EPCOT's core reopens to guests as the park debuts the new World Celebration Gardens

Dec 05, 2023 in "EPCOT"

World Celebration Gardens - December 5 2023
Posted: Tuesday December 5, 2023 9:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Guests can once again walk through the center of EPCOT for the first time since late 2019 as the walls come down around the new World Celebration Gardens.



While EPCOT is not yet wall-free, with walls remaining around Communicore Hall and Plaza, guests are now able to enjoy the gardens, see the new Walt the Dreamer statue at Dreamers Point, and walk directly between World Nature and World Discovery.



The new EPCOT World Celebration Gardens include seating areas close to Connections Cafe, and Communicore Hall, and are equipped with 110v and USB charging points.



Guests can also meet Pluto and Daisy.



Alongside the opening of EPCOT's World Celebration Gardens, Disney has also unveiled the original score composed by Pinar Toprak.

Watch the video below for a look at the new EPCOT World Celebration Gardens. (4K YouTube)


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J454637 minutes ago

nah its still a great theme park, but with more food options...thats not a bad thing imo. Epcot always felt like the adult park where they focused on eating drinking and ambience more than rides and thrills. But they added a few great rides over the last years so its gotten a bit better in that regard as well

OKWDVCMAGIC2 hours ago

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

Sirwalterraleigh2 hours 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.

Sirwalterraleigh3 hours ago

FTFY

vikescaper14 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 Cline15 hours ago

Define festival favorites. Thanks.

MisterPenguin20 hours ago

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

EpcotMark20 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.

Nunu20 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.

Epcot82Guy20 hours ago

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

Sirwalterraleigh21 hours ago

Indeed

pigglewiggle21 hours ago

To each their own.

Sirwalterraleigh21 hours ago

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

ToTBellHop21 hours ago

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