Demolition at Epcot: Years of magic in the making
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Demolition at Epcot: Years of magic in the making

Epcot is still in a state of becoming. And, it will be for years to come. The transformation of Epcot isn’t a small one, and will entirely change the entrance to Epcot. New rides, new shows and a new look for the face of the park. This is a large endeavor, and one that has faced delays and rumored budget cuts along the way.

Cinderella Castle being revamped for Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary
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Cinderella Castle being revamped for Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary

Cinderella Castle is undergoing yet another revamped look, this time for the park’s 50th anniversary. Last July, we looked at the brand new rose gold color scheme which was completed during the park’s extended closure. Now, Cinderella Castle is getting ready for even more paint and decorations as the big 5-0 gets close. These shots, from Bioreconstruct on Twitter, give us an up-close look at the changes being made.

Photo Update: Raptors brought into Velocicoaster construction
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Photo Update: Raptors brought into Velocicoaster construction

Recently, the rumored Velocicoaster construction had a large milestone with the introduction of raptors. While they are covered, it is easy to see these ravenous beasts in their new home. These photos, by Bioreconstruct on Twitter, let us get our first view at the raptors in their upcoming enclosure.

Universal’s Islands of Adventure Velocicoaster theming rocks!
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Universal’s Islands of Adventure Velocicoaster theming rocks!

Even though it hasn’t been announced yet, there is no missing the work on the “Velocicoaster” in the Jurassic Park area of Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The new faux rocks are sharp and aggressive, which matches the already “boulder” look of the coaster. While this work won’t make the coaster go upside-down faster or take…

Photo Update: Construction begins again at Epcot
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Photo Update: Construction begins again at Epcot

Construction was brought to a standstill for weeks at Walt Disney World admist lockdown orders in Florida due to the ongoing pandemic. Over the course of those weeks, we noticed that construction equipment wasn’t even being moved at Epcot. But now, work has begun again on the biggest renovation in Epcot’s history. These photos, provided…

Photo Update: Jurassic Park ‘Velocicoaster’ tops off highest point
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Photo Update: Jurassic Park ‘Velocicoaster’ tops off highest point

The construction on the rumored “Velocicoaster” roller coaster is moving along fast. Just a few weeks ago, we were checking out other milestones, and now the highest point of the coaster is complete. Universal Orlando has marked this momentous occasion with a Jurassic logo flag.