D23 - EPCOT
The parks and resorts panel at D23 has taken place! Below are all the announcements made for Walt Disney World's EPCOT.
General Park Updates
New Slogan
The park has a brand new slogan, "The Magic of Possibility".
Neighborhoods
The existing park will be split in to 3 'neighborhoods' World Adventure, World Nature, World Celebration and World Showcase.
World Celebration
This will feature a new pavilion and festival centre. "This beautiful three-level structure will have one of the most remarkable architectural designs at any Disney park, featuring a plaza level, a middle expo level, and a park that sits in the sky on the top level."
Shopping & Dining
SPACE 220 Resturant | Winter 2019
Guests will board a space elevator to visit the restaurant 220 miles above EPCOT.
La Crêperie de Paris | Summer 2020
Adding to the Franch pavilion is La Crêperie de Paris, which will offer both a sit down and takeaway experience featuring a menu from celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse.
Entertainment & Shows
HarmonioUS Nighttime Show | 2020
A new nighttime show named "HarmonioUS" has been announced for EPCOT. Pinar Toprak is composing the soundtrack for the show having created music scores for multiple projects for Disney. It'll be the biggest nighttime show Disney have ever done. To debut in 2020.
Attractions
Canada Far and Wide | January 2020
An updated circle-vision 360 attraction for the Canada pavilion.
Beauty and The Beasts Singalong | January 2020
A new comical singalong based on Beauty and The Beast, directed by Don Hahn, producer of both the animated and live-action versions of this tale as old as time.
Awesome Planet | January 2020
A new film in the Land pavilion. Showcasing the beauty, diversity and dynamic story of Earth.
Wondrous China | 2020
A new circle-vision 360 attraction for the China pavilion.
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure | Summer 2020
Situated in a new area of the French pavilion.
PLAY! Pavilion | Between 2020 & 2021
"In this digital metropolis, you’ll discover an interactive city bursting with games, activities and experiences that connect you with friends, family and beloved Disney characters – both real and virtual – like never before. As part of this new pavilion, you’ll have the chance to help legendary fashion icon Edna Mode on her quest to rid the world of uninspired style, or make a splash competing in a water-balloon fight hosted by Huey, Dewey, Louie and Webby."
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind | Unannounced
Sitting in anew 'other world' pavilion. "The adventure starts in the “Galaxarium,” a planetarium-like exhibition that explores the similarities and mysteries of the formation of Earth’s galaxy and Xandar. You will be invited to learn more about the treasures Xandar has to share – until the moment when the Guardians of the Galaxy arrive, and adventures across the cosmos ensue.". The ride will feature a backwards launch, a first for Disney, as well as ride system that can rotate it's cars at high speed to face riders in certain directions in order to tell a story more successfully.
Mary Poppins Attraction | Unannounced
A new attraction based around Mary Poppins will take you through the front door on Number 17 Cherry Tree Lane. Where the new attraction will begin.
Spaceship Earth | Unannounced
Spaceship Earth will be re-imagined with updated existing scenes and brand new ones. You will now be guided through the attraction by the new guide "Story Light". A new exit will also be built for the attraction that will spit riders out at "Dreamer Point" there will feature a new statue of Walt himself.