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

Dec 04, 2023 in "EPCOT"

'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication

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'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication

'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication
'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication
'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.

'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication
'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication

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.

'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication
'Walt the Dreamer' Statue Dedication

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)

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Gusey3 days ago

But it is a flex space. It's always been designed as a flex space. Even when the plans were for a multi-storey building, there was a flex space designed. This is just the first time they've used the flex space known as CommuniCore Hall well for a festival and they need to do the same level of exhibit for every festival

Bocabear3 days ago

if we change the ceiling lights to purple-ish blue, everyone will think it is suddenly "wellDone".... It is still a high school Cafetorium but now it a temporary exhibit and the programmed the lights in a different color... Having an exhibit helps the overall...but they have to have many exhibits lined up, all beautifully designed... or actually put ion a finished interior that is beautiful and doesn't reek of "Flex Space"...

Chef idea Mickey`=4 days ago

It was always showcased in the concept art as for Festival of The Arts...

HauntedPirate4 days ago

It’s temporary but it looks well-done. What comes next is the bigger question.

flyerjab5 days ago

Finally, this space has something worthwhile to see! Up to this point, this inside space has been an embarrassment of sorts.

Chef idea Mickey`=5 days ago

Isn't it ironic that now "We've Just Begun to Dream" 🎶 not about the future of possibilities in 1982 but instead to Dream about how Epcot once was!

Disstevefan15 days ago

A beautiful tribute. RIP the “real” EPCOT.

Mike S5 days ago

tparris5 days ago

RIP Fountain of Nations

James Alucobond6 days ago

... Better. Pumba is nightmare fuel, though.

tparris6 days ago

…of Nations???

MisterPenguin6 days ago

An Arts festival would have been an ideal time to cover the walls in tapestries...

IMDREW6 days ago

Finally something good in there!

wdwmagic6 days ago

Disney Broadway Exhibit Opens at EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2025 https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/communicore-hall/news/17jan2025-disney-broadway-exhibit-opens-at-epcot-festival-of-the-arts-2025.htm
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