EPCOT Cast Members dedicate the new 'Walt the Dreamer' statue

Dec 04, 2023 in "EPCOT"

'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication
Posted: Monday December 4, 2023 5:46pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

On December 4, 2023, Walt Disney Legacy Award recipient Cast Members were among the first to see the all-new "Walt the Dreamer" statue that debuted as a focal point of EPCOT's new World Celebration Gardens.

In a dedication moment, EPCOT Vice President Kartika Rodriguez was joined by the Walt Disney World Ambassadors, Imagineer Scott Mallwitz, and the Voices of Liberty to celebrate the original dreamer, Walt Disney.

Guests can explore the gardens beginning December 5, 2023, at EPCOT at Walt Disney World. 

Watch the video below to see the dedication moment from EPCOT earlier today. (YouTube)

Discuss on the Forums

Get Walt Disney World News Delivered to Your Inbox

View all comments →

stuart4 hours ago

It appeared to be working ina ResortTV stream last week, actually, it may have been reflections from the light pillars.

MisterPenguin6 hours ago

Did you check for a note?

UniversalIsMid986 hours ago

They could have waited until June 9th for her Epcot M&G to end and then one day later she's now at DHS, lol

Epcot81Fan7 hours ago

#absolutelyremarkable

tparris7 hours ago

Ground lighting in the central planter area is still completely shut off, with no signs of returning any time soon…

Sir_Cliff13 hours ago

I don't know why, but as soon as I hear "Joy" this immediately comes to mind:

Bill Cipher14 hours ago

What a headline.

Incomudro14 hours ago

Lights are used in the day, yes - but provided a much better show at night. Much like America Gardens Theater, this spot will really be utilized as the sun lowers in the sky and the rest of the Epcot lighting (however much of that lighting is still functional) comes on.

gerarar15 hours ago

Disstevefan115 hours ago

Assuming it not broken at the the time ;)

MisterPenguin15 hours ago

Go ahead and play in the splash pad in JoW first!

Disstevefan116 hours ago

One thing is for sure, guests will be hot most of the year, and always standing while watching these shows. I'll take an air conditioned space and a place to sit anytime!

lazyboy97o18 hours ago

Stage lighting is used during the day. The lights imply nothing about showtime plans.

Incomudro18 hours ago

I would assume many shows will be at night, hence the lights.