One of the great things about the Disney parks is that things are always changing and there’s always something new. And as we head towards the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World in 2021, we are learning about some exciting changes coming to Epcot in the next couple of years!
The ongoing evolution of Epcot includes plans for a play pavilion that’ll be a totally new experience for this park. This new space will be devoted to playful fun and feature an innovative city that’ll come to life under the dome of the former Wonders of Life pavilion. The pavilion’s city will be bursting with interactive experiences, your favorite Disney characters, hands-on activities and engaging entertainment.
“This innovative, new pavilion is beyond anything we’ve ever created and is completely unique to Epcot,” said Zach Riddley, portfolio executive, Walt Disney Imagineering. “Built on the power of play, it introduces an immersive and interactive ‘city’ where you can explore, create, and interact with some of your favorite Disney characters. This is an experience worthy of our bold vision for Epcot – and another signature element of our transformation.”
There will also be exciting changes to the way you come and go at Epcot. Changes are coming to the Epcot main entrance, where the plaza will welcome guests with new pathways, sweeping green spaces and a newly reimagined fountain. This new design will pay homage to the original park entrance with fresh takes on classic elements.
As part of the new entry experience, Leave A Legacy photos will be moving into a beautiful setting just outside the park’s gateway. Additional significant redevelopment will begin between Spaceship Earth attraction and the World Showcase Promenade. More details about the transformation of this area will be announced at a later date.
And if you’re as excited about these upcoming projects, you’ll soon be able to look into the future at a new Experience Center coming to Epcot later this year. The Experience Center will be located in the Odyssey Events Pavilion and feature interactive exhibits to help visualize these upcoming new park projects.
As Walt Disney famously said, “Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious … and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” And we’re looking forward to some cool new things at Epcot in the next couple of years!
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