Work continues on the now-closed EPCOT bypass walkway

Jan 23, 2024 in "EPCOT"

EPCOT temporary bypass construction - January 2024
Posted: Tuesday January 23, 2024 10:35am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The temporary backstage walkway that has been in operation at EPCOT for the last couple of years is now being walled off behind construction walls.

Construction walls have been added at the former entry and exit to the former bypass in the main entrance area and alongside Spaceship Earth.


On the side near the restrooms, new concrete is being installed on the walkway.

The bypass served as one of the main ways in and out of EPCOT as work was underway on the park's center, which has now opened as World Celebration Gardens.

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Sirwalterraleigh19 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.

Sirwalterraleigh30 minutes ago

FTFY

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 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.

Sirwalterraleigh18 hours ago

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

ToTBellHop18 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.

Sirwalterraleigh19 hours ago

…wha???