Epcot Rumor Roundup – Big Changes Coming to Walt Disney World’s Second Gate

June 27, 2017

205

Spaceship Earth at Night | Epcot | Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida

Rumor has it Epcot will be going through a lot of changes over the next five years.

A permit has been filed for what is speculated to be a Ratatouille attraction in the France pavilion. There is also going to be a possible change to the imagination pavilion including an Inside Out attraction featuring Figment. More countries may be on their way to the World Showcase; Spain and Brazil are likely candidates.

The beloved Illuminations Reflections of Earth firework show could be coming to an end to make room for a new nighttime spectacular. The D23 expo will likely shed some more light on exactly what will be happening in Epcot over the next 5 years or so.

If these rumors and more are true Epcot will definitely be an even more exciting place to be as it slowly loses its 80s feel. The future sure looks bright.

ADVERTISEMENT. Article continues below.

Wanna go to Disney?
We recommend Academy Travel, a Disney Diamond Earmarked agency. Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, Universal Orlando Resort, Sea World and more -- they can do it all, and at no extra cost to you! Fill out the form below or call 609-978-0740 today!

Where Do You Want to Go? Select Your Destination! *

How Many Adults (18+) are Traveling? *

How Many Children Ages 10-17 are Traveling?

How Many Children UNDER AGE 10 are Traveling?

Expected Travel ARRIVAL Date

Expected Travel RETURN Date

Preferred Disney Resort Hotel (Leave Blank if Unsure)

If staying on property, which hotel would you prefer to stay at? Or you can specify Value, Moderate or Deluxe.

Do You Want the Disney Dining Plan During Your Stay?

No Dining Plan
Standard Dining Plan (1 Quick Service, 1 Table Service Per Guest Per Night)
Deluxe Dining Plan (2 Table Service Per Guest Per Night)

Packages offer guests an alotted amount of meal credits plus 2 snack credits per day, plus refillable Resort mug for each guest. Please note this is an upcharge.

How Many Days Will You Need Park Tickets For? *

How many days will you be spending in the Parks?

Do You Want to Add Park Hoppers to Your Tickets?

Adding Park Hoppers to your Walt Disney World tickets allows you to visit more than one Disney park in one day. Please note that this is an upcharge.

Do You Wish to Visit the Water Parks During Your Stay? (Optional)

Admission to the Water Parks are not included in base ticket option. Please note that this is an upcharge.

Will You Be Participating in a runDisney Event on This Trip? (Optional)

If you plan on participating in a runDisney event during this trip, please let us know!

Have You Used Academy Travel Before? If Yes, Who Was Your Agent? (Leave Blank if No)

If you have booked a vacation with an Academy Travel agent in the past, please let us know who. If not, please leave blank.

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone Number *

Additional Comments or Requests (Optional)

Please give us any additional details that will make it easier and faster for us to Quote you! This can include requests for special ticketed events, other special requests, accommodations, celebrations etc. Help us help you make the most of your stay! You can also call (609) 978-0740 and mention this form on The Kingdom Insider.

Name

7 COMMENTS

TORSTEN ADAIR July 17, 2017 at 2:07 pm
The two fundamental problems with Disney World:
1) The animatronics are dated and passive. Not a lot of excitement. The trackless technology of Ratatouille can solve this problem. (What would Pirates be like with 3-D trackless tech?!)
2) EPCOT’s mission has been lost. It was a permanent World’s Fair, using the sponsorship model for both the attractions and World Showcase. However, that theme hasn’t aged well, and there’s very little futurism presented in the parks now.
(Innoventions would be so easy to fix… have Disney Labs open a visitor’s center, and show off new technologies. Heck… add an Imagineering museum, showcasing park tech from the past 50 years!)
Instead, EPCOT is becoming another theme park, even though it was the “adult” park when it opened. Licensed attractions are being added (Nemo, Frozen, Ratatouille, Guardians, Inside Out), and the edutainment aspects are being replaced.
- Thom Pratt July 17, 2017 at 3:23 pm
  I would agree with this, but unfortunately the “average Joe” just wants RIDES, RIDES, RIDES. I’m hoping that there’s at least some effort to keep Guardians in line with the theme of Future World, but I’m not expecting it.
  Personally, if Disney had to tie an IP to Epcot, I think Big Hero 6 would’ve opened up all kinds of “edutainment” possibilities.
  We’ll just have to wait and see what they come up with. I expect a great ride… but one that might be better suited to Hollywood Studios.