More Tar Paper & Silver Paneling Added to New Test Track Overhang at EPCOT

Construction site with scaffolding and equipment, surrounded by safety barriers. A circular area in the ground is marked by orange cones. Trees and a large building are visible in the background.

More weather-proofing has been installed on the new Test Track overhang in EPCOT as the attraction is reimagined. Test Track Construction The new Test Track sign still hasn’t been installed in front of the attraction. The old sign was completely removed last November. Imagineering filed a permit for new signage in January, but that could … Read more

Earth Sculpture Finally Spinning Again Outside Mission: SPACE

A futuristic building featuring a large globe with "Mission: SPACE" written on it and a rocket spinning around, situated outside on a paved area.

The Earth sculpture in Planetary Plaza outside Mission: SPACE at EPCOT is finally spinning again. Mission: SPACE Earth Spinning The Earth sculpture was removed in August 2023 as part of a long ongoing refurbishment of the attraction’s façade. Earth returned in March 2024. However, we haven’t seen the planet spinning since around late 2021/early 2022. … Read more

More Paneling Removed From Mars Sculpture at Mission: SPACE

People stand in line outside Mission: SPACE, a space-themed attraction with a large spherical building, located at Epcot in Walt Disney World. The sky is clear and blue.

Crews have removed more paneling from the Mars sculpture outside Mission: Space in EPCOT as they continue to refurbish the faded exterior. Mission: SPACE Exterior Refurbishment The Mars sculpture is the final element of the Mission: SPACE facade to get a major refurbishment in the past year. Earth was missing for a while as it … Read more

Test Track Show Cars Moved Outside in EPCOT As Reimagining Begins

Two Chevrolet vehicles, one black and one red, are parked in front of a large blue and metal building adorned with the 'Test Track' sign. The sky is partially cloudy, adding to the atmosphere of the auto draft setting.

The cars from Test Track’s interior showroom are now parked outside while the EPCOT attraction is closed for an extended reimagining. Test Track Show Cars Guests can enjoy three Chevrolet show cars parked in front of the ride’s construction walls. Just like in the showroom, you can get in and out of the cars and … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbished Mission: SPACE Sign Returns to EPCOT

Mission: SPACE sign and facade

Almost two months after the Mission: SPACE attraction sign was removed from its planter, it has returned from refurbishment. Mission: SPACE Sign Returns The sign was removed amid ongoing refurbishment work on the exterior of Mission: SPACE. It sits in this round planter in front of the attraction’s façade. While the sign was missing, some … Read more

PHOTOS: All Global Gardens at 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Community Garden with Donald topiary

The 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is underway, and global gardens have arrived at EPCOT, filling the park with beautiful blooms. Global Gardens New for this year are the PB&J Garden presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables, China Penjing Garden, and Gnome Garden. The Community Garden – World Discovery Connect with the earth and each … Read more

Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden at 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Camp Get Out 'N' Play Garden entrance

Among the interactive gardens at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is the Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden Presented by OFF! This playground/garden is located near Creations Shop in World Discovery. Camp Get Out ‘N’ Play Garden The playground is rethemed for different festivals. It features a jungle gym and other activities. … Read more