News New Park Entrance coming to Epcot

[Nunu]

Just went by to investigate and they've added more! View attachment 435861

Good! More boxes (presents) and lights are needed. It was looking quite bare.

 

[Father Robinson]

What are the odds of the trees right next to SSE going away and/or a return of palm trees to flank it? Not against trees, but now for some reason these seem a bit out of place.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

What are the odds of the trees right next to SSE going away and/or a return of palm trees to flank it?View attachment 436007View attachment 436008

Slim to none but one can dream

 

[gerarar]

Someone already posted pics, but I grabbed some more of the new decorations at the newly opened entrance while omw to the fireworks.

The yellow snowflake thingies sparkle and look very cute! They are scattered throughout future world, especially in the planters along Innoventions.

 

[nickys]

I love the new look to the entrance area. At least that’s one part of FW to enjoy. The rest makes me sad to think about.

 

[DHoy]

Anyone got pics of the second tram route?

 

[Unbanshee]

Anyone got pics of the second tram route?

New Eastern Parking Lot Tram Drop Off Area Revealed at Epcot

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[bgoofy]

New Eastern Parking Lot Tram Drop Off Area Revealed at Epcot

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Wonder if they will change the bus stops after they finish with the tram drop-off?

 

[DHoy]

New Eastern Parking Lot Tram Drop Off Area Revealed at Epcot

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Thanks!

 

[JUFL2019]

Anyone have nearmap imagery of the tram lane area?

 

[Father Robinson]

The site that shall not be named has photos of walls up closing off the West side of the entrance to the fountain.

 

[trainplane3]

Additional pictures:

Construction Moves to West Side of Epcot Entrance Overhaul Project

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[note2001]

Not to whine, but does it seem to anyone else that they could easilly pick up the pace here? Reminds me of watching the MK hub being rebuilt.

 

[jt04]

Not to whine, but does it seem to anyone else that they could easilly pick up the pace here? Reminds me of watching the MK hub being rebuilt.

Everything is twice as difficult when you have to do construction in a working park. Won't be too much longer. And worth the wait.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

Not to whine, but does it seem to anyone else that they could easilly pick up the pace here? Reminds me of watching the MK hub being rebuilt.

Agree, seems they could be going a bit faster on some of this. Still, one thing I am glad about this project is the minimal tree carnage. Wonderful to see so many of the decades old live oaks and southern magnolias left in place.

Once this entrance area is wrapped up, are there plans to overhaul the Epcot bus loop, similar to what they did with DHS? It really needs help as it's easily the least attractive bus area on property.

 

[note2001]

Agree, seems they could be going a bit faster on some of this. Still, one thing I am glad about this project is the minimal tree carnage. Wonderful to see so many of the decades old live oaks and southern magnolias left in place.

Once this entrance area is wrapped up, are there plans to overhaul the Epcot bus loop, similar to what they did with DHS? It really needs help as it's easily the least attractive bus area on property.

Those bus stops have needed attention for years. At the moment the drop off area is arguably dangerous for those families who have little ones that may dart all around. I'm sure it's not a favorite of the bus drivers.

I realized this last fall after I hurt my ankle that it was easier to take a bus to DHS and then the double Skyliner trip into EPCOT than it was to hoof it in from that drop off point that made us feel like we were navigating anywhere other than Disney property. If heading into Future World it was still shorter to use the direct bus to EPCOT, but not nearly as fun.

 

[tparris]

The forbidden site has new photos of the new surface tiles being put on the entrance fountain. Looks pretty nice! Although I have to wonder, how do they plan on replacing the old concrete “ring” encircling the fountain that’s still outside of the construction walls? (Circled in red, second photo)

 

[peter11435]

The forbidden site has new photos of the new surface tiles being put on the entrance fountain. Looks pretty nice! Although I have to wonder, how do they plan on replacing the old concrete “ring” encircling the fountain that’s still outside of the construction walls? (Circled in red, second photo)View attachment 439795View attachment 439796

Walls can easily be shifted. Also walls are not necessary if it’s simply pulling existing concrete and pouring new. The do pull and pours all over property daily without walls. Just ropes.

 

[tparris]

Walls can easily be shifted. Also walls are not necessary if it’s simply pulling existing concrete and pouring new. The do pull and pours all over property daily without walls. Just ropes.

Ah thanks for clearing that up.

 

[WDWtraveler]

Photo update as of Thursday, January 9, 2020. On the east side of Epcot's entrance, construction continues on the entrance plaza leading to the security bag check area. In the center of the photo, you will see vertical rebar for the new security structure.