As we say hello to 2024, construction on CommuniCore Hall and Plaza continues. The new EPCOT venue was supposed to open in 2023 but has been delayed to this year. It will include a permanent Mickey & Friends meet and greet space, demo kitchen, gallery, and mixology bar. CommuniCore Hall Construction During our visit last … Read more
Though the rest of World Celebration at EPCOT is now open, CommuniCore Hall and Plaza remain under construction. Disney has not announced an opening timeframe for CommuniCore other than 2024. CommuniCore Hall CommuniCore Hall is set to include a permanent Mickey & Friends meet and greet space, demo kitchen, gallery (pictured in the above concept … Read more
Though World Celebration Gardens won’t officially open at EPCOT until December 5, we were able to catch a first look at the new area in the currently unfinished World Celebration neighborhood on December 4. First Look at World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT World Celebration Gardens is located behind Spaceship Earth, which has served as EPCOT’s … Read more
Crews have added even more Spaceship Earth-inspired paneling to the exterior of CommuniCore Hall, almost completely covering one wall. The wall, which is visible from World Nature, is now almost completely covered in the themed paneling. Spaceship Earth Paneling on CommuniCore Hall More paneling has been added to the far end of the wall since … Read more
A new directional sign has been unveiled in the World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT. It matches the various new EPCOT signage with rounded lettering and a color scheme of dark gray and blue — the latter of which is the main color of World Celebration. EPCOT World Celebration Directional Sign The sign is in this planter … Read more
After the installation of triangle-patterned steel frameworks, the first Spaceship Earth-inspired panels have been installed on CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT. Spaceship Earth Panels on CommuniCore Hall CommuniCore Hall will be located in the World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT, not far from Spaceship Earth. Concept art for the new building showed its Spaceship Earth-inspired exterior. The … Read more
After years of construction, CommuniCore Plaza is taking shape at EPCOT. A new copse of trees was planted outside the soon-to-be-completed area of EPCOT. Additionally, some more trees have sprung up around the pump area for Moana: Journey of Water. Let’s take a look and compare what we can see to the concept art. Communicore … Read more
Construction work continues across EPCOT, from the parking lot to the World Showcase lagoon. Now that we’re halfway through August, a lot of construction has made major progress throughout the park. Ride Share Area in EPCOT Parking Lot A new ride-share loop is under construction in the EPCOT parking lot. Crews have started laying pavement … Read more
During a Cast Member event, Disney revealed a mural that will be inside CommuniCore Hall when it opens at EPCOT later this year. CommuniCore Hall, named for the defunct CommuniCore Pavilions that were at EPCOT on opening day, will have a gallery space, as well as a demo kitchen, mixology bar, and Mickey & Friends … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, July 17, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The latest announcements from Disney regarding the Disney100 celebrations at EPCOT seemingly indicate CommuniCore Hall, CommuniCore Plaza, Dreamers Point, and the new 100th anniversary nighttime spectacular won’t be ready by September 22. Upcoming EPCOT Projects The first three projects are under construction at the center of World Celebration, while the nighttime spectacular will replace “Harmonious” … Read more
At EPCOT, World Celebration — previously the center of Future World — has been undergoing a years-long transformation. This includes the construction of CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza (replacing the previously planned festival center), new gardens, and Dreamers Point featuring a new Walt Disney statue. World Celebration The transformation of World Celebration began with the … Read more
A new shimmering silver EPCOT Starbucks tumbler is now available at Walt Disney World. This can be found at the Creations Shop, located in World Celebration across from the Connections Café — which is the home of Starbucks in EPCOT. Shimmering Silver EPCOT Starbucks Tumbler – $39.99 The EPCOT logo stands in the center, with … Read more
Among the ongoing construction projects at EPCOT is the creation of a new ride share loop in the parking lot, the EPCOT logo in the center of World Celebration, and Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” in World Nature. EPCOT Parking Lot This dirt lot at the edge of EPCOT parking could be a future … Read more
Twitter user @bioreconstruct has provided an aerial view of World Celebration construction in the center of EPCOT. The ongoing construction projects include Journey of Water (technically part of World Nature), CommuniCore Hall and Plaza, Dreamers Point, and the gardens and pathways between. World Celebration Construction In the view above, Creations Shop and Connections Eatery & … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, May 11, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more