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
A judge has ruled that Disney must pay over $300,000 for special effects used in the live-action “The Beauty and the Beast,” construction materials are being removed from CommuniCore Plaza as the opening day approaches, and the Space Mountain movie has hired writers — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, April 20, … 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
Changes coming to the Disney Disability Access Service, Disney officials confirm DAS changes are due to overuse, and new Walt Disney World hotel discounts for summer and early fall 2024 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/9/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s … 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
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
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
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
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
The exterior of CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT looks closer to completion every day, although we don’t yet have an exact opening date for the hall and plaza. Crews have added more paneling to the awning around the plaza and the hall’s mural features more EPCOT references. CommuniCore Plaza Construction A pair of long shade structures … Read more