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The new pavilion in development will include first-of-their-kind experiences devoted to playful fun, inviting guests into an innovative, interactive city bursting with games and hands-on activities. Friends and family will interact with favorite Disney characters in an energetic metropolis unlike anything ever seen before at Epcot. The as-yet-unnamed space will come to life under the vast dome of the pavilion previously known as Wonders of Life (more recently the Festival Center) and will debut to guests in time for the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis innovative, new pavilion is beyond anything we\u2019ve ever created and is completely unique to Epcot,\u201d said Zach Riddley, portfolio executive, Walt Disney Imagineering. \u201cBuilt on the power of play, it introduces an immersive and interactive \u2018city\u2019 where you can explore, create and interact with some of your favorite Disney characters. This is an experience worthy of our bold vision for Epcot \u2013 and another signature element of our transformation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Two more exciting new projects were also revealed today:<\/p>\n
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- Changes are coming to the Epcot main entrance, where the plaza will welcome guests with new pathways, sweeping green spaces and a newly reimagined fountain. This new design will pay homage to the original park entrance with fresh takes on classic elements. As part of this new entry experience, Leave A Legacy photos will move into a beautiful setting just outside the park\u2019s gateway. Additional significant redevelopment will begin between Spaceship Earth and World Showcase Promenade; more details about the transformation of this area will be announced at a later date.<\/li>\n
- Guests will be able to visualize the exciting plans for Epcot when doors open later this year on a new Experience Center in the Odyssey Events Pavilion. They will discover engaging and interactive exhibits that showcase the relentless innovation, energy, and excitement driving the future of the park all throughout this unprecedented period of transformation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These exciting announcements join other projects currently underway at Epcot:<\/p>\n
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- Remy\u2019s Ratatouille Adventure attraction in the France pavilion, patterned after the number-one family attraction at Disneyland Paris<\/li>\n
- \u201cBeauty and the Beast\u201d sing-along in the France pavilion, showing in addition to the pavilion\u2019s current film, Impressions de France<\/li>\n
- Circle-Vision 360 film for the China pavilion and updated O Canada! 360-degree show<\/li>\n
- Signature Dining experience inspired by the natural beauty of Japan<\/li>\n
- Space-themed table-service restaurant adjacent to Mission: SPACE, inviting guests to travel high above the earth for an unforgettable dining experience<\/li>\n
- Epcot Forever, a 2019 limited-time nighttime experience over World Showcase Lagoon set to classic Epcot tunes, followed by an all-new nighttime spectacular debuting in 2020<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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