Disney has fixed much of the damage to CommuniCore Hall floor decals, but there is still tearing and peeling around the edges of some vinyl appliqués. CommuniCore Hall Floor Decals This white flower decal is missing most of a petal, seemingly removed due to the damage it had sustained. An orange flower on the floor … Read more
In a survey sent to guests who visit the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, Disney is asking for their thoughts on CommuniCore Hall. CommuniCore Hall Survey Disney asks guests who indicate they visited CommuniCore Hall during the current Once Upon a Stage: 30 Years of Disney on Broadway exhibit how much they agree with … Read more
The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays kicked off last week, marking the second full festival with CommuniCore Hall operating. Despite Disney’s promises that this new space would be a hub for EPCOT festivals, the space remains mostly devoid of decor. CommuniCore Hall After years of changes and delays, CommuniCore Hall opened this past … Read more
With the opening of CommuniCore Hall & Plaza on June 10, 2024, the years-long EPCOT reimagining is complete. Were the changes and new additions to the park worth the wait? WDWNT’s Tom and Eric discuss it all in their honest review. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza Honest Review This is an honest review. Even though we … Read more
After many delays, updates, and cancelations, the years-long EPCOT reimagining is now officially complete with the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza on June 10. The controversial overhaul included several projects, some of which were completed and some of which were announced but never happened. “Project Gamma” Background The EPCOT reimagining was led by Walt … Read more
CommuniCore Plaza at EPCOT hosts La Calle, a live band, in the evenings after performances of “¡Celebración Encanto!” are complete. La Calle “La Calle” means “the street” in Spanish, alluding to this group being inspired by street bands. The group includes three musicians, a singer, and a dancer. While the musicians and singer perform Latin … Read more
CommuniCore Hall and Plaza are now open in World Celebration at EPCOT. The venue lights up at night just like the World Celebration Gardens. CommuniCore Hall & Plaza at Nighttime CommuniCore Hall features Spaceship Earth-inspired paneling. Some of the triangular panels are lights that illuminate in various colors. The light-up panels cast color onto the … Read more
With the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza at EPCOT, new directional signs have been revealed around the building. New EPCOT Directional Signs The standing signs match other new directional signage installed throughout World Celebration over the past year. They are mainly black with a blue stripe down the side representing World Celebration. This sign … Read more
CommuniCore Plaza is now open at EPCOT. The new flexible outdoor space is home to the limited-time “¡Celebración Encanto!” and will host other live entertainment in the future. CommuniCore Plaza CommuniCore Plaza is located alongside CommuniCore Hall on the edge of World Celebration Gardens. The new area will feature live entertainment, including the new sing-along … Read more
In honor of “¡Celebración Encanto!” at CommuniCore Plaza, now open in EPCOT, the new Festival Favorites quick-service location has “Encanto”-inspired food and beverages. These are updated versions of former La Isla Fresca menu items available during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. ‘Encanto’-Inspired Festival Favorites Festival Favorites is located on the side of CommuniCore … Read more
CommuniCore Hall and Plaza are now open at EPCOT and include a Festival Favorites quick-service booth serving “Encanto”-themed menu items. Festival Favorites Festival Favorites is the name of an old EPCOT festival booth that would serve dishes from festivals that weren’t currently running. Right now, the booth is serving updated versions of food and beverage … Read more
With just a few days remaining before the opening of CommuniCore Hall, numerous walls have come down at EPCOT. While some walls have been replaced with planters, others have completely disappeared, allowing guests to get their first look at the park’s completed reimagining. EPCOT Reimagining Nears Completion CommuniCore Hall The long-awaited CommuniCore Hall can now … Read more
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 … Read more
An LED screen has been installed above the CommuniCore Plaza stage in EPCOT ahead of the debut of “¡Celebración Encanto!” next month. CommuniCore LED Screen The screen is on the underside of the overhang, in a metal frame. Colorful flags and stage lights are also on the overhang above the stage. The screen is featured … 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