EPCOT's core reopens to guests as the park debuts the new World Celebration Gardens

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Posted: Tuesday December 5, 2023 9:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Guests can once again walk through the center of EPCOT for the first time since late 2019 as the walls come down around the new World Celebration Gardens.

World Celebration Gardens - December 5 2023

While EPCOT is not yet wall-free, with walls remaining around Communicore Hall and Plaza, guests are now able to enjoy the gardens, see the new Walt the Dreamer statue at Dreamers Point, and walk directly between World Nature and World Discovery.

World Celebration Gardens - December 5 2023

The new EPCOT World Celebration Gardens include seating areas close to Connections Cafe, and Communicore Hall, and are equipped with 110v and USB charging points.

World Celebration Gardens - December 5 2023

Guests can also meet Pluto and Daisy.

World Celebration Gardens - December 5 2023

Alongside the opening of EPCOT's World Celebration Gardens, Disney has also unveiled the original score composed by Pinar Toprak.

Watch the video below for a look at the new EPCOT World Celebration Gardens. (4K YouTube)

World Celebration Gardens - December 5 2023

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mattpeto18 minutes ago

You must be new here… If they aren’t complaining, its a rarity.

MisterPenguin1 hour ago

Two new rides and a cessation of a Food Festival during the Summer. If that's evolution, they're doing it wrong.

Brian1 hour ago

Coming soon (probably) to The Seas with Nemo and Friends - Cars: A Musical Celebration.

Sirwalterraleigh1 hour ago

Well they did it and look stupid…cause that’s awesome, right?

Sirwalterraleigh1 hour ago

It’s less of a complete park today than it was in 1998… Our standards need re-evaluated.

J45462 hours ago

nah its still a great theme park, but with more food options...thats not a bad thing imo. Epcot always felt like the adult park where they focused on eating drinking and ambience more than rides and thrills. But they added a few great rides over the last years so its gotten a bit better in that regard as well

OKWDVCMAGIC4 hours ago

The continuing evolution of Epcot from a theme park to the world’s largest food court.

Sirwalterraleigh5 hours ago

One would assume it’s a mishmash of things that sell really well (ie highest prices/margins) from the 345 days a year of festivals I’m not in love with it…but it’s also not the worst idea ever If they’re smart…big If…they rotate it seasonally to not cross with the festival booths…it’s a good idea. If it’s set stuff and they just push volume…not so much.

Sirwalterraleigh5 hours ago

FTFY

vikescaper16 hours ago

I’m hoping that they have the empanada that the Encanto booth has during Festival of the Arts. That is one of my favorite festival foods!

Captain Culpepper Cline17 hours ago

Define festival favorites. Thanks.

MisterPenguin22 hours ago

I hope none of the VPs have heard of this thus far!!

EpcotMark22 hours ago

Can't wait until all the VPs come strolling through and realize what a stupid idea it was to knock down West Communicore and the fountain in the first place.