If you’ve ever ridden the Monorail past the Magic Kingdom or through EPCOT, while construction is going on, you know what a great vantage point it gives you. From the Monorail you can see all kinds of work being done that you can’t usually see on the ground.
Yesterday the EPCOT Monorail line reopened and we are now able to get a great view of the work being done on various projects around the park.
Before the pandemic hit EPCOT’s front entrance and “spine” area were torn out and construction walls went up all around the area. We had looks at upcoming projects. Some are still coming to fruition like the Moana Journey of Water area or Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind and some have been cancelled or paused like the Festival Center and the Spaceship Earth redo.
Today I’m going to share with you some images that were taken of areas that are progressing at EPCOT.
These are coming from @bioreconstruct so make sure to give them a like and a follow!
Moana Journey of Water
The water feature interactive area is still moving forward. I’m sure during the pandemic it would have been one of the first places closed down due to the shared water play, but now it’s moving forward.
Looking across site of Moana Journey of Water in EPCOT. pic.twitter.com/7htpR2Y5uK
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 18, 2021
The New Fountain
Disney had torn down the Fountain of Nations and now they are rebuilding the fountain.
Current state of the EPCOT signature fountain. pic.twitter.com/nXwAtCy2Hq
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EPCOT Gift Shop (Creations Shop) Redo. Club Cool will also be in the same area.
I can’t wait for these areas to reopen! They’re supposed to open this summer!
Current state of the EPCOT signature fountain. pic.twitter.com/nXwAtCy2Hq
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) February 22, 2020
Current work at the breezeway near redo of the main EPCOT gift shop, to be called Creations Shop.
Compare to previous Tweet this Thread, just before the EPCOT monorail closed due to pandemic. Monorail reopened today. pic.twitter.com/bPkcnvLbUc
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Former Innoventions Construction Areas:
Monorail view of an excavation next to the basement of former Innoventions West. pic.twitter.com/6B63DmS3Gf
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A look at an excavation next to the basement of former Innoventions West. In background is a recently added concrete stairwell structure for basement access. pic.twitter.com/DItijQiUT3
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 18, 2021
Work in progress at former Innoventions East. pic.twitter.com/mjEb6lHZjM
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 17, 2021
A look at an excavation next to the basement of former Innoventions West. In background is a recently added concrete stairwell structure for basement access. pic.twitter.com/DItijQiUT3
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 18, 2021
World Celebration area:
Looking across the construction site of World Celebration. In foreground are tents used by construction workers on break. pic.twitter.com/p1H9gz2Syh
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 18, 2021
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is also coming along!
Current work at Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. A portion at right was recently partially repainted, with stripes. pic.twitter.com/vqCeNNGiXa
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 18, 2021
Foundation for a spaceship in front of Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. pic.twitter.com/IIoXBQ59pj
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 18, 2021
Current work in front of Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. The foundation at right is for a spaceship. pic.twitter.com/RsPcEQJ0YP
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) July 18, 2021
Pressurized tanks recently added in back of Guardians of the Galaxy. pic.twitter.com/jUZL4d0oTX
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) February 22, 2020
I look forward to having this all finished. The giant hole in the middle of the park just isn’t the same. They did a great job with the entry way and new fountain.
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Full credit to @bioreconstruct on Twitter.
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