CommuniCore Hall Temporarily Closed Ahead of 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Brit Tuttle

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The exterior of CommuniCore Hall features geometric wall designs and large signage, all set under a partly cloudy sky. People are seen walking and standing near the entrance, adding life to the scene around CommuniCore Hall.

CommuniCore Hall Temporarily Closed Ahead of 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Guests at EPCOT won’t be able to visit CommuniCore Hall for a few days, as the location is temporarily closed ahead of the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

CommuniCore Hall Temporarily Closed

Exterior view of CommuniCore Hall reveals its striking geometric wall design, framed beautifully by a lush palm tree under a partly cloudy sky.

As Cast Members prepare for the return of the annual Food & Wine festival, CommuniCore Hall has been temporarily closed to transform the flexible space. It will play host to a new Global Marketplace: Macatizers.

We confirmed with Cast Members that CommuniCore Hall will be closed through August 28, 2024, and will reopen on August 29 with the kickoff of the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

CommuniCore Hall initially opened to the public on June 10, 2024, marking the completion of the years-long reimagining of EPCOT. Inside, guests can meet Mickey and his pals and enjoy the central flex space (and its air-conditioning). Outside in CommuniCore Plaza, guests can find a performance stage, some shade, and the permanent Festival Favorites location. The building also comes to life at night with its illuminated triangle panel exterior.

We reviewed the entire location once it fully opened to the public, and determined that while it is certainly functional for EPCOT, it is not the most beautiful space. Perhaps our opinions could change once we see what CommuniCore Hall is like during a festival.

You can watch or listen to our review, shared during Episode 37 of The WDWNT Podcast:

Has this closure affected your plans to visit EPCOT ahead of the festival? Are you excited to see what is done with the space? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

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