During its development, called EPCOT “an experimental prototype community that will always be in a state of becoming,” and decades later, those words still ring with truth throughout the .
EPCOT is currently going through a ‘ ’ years in the making, but now we finally have an idea of when its transformation will be complete!
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The ’s was first announced in 2019 during the , and after everything that has happened since then, it’s understandable to feel as if it’s been way longer.
Since the first announcement of the four neighborhoods of EPCOT (, , , and ), so much has changed at the iconic theme Park.
Some of the most anticipated changes have already been made, albeit later than first indicated due to the pandemic. Remy’s debuted in October 2021 despite being scheduled for 2020. Now can finally shrink down to ’s size and scurry through Gusteau’s kitchen after much anticipation.
Guardians of the Galaxy debuted in May 2022 despite being scheduled for 2021, giving a whole unlike any story coaster they’ve ever seen before.
Now, as we wait for the ’s to finish, it can start to feel as if the wait will never end. But the light at the end of the tunnel is closer than we even realized!
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As seen in the photos, is working hard to put the finishing touches on the and neighborhoods.
The official Instagram reveals the estimated completion date in the caption, writing,
We look forward to the opening of these new areas – including , and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana – to in Late 2023! ,
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Now that we know when to expect these exciting additions to the , the ’s feels closer than ever!