Interesting Photos taken in and around Walt Disney World March 8-13, 2015 Excluding Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival – Separate Report. Please share and comment below!
Continue reading for all the pictures…
Construction is in full swing for “Rivers of Light” on the Discovery river – Nemo the Musical is to the left.
The Disney Nature Sand-sculpture moved to Animal Kingdom this year – Previously it had been part of Epcots Flower and Garden Festival… in the location that’s now home of a permanent “Kiosk” used for Flower and Garden and Food and Wine Festival. – Fits Animal Kingdom Better than Flower and Garden
New Drink Kiosk in Asia near Expedition Everest – Smirnoff Raspberry Lemonade and Captain Morgan Spiced Tea.
From the lift hill of Expedition Everest you can see lots of construction – Top of the picture is avatar land – looks like they are at least three floors high, on the left is the bank of the Discovery River – Getting ready for Rivers of Light
Construction is in full swing for “Rivers of Light” on the Discovery river – Nemo the Musical is to the left.
Construction is in full swing for “Rivers of Light” on the Discovery river – Expedition Everest is to the right.
More Animal Kingdom Construction – This is Flame Tree Barbecue.
The Walls are down from the front of the Tree of Life. Lots of new room for new nighttime events!
Lots of Walls at Animal Kingdom. As soon as you cross the bridge from the Oasis to Discovery Island the right side is covered… The future home of “Starbucks”
Anna’s Happy Birthday Cupcake – available park wide, this was taken in Sunshine Seasons in the Land.
Captain EO, Closed. Being transformed into a “Tomorrowland Preview” – will it return?
New Beer offering in Canada. Previously they had Labett and Moosehead, nice expansion.
Always time for illuminations, but how much? Be sure to catch it on your next trip!!! It could be gone before the end of 2015.
New Joffey’s Coffee specialty roast available by the pound. Flying Fish, French Bistro and the Yachtsman! nice.
Over at Epcot – a Wall is up from the Margarita Stand in Mexico all the way to past the Norway restrooms… Looks out Norway – The Anna and Elsa Meet and Great is on the Way!!1 (but as of now nothing has been officially announced…)
A small opening in the wall in front of the Chinese theater. Something will be there when the wall comes down. Disney has less than 4 weeks to get the stage ready for Star Wars Weekend!!! Looks like concrete forms to me, maybe?
The hat is long gone, but the wall remains. Wait – is that a crack in the wall?
New Specialty Burgers and Craft Beers at the Sci-Fi.
Great new T-Shirts available park wide – this is in Studios.
Great new T-Shirts available park wide – this is in Studios.
Balloons on Hollywood Blvd in front of the Chinese theater.
Single Popcorn Cart. Lots of construction on the hub expansion on behind the wall.
A look at the completed new hub.
The Partner Status was under cover again, but notice the two blue tarps with trees… those are the new turrets extending the castle into the hub.
New Haunted Mansion Snacks in Memento Mori
Little Leotta plush in Memento Mori
Early Morning in the Magic Kingdom, wonderful photo opps.
Busy days brought out extra “hot Beverage” locations in the morning. Interest, this is Joffey’s Coffee near the new starbucks in the MainStreet Bakery.
The new Plaza Garden doubles as the wishes fastpass viewing area…
Day time view of the castle and new hub plaza
Hub Construction continues closer to the castle. The popcorn and Ice Cream stands that used to be near the castle are gone… New Turrets are being constructed to extend the castle into the hub.
Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid has reopened. New lighting and something else in the “Kiss the Girl” Seen. Do you know what’s new? Comment – and listen to the “The Disney Nerds Podcast” for the answer.
If your a Beauty and the Beast fan you can’t miss new fantasyland
The end of Easter week included long stand by lines… Queue for the Haunted Mansion started at the bottom of the stable building.. the people in this near the water on the right are in the Haunted Mansion queue.
The end of Easter week included long stand by lines… Big Thunder switch backs all the way into the previous fast pass distribution area.
As previously reported, Aloha Isle and Sunshine Tree have changed locations… and the little orange bird missed the move…
When you wish upon a star…
The new Hub has created some beautiful views… Chip and Dale are now near one of the new fountains. This photo is taken near crystal palace
Cinderella Rice Crispy treats for the movie…
The castle is to the left just out of the picture.. you can see the yellow umbrella from the popcorn cart in the other picture.
While half of the hub reconstruction is completed, the second have is in full swing. This is walking out of adventure land, all walls an a popcorn cart.
The Arcade inside Space Mountain is gone, it’s been completely walled off. Lots of space for something, wonder what???
The Arcade inside Space Mountain is gone, it’s been completely walled off. Lots of space for something, wonder what???
Construction walls up in Tomorrowland next to “Thirst Rangers”
New “On-ride” photopass system has been installed park wide. No cast member handing you a number, scan you magic band or card to claim you picture or purchase on line later. The addition of “Touch Card Below” with examples has stopped the crowed of people taking pictures of the picture. The text doesn’t go away.
Festival of Fantasy from the “Town Square” Fastpass+ Viewing Location
Festival of Fantasy from the “Town Square” Fastpass+ Viewing Location
The Braille Map just outside of the plaza ice cream parlor shows the finished Hub.
A few of the new “Hub” and “Wishes” Fastpass+ Viewing area standing in front of the Plaza.
Trader Sams is located in the location of the old Polynesian arcade. If you don’t know what your looking for you could walk right by.
Make sure you order a Volcano!! Then watch the windows!
Trader Sams Theme is a perfect match for the poly, bringing the jungle cruise right into the resort. It’s smaller than the original in Disneyland. If you ever visited the Polynesian arcade… that’s exactly where Trader Sams is.
Sam has been visiting Walt Disney World since 1986. The spark from those early trips lead to an interest in the "How" and "Why" behind Disney Parks and Resorts and the thrill of discovering the history of how we got here today. That History is still being written. In addition to participating on The Disney Nerds Podcast you can find blogs at www.samsdisneydiary.com
