in Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the newest attraction coming this summer to EPCOT, will contain easter eggs for the former Universe of Energy Pavilion. Ellen’s Energy Adventure and the rest of the pavilion closed in 2017 to make way for the new Marvel roller coaster. Imagineer Zach Riddley replied to a comment on his … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/30/21): Interactive MagicBand+ Announced, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Opening 2022, KiteTails Show Canceled Mid-Performance After Jet Ski Flips, 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 Thursday, September 30, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

New ‘Magical Meditations’ Album from Tom Ameen Transforms Classic Disney Music into Relaxing Piano Arrangements

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Musician Tom Ameen has released a new album, “Magical Meditations,” featuring 14 piano arrangements of music from Disney films and theme parks. The songs are crafted to promote rest and relaxation. Musical selections include songs from “The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Mulan, and classic Disney theme park attractions. See the full tracklist below. The … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/13/21): Signage Prohibiting “Photography, Video Recording, & Live Streaming” Appears on Roads Near Magic Kingdom, Orange County Mayor Recommends Individuals Return to Wearing Masks Indoors, 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, July 13, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: New Imagineer-Created “Drawing on Inspiration” Construction Wall Art for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2021 Honors the Park’s Past

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With all the construction and new projects going on, EPCOT is very much a park in flux. But the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will feature work honoring EPCOT’s past. The “Drawing on Inspiration” gallery near the Imagination! Pavilion features construction wall art by two Walt Disney Imagineers, Jimmy Pickering and Morgan … Read more

Alex Trebek, Beloved “Jeopardy!” Host Featured in Ellen’s Energy Adventure at EPCOT Dies After Battle With Cancer at 80

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Alex Trebek, the beloved “Jeopardy!” host since 1984, has died at age 80. The TV icon had long since battled stage 4 pancreatic cancer, announcing the news back in March 2019. “Jeopardy!” shared the news via the show’s Twitter account. Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. … Read more

SHOP: New Limited Edition Imagination, Horizons, Universe of Energy, and CommuniCore EPCOT Posters Arrive on shopDisney

If you’ve been collecting the series of EPCOT attraction poster serigraphs that launched at last year’s D23 Expo, get ready to go back to the future with these posters featuring beloved former Future World offerings, now part of the EPCOT Forever Collection. First, search for that “one little spark” with Figment and Dreamfinder at the Imagination! Pavilion, … Read more

Flash Back to 1982 With “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” – Part Two

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! We’re continuing our look at “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” with part two, including Journey into Imagination, The Land, CommuniCore and more! Note: This article will detail the … Read more