World Showcase Archives

Robert Ashburn’s 8/5/10 Epcot Mini Photo Report

February 5, 2024August 5, 2010

While we piece together our coverage of the grand opening of Via Napoli, here are some newsworthy pictures our good friend Robert Ashburn was able to take while at Epcot: Hacienda de San Angel is nearing completion The railings around the back of the Fountain of Nations is finally being replaced Stay tuned for coverage … Read more

Via Napoli Pictures and Review

February 5, 2024August 3, 2010

WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel brings us pictures from inside the new Via Napoli restaurant at the Italy pavilion inside Epcot’s World Showcase:

Adam Roth’s 7/30/10 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024July 31, 2010

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Downtown Disney and Epcot on Friday and took a few newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip:

It’s coming…

Josh Siegel’s 7/29/10 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024July 30, 2010

WDWNT’s newest reporter Josh Siegel visited the Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday and has plenty of newsworthy photos to share in this report:

People look confused by the facade work at the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at the Magic Kingdom

Cody Smith’s 7/23-7/25/10 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024July 27, 2010

Cody Smith, who reports for The Disney Pincast and The Vinylmation Station, visited the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend and has a few newsworthy pictures to share with us:

The water seems to be staining Everest…

Banks Lee’s 7/24/10 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024July 25, 2010

WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee made a short trip over to the Walt Disney World Resort yesterday to check out the final Taste of Africa street party at Animal Kingdom and check progress on some projects over at Epcot:

It was the final party in the initial test run

Preview of the 2010 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

February 5, 2024July 22, 2010

Like a fine wine that improves with age, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival celebrates 15 years Oct. 1-Nov. 14 with an unrivaled global tasting experience. Where on the planet can foodies sample the cuisine, culture and entertainment of more than two dozen countries during a 1.3-mile stroll around a picturesque 40-acre lagoon? Only … Read more

Brandon Struve’s 7/19/10 Epcot Photo Report

February 5, 2024July 20, 2010

WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve made a trip over to Epcot last night to see what’s new and exciting around the park, and luckily for us, he took a few photos to share with us:

I see you….

“Via Napoli” Opens August 5th, 2010

February 5, 2024July 19, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog: The new restaurant at the Italy Pavilion at Epcot, Via Napoli, will begin taking reservations Aug. 6 for Sept. 10, the official opening day. A “Grand Opening” celebration will be Aug. 5, but the restaurant will be in a “soft opening” walk-in phase with no reservations between then and Sept. 10. More answers … Read more

Japan Gets A Little Animated

February 5, 2024July 19, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog: Perhaps you heard, there’s a new exhibit in the Japan Pavilion at Epcot and today we’re taking a quick peek inside on The Disney Parks Blog. It’s called Spirit Beasts: From Ancient Stories to Anime Stars and as you can see from the image above, it features some pretty mysterious creatures from … Read more

Via Napoli Opening Date and Menu Revealed

February 5, 2024July 8, 2010

From the Disney Parks Blog: Pastas, wood-fired pizzas, scoops of sweet gelato – here’s a first look at the menu for the new Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria at the Epcot Italy Pavilion. Opening next month the 300-seat restaurant expands dining choices (our favorite Tutto Italia stays). Created by the Patina Restaurant Group’s CEO Nick … Read more

WDWNT: The Wallpapers #6 – 4th of July Edition

February 5, 2024July 3, 2010

Thanks to the amazing talent and generosity of photographer Tim Goodchild of timgoodchild.com, we are able to provide these downloadable wallpapers for your computer monitor. Simply click the link corresponding to your monitor’s resolution, then save the resulting image file to your computer. We will have select wallpapers available for dual-monitor and triple-monitor setups as … Read more

Josh Siegel’s 6/30/10 WDW Photo Report

February 5, 2024July 1, 2010

WDWNT Reporter Josh Siegel traveled to Epcot to catch a preview of Captain EO yesterday and he has a few photos from his trip to share:

Tron-o-rail!!!

Brandon Struve’s 6/25/10 Epcot Photo Report

February 5, 2024June 26, 2010

WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve was bored yesterday, so he decided to head on over to Epcot and see what’s going on at the park. Here are some photos from his afternoon at Epcot: