Hello, and welcome to Dateline Disney World! This week, we’re taking a look at both EPCOT and the Magic Kingdom, and we have over 100 photos, so let’s get started!!

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Welcome to EPCOT!!

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Flower and Garden Festival is still going on at the park.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

MagicBands have taken over the camera shop underneath SSE.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

The wild new colors at Innoventions are apparently not just a test, and they are on more than just the tops of the buildings now.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

The World Showcase food truck from Downtown Disney was in the park this week.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Easter has come and gone, but leading up to the holiday, there was an Easter egg hunt throughout World Showcase. Here are all the eggs.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Anna and Elsa are no longer greeting in Norway since they have moved over to Magic Kingdom, but these photos are from one of the last days they were in Epcot. At the time of this photo, there was a three hour wait according to the cast member I asked.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Refurb also outside Maelstrom.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Nikon sticker spot.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Banzai!

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Spice Road Table is really busy these days.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Time to head to MK!

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

This sign at the monorail platform is new.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

 

This is terrible show, and in my opinion, ugly backstage buildings like this should never be this easy to see from a guest perspective.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Some Hub updates.

Inflatable dams allow Disney to continue their work on the hub improvement project.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

The rose garden and former Swan Boat landing are now completely removed.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

As stated earlier, Anna and Elsa are now in the Princess HugZone at MK and when I visited, the waits were pretty extreme. I don’t understand why anyone would wait that long for a meet and greet, but I suppose everyone has a preference.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

More walls have come down at the Mine Train, and even more have come down since these photos were taken. Film crews have been in the park, and they have filmed actors riding the attraction. This means soft openings could happen at any time. That said, here is our weekly round of photos.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Detail shots.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

The view from the second floor of Village Haus is dramatically different than it was just a few years ago.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Nice flowers in Liberty Square.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Tarps still up in Adventureland and the Tiki Room.

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

Epcot, Dateline Disney World: Epcot Blooms and Magic Kingdom Construction

That’s all I’ve got for this week. If you have any comments, questions, or opinions, leave them 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.