Merchandise kiosks arrive in the new World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT

Feb 15, 2024 in "EPCOT"

World Celebration Gardens kiosks
Posted: Thursday February 15, 2024 10:!2am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Two new merchandise kiosks have taken up position in the new World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT.



The kiosks, which are not yet open, are located in the corner closest to Creations Shop.


While it was nice to have the area open and uncluttered, the arrival of merchandise kiosks should not come as a surprise. This area in the former Future World was littered with kiosks selling everything from sunscreen to Balzac.

World Celebration Gardens opened in December 2023, and 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.

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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???