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

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Epcot Future World East Construction Walls - January 2020

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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.

Epcot Future World East Construction Walls - January 2020

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

Epcot Future World East Construction Walls - January 2020

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

Epcot Future World East Construction Walls - January 2020

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

Epcot Future World East Construction Walls - January 2020

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

Epcot Future World East Construction Walls - January 2020

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.

Epcot Future World East Construction Walls - January 2020

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

Epcot Future World East Construction Walls - January 2020

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.

Epcot Future World East Construction Walls - January 2020

The restrooms along the walkway remain closed however.

Epcot Future World East Construction Walls - January 2020

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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wbostic127 hours ago

Besides this lighting, how much construction is actually still going on in terms of the “Transformation”? I was there two weeks ago, and saw some walls by the Moana bathroom/utilidor stairs and the Imagination path flex space along with the CommuniCore area, but I don’t remember any walls other than that. When this opens, is that all the walls left?

Epcot82Guy15 hours ago

Yes. They could have easily done a drop, using the triangle pattern for the grid vs. the standard squares/rectangles. It could be filled with some type of tile - with necessary ones removed based on each show's lighting/sound/rigging requirements. The sleek underside almost looks worse with this approach IMHO.

Chef idea Mickey`=18 hours ago

nope just how it appears from this image maybe only from the side from a box square building. The acne pimples 😐 yeah were a real period.

danlb_200019 hours ago

I think the big problem with this is sleek, shinny surface it is in front of which just makes all wiring stick out like a soar thumb. Compare it to American Gardens theater where it all sort of get swallowed by the dark space over the stage.

Jambo Dad20 hours ago

lol - you must have vivid nightmares😀

Chef idea Mickey`=1 day ago

Those Diamond triangles work so well on Spaceship Earth but here just from this angle it looks like they are sticking on the building like an abomination of pimples, the diamonds look like mouths like they all would go "my my my" calling out like the seagulls in finding nemo.. scary and itching looking. 😂😬 In the Florida raging heat.

MisterPenguin1 day ago

Where, outside Tommorowland, does Disney have mostly white/light colored buildings to avoid seeing bird droppings?

Clamman732 days ago

Having dark tiles and birds dropping something on it isn't the best look.

DisCOT_972 days ago

Not a fan of the rigging being out like that. I really wish this were an enclosed theater or even fully indoor. The Encanto show won’t be much fun when the real feel is 100°+…

lazyboy97o2 days ago

If nothing isn’t stalled then they’re not using the stage which means we’re right back to dead space…

flyakite2 days ago

It’s designed to be a flexible lighting system to use lighting on a track and to easily add and remove lighting based on the performance. This does not imply that they will all be installed at all times.

Epcot81Fan2 days ago

Didn’t try, because they don’t care. The only unknown is when fans will realize this simple fact.

DisneyRoy2 days ago

It looks terrible. They didn’t try to hide the cords.

Epcot82Guy2 days ago

While I get the need and the realities of lighting rigging, that really doesn't look very good. While I do like Celebration Gardens generally, Communicore Hall is feeling really budget cut the more I see. I hope there is something better on the interior.