New entrance and play pavilion announced for Epcot at Disney World
Disney World today announced that it will transform the old Wonders of Life Pavilion in Epcot into a new play pavilion and a revamp the main entrance to the theme park.
“The exciting plans we have on the horizon will honor Epcot’s rich legacy of creativity and innovation while continuing to exceed the expectations of our guests for decades to come,” George A. Kalogridis, president, Walt Disney World Resort said in a news release.
Epcot is “a timeless place where the real is made fantastic through the magic of Disney. It has a very bright future ahead and the best part is that we’ve only just begun to dream,” he
Here’s the breakdown of what’s coming:
Play Pavilion
The new pavilion, which will take over the Wonder of Life pavilion, will include first-of-their-kind experiences devoted to playful fun, “inviting guests into an innovative, interactive city bursting with games and hands-on activities,” according to Disney.
Disney characters will be based in the pavilion, which is scheduled to open in time for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary in 2021.
No name for the pavilion has been announced.
“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.”
New entrance
Epcot’s main entrance will be altered with new pathways, green spaces
The large swaths of Leave A Legacy photos will move to a new location just outside the park’s gateway. There will also be some major redevelopment taking place between Spaceship Earth and World Showcase Promenade. More details on that is promised for later.
Remember, there is talk about Spaceship Earth shutting down for a couple of years for refurbishment.
Experience Center
To help keep people up to date and see what’s going on, a new Experience Center in the Odyssey Events Pavilion will open Guests will be able to see get an idea of what’s going on with interactive exhibits.
