New look for Walt Disney World's EPCOT area Friendship Boats

Aug 31, 2022 in "Friendship Cruisers"

Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022

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Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022

Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022
Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022
Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022
Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022
Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022
Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022

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Posted: Wednesday August 31, 2022 9:35am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Friendship boats that serve the EPCOT area resorts are in the process of being updated with new color schemes.

Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022
Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022

Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022
Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022

Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022
Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022

Earlier this month, Friendship III emerged from a refurbishment as the first boat with an updated look.

Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022
Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022

Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022
Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022

The original striped roof has been replaced with solid color, and the main cabin exterior is now red.

Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022
Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022

Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022
Friendship III new color scheme - August 2022

The photo below shows the previous Friendship III paint scheme.

Friendship III
Friendship III

Watch the video below for a look at the updated Friendship III. (4K YouTube)

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    CntrlFlPeteFeb 29, 2024

    looks like changes have extended to other vessels in their fleet. The brown has a wood stain look to it.

    JoeCamelDec 25, 2023

    ;)

    DisoneDec 25, 2023

    They did not work any more with the lighter color scheme. I think the AC units need to be replaced not serviced

    JoeCamelDec 24, 2023

    It's also Florida, I wonder if they serviced the AC units to deal with the darker color scheme?

    MisterPenguinDec 24, 2023

    The old one certainly looks like it's paint job is to mesh with the Swolphin, with it's teal and salmon colors and checkered fringes of beach cabanas.

    HauntedPirateDec 24, 2023

    That blue does look good.

    UnbansheeDec 24, 2023

    A good comparison of the new paint vs the old via blog mickey: https://blogmickey.com/2023/12/friendship-i-returns-to-service-with-new-paint-scheme/

    Prince-1Dec 23, 2023

    Nice job on these.

    DCBakerDec 23, 2023

    Here are a couple photos of Friendship I with its new color scheme from today. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53415480127_17748f508f_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53416727289_e12e9bd895_o.jpg

    AylaAug 04, 2023

    It does not appear to be straight.

    mightynineAug 04, 2023

    Is it just an optical illusion or is that yellow trim line not straight at the front of the boat? It's certainly a nice color scheme though.

    JohnDAug 04, 2023

    AylaAug 04, 2023

    Definitely a sailor Donald Duck vibe.

    wdwmagicAug 04, 2023

    A closer look at the new color scheme for the Friendship Boats serving the EPCOT area resorts https://www.wdwmagic.com/transportation/friendship-cruisers/news/04aug2023-a-closer-look-at-the-new-color-scheme-for-the-friendship-boats-serving-the-epcot-area-resorts.htm
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