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Is Work on Epcot’s PLAY Pavilion Starting?! What’s Happening With the Mining Tower?! We’ve Got Updates!

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In true Walt spirit, Disney World just keeps moving forward! And we thought there was a lot of construction LAST month! Boy, we didn’t know what we were in for!

Epcot Transformation Model

With much of Future World closed and blocked off, Epcot is certainly embracing its “work-in-progress” status — and Epcot isn’t the only park either. There’s significant construction all over the parks right now. After all, Disney World has to look its best for the 50th Anniversary next year! We’re taking a look at some NEW permits Disney has been filing to clue us in on what to expect next!

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What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A Missing Fan-Favorite Snack, TONS of Mulan Merchandise, and a NEW Cake Pop!

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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Magic Kingdom!

Magic Kingdom Entrance

And, we’ve got PLENTY of merchandise, food, and construction updates for you, so let’s dive right on in!

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What’s New in Disney Springs: Mint Cannolis, the Most Adorable Rubber Duck Drink, and a BRAND NEW Uniqlo Collection!

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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney Springs!

World of Disney

And, we’ve got LOTS of merchandise, food, and construction updates to share with you so let’s dive right on in!

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Here’s How to Navigate the Crazy MAZE of Epcot’s Construction!

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The Epcot Transformation is one of the BIGGEST park makeovers we’ve ever seen — and it’s just getting started!

Epcot Entrance

While we’ve been keeping you in the loop with all the new restaurants and attractions as their construction sites progress, now it seems Epcot’s evolution is REALLY kicking into high gear! And even if you normally consider yourself to be a pro at navigating Epcot, it can be really tricky given how unfamiliar it’s lookin’ and feelin’ these days!

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Electric Umbrella Has Officially CLOSED at Epcot!

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Epcot’s multi-year transformation is upon us and, unfortunately, that means an old favorite has closed for good!

Epcot Entrance

We’ve known for a while that we could expect the closure of Electric Umbrella before the end of the year (sad face). Today, though, we’ve had to say goodbye forever!

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Did You Know About These Upcoming SECRET Disney World Projects?

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Ah, Disney World — the Most Magical Place on Earth and, potentially, also the place with the most construction barriers on Earth! Okay, okay, maybe we’re exaggerating; but there is a LOT of construction in Disney World right now. Just think about all of the different refurbishments we’re seeing around the parks!

Construction Outside of Test Track Cool Wash

Well, we like to be on top of the closures and construction and upcoming stuff so that YOU guys know how to plan around all of it. And that means keeping an eye on the building permits and patents that Disney World files.

Sometimes we see permits for work that’s visible in the parks, like for the upcoming Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot or for the maintenance on Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom. However, a lot of the permits and patents we see are for work that isn’t visible to the public…yet! So, here are a few secret, backstage updates that you CAN’T see in Disney World!

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Um, Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom Just Got a BIG Change That We’re Not Too Sure About!

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Construction is a BIG thing right now in Disney World since the 50th anniversary is coming up soon!

Main Street, U.S.A.

And, while we’re super excited for all the restaurants, attractions (Tron Lightcycle Run, baby!!), and more coming to the parks, we happened to spot a change today that gave us some major feels.

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What’s New at Epcot: Regal Eagle Construction and SO MUCH Mickey and Minnie Clothing!

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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Epcot!

Epcot

We’ve got plenty of merchandise and construction updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in!

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Star Wars Hotel Construction Update: See What Disney World’s Galactic Starcruiser Looks Like Now!

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Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Rise of the Resistance are both finally open in Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge.

Star Wars Hotel — Halcyon Starcruiser

But, the Star Wars grind doesn’t stop, my friends! With the attractions up and running, the new Star Wars hotel is getting some extra TLC with its construction progress. And, today, we’re giving you a sneak peek and telling you everything you need to know about the latest intergalactic destination resort!!

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What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Retro Platform Crocs and a SIMBA Popcorn Bucket!

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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Animal Kingdom!

Tree of Life

And, we’ve got lots of food, entertainment, merchandise, and construction updates to share with you! So, let’s dive right on in!

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