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EPCOT’s massive transformation is almost complete!
EPCOT
Disney shared that the overhaul would be complete by December 2023, and we’ve already seen some major changes over the last few months. Most notably — Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana has officially opened today. Along with this new attraction opening, Disney released a NEW map for the park — come check it out!
There are lots of exciting things happening in Disney World in October.
EPCOT
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been going on since August, but the Halloween energy around the parks during the day really ramps up during October. But there’s a completely different reason we’re so nervous about October 16th in EPCOT.
There are lots of projects going on all around Disney World, but especially over at EPCOT as part of that park’s transformation.
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
One of those special projects is the expansion of the France pavilion with the new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction, La Crêperie de Paris restaurant, and the surrounding area. With the Ratatouille attraction and crêpe shop both set to open in 2021, we’re keeping a close eye on this whole area. Today, as we flew past in the Disney Skyliner, we noticed that a brand new kiosk has been added!
We’re SO excited for all the new things coming to EPCOT!
Spaceship Earth
Last week we learned LOTS of exciting details about many of these projects during the “EPCOT — The Magic of Possibility” presentation as part of D23’s Fantastic Worlds events. Disney shared news about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Harmonious, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and more! Not too long after that, Disney shared a press release on their website about the EPCOT transformation as well. And while this was all super exciting, we couldn’t help but notice a few things were missing. But we were also excited to see that a few things we haven’t heard about in a while were still mentioned. Let’s break it all down.
Currently, EPCOT is undergoing a grand and miraculous transformation.
Remy’s Ratatoutille Adventure Sign
One part of this transformation is the addition of a new section to the France pavilion that will be home to the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction, as well as a new crêperie called La Crêperie de Paris.
Epcot’s been cookin’ up Disney World’s next attraction, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, for quite a while now, and we couldn’t be more ready for it open!
New Remy Topiary
And even though Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway debuted in Hollywood Studios last week, we’ll have to wait until the summer to ride THIS new attraction!
Today’s a BIG day for Epcot! Not only has the Epcot Festival of the Arts kicked off (including the popular Disney on Broadway concert series!), buuut we’ve also seen the new films Awesome Planet and Canada Far and Wide make their debut!
France Pavilion During Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival
And, there’s even another exciting attraction that’s starting today at Epcot too! And here’s a HINT: it’s a Tale as Old as Time! That’s right friends, true as it can be, the new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along is officially open!
C’est magnifique! The Epcot Transformation is fully under way (and we are SO excited).
Epcot Entrance
And, while Space 220 and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind have seen lots of progress, we’re taking a trip to France for the latest rat-astic development!
Epcot is in the process of a HUGE multi-year transformation, and today has delivered more news regarding several new and reimagined aspects coming to the park!
Spaceship Earth
Let’s dive in!
A new first-of-its-kind Play Pavilion “will be devoted to playful fun and feature an innovative city” under the dome of what was formerly known as the Wonders of Life Pavilion! The city — “an energetic metropolis unlike anything ever seen before at Epcot” — will offer interaction with Disney characters and new interactive experiences including hands-on activities along with new entertainment.
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