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
A wall along the eastern edge of the under-construction World Celebration neighborhood at EPCOT has been moved back, offering us a glimpse at the area as it approaches its previously announced December opening window. Moved Wall Reveals World Celebration Walkway The moved walls are across from Creations Shop, the park’s flagship retail location. A small … 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 Friday, August 18, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Zach Riddley, the Imagineer who led the years-long overhaul of EPCOT, has been promoted to Global Creative Strategy Executive for Walt Disney Imagineering. Riddley announced his promotion on LinkedIn. His previous job title was Portfolio Executive. In 2017, he was promoted to that position to oversee the EPCOT reimagining. In 2021, he also became Portfolio … Read more
Imagineers are getting shiny new name tags in honor of the 70th anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering. Zach Riddley shared a photo of his new name tag on Instagram. The tags are shiny silver, with “Walt Disney Imagineering” along the bottom. Red lines are around the edge. “70” is at the top, with Sorcerer Mickey’s … Read more
Imagineer Zach Riddley shared a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of rockwork in Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” at EPCOT. Here is what Riddley wrote on Instagram: It was great to spend the day on our project site for Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana – the new attraction coming to the World Nature neighborhood … Read more
In his newest Instagram post, Imagineer Zach Riddley shows off some of the detailed touches the crews are adding to the festival area, currently under construction at EPCOT. The close-up look at features some of the custom metal ground tiles that will pave a pathway between Dreamers Point and the center of World Celebration. Each … Read more
Just a day after it was teased in new concept art, Imagineer Zach Riddley has confirmed in an Instagram post that light-up pavement will indeed be returning to EPCOT. From Riddley: “World Celebration will be a can’t-miss destination for evening activations at EPCOT. Designed with over 12,000 individually controllable lighting fixtures, the reimagined nighttime experiences … Read more
Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared more details from inside the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion at EPCOT, which houses Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and will open on May 27. This closeup of the Wonders of Xandar sign shows off the backlit purple lettering against a silver triangle-patterned background. Riddley shared another shot of the … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a closer look at the mural that will adorn the walls of Connections Café and Eatery when it opens this spring at EPCOT. The photo Riddley shared is of an Imagineer touching up a section of the mural, which is titled “Global Gathering.” Here is Riddley’s full caption … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a new piece of concept art and more details about Connections Café and Eatery coming soon to EPCOT. Riddley confirms in this post that Starbucks will be part of Connections Café, as we assumed. He wrote the following: Here is an early concept rendering for Connections Café at … Read more
In a new Instagram post, EPCOT reimagining Creative Portfolio Executive Zach Riddley spoke out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, commonly known as “Don’t Say Gay”, in a lengthy statement. In the post, he speaks of his experience growing up gay and the bullying he faced throughout his childhood, which lead to depression. He … Read more
We broke the news earlier this morning that installation had begun on the Xandarian Spaceship outside of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Now, Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a few close-up photos on his Instagram. We snapped our photos from the Monorail, but here’s a look from the ground. The close-up photos … 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 Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Earlier today, we reported the installation of the Nova Corps logo on the façade for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Now, Imagineer Zach Riddley has given a look at the completed installation. The reflective paneling has had its protective covering removed, revealing a gold and purple emblem. In his Instagram post, Riddley … Read more
Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a behind the scenes look at the creation of a mural coming to the new Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT. “This builds upon our World Celebration story by focusing on connections that generations of people make while gathering over a meal,” Riddley said of the new venue, “and this … Read more