PHOTOS: Glass Installed at CommuniCore Hall as World Celebration Construction Continues at EPCOT

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Glass has been installed at the base of one of the sections of the under-construction CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT. The new multi-use structure will open this December alongside CommuniCore Plaza and the general World Celebration neighborhood. Glass Installed as CommuniCore Hall Construction Continues Glass stretching from the ground to roughly halfway up the structure’s facade … Read more

PHOTO: Walt the Dreamer Statue Presumably Arrives in EPCOT Ahead of Installation

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As work continues on World Celebration in EPCOT, a wooden box was spotted by bioreconstruct on X that could potentially hold the “Walt the Dreamer” statue ahead of its installation. Walt the Dreamer Statue Reportedly Arrives bioreconstruct shared this image earlier in the afternoon on Saturday, October 14, 2023, offering up a view of the … Read more

New Signage on Living With the Land Matches Updated EPCOT Style

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A new sign has been installed in Living With the Land at EPCOT that matches the new style of signage throughout the park and features The Land Pavilion’s logo. Living With the Land Sign The sign is for the Biotechnology Lab, near the end of the attraction. It’s green and black, with rounded corners. On … Read more

PHOTOS: Cast Members Debut New World Celebration Costumes at EPCOT

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New Cast Member costumes made partially of recycled material have debuted at EPCOT. We found Cast Members wearing the new threads at several locations throughout the World Celebration neighborhood of the park on October 1, the 41st anniversary of the grand opening of EPCOT Center. New EPCOT Cast Member Costumes The new costumes are primarily … Read more

EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular, Beyond Big Thunder, King Thanos Ride, and More Destination D23 Disney Parks Predictions

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Destination D23 takes place at Walt Disney World Resort this weekend, and though its Disney Parks panel is not as long and usually not as jam-packed with announcements at its D23 Expo counterpart, we still expect to hear a few big things from Chairman Josh D’Amaro tomorrow. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro … Read more

Former Imagineer Jim Shull Shares Image of Original EPCOT Reimagining Project

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Former Imagineer Jim Shull shared an image on Twitter of the original plan for the EPCOT overhaul including the now-canceled festival center. At the top of the image is Spaceship Earth, with Connections and Creations Shop in the white buildings to the lower right. The colorful space of the image is the area currently under … Read more

Hidden Kakamora, Squirt, and Other Small Details Revealed for Upcoming Moana-Inspired Journey of Water Attraction at EPCOT

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Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed a closer look at small details of the upcoming walkthrough attraction, Journey of Water Inspired by Moana. Carved in the stone are hidden Kakamora. Guests can also find baby Squirt from “Finding Nemo!” Shells and other landscaping create a sea-like environment. The Instagram post reads, “Throughout Journey of Water, Inspired … Read more

Concept Art Leaks for Possibly Abandoned Overhaul of Spaceship Earth Attraction at EPCOT

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More concept art for the delayed (and possibly abandoned) reimagining of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT has emerged. These were shared from an anonymous source on the WDWMagic forums. This image shows a glowing Spaceship Earth with ride vehicles moving in front of it, likely for the top of the attraction when vehicles begin their descent. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Behind the Scenes Look at Making of New Walt Disney Statue Coming to EPCOT

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In honor of Walt Disney’s birthday today, December 5, Disney has shared a behind the scenes look at the making of a new statue coming to EPCOT. Originally shared at Destination D23, the video shows Imagineers hard at work on a scale model of the statue before fabrication of the actual statue begins. The Walt … Read more

PHOTOS: Imagineer Reveals New Creations Shop Signage at EPCOT

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Imagineer Zach Riddley has revealed that the signage for the Creations Shop has been installed at EPCOT. The Creations Shop is set to open on September 15. “These marquees leverage World Bold font, further tying all our signs and wayfinding into a consistent typography unique to EPCOT. Our design team wanted these portals to fully … Read more

PHOTOS: Imagineer Shares Sneak Peek at New Club Cool Entrance at EPCOT

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Imagineer Zach Riddley has given us a first look at the entrance to the newly reimagined Club Cool coming to EPCOT this summer. Riddley discussed the design influences, noting that “The Club Cool marquee uses our EPCOT World Bold font and looks amazing in bright Coke red! The façade was inspired by classic green-hued glass … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/1/21): Wonderful World of Animation Nighttime Spectacular Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Construction Continues at EPCOT, and More

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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 Sunday, August 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues in World Celebration Neighborhood at EPCOT

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Construction has been moving along at what used to be Innoventions East. Set to be rebranded as part of the World Celebration neighborhood, the new area will be completely reimagined and become the home of new shopping and dining locations. Fan favorites like Club Cool will return with a new look alongside new concepts like … Read more

PHOTOS: New World Showcase Coke Carts Add Original Pavilion Logos

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As EPCOT undergoes a transformation, changes big and small are everywhere. We recently saw the Coca-Cola outdoor dining venue carts in Future World (soon to be split into three new neighborhoods) receive a new look to match the new aesthetic. Now, the carts in World Showcase have begun to show off a new look as … Read more

PHOTOS: New Monorail Sign Installed at EPCOT

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With the EPCOT Monorail line reopening this weekend on July 18, Cast Members have been preparing to return to work. Today, a new sign debuted at the EPCOT Monorail station, after signage was removed earlier this year. The new sign matches other signs recently installed throughout EPCOT, with minimalist lettering on a dark background. The … Read more