PHOTOS - Latest construction wall changes in Epcot's Future World

Jan 31, 2020 in "EPCOT"

Epcot Future World East Construction Walls - January 2020
Posted: Friday January 31, 2020 11:09am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

As January comes to an end, here is quick rundown of the latest changes to the construction wall maze in Epcot's Future World.

The central core of Future World is now effectively an island and walled off from all sides. 

It is no longer possible to walk straight through the center of the park alongside Mouse Gear.

Approaching from World Showcase, the construction wall has been moved forward to seal off the area.

Over at Future World East, the walkway to Guardians of the Galaxy has reopened.

Guests can now get a good look at the new paint scheme on the former Energy pavilion building that will now serve as much of the queue and boarding area for the new coaster.

More walls block off access to the former Wonders building, which is now being converted into the new Play pavilion.

At the other side of Future World East, the walkway across from the breezeway exit, past the playground and to the center of the park has reopened.

The restrooms along the walkway remain closed however.

The next phase of changes should see the walkway open by Gateway Gifts and Guest Relations leading to Future World East.

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tparris2 hours ago

Yes, they are also hard and sturdy, as opposed to floppy like the old ones. They’re also very reflective.

wbostic122 hours ago

Do they look any higher quality than the old ones? I’m curious if they will be testing it tonight.

tparris4 hours ago

Here’s some photos I got a few days ago. These were taken the first day they were being installed, so there are much more installed now.

Squishy4 hours ago

Seems like blogmickey caught it. https://blogmickey.com/2024/11/epcot-in-ground-lighting-fix-world-celebration/

wbostic125 hours ago

You able to get any shots of that?

Squishy5 hours ago

New Translucent LED diffusers seem be replacing the newly installed white covers in the broken ground lighting, maybe they are fixing it after all.

HauntedPirate6 hours ago

If only they had a master of flooring working on this project…

gerarar9 hours ago

New dedication plaque has been installed at the park entrance. Source and more pics:

DreamfinderGuy23 hours ago

In better news, the perimeter fountain lights were recently repaired. The big beam into the sky should be working again soon as well

James Alucobond1 day ago

I am generally understanding, but this can't be that hard.

tparris1 day ago

Half of the central light pillars are still stuck on a bright white on the sides, and one of them is still completely off on the sides…

tparris1 day ago

None of the ribbon lighting around the entrance plaza is working correctly at this point, it’s not animating and several sections are completely broken/ incorrect colors/ delayed. Literally dozens of the points of light on SSE are constantly on when they shouldn’t be, and are blinking and flashing different colors like plane beacons. I will say that they finally fixed the fountain lights, (although the spotlight in the middle hasn’t turned on in over two years) but everything else is an utter disaster maintenance-wise at the moment. So many lighting effects broken in the main gardens too…

tparris1 day ago

The amount of cracks and chips in the brand new pavement is crazy.

trainplane31 day ago

Not the lights but: