We’re stopping in at Epcot to check on the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster construction along with a few new additions to the park. Work walls surround the now closed Universe of Energy as the site is prepared to become a Guardians of the Galaxy coaster attraction. Land is being cleared behind the site for a new large building that will house the indoor coaster. The existing structure will be used for queue, preshow, and ride load platform.
Holidays Around the World has been renamed to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays. Food booths are set up all around World Showcase for the event (see full menus here.) A brand new show has opened at Innoventions called SpectacuLAB. The show is 30-minutes long and features real scientists and science experiments. Choza de Margarita is now open and there’s a new Dia de los Muertos exhibit at the Mexico Pavilion. Check out the video and photo report below and stay tuned for more theme park updates.
Photo Update
Welcome to Epcot during the holidays!
Universe of Energy replaced with Mouse Gear on this sign
Universe of Energy behind walls while being transformed into new Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster ride
View from the monorail of a drained fountain behind the walls
Currently land is being cleared behind the building for a new large show building to house the coaster. Original building will remain and be used for queue, preshow, load platform, and gift shop
Something new has opened at Innoventions!
SpectacuLAB has recently opened
It has taken over the former house of the future exhibit space
There are several showtimes daily, listed in Times Guide
The new show is about 30-minutes long
It features real scientists doing real science
There’s lots of audience participation for kids too
The show is across from Colortopia
Sum of All Thrills attraction remains behind walls
Epcot Festival of the Holidays is going on now
Tree of Nations featuring trinkets from all around the world
Holiday food booths can be found around World Showcase (see full list here)
Roasted Pork with Mashed Yuca from Feast of the Three Kings
Odyssey being used as the “Festive Center” for the event
Inside cartoons play offering a place for folks to relax
Event photo op
Holiday merchandise is available inside
Disney art also for sale inside
Passholder exclusive shirt
Passholder and other collectible festival pins
Food booth named Cookie Nook also inside the Festive Center
Some of the offerings available at the Cookie Nook
Choza de Margarita has finally opened after a prolonged construction
The area is neatly tucked away so the line isn’t in the main path
The stand offers mixed drinks and hand-made snacks
Lighting themed like natural gourds
Acan, God of Wine statues
Menu items
One last look at this new refreshment stand before moving on
New Dia de los Muertos exhibit inside the Mexico Pavilion
Impressive paper mache bridal couple called “Everlasting Love” as the centerpiece
Animal version of Everlasting Love
History of the holiday display
Skeletons used in toys display
Catrina display
Display on the art of Paper Picado
The art of Sugar Skulls
Information about the artists for the exhibit
All about Dia de Muertos
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