EPCOT Cast Members dedicate the new 'Walt the Dreamer' statue

Dec 04, 2023 in "EPCOT"

'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication

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'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication

'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication
'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication
'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication
Posted: Monday December 4, 2023 5:46pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

On December 4, 2023, Walt Disney Legacy Award recipient Cast Members were among the first to see the all-new "Walt the Dreamer" statue that debuted as a focal point of EPCOT's new World Celebration Gardens.

'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication
'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication

In a dedication moment, EPCOT Vice President Kartika Rodriguez was joined by the Walt Disney World Ambassadors, Imagineer Scott Mallwitz, and the Voices of Liberty to celebrate the original dreamer, Walt Disney.

'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication
'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication

Guests can explore the gardens beginning December 5, 2023, at EPCOT at Walt Disney World. 

Watch the video below to see the dedication moment from EPCOT earlier today. (YouTube)

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Sirwalterraleigh37 minutes ago

One would assume it’s a mishmash of things that sell really well (ie highest prices/margins) from the 345 days a year of festivals I’m not in love with it…but it’s also not the worst idea ever If they’re smart…big If…they rotate it seasonally to not cross with the festival booths…it’s a good idea. If it’s set stuff and they just push volume…not so much.

Sirwalterraleigh48 minutes ago

FTFY

vikescaper12 hours ago

I’m hoping that they have the empanada that the Encanto booth has during Festival of the Arts. That is one of my favorite festival foods!

Captain Culpepper Cline13 hours ago

Define festival favorites. Thanks.

MisterPenguin17 hours ago

I hope none of the VPs have heard of this thus far!!

EpcotMark17 hours ago

Can't wait until all the VPs come strolling through and realize what a stupid idea it was to knock down West Communicore and the fountain in the first place.

Nunu18 hours ago

I think it'll do well. With the sitting areas, some shade and chargers, people will probably want to grab a bite and a drink while there.

Epcot82Guy18 hours ago

Idea A+... Execution of the space... hmmm.... I do think this would be an amazing use for Odyssey.

Sirwalterraleigh18 hours ago

Indeed

pigglewiggle18 hours ago

To each their own.

Sirwalterraleigh19 hours ago

It’s a constant bombardment of festival food. Sometimes enough is enough

ToTBellHop19 hours ago

I had heard they’ll have some Colombian food along with the Encanto show this summer. Perhaps it’ll go here.

pigglewiggle19 hours ago

That's actually a great idea. There are often festival foods that I see people rave about that we never get to try because we don't go during those times. Will be fun to try out some festival foods that we normally wouldn't be able to get.

Sirwalterraleigh20 hours ago

…wha???
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