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Fingers crossed for a journey into the imagination refresh (without ips). One of the mysteries is Brazil, wonder if the other is for the carousel or if there was truth about the changes to The land.

Hopefully some info on the spaceship earth refit too
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The Brazil pavilion is now all but confirmed with this post leaking the pavilion. The pavilion isn’t expected to feature an attraction, although there were suggestions that the Three Caballeros may be moved here and Coco take over Gran Fiesta Tour. The plot of land is around 1.5 acres and is located between the Italy and Germany pavilions. Its anticipated to open in 2022.

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All that there is now to do is wait for it announcement on Sunday!

UPDATE: The post has now vanished however it was (clearly) caught before it was removed.

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Ouch, hope that guy's cv is up to date. Disney do not mess around when it comes to leaks
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D23 - EPCOT

The parks and resorts panel at D23 has taken place! Below are all the announcements made for Walt Disney World's EPCOT.

General Park Updates

New Slogan
The park has a brand new slogan, "The Magic of Possibility".

Neighborhoods

The existing park will be split in to 3 'neighborhoods' World Adventure, World Nature, World Celebration and World Showcase.
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World Celebration

This will feature a new pavilion and festival centre. "This beautiful three-level structure will have one of the most remarkable architectural designs at any Disney park, featuring a plaza level, a middle expo level, and a park that sits in the sky on the top level."

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Shopping & Dining

SPACE 220 Resturant | Winter 2019
Guests will board a space elevator to visit the restaurant 220 miles above EPCOT.

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La Crêperie de Paris | Summer 2020
Adding to the Franch pavilion is La Crêperie de Paris, which will offer both a sit down and takeaway experience featuring a menu from celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse.


Entertainment & Shows

HarmonioUS Nighttime Show | 2020
A new nighttime show named "HarmonioUS" has been announced for EPCOT. Pinar Toprak is composing the soundtrack for the show having created music scores for multiple projects for Disney. It'll be the biggest nighttime show Disney have ever done. To debut in 2020. 

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Attractions

Canada Far and Wide | January 2020
An updated circle-vision 360 attraction for the Canada pavilion.

Beauty and The Beasts Singalong | January 2020
A new comical singalong based on Beauty and The Beast, directed by Don Hahn, producer of both the animated and live-action versions of this tale as old as time.

Awesome Planet |  January 2020
A new film in the Land pavilion. Showcasing the beauty, diversity and dynamic story of Earth.

Wondrous China | 2020

A new circle-vision 360 attraction for the China pavilion.

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure | Summer 2020
Situated in a new area of the French pavilion. 

PLAY! Pavilion | Between 2020 & 2021
"In this digital metropolis, you’ll discover an interactive city bursting with games, activities and experiences that connect you with friends, family and beloved Disney characters – both real and virtual – like never before. As part of this new pavilion, you’ll have the chance to help legendary fashion icon Edna Mode on her quest to rid the world of uninspired style, or make a splash competing in a water-balloon fight hosted by Huey, Dewey, Louie and Webby."

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind | Unannounced
Sitting in anew 'other world' pavilion. "The adventure starts in the “Galaxarium,” a planetarium-like exhibition that explores the similarities and mysteries of the formation of Earth’s galaxy and Xandar. You will be invited to learn more about the treasures Xandar has to share – until the moment when the Guardians of the Galaxy arrive, and adventures across the cosmos ensue.". The ride will feature a backwards launch, a first for Disney, as well as ride system that can rotate it's cars at high speed to face riders in certain directions in order to tell a story more successfully.

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Mary Poppins Attraction | Unannounced
A new attraction based around Mary Poppins  will take you through the front door on Number 17 Cherry Tree Lane. Where the new attraction will begin.

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Spaceship Earth | Unannounced
Spaceship Earth will be re-imagined with updated existing scenes and brand new ones. You will now be guided through the attraction by the new guide "Story Light".  A new exit will also be built for the attraction that will spit riders out at "Dreamer Point" there will feature a new statue of Walt himself.

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Glad the Mary Poppins ride isn't just a carousel and Spaceship Earth is just getting a makeover rather than being stripped out.

Also glad Journey into Imagination isn't being changed to an Inside out ride (still wish they'd try and restore or revamp it though).
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https://blogmickey.com/2019/10/illuminations-reflections-of-earth-globe-disassembled/

RIP Illuminations.

Was easily my favourite night time show. The finale where they fill the sky with so many fireworks you actively feel it pressing down on your chest was amazing.
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Disney have confirmed that the Mary Poppins attraction and Spaceship Earth overhaul have been postponed.
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Every project that isn't already part way through is going to be cancelled. Disney are taking out record loans at the moment to cover their losses. 

The Mary Poppins ride probably isn't a huge loss, the rumours before the initial announcement were that it was going to be a carousel and a recreation of the Banks family home. Disney confirmed the Banks Family home but not what the ride was (which suggests it wasn't going to be an E-ticket ride)
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Guardians of the Galaxy progressing nicely, despite the cutbacks most other places:
They're now testing with vehicles:
https://wdwnt.com/2020/11/photos-first- ... -at-epcot/

There's also pics of the track:

https://wdwnt.com/2020/11/photos-first- ... -at-epcot/

Looks like its a fairly mild coaster, slow but extremely twisty, like Gringotts if the coaster parts were more of a focus. Should be fun without being too much for a family and will let you take in the show. elements.
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