The Home of MASSIVE Cookies Revealed. A Throwback Fountain Debuts. Oh Yea…and the Train is STILL Closed 😂 in Disney World This Week!
This has been an exciting week for construction projects in Disney World!
EPCOT Fountain
We got a look at the brand-new, just revealed EPCOT fountain AND we FINALLY got our hands on those mega-delicious (and mega LARGE) cookies from the just-opened Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! Those weren’t the only changes we noticed this week and we’re here to tell you about ALL of them!
Magic Kingdom
Rivers of America
Refurbishments are still continuing over on Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat.
Rivers of America
It seems that even a dried-up riverbed can look pretty with a Disney sunset in the background, don’t ya think?
Check out the refurbishment projects going on at Disney World right now!
Main Street Train Station
The journey of the Main Street scrim continues! What first started as some very noticeable and very basic, brown scrim has now gradually transitioned into a full-blown facade of the train station!
Magic Kingdom Train Station
It’s not doing the greatest job of blending in, but we definitely prefer this over the brown scrim!
Magic Kingdom Train Station
It’s unclear how long this scrim will remain in place, as the Train Station has now remained closed for over two years due to the construction of TRON Lightcycle Run.
See photos of how the scrim looked last week!
Transportation and Ticket Center Parking Lot
We recently got a glimpse at an aerial view of the Magic Kingdom Parking Lot and Transportation and Ticket Center. The shot showed all the changes that have happened to the parking lot over the year and it looks like Disney has been working to improve traffic flow throughout the lot.
Magic Kingdom Parking Lot
This is what the project looks like from the ground!
Magic Kingdom Parking Lot
When park capacity is eventually increased, this will minimize bottlenecking and other traffic issues that happen in the crowded lots.
Magic Kingdom Parking Lot
We’ll continue to keep an eye on this parking lot construction.
Check out an aerial view of the Magic Kingdom Parking Lot!
EPCOT
Entrance Fountain
Even a few days later we’re still trying to wrap our heads around the BEAUTY that is the new EPCOT fountain.
EPCOT Fountain
Even after checking out the previews shared by Disney Imagineers, we were still blown away by the finished project!
EPCOT Fountain
Even at night, she’s still a beaut.
EPCOT Fountain
We’re thrilled to see the first completed project of many coming to EPCOT as part of its transformation!
Check out more photos and videos of this NEW fountain!
Harmonious Nighttime Spectacular
Work continues on the new barges in the World Showcase Lagoon in preparation for EPCOT’s upcoming nighttime spectacular, Harmonious.
Harmonious Barge
We’re going to keep checking on these barges to see any progress! Plus, how could we not? They’re kind of huge!
Check out more photos of the Harmonious Barges in EPCOT!
Future World
Construction continues in Future World at both Innoventions East and West. At Innoventions West, walls have entirely been removed leaving the bare bones of the building and roofing.
Future World Construction
The spot that was once home to the Art of Disney is now stripped down to steel beams.
Future World Construction
This area will eventually be part of the new World Celebration neighborhood as part of EPCOT’s transformation!
Future World Construction
As we got closer to World Showcase, we noticed significantly low water levels near the Mexico Pavilion. This area specifically was nearly barren.
Low Water Levels in World Showcase
We’ll continue to keep an eye on the demolitions and progress going on in Future World.
Check out an aerial look at the construction going on at EPCOT!
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
We’ve continued to notice progress on the exterior of this upcoming Marvel coaster!
Guardians of the Galaxy Construction
It appears that there is more wood paneling in place on the roof in comparison to last week!
Guardians of the Galaxy Construction
Brown and gray scrims have been added to the front of the building!
Guardians of the Galaxy Construction
Each week, we have noticed a little bit of progress on the exterior of this upcoming attraction. We’ll be sure to share any updates!
Learn about the Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special coming to Disney+!
Disney Springs
Gideon’s Bakehouse
Another EXCITING project is completed and this one is pretty sweet! It feels like we’ve been trying to figure out when we’d be able to get our hands on the HUGE cookies and cake slices from Gideon’s Bakehouse for the longest time. And now, we can!!!
Gideon’s Bakehouse
Gideon’s Bakehouse soft opened on the 23rd! Excitingly, we were able to taste what Gideon’s was serving up — cookies, coffee, and cake!
Gideon’s Bakehouse
Here’s a quick peek inside Disney’s Springs’s newest location!
Gideon’s Bakehouse
We’ve got posts chock full of reviews, menu items, and photos of our visit to Gideon’s Bakehouse!
See photos and learn the backstory of Gideon’s Bakehouse!
M&M’s Store
Not much is looking different at the M&M’s Store this week. Maybe all the work is being done on the interior right now?
M&M’s Store
Slowly but surely, we’re making our way to that 2021 opening date.
The M&M’s Store is set to open in 2021!
Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew
After getting a peek inside this upcoming donut shop a few weeks ago, we’re growing more and more excited for Everglazed to open!
Everglazed Donuts
There’s a cute little spot outside for sipping on your cold brew and getting a bite of those over-the-top donuts!
Everglazed Donuts
Finally getting a taste of the cookies from Gideon’s Bakehouse will hold us over for now…but we’re still really looking forward to the opening of Everglazed Donuts!
Take a look at the donuts we can expect from Everglazed!
Disney Resorts
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Refurbishments continue over at the Polynesian Resort. But we think those cross beams are looking pretty good right now! We sure missed seeing them over the Great Ceremonial House for a short while!
Polynesian Resort
We’ll keep the construction updates coming from this tropical resort!
Learn more about the refurbishments going on at Disney’s Polynesian Resort!
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel
Although we haven’t been able to take a close look at all that’s going on to create the Galactic Starcruiser hotel, we’ve got an aerial view thanks to @bioreconstruct! This view shows us how Disney plans to shield the hotel from other Disney World guests.
Aerial look at Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser (hotel). Most of the recently added berms are ready for the forest that will hide the buildings from guests. pic.twitter.com/YkpxKSfgSm
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) December 23, 2020
Aerial look at the Porte Cochère of Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser (hotel). One of the recent changes is the walkway at arrow. None of the show building will be visible to guests. An instant forest and the high walls will be in the sightline. pic.twitter.com/acRhxVvJts
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) October 11, 2020
Learn more about the Galactic Starcruiser here!
And that’s the progress we’ve noticed this week on Disney’s ongoing construction projects! We’re SUPER stoked to see things getting completed and can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2021!
Check out the 5 BIGGEST changes coming to Disney in 2021!
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