During EPCOT construction, more “Encanto” theming has been added to the screen in CommuniCore Plaza and Cast Members are previewing the new Mickey & Friends meet and greet in CommuniCore Hall.
CommuniCore Plaza
When CommuniCore Hall and Plaza open on June 10, “Celebración Encanto” will debut in the Plaza. Flags adorn the overhang of the stage and colorful wraps are around the nearby columns.
There are also flags along the front of the stage. The screen hanging over the stage has been decorated with a frame resembling Casita from “Encanto.”
There are faux shingles with foliage across the top. The sides of the frame resemble light terra cotta. Crew members were working on the screen.
A new metal panel has been added to the back of the screen, covering some of the technical elements. This is not “Encanto” themed but more inspired by the paneling of Spaceship Earth.
Similar designs are used on CommuniCore Hall and throughout World Celebration Gardens.
Mickey & Friends Meet and Greet
On the other side of CommuniCore Hall, a gate in construction walls was opened to allow Cast Members entry for a Mickey & Friends meet and greet preview.
Rolling planters blocked the gate and Cast Members were stationed outside. Disney recently shared a first look at the new meet and greet space. This will be the first time since the closure of Innoventions that the characters have a permanent indoor meet and greet together. Mickey and Minnie are still meeting in their Disney100 attire at the Imagination! Pavilion until June 10.
Journey of Water Station
More trees have been planted around the water station for Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana.” The trees mostly block the station from guest view.
Shrubs have been planted on the ground around the trees to fill in the rest of the dirt space.
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