As Disney prepares for the opening of CommuniCore Hall on June 10th, they have shared a glimpse of the upcoming meet and greets on the Disney Parks Instagram account, giving fans a first glimpse inside the experience at the Mickey & Friends meet and greet area. Mickey & Friends Meet and Greet In the video, … Read more
A wall in World Celebration Gardens is uncovered, more “Encanto” decorations are up at CommuniCore Plaza, and trees have been planted in World Nature as construction continues throughout EPCOT. Celebration Garden Wall The back wall of the Celebration Garden has finally been revealed. The wall is directly behind Dreamers Point. It’s been blocked by rolling … Read more
CommuniCore Hall and Plaza at EPCOT are just a few weeks away from opening, and final touches are going up on the new building. ‘¡Celebración Encanto!’ Flags Flags for “¡Celebración Encanto!” now hang over the CommuniCore Plaza stage. The “Encanto” sing-along show will debut with the opening of CommuniCore and run through September 6. The … Read more
The lights of CommuniCore Hall were illuminated during the evening of Monday, May 13 at EPCOT. Disney has been testing lights on and off for the past few months, including dancing lights that will sync with Spaceship Earth shows, but this is the most fully lit we’ve seen the building. CommuniCore Hall Lights The lights … Read more
We’re a month away from the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza in EPCOT. Construction of the venue is near completion, with the exterior looking done. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza We spotted two speakers above the CommuniCore Plaza stage. A limited-time “Encanto” sing-along show — “¡Celebración Encanto!” — will be performed on this stage when CommuniCore opens. … Read more
The exterior of CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT is almost done and construction walls have come down from a new pathway near Spaceship Earth. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza Construction As we noted in our last construction update, it appears that paneling is complete on the exterior of the Hall and the overhangs around CommuniCore Plaza. The … Read more
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
