The playground in the World Discovery neighborhood of EPCOT is getting new shades as part of an ongoing refurbishment. The space has been fully closed since mid January, although construction walls went up next to the playground back in November. World Discovery Playground Refurbishment The playground is blocked by rolling planters, but over those planters, … Read more
Test Track 3.0 is officially open at EPCOT. As the third iteration of Disney’s first thrill ride and the fourth attraction in the space, it has big shoes to fill. Test Track History In 43 years of EPCOT, General Motors is the only corporate sponsor to stick around — originally sponsoring opening-day attraction World of … Read more
Test Track presented by General Motors at EPCOT is now open for Cast Member previews and WDWNT got to ride the reimagined attraction. Test Track 3.0 Review Test Track Entrance Test Track 3.0 Queue Test Track Loading Area & Ride Vehicles Test Track 3.0 Ride Experience Test Track Exit Test Track 3.0 Full Ride Video … Read more
New entertainment offerings debuted at EPCOT on June 9, as well as a new location for a classic act. These offerings appear to be part of the ongoing Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World Resort. New Entertainment at EPCOT Odyssey Pianist The pianist who usually performs at the Rose & Crown Pub is currently … Read more
During a media event this week, Disney shared that the updates to the reimagined Test Track at EPCOT will be focused on the ride experience itself, as opposed to the pre- and post-shows of updates past. Test Track Reimagining Across its history, the previous updates for Test Track at EPCOT have primarily focused on the … Read more
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
As invited media, Disney provided WDWNT with a gift card for food and beverages for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, so some of the following coverage was hosted. As always, WDWNT will still provide our honest thoughts on the below. Back for another year at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts … Read more
Do you remember the 21st night of September? Well, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT will ensure you do, as the ride will have “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire playing on repeat on September 21, 2024. ‘September’ on Repeat on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind This news was first announced via … Read more
As invited media, Disney provided WDWNT with a gift card for food and beverages for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, so some of the following coverage was hosted. As always, WDWNT will still provide our honest thoughts on the below. The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is here, and we’ve taken … Read more
Your favorite food scavenger hunt is back, as Emile’s Fromage Montage has returned for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Dishes for Emile’s Fromage Montage can be found at several booths throughout the park. Guests can purchase any five items listed on the menu, collect a matching stamp for each item, and then … Read more
As invited media, Disney provided WDWNT with a gift card for food and beverages for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, so some of the following coverage was hosted. As always, WDWNT will still provide our honest thoughts on the below. The first day of the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is … Read more
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
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
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
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
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