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Disney Changes World Celebration at EPCOT Again

Posted by: Thomas Hitchen August 2, 2025 0

Spaceship Earth Epcot
Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), Flickr

The Walt Disney World Resort’s World Celebration neighborhood at EPCOT now looks different.

Connections Shop at EPCOT with Spaceship Earth in the background

Credit: Disney

Years ago, Disney World officially replaced the Future World area of EPCOT with three new neighborhoods to join the already existing World Showcase at the theme park. World Discovery, World Nature, and World Celebration were launched, with each neighborhood focusing on different aspects of EPCOT’s innovative and experimental identity.

From the Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana attraction in World Nature, to the e-ticket Marvel ride, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, in World Discovery, guests can discover a number of different experiences across Disney World’s four-decade-old theme park.

Monorail in front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

Credit: Inside the Magic

World Celebration was the last neighborhood to open, with locations like CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza acting as anchors to the land. These act as the central hub for EPCOT’s many festivals, like the International Flower & Garden Festival and the International Food & Wine Festival.

While the new lands added an injection of excitement to the park, Disney guests have never truly understood the direction of the World Celebration area of the park, especially considering how long it took the Mouse House to complete the area. That said, Disney continues to embellish these areas and guests visiting EPCOT this summer will notice a new addition at the World Celebration area.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at night with Spaceship Earth in the background at EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort

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According to reports from WDW Magic, new landscaping has taken place around Spaceship Earth, the iconic attraction that acts as the beacon of EPCOT theme park. Photos show that Disney has implemented new palm trees in the area.

“Over time, several trees in front of Spaceship Earth were removed, leaving the area looking sparse. The new additions help bring back a more balanced and inviting look,” the outlet wrote. “These foxtail palms match the ones already lining the path toward World Celebration Gardens, creating a consistent look throughout the front of the park.”

Aerial concept art of Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Credit: Disney

Landscaping is happening all across the Walt Disney World Resort at present. From the continued development of the Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to the expansion of Magic Kingdom and the overhaul at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, dirt is definitely moving at the iconic Disney resort in Central Florida.

How do you feel about all the landscaping taking place at Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments down below!

About Thomas Hitchen

When he’s not thinking about the Magic Kingdom, Thomas is usually reading a book, becoming desperately obsessed with fictional characters, or baking something delicious (his favorite is chocolate cake -- to bake and to eat). He's a dreamer and grew up on Mulan saving the world, Jim Hawkins soaring through the stars, and Padmé Amidala fighting a Nexu. At the Parks, he loves to ride Everest, stroll down Main Street with an overstuffed pin lanyard around his neck, and eat as many Mickey-shaped ice creams as possible. His favorite character is Han Solo (yes, he did shoot first), and his favorite TV show is Buffy the Vampire Slayer except when it's One Tree Hill. He loves sandy beach walks, forest hikes, and foodie days out in the Big City. Thomas lives in England, UK, with his fiancée, baby, and their dog, a Border Collie called Luna.

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