News Big changes coming to EPCOT's Future World?

[BoarderPhreak]

Who are we kidding? By the time Disney gets around to actually building it, it'll be one story with a tent and three potted plants on the roof.

 

[KBLovedDisney]

Who are we kidding? By the time Disney gets around to actually building it, it'll be one story with a tent and three potted plants on the roof.

 

[Mike730]

Those trees definitely will not be there. They'd block the view of the fireworks. They'd be everywhere *but* the Southern exposure.

Based on my interpretation, we're only seeing the top half of the trees and they're likely planted much further back. Maybe somewhere near the indoor portion of the top floor.

 

[po1998]

I think the odds of all those trees ending up on the top floor of the festival pavilion are about the same as the densely forested area sprouting up around the Moana fountain. 0.0% chance.

It's concept art. Remember last years FW concept art with the flying triangles?

 

[ChrisFL]

Why don't we ever get the concept art in real life? It is so pretty

DisneySea's concept art matched quite accurately to the real park

 

[Mike S]

DisneySea's concept art matched quite accurately to the real park

Because the OLC isn’t cheap...

 

[jt04]

I think the odds of all those trees ending up on the top floor of the festival pavilion are about the same as the densely forested area sprouting up around the Moana fountain. 0.0% chance.

It's concept art. Remember last years FW concept art with the flying triangles?

You might want to check out the aerial photography of SW:GE. They can and do create forests.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Are we assuming that World Discovery, World Celebration and World Nature will start to appear on park maps and signage on October 1st?

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Where’s the Starbucks being located?

 

[tparris]

Are we assuming that World Discovery, World Celebration and World Nature will start to appear on park maps and signage on October 1st?

That’s what I’ve been wondering as well. The poster is what got me wondering.

 

[Timothy_Q]

Are we assuming that World Discovery, World Celebration and World Nature will start to appear on park maps and signage on October 1st?

I imagine signage, maps and new logo will roll out all at once once most stuff is finished (2022?)

 

[michmousefan]

At least Epcot's new logo and branding is beautiful, unlike DHS.

I'm holding on to this bit of positivity

Indeed; I don't think the logo has ever looked better in all of Epcot's/Center's existence. They took the classic logo and improved upon it.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I imagine signage, maps and new logo will roll out all at once once most stuff is finished (2022?)

Indeed; I don't think the logo has ever looked better in all of Epcot's/Center's existence. They took the classic logo and improved upon it.

The D23 poster explicitly said October 1, 2019 as a relaunch - the only other thing currently planned for that date is Epcot Forever.

 

[DisneyDreamerxyz]

I just read that apparently they are keeping Pin Central open for now.....I assumed it would close after this weekend with the rest of the stuff (Art of Disney, Club Cool, Character Spot, Fountainview, etc)

 

[Timothy_Q]

The D23 poster explicitly said October 1, 2019 as a relaunch - the only other thing currently planned for that date is Epcot Forever.

I hardly think they're gonna rename a construction zone as World Celebration, but we'll see

 

[trainplane3]

I just read that apparently they are keeping Pin Central open for now.....I assumed it would close after this weekend with the rest of the stuff (Art of Disney, Club Cool, Character Spot, Fountainview, etc)

I think that was slated to close later this year with Mouse Gear and Electric Umbrella? I may have gotten my closures confused though.

 

[MisterPenguin]

As part of the ongoing transformation of Epcot, Pin Central will operate temporarily from a new location while refurbishment is underway. ​

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The Camera Center will close this fall to become a new home for Pin Central. ​

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https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_GB/shops/epcot/pin-central/

 

[tparris]

The D23 poster explicitly said October 1, 2019 as a relaunch - the only other thing currently planned for that date is Epcot Forever.

The Experience Center will be opening on October 1 as well.

 

[kevlightyear]

You guys it's happening.....the next version of the map popped up online today. Look away if you're squeamish.

Previous version for reference:

 

[trainplane3]

You guys it's happening.....the next version of the map popped up online today. Look away if you're squeamish.

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Previous version for reference:

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As usual, thanks for your work! Also, this was mentioned in the other thread too. (the walls atleast)