The front of EPCOT has a noticeably different look right now. The trees that were planted in the central raised planter in front of Spaceship Earth have been removed, opening up a clear sightline from the park entrance straight to the iconic geosphere.
The trees were added during the redevelopment of EPCOT's main entrance area a few years ago as part of a broader reimagining of the park's front-of-house. Depending on the season and how fully the trees had leafed out, they could partially block your view of Spaceship Earth as you walked into the park.
With the trees gone, you now get an unobstructed view of Spaceship Earth the moment you step through the entrance.
It's not yet clear if the removal is permanent or whether something new will eventually take the trees' place. Disney has not made any announcement about changes to the planter area.
For now, if you're heading to EPCOT, the entrance looks noticeably more open — and Spaceship Earth is front and center the way many fans have always preferred it.
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