With new rides, restaurants, and more heading to Epcot, it’s amazing how few work walls can be seen around the park. We’re taking a walk around Future World and World Showcase to check in at all of the new projects including steel rising for both the Guardians of the Galaxy indoor roller coaster and the Ratatouille dark ride. Plus, we can see the Disney Skyliner supports have been showing up near the International Gateway park entrance between the France and UK pavilions.
In addition to these massive new rides coming to the park, there’s two new restaurants on their way as well. A space themed restaurant will be built between Mission: Space and Test Track, and a new dining establishment will be coming to the Japan pavilion. Some small changes can be seen at The Land pavilion and a new exhibit has opened at the Norway pavilion about Norse Gods. If you’re planning to visit Disney World request a free quote from our travel partner Destinations in Florida for free vacation planning. Check out the full photo report below and stay tuned for more theme park news and updates coming soon!
Welcome to Epcot, with just 1 week left of Flower and Garden Festival
Checking out The Land after the Circle of Life show closed a few months ago
Garden Grill took over Circle of Life’s sign here, and Sunshine Seasons got its own line
A new generic The Land sign has gone up by the old Circle of Life entrance
How it looked a couple weeks ago…
And when it was open a few months ago
A different angle, Now
And how it looked a couple weeks ago
One last look at the new poster box
New colorful work walls around Universe of Energy
While it does use the word “Galaxy” it does not explicitly say Guardians of the Galaxy
A picture of Spaceship Earth, with Spaceship Earth in the background
Old UoE sign still visible. Most work being done behind the old building
Cranes can be seen behind the Energy building
A view of steel rising for the Guardians of the Galaxy construction from parking lot
Close up of steel that will become a massive show building for the indoor coaster
Aerial view of steel rising for Guardians coaster Photo by @bioreconstruct
Old Wonders of Life pavilion no longer being used for Festival Center
Structure has been re-sealed and is being repainted
People spraying on top of the dome structure
A different view from the right side
Rumors are a new ride and quick service restaurant will be built here after the renovation
Steel for Guardians coaster can be seen behind the WoL pavilion.
Space restaurant will soon start construction near Mission: Space
Restaurant will be located between Mission: Space and Test Track
Could this be the future restaurant entrance? Or will they place it to the right, where the shrubs are now?
Heading over to Norway to check out changes to the pavilion
Kringla still closed for refurbishment, (you can get their snacks from nearby stand though)
Outdoor seating area also now closed as part of this refurbishment
Puffin’s Roost also closed as part of refurbishment
The Fjording and ride exit gift shop is open
One last look at work walls in front of Puffins
A brand new exhibit has opened at the gallery hall
Gods of the Vikings replaces an exhibit about the Inspiration for Frozen
Inside the exhibit
Tree in the center of the room features 4 carvings, this one of Thor
More information can be found along the wall
Odin
Loki
Freyja
Yggdrasil
Broa Picture Stone
The Seeress
Exhibit credits
A new restaurant is also rumored to be built at the Japan pavilion
Some reports are that it will be on the right side of the pavilion, although other rumors point to an entrance at the back of the pavilion
The opening to a separate section inside the store has been walled off inside
Skyliner supports can be seen to the right of the France pavilion
Skyliner station being built behind the International Gateway entrance
Supports continue behind France pavilion
While on the bridge between UK and France you can kind of see a support behind the Eiffel Tower
If you walk 10 feet closer you can no longer see it, it’s only visible on tallest part of the bridge
Entrance to new section of France with the Ratatouille ride is rumored to be on right side
Perhaps this could lead to a new street behind the pavilion
Cranes can be seen over the left side of the pavilion
Construction of the Ratatouille ride show building can be seen between France and Morocco
The show building is pretty massive
The view from across the lagoon
Aerial view of the Ratatouille show building construction Photo @bioreconstruct
That’s all for now! Stay tuned for more theme park updates coming soon!
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Alicia Stella has been covering new attractions since 2015, with her work cited by The New York Times, USA Today, CNN, and more. She specializes in reporting on new attraction development, and always looks forward to upcoming changes to the Orlando theme parks. She is also co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando.
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