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EPCOT New Character Spot

VT GAL

Member
Original Poster
Today in my April Disney Destinations there was information about a new character spot in EPCOT.

It sounds really neat!!!

I put the information from the Disney site below since I had to log in from the newsletter to read more about it, and I didn't know if a link would work:

The Newest Place to "Spot" Characters

Now your kids can meet their Disney pals in a new cartoon world of fun
Mickey and some of his best friends now have a magical new place where they could meet you and the kids called The Epcot® Character Spot. Opening spring 2007, it's a wonderland of colorful environments and magical touches where the fun begins even before your little ones meet some of their beloved favorites.

Wonderful worlds within our "World"
With the help of their 'toon friends, Walt Disney Entertainment Cast Members came up with the new Spot. It's a delightful little tribute to nearby Innoventions, the gigantic Epcot showplace of the newest technologies, interactive games and hands-on exhibits.
"Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Chip 'n Dale and the gang inspired a new kind of all-encompassing cartoon world," explained Show Writer/Director Forrest Bahruth. "In addition to meeting favorite Disney Characters, there are lots of other things to see and do, too."
Choose your happy adventure

As Disney tunes dance merrily through the air, you and your children will be able to choose your paths to the five different experiences, all featuring imaginative, amusing details to explore and enjoy.

Mickey or one of his best pals might pop up in Transportation, celebrating getting "from here to there" over the years and into the future. Goofy is likely to wander through Space, where you might encounter friendly alien images and other out-of-this-world imagery in what Forrest calls "Satellite Central."

More to explore than ever before
Chip 'n Dale are nuts about Energy, so it's fitting that they or their fellow characters scamper around an environment sparkling with electricity, lab equipment, generators and wacky wiring.

Pluto got all excited when he saw the 'toon version of Land. He just loves flowers, trees, fruit and veggies—and he couldn't believe how huge everything was! It's a beautiful, dreamlike environment where all the citizens of Earth live in harmony.

Since Minnie Mouse loves to be on the cutting edge of Communication, she insisted on having fun inspired by the latest in computers, cell phones and futuristic ways for folks to connect with each other.

"It's one of our most unique places where families can get photos, hugs and autographs with our characters, yet it's very fitting with the extraordinary Epcot experience," Forrest added. "And of course, it's all based on fun—after all, Mickey and the gang wouldn't have it any other way!"
 

Captain Hank

Well-Known Member
Very cool. I'm glad that it was themed to some of the different pavilions in Future World. I wonder if there will be any references to World of Motion, Horizons or Kitchen Kabaret.
 

wickedfan07

Member
Sounds pretty neat. Good to see the characters are being eased into the theme of the surrounding area and not just tossed in. Can anyone tell me which side of Innoventions this is on? I can't place it.
 

Captain Hank

Well-Known Member
Presumably, this is Innoventions West, the side nearest to Imagination, The Land and The Seas with Nemo and Friends. It's right next to Club Cool.
 

CrashNet

Well-Known Member
Presumably, this is Innoventions West, the side nearest to Imagination, The Land and The Seas with Nemo and Friends. It's right next to Club Cool.
Ah...where Character Connection is/was. Sounds like it did very well. That's neat they are making mini-themes of attractions for each character.
 

PKD

Active Member
Ah...where Character Connection is/was. Sounds like it did very well. That's neat they are making mini-themes of attractions for each character.

Yes this is where it is going. The layout looks very nice with each charactor having it's own photo area with lights and all.
 

Frank Stallone

New Member
Is this meet and greet open to all families or just passholders and such?


It's open to everyone. As mentioned previously, it will be located in the former location of Character Connection. Basically, the room is being reversed (characters are on opposite side of the room as where they used to be found). Also, there will be a legitimate queue now, not just some ropes set up in the Fountain View Bakery.
 

BSikor

Active Member
It looks like it was open today on Innoventions West nearest to Imagination. I didn't get a chance to go in but there were signs pointing to the doors for the Character Connection.
 

the-reason14

Well-Known Member
This sounds really really neat. I may have to go back and start taking pics with characters again. Im a little confused though, this will be enclosed right? This isnt something you can just kinda sneek and look in from the side?
 

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