Epcot Construction Update Thread

[virk4]

Is the EPCOT monorail operating?

 

[mrsap]

Unfortunately, not yet.

 

[mrsap]

Just Announced!

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Grand Opening at EPCOT Set for Oct. 1, 2021, in Honor of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary

 

[mrsap]

La Creperie de Paris to Open October 1st at EPCOT

 

[mrsap]

Harmonious Fountain Testing Spotted Tonight at EPCOT

 

[preemiemama]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1370760396945113089

 

[Farro]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1370760396945113089

Thank god it's almost done at least!

 

[preemiemama]

Thank god it's almost done at least!

The demo at least. It's going to be a shock to me to see it in person (or not see it??) this summer.

 

[Farro]

The demo at least. It's going to be a shock to me to see it in person (or not see it??) this summer.

Yeah, the demo. I'm already having a hard time picturing what's going to be missing - I knw the fountain, the canopy awnings, the old Starbucks? Is that building gone too?

 

[preemiemama]

Yeah, the demo. I'm already having a hard time picturing what's going to be missing - I knw the fountain, the canopy awnings, the old Starbucks? Is that building gone too?

I think so? I believe this is the whole building on the side by Land/Seas. So Fountain View/Starbucks, Club Cool, the meet and greets... The opposite side was completely gutted and is being redone. And then yes, the fountain and pin traders stand in the middle are gone as well.

 

[preemiemama]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1370869893785075712

 

[mamaofsix]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1370760396945113089

With the new festival center likely put on a shelf for now, I wonder how long this section will take to complete? Likely just Moana journey of water, maybe a starbucks and pathways / gardens happening now.

Guesses for date of completion, anyone?

 

[BrianL]

With the new festival center likely put on a shelf for now, I wonder how long this section will take to complete? Likely just Moana journey of water, maybe a starbucks and pathways / gardens happening now.

Guesses for date of completion, anyone?

My thoughts are that they will build something, but it may not be as nice and fancy as the original design.

 

[mamaofsix]

My thoughts are that they will build something, but it may not be as nice and fancy as the original design.

So how long do we think the constructions walls will be up? 6 months? A year? 2 years?

 

[BrianL]

So how long do we think the constructions walls will be up? 6 months? A year? 2 years?

Honestly, no clue. I am sure that SOME of the walls will come down sooner, and if that plot is still under conctruction they will just have that area still behind walls. It should free up a lot of the central area.

 

[mrsap]

Innoventions West demolition complete at EPCOT

 

[mamaofsix]

Honestly, no clue. I am sure that SOME of the walls will come down sooner, and if that plot is still under conctruction they will just have that area still behind walls. It should free up a lot of the central area.

I hope you're right. Those walls have been hindering traffic flow for far too long.

 

[preemiemama]

I hope you're right. Those walls have been hindering traffic flow for far too long.

I think they've been trying to get the other side done quickly- at least the Mousegears part so they can have more inventory for shopping. They've been doing windows for sure last I saw.

 

[mrsap]

Disney Begins Testing ALL FOUR Harmonious Centerpiece Arms at EPCOT

 

[BrianL]

Disney Begins Testing ALL FOUR Harmonious Centerpiece Arms at EPCOT

You know, I have seen a little about HarmonioUS, but I am having a hard time imagining what those things actually do! I expect it to be impressive considering the scale.