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Hello world travelers! We took a trip to EPCOT to see what’s been going on around the park!
EPCOT sign
Last time, we saw more construction walls and a few new food items! Let’s take a look at what’s new in food, construction, and merchandise!
It’s been hard watching Epcot undergo its massive transformation…
Spaceship Earth
On the one hand, SO MANY new and exciting things to look forward to, but on the other, we’re losing much that we know and love. And what we noticed today was an especially difficult one for many of us and our star-crossed Starbucks loving friends!
If you were worried that Epcot’s new transformation might phase out ALL of the learning opportunities of the park’s original mission, perhaps Moana can calm your fears because D23 gave us a few more details about Journey of Water — including something that sounds a little educational.
Journey of Water Concept Art ©Disney
Journey of Water is described as a “lush exploration trail” that allows explorers to “play with magical, living water.” [Read more…]
One of the most exciting announcements at the D23 Expo today has been the reveal of a “fresh new journey” for Epcot’s Future World, a journey that will transform the Park and tap into “the magic of possibility.”
Welcome to Epcot!
Much of the original inspiration of Epcot will shine through in the new design, according to the announcement, and now we have more information on how Future World will be laid out. Get ready for three new “neighborhoods” in addition to World Showcase!
Are you ready to travel down Cherry Tree Lane?
Mary Poppins Attraction ©Disney
Well, for the very first time guests will be able to do this because a brand new Mary Poppins attraction is on its way to Epcot!!
Today Disney has shared some EXCITING news like the official name for the new Star Wars Resort, an all-new Moana attraction in Epcot, and the name for Marvel Land — Avengers Campus — in Disney California Adventure.
Epcot Logo D23 ©Disney
Now, we have some more information regarding the massive transformation taking place at Epcot!
Last night we shared with you that the final showing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Walt Disney World’s Epcot will be September 30, 2019, and that the show’s temporary replacement, Epcot Forever, will debut on October 1.
IllumiNations ends September 30!
Epcot Forever will revolve around a soundtrack of music that guests have loved at Epcot for years. [Read more…]
Last September Disney announced that IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, the beloved nighttime spectacular on Epcot’s World Showcase, will end in the second half of 2019. (Click here for more on that announcement!) And now we know when crowds will be “moving forward now as one” — AND when IllumiNations’ replacement will begin!
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
At the start of Inside Disney Parks’ live stream of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth tonight, it was announced that the final showing of IllumiNations will be on September 30, 2019! [Read more…]
Cue the waterworks (and not for the usual reason!)! After months of speculation on the interwebs, Disney Parks Blog confirmed today that Epcot’s beloved IllumiNations Fireworks Spectacular is coming to an end!
IllumiNations, Reflections of Earth
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