After 7 Years, Disney Keeps Promise To Expand EPCOT

After 7 Years, Disney Keeps Promise To Expand EPCOT

After seven years, updates are coming to an interactive attraction at EPCOT. The news comes years after the COVID-19 pandemic led Disney to indefinitely shelve several planned additions to the park for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary in 2021. Canceled projects included the Play! Pavilion, a Spaceship Earth overhaul, and a Mary Poppins (1964) attraction in the United Kingdom World Showcase Pavilion. Unfortunately, the latest updates a…

EPCOT Attraction Shut Down, “Caution” Tape Surrounds Area

Yellow “caution” tape and temporary barriers now block the World Discovery Playground at EPCOT as Walt Disney World Resort performs extensive renovations to the family play area near Test Track and Mission: SPACE. Credit: Disney The playground closed last month, but imagery from BlogMickey posted on February 18 reveals major construction underway behind rolling shrubs positioned to hide the work zone. Flooring Replacement and Expansion at EPCOT …