PHOTOS - Construction begins alongside demolition at the center of EPCOT

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EPCOT Central Spine demolition and construction - January 8 2021

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Posted: Monday January 11, 2021 10:48am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Alongside demolition at the center of EPCOT, construction crews are now working on rebuilding the eastern side of the central spine.

EPCOT Central Spine demolition and construction - January 8 2021

After being stripped down to the bare steel, we can now see new floor to ceiling windows already in position on what will become the new retail store replacing Mouse Gear.

EPCOT Central Spine demolition and construction - January 8 2021

We can also see framing for more glass units.

EPCOT Central Spine demolition and construction - January 8 2021

And more framing on the interior of the building.

EPCOT Central Spine demolition and construction - January 8 2021

Meanwhile on the west side, the structure still stands, but complete removal is expected in the near future.

EPCOT Central Spine demolition and construction - January 8 2021

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mattpeto1 hour ago

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

MisterPenguin2 hours ago

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

Brian2 hours ago

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

Sirwalterraleigh2 hours ago

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

Sirwalterraleigh2 hours ago

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

J45463 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

OKWDVCMAGIC5 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.

Sirwalterraleigh6 hours ago

FTFY

vikescaper17 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 Cline18 hours ago

Define festival favorites. Thanks.

MisterPenguin23 hours ago

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

EpcotMark23 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.