What is the plan for Innoventions East and West?

[montyz81]

Which Epcot stuff?

The timeframe for the central spine is completed in 3-4 years.

I am lumping all the rumors about Epcot changes into "Epcot Stuff". Just curious if there was a change by change timeline.
Energy done by 2018
Innoventions done by 2019
etc etc.

 

[marni1971]

I am lumping all the rumors about Epcot changes into "Epcot Stuff". Just curious if there was a change by change timeline.
Energy done by 2018
Innoventions done by 2019
etc etc.

Both these are scheduled to complete by summer 2020.

 

[wdwgreek]

Expect new names, severe internal modelling and new cosmetic exteriors. New store in the Mousegear space. Room for Starbucks to get bigger.

A modest expansion to the north west and possibly one to the north east. North west to gain an "expo" feel (not Stark) and Electric Umbrella space consolidated although the kitchen should stay the same, albeit remodelled.

I am very pleased to hear this. The heart of future world may have some hope?! Finger's Crossed

 

[flyerjab]

@marni1971 , does this work have to wait for Colortopia to leave the space for the Innoventions work to begin? Also, apologies for asking but what is the mausoleum in reference to?

 

[NeedMoreMickey]

What about the smell? Last time I was down there and walked through Innoventions, there was an unnerving smell that haunted the corridors.

We walked through West the last week of October and it smelled like a septic tank. Couldn't get through there fast enough.

 

[Clamman73]

@marni1971 A build-out towards the Seas almost like a mimic of Innoventions East?

 

[marni1971]

@marni1971 , does this work have to wait for Colortopia to leave the space for the Innoventions work to begin? Also, apologies for asking but what is the mausoleum in reference to?

I imagine it won't be too long before the building is empty.

The mausoleum is the Leave a Legacy display at the park entrance.

 

[Jones14]

I imagine it won't be too long before the building is empty.

The mausoleum is the Leave a Legacy display at the park entrance.

Do the plans involve a new ride in Innoventions?

 

[marni1971]

Do the plans involve a new ride in Innoventions?

Not that I know of.

 

[Jones14]

Not that I know of.

So any attractions would be old-school communicore-esque, then? Or is this just a plan to make the world's most beautiful breezeway?

 

[MisterPenguin]

For reference, here is the current utilization of Innoventions.

 

[DisneyJayL]

Sunshine Seasons is back serving breakfast again. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/sunshine-seasons/menus/

I'm looking at the site and you are right. Thanks! I am really excited now.

 

[njDizFan]

@marni1971 I was always confused as to why EPCOT is the 1 gate that is upside down. Is there a reason why you enter from the North and the WS is at the bottom.

Just curious as it makes it difficult for me to envision when talking directions

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Dining in Innoventions? I can't imagine a more boring setting in all of Epcot.

 

[Bocabear]

Dining in Innoventions? I can't imagine a more boring setting in all of Epcot.

But it shouldn't have to be... it could be something futuristic and amazing...a Robot Restaurant? Molecular Gastronomy? Something mind-blowingly cool with great food too? That would be amazing...and could be much more interesting and exciting than what is in the World Showcase.

 

[Sigmundooze]

Both these are scheduled to complete by summer 2020.

Nothing until 2020?! I'm sorry but that is just pathetic.

I live in DC and the Smithsonian did the same thing with the dinosaur exhibit. closed in 2014 and reopening 2019. Why do these people not do all the planning and get all the materials needed before you close? Then it should only take a year or so.

 

[*Q*]

I'm not about to name the names or talk about the details in the north west corner that's for sure!

Yes, I'm looking forward to it. Finally rid of the 90s clutter and poor design. So far as I know this has recently been approved.

Do you think this is the type of thing that will be done piecemeal, or will we see huge swaths of the spine get walled off like the Innoventions and Millennium Celebration projects? Obviously all of Leave a Legacy will get have to get walled off to be removed, but I'm just curious how extensive the rest of the work will be.

 

[FerretAfros]

Which Epcot stuff?

The timeframe for the central spine is completed in 3-4 years.

Does the central spine include any changes for Spaceship Earth? The Siemens contract should be running up during that timeframe, right?

SSE doesn't need help as desperately as the Communicore buildings and plaza, but there are a lot of small improvements that could make a big difference. It's been nearly a decade since its last big refurbishment, so I imagine there are also elements that need to be generally refreshed as well

 

[threvester]

Expect new names, severe internal modelling and new cosmetic exteriors. New store in the Mousegear space. Room for Starbucks to get bigger.

A modest expansion to the north west and possibly one to the north east. North west to gain an "expo" feel (not Stark) and Electric Umbrella space consolidated although the kitchen should stay the same, albeit remodelled.

Please tell me Club Cool is safe._.I need me some vega-beta

 

[Pi on my Cake]

Please tell me Club Cool is safe._.I need me some vega-beta

I've always want them to move club cool to the odysee building and make that a "World Showcase Outpost." like a mini-international museum at the front of WS.

Club Cool always seemed like a world showcase type thing anyways