Epcot’s multi-year transformation is finally complete

CommuniCore Hall, Mickey & Friends, and CommuniCore Plaza, opened this week on June 10, 2024, completing the Epcot transformation that began about seven years ago. 

Walt Disney once said that Disney would never be complete, “It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” Disney continues to prove regularly they still have a lot of imagination left. Over the last few years we’ve seen a renovated gift shop, a much improved Starbucks location, a statue honoring Walt himself, a ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ inside coaster called Cosmic Rewind, and more.

Epcot's renovations are complete.
Photo by Matt Roseboom
Figment at Epcot.
Photo by Matt Roseboom

CommuniCore Hall at Epcot

CommuniCore Hall, as seen during a special event. The next day, after the event, the hall was mostly empty of decorations.
Photo by Matt Roseboom

Inside CommuniCore Hall guests can experience seasonal celebrations as well as meet Mickey and some of his closest friends. There are also places to relax or eat, away from the Florida weather.  

Guests can meet Mickey Mouse and his friends by going through a separate entrance outside CommuniCore Hall.
Photo by Matt Roseboom

CommuniCore Plaza

Photo by Matt Roseboom

CommuniCore Plaza allows guests to relax outside and enjoy live entertainment while taking in the views. During the day, the views include not only Spaceship Earth, but guests can also stroll through the gardens. At night the area is lit up with beautiful colors. 

Epcot's new Meet and Greet area for Mickey and Friends.
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For a limited time guests can enjoy ”¡Celebración Encanto!” This will perform in CommuniCore Plaza now through Sept. 6, 2024. This is a sing-along adventure with Mirabel and Bruno that will occur several times a day. 

Sing-a-long Encanto show at Epcot for a limited time.
Photo by Matt Roseboom

Check out the attractions that were closed for this transformation.

While these walls have come down but others will be going up as a fan favorite will be closing this week. Test Track will be getting a major refurbishment, as the innovation and imagination never ends. 

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