EPCOT guests are queuing 60 minutes for a photo with the 'Walt the Dreamer' statue

Dec 05, 2023 in "EPCOT"

'Walt the Dreamer' statue queue - December 5 2023
Posted: Tuesday December 5, 2023 11:30am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

One of the longest waits in EPCOT this morning is for a photo with the new 'Walt the Dreamer' statue.



Cast Members are advising guests that the queue length is around 60 minutes as of 11:30 am.

The queue winds through a series of switchbacks behind the statue at Dreamers Point, in the newly opened central core of EPCOT in World Celebration.

Surprisingly, there is no Disney PhotoPass photographer today, although that seems likely to change in the future.

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OKWDVCMAGIC55 minutes ago

The continuing evolution of Epcot from a theme park to the world’s largest food court.

Sirwalterraleigh1 hour 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.

Sirwalterraleigh1 hour ago

FTFY

vikescaper13 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 Cline14 hours ago

Define festival favorites. Thanks.

MisterPenguin18 hours ago

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

EpcotMark18 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.

Nunu19 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.

Epcot82Guy19 hours ago

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

Sirwalterraleigh19 hours ago

Indeed

pigglewiggle19 hours ago

To each their own.

Sirwalterraleigh20 hours ago

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

ToTBellHop20 hours ago

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

pigglewiggle20 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.