There are still nearly two months to go before CommuniCore Hall and Plaza finally open at EPCOT, but it looks like exterior work is wrapping up. CommuniCore Hall and Plaza Construction It looks like most paneling has been installed on the building. There are some gaps in the white triangular Spaceship Earth-inspired panels, but these … Read more
On Wednesday night, we caught dancing lights testing on CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT. CommuniCore Hall Lights CommuniCore Hall is covered in Spaceship Earth-inspired triangular paneling. The panels are mostly white, but some are different colors. And some are light panels, which are what we saw blinking in patterns. The Hall and Plaza are part of … Read more
A new screen displaying “Hours of Operation” is visible inside CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT, which is set to open on June 10, 2024. CommuniCore Hall Construction The screen is behind a currently blank white sign hanging over a window. We could see “Connect” and “Hours of.” Connections Café and Eatery are across from Creations Shop, … Read more
Artificial turf grass has been installed in CommuniCore Plaza at EPCOT, which will open with CommuniCore Hall on June 10. CommuniCore Plaza Turf There are now several grassy spots under the plaza’s light columns, similar to the hub of Magic Kingdom. Guests will likely be able to lounge on the turf while watching performances on … Read more
Disneyland prepares to replace Autopia’s gas cars, Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade to reportedly close forever, and Disney is winning the battle against Nelson Peltz with over half the votes cast — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/2/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise … Read more
Another CommuniCore Hall sign has been installed on the opposite side of the new EPCOT building currently under construction. CommuniCore Hall On Monday, we spotted the first CommuniCore Hall sign and a restrooms sign on the side of the building facing CommuniCore Plaza. Speaking of the Plaza, crews have installed new pieces around the bases … Read more
More scaffolding down and a new gate painted at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Walt Disney World releases bags to hold ear headbands, and a live improv musician is performing in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 1, 2024. Daily Recap for April 1, 2024 Walt Disney World … Read more
A “CommuniCore Hall” sign has been installed above one of the new EPCOT building’s entrances. CommuniCore Hall The sign is above sliding glass doors and windows facing CommuniCore Plaza. The letters are white and rounded, in the same style as the Connections and Creations Shop signage. “CommuniCore” is larger than “Hall” beneath it. The Mickey … Read more
Disney and CFTOD settle their state lawsuit, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shares a statement on the resolution, and a Marvel overlay is coming to “it’s a small world” at Tokyo Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more
CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT has reached a new construction milestone — this evening at the park, the flat triangular panels along the building’s exterior were lit. Triangular Panels Lit at CommuniCore Hall While visiting the park on the evening of March 27, we noticed that some of the flat triangle panels on the front of … Read more
Critter characters revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Space 220 Restaurant offers new trading card series and children’s menu items, and Mickey & Friends meet and greet sign installed at EPCOT — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney … Read more
Crews have installed the sign for the upcoming Mickey & Friends meet and greet at CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT. Mickey & Friends Sign CommuniCore Hall will be the home to a new permanent Mickey & Friends meet and greet space. Currently, Mickey and Minnie meet guests at the Imagination! Pavilion, Donald Duck appears at the … Read more
Walt Disney World starts a new Annual Passholder Instagram account, Joe Rohde returns to Walt Disney Imagineering, and Disneyland reveals a new Jabba the Hutt popcorn bucket — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, March 25, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland … Read more
Construction on CommuniCore Hall has undergone some major updates, with new colorful brackets and automatic doors added to the building. CommuniCore Hall Construction Update Starting off, additional black panels have been added on this side of CommuniCore Hall with the Spaceship Earth-inspired walls. During our previous visit, scaffolding was up on the left side, and … Read more
When CommuniCore Plaza finally opens at EPCOT, a new “Encanto” show will debut on the plaza stage. New ‘Encanto’ Show “¡Celebración Encanto!” will run several times throughout the day from June 10 through September 6. The show will invite guests to sing along to their favorite “Encanto” songs with characters like Mirabel and Bruno. Auditions … Read more
The years-long reimagining of EPCOT will finally be complete this summer, when CommuniCore Hall and Plaza will open. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza Opening The final EPCOT construction walls will come down and guests will be able to visit CommuniCore Hall and Plaza beginning on June 10. CommuniCore Hall will be home to EPCOT festivals and … Read more