Limited Edition EPCOT Wonders of Life Poster Available

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

The EPCOT serigraph poster collection continues with a new limited edition poster featuring the Wonders of Life Pavilion. Another version of this poster was available last December but quickly sold out. You’ll have to move fast to snatch this one as it is only available until May 31st.

Limited Edition EPCOT Wonders of Life Serigraph Poster – $99

The iconic Wonders of Life building and DNA strand sculpture are featured prominently, along with the Bravo 229 ride vehicle for Body Wars, and Buzzy from Cranium Command.

The art by Stacey Aoyama is a serigraph, a type of silk-screening, printed on black archival paper made in Italy. The posters were produced in the same way that original Disney Parks attractions posters were made, on an updated version of the same printing press.

The Wonders of Life Pavilion closed in 2007 and is set to be replaced by the Play Pavilion.

CEO Bob Chapek Gives More Specific Details on Theme Park Capacity Increases at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek spoke at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference and addressed theme park operations.

Bob Chapek stated that capacity would continue to increase over the upcoming months at Walt Disney World, with “low double digits increases” in attendance. He expects to see benefits from the changes in COVID-19 policies near the end of the fourth fiscal quarter.

He also said the process for relaxing the guidelines has been slowed by OSHA guidelines, but did not elaborate further.

Chapek reiterated his point about the company using the shutdown to reanalyze passholder/legacy programs.

CEO Bob Chapek Confirms Disney Park Pass System, Virtual Queues Here to Stay

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

After addressing capacity, Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke about theme park technology today at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference.

Chapek cited the new Disney Park Pass theme park reservation system and virtual queues, such as the boarding groups for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, as examples of how technology helped guests stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virtual queues are a hot topic in the theme park community, with many guests either loving or hating the system. However, the virtual queue process has already undergone many changes to make it easier for guests, and Disney will likely continue to hone the process.

Chapek specifically stated that the Disney Park Pass theme park reservation system would remain in place beyond the scope of the pandemic. However, this is not new information as the Park Pass calendars for Walt Disney World already extend into 2023.

Magic Kingdom At Capacity on Fourth of July

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

If you’re planning a visit to Walt Disney World for the Fourth of July, you’ll find Magic Kingdom is no longer available for the holiday. As a reminder, guests must make a Theme Park Reservations to gain access to a Disney park.

As shown on the Theme Park Reservation calendar, all three ticket tiers including Theme Park Tickets, Select Resort Hotels, and Annual Passes are showing no parks available on July 4. You’ll also want to take note that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is currently only available for Annual Passholders.

Fourth of July at Walt Disney World has always been one of the most popular days for guests to visit. During pre-pandemic days they had epic firework displays and would always deliver something amazing for the holiday. Since COVID-19 we have yet to see the return of fireworks, except for the small occasional bursts of fireworks by Cinderella Castle during the Christmas holiday in 2020. Do you think Disney will have fireworks ready to roll in time for July 4?