OPENING DATE ANNOUNCED for CommuniCore Hall and Plaza Festival Area in EPCOT

The EPCOT Transformation is finally almost complete!

EPCOT monorail

Disney announced that this long construction project would eventually be coming to an end, we just didn’t know exactly when. Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana has opened, but there are still a few boxes Disney needs to check off its list. And now, we have a HUGE update on some of them!

CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza will open on June 10th, 2024 in EPCOT!

CommuniCore Hall and Plaza construction

CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza will be housed in EPCOT’s World Celebration and will bring EPCOT International Festivals “to the center of Walt Disney World,” according to Disney. We’ve been keeping up with the construction progress for quite some time, and we knew that it was slated to be completed this year — and now we officially know when.

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CommuniCore Plaza is an outdoor space where guests can come to relax and experience all the festivals have to offer. There is also an area that can host large-scale concerts or an intimate performance that extends out into the gardens nearby.

CommuniCore Plaza ©Disney

On the other hand, CommuniCore Hall will be the first fully-purpose-built structure in festival programming, designed with flexibility in mind. This hall will be able to host a wide variety of experiences with food, art, live music, and more. Disney clarified that this area will be open year-round — not just during festivals — and that it will be a place to take in some air conditioning while relaxing, too.

We also know that CommuniCore Hall will “be surrounded by serene views and exciting experiences” including a Mickey & friends character meet and greet. And, more greenery and relaxing places will debut along with more food and drinks — and more entertainment. Disney said we’ll be able to enjoy a “beautiful mural of all things EPCOT past and present” with “a geometric exterior design inspired by Spaceship Earth, and of course, Mickey Mouse and his pals.”

A peek into the hall!

There will also be a demonstration kitchen, mixology bar, and exhibition gallery space here. The hall is designed to help extend the festival experience and give chefs new ways to connect and experiment.

Communicore Hall ©Disney

Not only that, but as part of the opening, a NEW Encanto show will debut at the newly opened CommuniCore Plaza stage. “¡Celebración Encanto!” will feature the iconic songs and stories from the movie. And don’t worry, Mirabel and Bruno will both be there!