EPCOT's Dreamers Point and World Celebration Gardens will open to guests December 5 at Walt Disney World

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Walt the Dreamer statue at Dreamers Point in World Celebration at EPCOT

Posted: Tuesday November 28, 2023 4:44pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has announced that in celebration of Walt Disney’s birthday on December 5, guests visiting EPCOT will be able to visit Dreamers Point in the World Celebration neighborhood.

Walt the Dreamer statue at Dreamers Point in World Celebration at EPCOT

The "Walt the Dreamer" statue represents Walt later in his life when he was dreaming up the overall Florida Project and the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. He sits with a sense of fulfillment, enjoying the beauty of his realized dream: a park that represents pure optimism and truly celebrates the magic of possibility.

Walt the Dreamer statue at Dreamers Point in World Celebration at EPCOT

This new statue of Walt is part of World Celebration Gardens where Disney says "guests will be able to relax, unwind, and connect – to EPCOT, to nature and to each other." Each of the gardens found in the center of World Celebration, including Dreamers Point, will connect back to the areas surrounding them, drawing on the architectural legacy of EPCOT, modern lighting elements and a variety of natural textures.

World Celebration concept art

December 5 will also see the debut of the new EPCOT nighttime spectacular 'Luminous.'

Watch the video below to see Walt Disney Imagineers install the Walt the Dreamer statue in 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.