PHOTOS - A look at the continuing demolition work on EPCOT's central spine

Sep 28, 2020 in "EPCOT"

EPCOT Future World Electric Umbrella demolition - September 23 2020
Posted: Monday September 28, 2020 9:49am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Work is continuing on demolition at the former Electric Umbrella in EPCOT's Future World along with parts of the Mouse Gear store.

The front of the Electric Umbrella is completely gone, leaving a clear view of the back wall still complete with the sign over the top of the registers.

At Mouse Gear, a handful of workers are slowly removing parts of the structure with metal cutting torches. Although work is continuing, it is moving at a much slower pace than before the shutdown in March.

The remaining half of Innoventions West remains largely as it was, although there are sounds of work inside and the site of the demolished half.

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J454611 minutes ago

nah its still a great theme park, but with more food options...thats not a bad thing imo. Epcot always felt like the adult park where they focused on eating drinking and ambience more than rides and thrills. But they added a few great rides over the last years so its gotten a bit better in that regard as well

OKWDVCMAGIC1 hour ago

The continuing evolution of Epcot from a theme park to the world’s largest food court.

Sirwalterraleigh2 hours 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.

Sirwalterraleigh2 hours ago

FTFY

vikescaper14 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 Cline15 hours ago

Define festival favorites. Thanks.

MisterPenguin19 hours ago

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

EpcotMark19 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.

Nunu20 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.

Epcot82Guy20 hours ago

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

Sirwalterraleigh20 hours ago

Indeed

pigglewiggle20 hours ago

To each their own.

Sirwalterraleigh20 hours ago

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

ToTBellHop21 hours ago

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