We’ve recently visited Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s time to check up on Epcot. Let’s see what’s new . . .

Welcome to Epcot!
Welcome to Epcot!
Pretty flowers blooming in the trees.
Pretty Crepe Myrtle trees in bloom.
Almost all of Innoventions West is currently walled up for renovation.
Almost all of Innoventions West is currently walled up for renovation.
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The road to nowhere.

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Captain EO has returned to Epcot's Imagination pavilion.
Captain EO has returned to Epcot’s Imagination pavilion.

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There were quite a few people waiting to see it when I visited.
There were quite a few people waiting to see it when I visited.

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No idea how long it'll be here, so enjoy it while you can if this attraction is up your alley.
No idea how long it’ll be here, so enjoy it while you can if this attraction is up your alley.
Little construction happening by the upside down fountain.
Little construction happening by the upside down fountain.

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Third Soarin' theater is moving right along.
Third Soarin’ theater is moving right along.

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This is a new "lounge" concept, much like the one we mentioned at Hollywood Studios in our last update. This one is not too bad, and people are using it, so that's a plus.
This is a new “lounge” concept, much like the one we mentioned at Hollywood Studios in our last update. This one is not too bad, and people are using it, so that’s a plus.

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Mariachi Cobre!
Mariachi Cobre!

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The new meet and greet building for Frozen Norway is rising in between Norway proper and Mexico.
The new meet and greet building for Frozen Norway is rising in between Norway proper and Mexico.

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Still no signs of Frozen Ever After, just old boarded up Maelstrom signs.
Still no signs of Frozen Ever After, just old boarded up Maelstrom signs.

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This area will be used for Food and Wine Festival in a few months!
This area will be used for Food and Wine Festival in a few months!

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The German miniature trains were covered by planters, hopefully just for refurbishment.
The German miniature trains were covered by planters, hopefully just for refurbishment.

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This week's tribute band was a salute to the Eagles.
This week’s tribute band was a salute to the Eagles.

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Japan on a beautiful day.
Japan on a beautiful day.

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Spice Road Table right at dinner time. Not much going on here again.
Spice Road Table at dinner time. Not much going on here again. They’ve really had trouble filling this location. Have any of you eaten here? Let us hear your review in the comments.
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On to France.

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This little street band in the UK was really fun. Very entertaining, and a great addition!
This little street band in the UK was really fun. Very entertaining, and a great addition!

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The 2015 Epcot Duck and Bird Festival.
The 2015 Epcot Duck and Bird Festival. Just kidding, but these guys were really enjoying the park.

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That's it for this week!
That’s it for this week!

 

Well, that does it for us for this week. Are you glad Captain EO has returned? Ready for the Frozen takeover? Let us know in the comments below!!

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Cory Disbrow
Cory likes Walt Disney World so much, he recently packed his bags and moved to Orlando. Cory is a photographer and writes MiceChat's Dateline Disney World columns every Friday.