Tagged with " World Showcase"

We now know that “Phineas and Ferb: Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure” will open in June at Epcot, replacing the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure. The following video doesn’t reveal much, but there are some interesting sound-bites as an Imagineer gives the show creators and voice of Phineas a tour of World Showcase: The video does confirm that not much will be changing with the attraction as far as physical props, except where it is absolutely necessary (like Doofensmirtz replacing the Kim Possible villain inside the Glockenspiel in Germany). The video portions at the recruitment centers and on the communicator devices will be all new, obviously. Stay tuned to WDWNT as more information on this upcoming attraction becomes available.

From Pam Brandon on the Disney Parks Blog: With an opening set for early May, here’s a sneak peek at Tutto Gusto, the new wine bar adjacent to Tutto Italia Ristorante in the Italy Pavilion at Epcot that’s sure to be a new World Showcase hot spot. Gusto takes over the former lobby space of Tutto Italia and extends back toward Via Napoli. The 96-seat Tutto Gusto will be a more intimate space, with décor inspired by an Italian wine cellar with stone walls and floors, and vaulted ceilings and a fireplace in the dining room. Hours will be 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The chefs have created a small-plate menu that takes guests on a fabulous culinary tour of Italy. There are six sections and all [...]

WDWNT Reporter Robert Ashburn visited Epcot a few days ago and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: I LOVE this topiary This needs Xpass… Whatever queue modifications were done in the middle are complete PEACOCK See ya’ later Kim… Still closed… They are still testing with some guests though… The VISION House is coming in April to replace the former House of Innoventions The Festival Center is open once again I don’t think you can call most of those anymore… Another Disney Vacation Club booth sporting new signage Some awesome new shirts available at Mouse Gear They are still finishing up this sculpture The remodeling of Tutto Italia continues A temporary booth open [...]

WDWNT Reporter Melissa Weber stopped by Epcot earlier today to find that the park is just about ready for the Flower and Garden Festival which officially begins tomorrow: Everything hasn’t completely grown in yet, but the Fantasia display already looks spectacular This might be my favorite display ever! Too cool… Hyacinth Hippo, Ben Ali Gator, Lady Upanova, and friends make up the back portion The princesses are out near International Gateway again Woody and Buzz near the American Adventure Beauty and the Beast in France Lady and the Tramp in Italy Mater and Lightning McQueen in Japan Garden at United Kingdom Pooh and Friends also in the U.K. Piglet riding Eeyore Peter Pan characters between Future World and World Showcase [...]

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Epcot on Friday and has some noteworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: One of the rock arches is being rebuilt in the Oasis Major reconstruction Could we refurb this please? This water fits the theme, but it is disgusting… Waterfalls running at Everest Is this photo from 1971? The steam is still working Well, he moves more than Harold… The new Disney Vacation Club logo is everywhere now On to Epcot where the old Alfredo’s facade is being ripped apart in the long-delayed remodeling of Tutto Italia This makes me want to cry… The quick serve window is open at Via Napoli to accommodate guests Mmmmmm… [...]