New beams installed in the former Innoventions East building at EPCOT

Apr 22, 2021 in "EPCOT"

New beams in former Innoventions East building

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New beams in former Innoventions East building

New beams in former Innoventions East building
New beams in former Innoventions East building
New beams in former Innoventions East building
New beams in former Innoventions East building
New beams in former Innoventions East building
Posted: Thursday April 22, 2021 10:41am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

New steel beams have been installed over the past couple of days at the former Innoventions East building in EPCOT.

New beams in former Innoventions East building
New beams in former Innoventions East building

The new beams over the Innoventions East entrance fills in the gap of the overhanging roof structure.

New beams in former Innoventions East building
New beams in former Innoventions East building

A large crane has been onsite to assist with the work.

New beams in former Innoventions East building
New beams in former Innoventions East building

This part of the former Innoventions building is expected to become home to food and beverage operations, which will include a new Starbucks, replacement for Electric Umbrella, and more.

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HMFApr 17, 2026

I am aware of that risk, especially these days.

Mr. SullivanApr 17, 2026

I would expect it will look very different when SSE gets it's rumored big refurbishment.

ChrisFLApr 17, 2026

Don't give them any ideas or they'll turn it into a gift shop

HMFApr 17, 2026

Does Project Tomorrow really serve any function anymore? then again, the park does have enough wasted space as it is.

stuartApr 16, 2026

Skibum1970Apr 16, 2026

When Flower and Garden was being prepared, i remember that they had to cover entire beds of flowers to try and protect them. Any of the tropical plants were at high risk (just look at what happened at the Polynesian).

tparrisApr 16, 2026

Yes, that is most likely the case. Even the brand new palm trees they installed last year flanking the front of SSE are completely trimmed and somewhat dead looking.

Disstevefan1Apr 16, 2026

I wonder if some of the bushes they removed were ones that froze over the winter? Central Florida did get significant freezing days this past winter?

tparrisApr 16, 2026

They also seem to have removed a tree/bushes that were in this planter previously.

tparrisApr 16, 2026

They removed all trees from both Project Tomorrow exits, and they’re now starting to redo the panels there.

HMFMar 21, 2026

Preferably with no screens.

WaltsTreasureChestMar 20, 2026

Sse desperately needs some new ride vehicles

Poseidon QuestMar 18, 2026

Ah thank you!

HauntedPirateMar 18, 2026

No. This thread below and FuturePort 82 are about the best info we have. https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/was-epcot-supposed-to-have-the-peoplemover.606745/
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