New EPCOT directional signage includes CommuniCore Hall and Mickey Mouse meet-and-greet

Nov 21, 2023 in "EPCOT"

EPCOT World celebration directional signage
Posted: Tuesday November 21, 2023 11:34am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

A new directional sign has popped up recently in EPCOT's World Celebration, which includes two soon-to-open new venues.

The new sign follows the updated EPCOT style, colored light blue, and can be found on the main walkway between Guest Relations and Connections Cafe.

In addition to directing guests to Connections Cafe, Creations Shop, World Nature, World Discovery, and World Showcase, the signage includes blacked-out entries for CommuniCore Hall and Mickey & Friends meet-and-greet.


Journey of Water- Inspired by Moana, is also included on the sign and blacked out. Although the attraction is open, there is no direct route from the signage to Journey of Water; this will change when World Celebration is fully available to guests later this year.

CommuniCore Hall will provide space for additional festival offerings that won't depend on Florida weather, which is also subdividable into two distinct sections.



CommuniCore Hall will also be home to an indoor Mickey and Friends character meet and greet.

The surrounding CommuniCore Plaza will feature a garden with space to view entertainment from a covered performance stage and seating for nearby festival food and drink kiosks.

World Celebration will open to guests in late 2023, but it remains unclear if CommuniCore Hall will be ready at the same time.

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OKWDVCMAGIC54 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.

Sirwalterraleigh19 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.