EPCOT parking lot names changed, now character-themed
The parking lot names at EPCOT are changing as part of the theme park’s transformation. Gone are the keywords describing the area of the former Future World. Now, the lots are character-themed.
The entire lot has now been divided into two themes: the “Earth” side and the “Space” side. Within these two sides, the areas have been sub-divided into four sections: Crush, Dory, HeiHei and Moana for the Earth Side. Rocket, Gamora, WALL-E, and Eve for the Space side.
That’s not all the changes coming to the parking area. A new auto plaza marquee is coming later this month.
According to Disney, these changes are part of our ongoing transformation of EPCOT and reflect the identity of the park and its four neighborhoods, celebrating the magic of possibility and stories inspired by our real world made fantastic.
The four neighborhoods are The World Showcase, celebrating the culture, cuisine and architecture from around the world. World Nature, World Discovery and World Celebration replace what was once called Future World.
Included in the World Celebration will be the “Walt the Dreamer” statue. With lush, green space for you to relax, plus the opening of Communicore Hall and Communicore Plaza, this central location in the park will be the new home for festivals and the perfect space to gather with family and friends. It will also be home to Dreamers Point, an inspiring new area where you can view the new Walt Disney statue called “Walt the Dreamer.”
In World Nature – the EPCOT neighborhood dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty, awe, and balance of the natural world – Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, will also open in late 2023. The new exploration trail will allow guests to learn about the story of water on our planet. As you may have seen through Moana’s bond with the ocean, water has a mind of its own, and you’ll get to interact with it throughout this attraction.
The former parking lot names were: Wonder, Imagine, Journey, Discover, Create, Amaze and Explore, all symbolic of the former pavilions around EPCOT.
