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EPCOT is having a BIG day!
EPCOT
December 5th marks a milestone in EPCOT’s transformation process! A lot is happening inside the park and we noticed that it has caused a change in Disney’s app. Let’s take a look at what’s been updated!
It’s a very big day!
Walt the Dreamer Statue
December 5th marks Walt Disney’s birthday, and in honor of the man who started it all, Disney chose the day to officially open a NEW area of EPCOT. The World Celebration Gardens and Walt the Dreamer Statue are two brand new additions to the park — part of the transformation that has been in progress for the past few years. Now, the area is officially open to guests, and of course — there’s a new park map to feature the new areas.
Disney’s nighttime spectaculars are some of the best entertainment we might ever see.
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The fireworks, lasers, and projections that we often see come together perfectly to tell beautiful stories that only Disney could tell. But have you ever wondered what goes into designing and creating one of these magnificent shows? Well, now you can get a behind-the-scenes look at how Disney put together their newest nighttime show– Luminous The Symphony of Us!
We might be having some holly jolly fun at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t look forward to some fun that’s just around the corner.
2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts
One of our FAVORITE festivals, EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts, will kick off on January 12th, 2024, and will conclude on February 19th, 2024. This is one of the SHORTEST festivals of the year, so — what all can you expect to do in that short amount of time?
EPCOT has been undergoing a lengthy transformation for what feels like FOREVER.
Construction Walls
Yep, it’s been years since we’ve seen the park in all her wall-less glory. Walls have protected the behind-the-scenes construction of an enhanced World Celebration as well as the addition of Communicore Hall and Plaza — where future festivals will take place.
BUT we learned in November that the EPCOT transformation will be COMPLETE in December, and among the first to open will be the World Celebration Gardens and Walt Disney Statue — set to open to the public on December 5th — in honor of Walt’s birthday. Well, we were fortunate enough to take a lil’ peek at the statue and gardens via a media event, and we just had to share some IMPORTANT info regarding these gardens!
What an incredible morning! We got the chance to go behind the walls in EPCOT to watch the dedication of the NEW World Celebration Gardens and Walt the Dreamer Statue!
Walt the Dreamer Unveiling
A little background for ya: you know how for the past, like, four years you haven’t been able to see the center of EPCOT because construction walls were up everywhere? Well, we are finally coming to the END of a long, hard road my friends, and EPCOT is starting to open back up!
EPCOT has undergone LOTS of changes!
Over the years, we’ve gotten to try out Connections Eatery and the Creations Shop, rode (and gotten sick…and then rode again) Cosmic Rewind, and journeyed through water with Moana. But, today, a brand new part of EPCOT was dedicated and we’ve got all the details.
It’s hard to believe, but the EPCOT Transformation is almost finally complete!
Spaceship Earth
We’ve gotten to know Connections Eatery and the Creations Shop, rocked out on Cosmic Rewind, and journeyed through water with Moana. But, even more elements of the EPCOT Transformation will soon be open and we’ve got all the details.
Disney World is always changing, which was always something Walt had in mind when he created his first theme park, Disneyland.
Spaceship Earth in EPCOT
Most recently, we’ve seen a massive EPCOT transformation begin to head toward completion. We’ve even seen the TRON ride finally open. There are new restaurants on the way. Plus Disney has some BIG plans for other parts of the resort. Some of those plans, though, are SUPER secret — and well, WE HAVE QUESTIONS.
We are expecting BIG things from the EPCOT transformation!
World Celebration
EPCOT has been in limbo with construction for YEARS, now. But it’s all set to be over this month (according to Disney). And little by little, we are seeing updates and changes appear around the park. We recently spotted a change that had us both excited and possibly a little startled…? At this point, we don’t know if we love it or hate it.
Being an Annual Passholder doesn’t only get you into the parks (mostly) any day you’d like.
Disney World Annual Pass
There are tons of other perks that come with the pass, such as restaurant and store discounts, access to special merchandise, and occasionally, complimentary gifts! If you’re an Annual Passholder, be sure to head into EPCOT this month to grab a special poster!
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