Several sections of the light-up pavement in EPCOT have now been screwed down to avoid them lifting up from the ground, making them a potential tripping hazard. Light Up Pavement ‘Fixed’ with Screws We previously reported that several sections of the light-up pavement of World Celebration in EPCOT were surrounded by stanchions. The stanchions, which blocked … Read more
Several sections of the light-up pavement of World Celebration in EPCOT are now surrounded by stanchions due to a tripping hazard. This section of World Celebration is no stranger to malfunctions. Just a day after the garden area opened, the lighting elements stopped working. We continued to notice broken lighting effects into the summer of 2024. In … Read more
Disney has removed two large trees that previously blocked the windows of the upcoming GEO-82 lounge, now offering a better view for guests dining inside. Trees Removed from Dreamers Point for GEO-82 View During our visit to the park on Monday, June 2, we noticed that the two large trees that bookend the area behind … Read more
The JAMMitor clean-up crew is now breaking it down in the new custodial costumes that debuted at Walt Disney World earlier today. New JAMMitor Costumes Just earlier today, custodians around Walt Disney World Resort began wearing the new costumes which were revealed by Disney in a video last month. Custodians previously wore all white, but the … Read more
Walt Disney World Resort has announced the opening date and menu for GEO-82, the Spaceship Earth lounge coming to EPCOT. GEO-82 Opening Date and Menu The Disney Parks Blog has announced the opening date for the new lounge, as well as a first look at its menu. The new GEO-82 lounge will open its doors … Read more
A new Figment PEZ dispenser has arrived at Walt Disney World. We first found the item for sale in ImageWorks at EPCOT. Figment PEZ Dispenser – $3.49 The top of the PEZ dispenser features Figment, the fan-favorite purple dragon from the attraction, Journey Into Imagination with Figment. The item comes with three packages of flavored … Read more
The light-up pavement of World Celebration in EPCOT has been restored and reactivated, now illuminating the area and syncing with Spaceship Earth light shows. World Celebration Light-Up Pavement Fixed at EPCOT The lighting creates the EPCOT logo around the central planter of World Celebration Gardens. When we photographed them on Tuesday night, they were illuminated … Read more
A few changes have arrived at the Imagination! Pavilion in EPCOT: new signage has been installed for the refurbished DVC Lounge, and the elevator shaft designed by Imagineer Walter Peregoy has been painted in a new color scheme. New DVC Lounge Signage New signage for the Disney Vacation Club ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge has … Read more
With the opening of CommuniCore Hall & Plaza on June 10, 2024, the years-long EPCOT reimagining is complete. Were the changes and new additions to the park worth the wait? WDWNT’s Tom and Eric discuss it all in their honest review. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza Honest Review This is an honest review. Even though we … Read more
Just days after the EPCOT reimagining was declared complete, lighting malfunctions are plaguing World Celebration Gardens. World Celebration Gardens Lighting Malfunctions Many lighting features in World Celebration Gardens are malfunctioning. When operating correctly, each light post is supposed to illuminate in one solid color. As you can see in the above photo, three of the … Read more
After many delays, updates, and cancelations, the years-long EPCOT reimagining is now officially complete with the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza on June 10. The controversial overhaul included several projects, some of which were completed and some of which were announced but never happened. “Project Gamma” Background The EPCOT reimagining was led by Walt … Read more
With the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza at EPCOT, new directional signs have been revealed around the building. New EPCOT Directional Signs The standing signs match other new directional signage installed throughout World Celebration over the past year. They are mainly black with a blue stripe down the side representing World Celebration. This sign … Read more
During tonight’s media preview, we were able to see a full performance of “¡Celebración Encanto!”, a new live show premiering at EPCOT tomorrow. ‘¡Celebración Encanto!’ “¡Celebración Encanto!” is a new sing-along live show featuring fan-favorite characters from “Encanto.” The show takes place on the new CommuniCore Plaza stage. For the limited run of “¡Celebración Encanto!”, … Read more
After a year of construction, the flex space next to the Imagination! Pavilion at EPCOT has reopened with new seating and shade for guests to relax. EPCOT Flex Space One end of the flex space opened with the Florida Fresh booth for the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Now the rest of the … Read more
During EPCOT construction, more “Encanto” theming has been added to the screen in CommuniCore Plaza and Cast Members are previewing the new Mickey & Friends meet and greet in CommuniCore Hall. CommuniCore Plaza When CommuniCore Hall and Plaza open on June 10, “Celebración Encanto” will debut in the Plaza. Flags adorn the overhang of the … Read more
Work on the World Celebration flex space has continued, with signs that a shaded area is on the way. World Celebration Flex Space Construction The flex space, which is located next to the Imagination! Pavilion, seemed nearly complete just a few days ago, but recent construction has added support poles for what will likely be … Read more