First look at the completed 'Walt the Dreamer' statue coming to EPCOT

Sep 09, 2022 in "EPCOT"

Dreamers Point Walt Disney Statue at D23 Expo
Posted: Friday September 9, 2022 5:51am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle has posted a first-look at the new 'Walt the Dreamer' statue coming to EPCOT.

The new statue, currently on display at D23 Expo, will be located in a new area of World Celebration called 'Dreamers Point.'

The bronze life-size statue will form a new entry point into the heart of EPCOT when it opens in 2023.

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vikescaper11 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 Cline12 hours ago

Define festival favorites. Thanks.

MisterPenguin16 hours ago

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

EpcotMark16 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.

Nunu17 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.

Epcot82Guy17 hours ago

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

Sirwalterraleigh17 hours ago

Indeed

pigglewiggle17 hours ago

To each their own.

Sirwalterraleigh17 hours ago

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

ToTBellHop17 hours ago

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

pigglewiggle18 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.

Sirwalterraleigh19 hours ago

…wha???

tparris20 hours ago

Here’s an interesting change I noticed recently: they seem to have changed some pieces and colors of all of the charging kiosks located around the World Celebration Gardens for no apparent reason. The first photo is from around the time of opening in December, and the second photo is from today.