Say so long to Future World in EPCOT officially on Oct. 1

The term Future World will be officially dropped from the EPCOT lexicon starting Oct. 1, 2021, according to Disney.

The Future World designation for the front area of the park is being replaced by new neighborhood designations that were first announced in 2019 during the D23 2019 EXPO.

Changes are already reflected on the My Disney Experience app and on the website. So, if you look closely at the attractions, restaurants, or other locations you will see designations have already been made.

The biggest change is that what was once called Future World is now being dividing into three areas – World Celebration, World Nature and World Discovery. World Showcase, which contains all of the country pavilions will remain being called World Showcase.

Still unsure. Well, here’s the breakdown:

World Showcase

World Showcase continues to be a celebration of culture, cuisine, architecture and traditions with all of the various country pavilions.

The grand opening of the expanded France pavilion on Oct. 1 features the new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction, where guests feel as if they shrink to the size of Chef Remy and race through Gusteau’s restaurant. Joining this family-friendly experience on Oct. 1 in the France pavilion is a new restaurant, La Crêperie de Paris, offering both table- and quick-service options and a menu from celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse.

In addition, the new “Harmonious” nighttime spectacular officially debuts on Oct. 1, even though it will soft open on Sept. 29. The show debuts on the World Showcase Lagoon and celebrates the way Disney music inspires people the world over, carrying them away on a stream of familiar songs reinterpreted by a culturally diverse group of 240 artists from around the globe. “Harmonious” features massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics and lasers.

World Celebration

World Celebration offers new experiences that connect guests to one another and the world around them and includes:

• The new EPCOT entrance plaza. Bridging the past, present and future of EPCOT is a new fountain at the base of Spaceship Earth with three majestic pylons. The entrance plaza also features new lighting and music, as well as flags flanking the fountain featuring six original EPCOT icons.
• Beginning Oct. 1, 2021, Spaceship Earth transforms at night into a Beacon of Magic with new lights shining across the geodesic sphere’s reflective panels.
• Creations Shop invites guests to explore and celebrate Disney creativity, inspired by Mickey Mouse. The merchandise location features a bold, sleek design for an open, bright, welcoming environment with large glass walls allowing sunlight to pour in. Artistic homages to Mickey are throughout the shop, including large, dynamic murals that tap into the park’s original artistic spirit.
• Adjacent to Creations Shop is a revitalized Club Cool Hosted by Coca-Cola. Celebrating Coca-Cola in a fresh new way, Club Cool invites guests to explore tasty drinks from around the world, bringing the global experience of Coca-Cola to life through new magic and classic flavor.
• As guests pass Spaceship Earth, (which is in World Celebration) in the future they will discover a breathtaking new view of World Showcase from Dreamers Point. World Celebration will also feature a new statue honoring the legacy of the original dreamer, Walt Disney, plus beautiful natural environments and global design elements filled with Disney magic.
• Surrounding this enchanted garden will be new merchandise and dining locations, along with a newly reimagined festival area that will be home to ever-changing events in a unique new environment.
• Journey Into Imagination with Figment is also in the World Celebration area.

World Nature

World Nature is dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty, awe and balance of the natural world. It includes The Land and The Seas with Nemo & Friends pavilions, as well as the forthcoming Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana.

Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will be the first Disney Parks experience evoking the hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film. This lush exploration trail will invite guests to meet and play with magical, living water. Just like Moana’s friend the ocean, water will have a personality of its own, helping guests learn how to protect the natural water cycle in a fun and engaging way.

World Discovery

In World Discovery, stories about science, technology and intergalactic adventure come to life.

In an expansion of the Mission: SPACE pavilion, the new Space 220 Restaurant is a culinary experience offering the celestial panorama of a space station, including virtual daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles above the planet’s surface. Guests board a space elevator for a simulated journey to the Centauri Space Station, where they experience the “height of dining.” Once they arrive, guests enjoy meals and drinks while taking in views that are truly out of this world. Space 220 is operated by the Patina Restaurant Group.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be the first “other-world” showcase pavilion at EPCOT. The family-friendly adventure starts in the Galaxarium, a planetarium-like exhibition that explores the similarities and mysteries of the formation of Earth’s galaxy and Xandar. Guests will learn more about the treasures Xandar has to share – until the moment when the Guardians of the Galaxy arrive, and guests go on an intergalactic chase through space and time. The attraction will feature a new innovation from Walt Disney Imagineering – a storytelling coaster that rotates 360 degrees to focus guests on the action, including the first reverse launch on a Disney coaster.

Coming in the future is the Play! pavilion where guests will discover a city bursting with games, activities, and experiences that connect them with friends, family, and beloved Disney characters like never before.

In addition, Test Track is considered to be in the World of Discovery.

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