News New Park Entrance coming to Epcot

[Mike730]

Photo update as of Thursday, October 17, 2019. An overview of the construction progress at the entrance to Epcot. The new tram turnaround is in the center of the original tram lane, and outside Epcot's entrance and monorail station. The pedestrian walkways from the parking lot are wider and on either side of the tram turnaround.

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Under the monorail loading platform, the original tram lane has been replaced with a large landscaped area with some new trees. The new tram turnaround area is to the left in this photo. Epcot's entrance is to the right.

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As viewed from the monorail unloading platform, the original tram loading/unloading area on the lower level will be the new security (bag check) area. The tables for bag checks have already been installed. The large expanse of concrete in the foreground was the original tram turnaround.

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The original tram turnaround (bounded by the large trees in the background) has been replaced with a large expanse of concrete for guests waiting at the security area. A new walkway extends from the bus transportation area (beyond the large trees) to the security check area in the foreground.

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As viewed from the monorail exit ramp, this is the new walkway from the bus transportation area leading to the new security check area under the monorail exit.

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Thank you for well framed photos and excellent descriptions.

 

[marni1971]

Thank you for well framed photos and excellent descriptions.

@WDWtraveler , Indeed.

 

[brb1006]

@WDWtraveler , Indeed.

Same here, I always stop and read his posts when it comes to current construction updates. Same with Martin and TP2000.

 

[Nunu]

Same here, I always stop and read his posts when it comes to current construction updates. Same with Martin and TP2000.

Same with @Rteetz .

 

[nickys]

Same with @Rteetz .

Whilst we’re on a roll, add @trainplane3 to the list!

 

[trainplane3]

Whilst we’re on a roll, add @trainplane3 to the list!

I appreciate it but I only share stuff from other people or on my few trips there in a year. Bio, @Rteetz, and @WDWtraveler are the real VIPs.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Whilst we’re on a roll, add @trainplane3 to the list!

Thank you @jt04 and @Sirwalterraleigh and @Pam Hates Penguins !!!!

 

[disney4life2008]

He's got one and probably makes more money then any of us. He just picked a job that is very similar to what we call a vacation. Smart guy!

That's the pathetic part

 

[Rteetz]

I appreciate it but I only share stuff from other people or on my few trips there in a year. Bio, @Rteetz, and @WDWtraveler are the real VIPs.

I'll have some new live updates when I am back in less than 2 weeks.

 

[Nunu]

Whilst we’re on a roll, add @trainplane3 to the list!

And let's not forget about @MisterPenguin , our resident "Rumormonger".

 

[MisterPenguin]

And let's not forget about @MisterPenguin , our resident "Rumormonger".

What's your source on that?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I'll have some new live updates when I am back in less than 2 weeks.

...big game for your wolverines tonight in the valley...

What's your source on that?

Box office mojo?? (I kid...I kid...)

 

[13*Minute*Wait]

Forgive me for not reading all 86 pages of this thread, so my question might already be answered...will the entrance redesign include a fix for the issue of having to go through bag check AGAIN when exiting a monorail from the MK?

You'd think when riding from the MK, the monorail exit at EPCOT would dump you out in a different spot than having to go right through bag check again, after going through it to get inside the TTE.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Forgive me for not reading all 86 pages of this thread, so my question might already be answered...will the entrance redesign include a fix for the issue of having to go through bag check AGAIN when exiting a monorail from the MK?

You'd think when riding from the MK, the monorail exit at EPCOT would dump you out in a different spot than having to go right through bag check again, after going through it to get inside the TTE.

Good question...

The only problem there is that since the Epcot parking lot is attached to the same entry point...you’d have to have a separate, dedicated thoroughfare from the monorail platform.

Considering the state of the monorail...I can’t see them doing that

 

[13*Minute*Wait]

Good question...

The only problem there is that since the Epcot parking lot is attached to the same entry point...you’d have to have a separate, dedicated thoroughfare from the monorail platform.

Considering the state of the monorail...I can’t see them doing that

Shame on me for thinking Disney gave any thought to fixing this issue when they were coming up with a redesign plan. Maybe I'm the only one it seems to bother.

 

[Rob562]

Good question...

The only problem there is that since the Epcot parking lot is attached to the same entry point...you’d have to have a separate, dedicated thoroughfare from the monorail platform.

Considering the state of the monorail...I can’t see them doing that

The new bag check is under the monorail exit platform. The monorail will exit inside the secure area. That's been the plan since they started all this. The double bag check was just an unfortunate but temporary situation.

-Rob

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

The new bag check is under the monorail exit platform. The monorail will exit inside the secure area. That's been the plan since they started all this. The double bag check was just an unfortunate but temporary situation.

-Rob

Good for them...

That would involve moving the tram stop, correct?

 

[Rob562]

Good for them...

That would involve moving the tram stop, correct?

Did you skip over yesterday's post by @WDWtraveler with pictures and description? They're doing exactly that.

-Rob

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Did you skip over yesterday's post by @WDWtraveler with pictures and description? They're doing exactly that.

-Rob

I did...I’m not that into this discussion...

But just knowing how the front was laid out...they’d have to reroute it and the bus dump off path.

Ok...I’ll go away now

 

[networkpro]

Good question...

The only problem there is that since the Epcot parking lot is attached to the same entry point...you’d have to have a separate, dedicated thoroughfare from the monorail platform.

Considering the state of the monorail...I can’t see them doing that

If you look at the pictorial update, the security checkpoint will be at the former tram drop off area underneath the monorail walkway. So they have pushed the perimeter out beyond the monorail exit. Now what they do with the bus guests I dont know.