PHOTOS - A look at ground clearing and demolition in Epcot's central area

Oct 08, 2019 in "EPCOT"

Epcot central area construction - October 2019
Posted: Tuesday October 8, 2019 12:18pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The center of Epcot is full of construction walls, who's appearance has been improved with the new Epcot logo, attraction icon and colors.

At the park's main entrance area, ground clearing continues and early preparation for the new landscaping are underway.

Near to Spaceship Earth and Epcot's Guest Relations, ground clearing is taking place with the removal of trees.

Fountain of Nations, Starbucks, Club Cool and Character Spot are behind walls and demolition equipment is on site.

Between Innoventions West and the Living Seas, ground clearing is underway.

Click the gallery for more pictures of the early site preparations for the redevelopment of Epcot's Future World.

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MisterPenguin42 minutes ago

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

Brian51 minutes 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

OKWDVCMAGIC3 hours ago

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

Sirwalterraleigh4 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.

Sirwalterraleigh4 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.

MisterPenguin21 hours ago

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

EpcotMark21 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.

Nunu22 hours ago

I think it'll do well. With the sitting areas, some shade and chargers, people will probably want to grab a bite and a drink while there.

Epcot82Guy22 hours ago

Idea A+... Execution of the space... hmmm.... I do think this would be an amazing use for Odyssey.