As guests pass Spaceship Earth, they will discover a breathtaking view of World Showcase from Dreamers Point. World Celebration features a statue that honors the legacy of the original dreamer, Walt Disney.
This statue, entitled ‘Walt the Dreamer,’ represents Walt later in his life when he was dreaming up the overall Florida Project and the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. He sits with a sense of fulfillment, enjoying the beauty of his realized dream: a park that represents pure optimism and truly celebrates the magic of possibility. The statue made its debut in the newly-opened World Celebration neighborhood on Walt Disney's birthday in 2023.
Surrounding this enchanted garden is Creations Shop, Club Cool, Connections Cafe and Eatery, and a newly reimagined festival area that is home to ever-changing events in a unique new environment. The debut of CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza transforms the guest experience and opens up the magic of possibilities.
Right next to CommuniCore Plaza Stage, a new quick-service food-and-beverage destination called “Festival Favorites” has opened. Here, guests can find a rotating menu of some of the most popular items from the four seasonal EPCOT festivals.
Inside CommuniCore Hall, guests can say hello to Mickey Mouse and his pals in an all-new character greeting location called Mickey & Friends. This new space features colorful artwork and a mural inspired by EPCOT past and present. Created by Walt Disney Imagineers, it follows the 2021 debut of another dramatic character mural that can be found in Creations Shop at World Celebration. Both murals continue the park’s legacy of powerful art, such as the stunning scenes of communication history leading into Spaceship Earth and the colorful mosaic at the entrance to The Land pavilion.
These new spaces in World Celebration offer guests a place to relax and recharge while enjoying delicious food and beverage items that will change with the seasons. Here, the possibilities are endless – offering flexible, ever-changing gathering and event space for guests to enjoy a wide variety of dynamic experiences throughout the year – from art exhibitions and live entertainment to cooking demonstrations and more.