Tag: Zach Riddley
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Imagineer Zach Riddley Reveals Future EPCOT Starbucks Location
This week Imagineer Zach Riddley revealed the future home of Starbucks at EPCOT. In an Instagram post, Riddley shared concept art for Connections Café. The new dining location will be located right across the breezeway from Creations Shop. Riddley shared that Connections Café will be opening sometime this spring. The Starbucks location that will be…
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Walt Disney World’s EPCOT Experience to Close on March 14
The EPCOT Experience debuted in 2019 at the Odyssey Pavilion. Since then, it has given glimpses of what will be coming in the future at EPCOT. As those future glimpses become reality, it was announced today by Imagineer Zach Riddley that the EPCOT Experience will end its run on March 14, 2022. The closure of…
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Spaceship Earth’s Beacon of Magic Look Previewed Ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
When the 50th Anniversary celebrations begin at Walt Disney World Resort on October 1, 2021, icons of the four parks will come to life at night as Beacons of Magic. Imagineer Zach Riddley has previewed what EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth will look like when it becomes a Beacon of Magic for part of The World’s Most…
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The Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom to Remain Open During Updates
In January it was announced that The World Famous Jungle Cruise is going to be getting some updates. They will include a new overarching storyline for the attraction that also has a backstory. The changes will all be in the humorous spirit of the attraction. Those who ride aboard the Jungle Cruise will also be…
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New Milestone Reached as Center Harmonious Barge is Moved into Place at EPCOT
A new milestone was reached overnight as the center barge for Harmonious was moved into place. The news was released this morning via social media by Imagineer Zach Riddley followed by a post on the Disney Parks Blog. Riddley shared that while progress continues to be made on the upcoming show, an opening date has…
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More Details Released About Cinderella Castle Transformation for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Last week it was announced that Walt Disney World Resort would begin its 50th anniversary celebration on October 1, 20201. With this announcement came the news that Cinderella Castle will be receiving another transformation as part of the festivities. Over the weekend, more details were released about Cinderella Castle’s decor for The World’s Most Magical…
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EPCOT Unveils Reimagined Entrance Fountain!
This morning the reimagined entrance fountain at EPCOT was unveiled at Walt Disney World Resort. The fountain, a new centerpiece that also connects with the origins of EPCOT can be found in front of Spaceship Earth. It is a very visible milestone in the current transformation of EPCOT. Overnight, the “progress walls” around the fountain…
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On Walt Disney’s Birthday, Dreamer’s Point Statue Confirmed for EPCOT
On what would have been Walt Disney’s 119th birthday, a statue of his likeness was again confirmed for EPCOT. Originally announced at the 2019 D23 Expo, this statue of Walt Disney was supposed to be at a location being called Dreamer’s Point. It would celebrate the ultimate dreamer and also act as an anchor for…
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First Look at EPCOT Main Entrance Fountain Pylons Revealed!
This morning Imagineer Zach Riddley gave a first look at the found pylons for the entrance of EPCOT that were just installed. In a post on Instagram, Riddley said, “I’m excited to share a first look at the pylons we installed last night as we continue to reimagine the EPCOT main entrance fountain, which has…
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Epcot’s 35th Anniversary is Celebrated with Magic and Memories!
October 1 marked the 35th Anniversary of the opening of Epcot. The park marked the occasion with a 35th Anniversary Ceremony on the Fountain Stage featuring Mariachi Cobre and the Voices of Liberty, commemorative parks maps and buttons, “I was there” merchandise, and a special fireworks finale following Illuminations. D23 added to the festivities with…