EPCOT
EPCOT, now with a name change to bring back the glory of it's past for the 50th, will also receive enhancements and special events for the celebration.
Decor
Like Magic Kingdom's Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth will be getting a golden overlay for the 50th to match the theme. This isn't just a subtle color highlight though, but rather an entire overlay of the globe, now in a beautiful, shining gold color.
EPCOT, now with a name change to bring back the glory of it's past for the 50th, will also receive enhancements and special events for the celebration.
Decor
Like Magic Kingdom's Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth will be getting a golden overlay for the 50th to match the theme. This isn't just a subtle color highlight though, but rather an entire overlay of the globe, now in a beautiful, shining gold color.
Refurbishments
Journey Into Imagination With Figment- This unpopular ride will finally get the attention it deserves. Closing for nearly a year starting in 2020, it will undergo major changes to return this pavilion the wonder and creativity it so rightfully deserves with an incredible new dark ride, new show in Magic Eye Theater, and refurbished Imageworks.
Universe of Energy- This also will have a major upgrade take place, making an almost completely new and interactive (yet still educational) dark-ride experience to replace Ellen's.
Entertainment
Several new Entertainment Options will be available.
Marching Bands - High School Bands from around the country will be recruited to march through Future World, as a nod to the original bands which performed at EPCOT until the early 90s.
Tapestry of Nations - The parade, often missed by EPCOT fans, will return for a limited year long engagement.
Specialty Event Dining
Before and during Illuminations, special seating ticketed event will be available on the two double decker buses. This will start with a tour of the pavilions on the bus, and then finish with a catered meal and dessert and coffee during Illuminations. Catering for the meals will be provided by the pavilion restaurant the busses are parked near. The Buses will cycle through the pavilions depending on the night on the following schedule.
Sunday - Mexico and Japan (San Angel and Tokyo Dine will cater)
Monday - Norway and Morocco (Akershus and Marrakesh will cater)
Tuesday - China and France (Nine Dragons and Le Chefs de France will cater)
Wednesday - Germany and UK (Biergarten and Rose and Crown will cater)
Thursday - Italy and Canada (Tutto Italia and Le Cellier will cater)
Journey Into Imagination With Figment- This unpopular ride will finally get the attention it deserves. Closing for nearly a year starting in 2020, it will undergo major changes to return this pavilion the wonder and creativity it so rightfully deserves with an incredible new dark ride, new show in Magic Eye Theater, and refurbished Imageworks.
Universe of Energy- This also will have a major upgrade take place, making an almost completely new and interactive (yet still educational) dark-ride experience to replace Ellen's.
Entertainment
Several new Entertainment Options will be available.
Marching Bands - High School Bands from around the country will be recruited to march through Future World, as a nod to the original bands which performed at EPCOT until the early 90s.
Tapestry of Nations - The parade, often missed by EPCOT fans, will return for a limited year long engagement.
Specialty Event Dining
Before and during Illuminations, special seating ticketed event will be available on the two double decker buses. This will start with a tour of the pavilions on the bus, and then finish with a catered meal and dessert and coffee during Illuminations. Catering for the meals will be provided by the pavilion restaurant the busses are parked near. The Buses will cycle through the pavilions depending on the night on the following schedule.
Sunday - Mexico and Japan (San Angel and Tokyo Dine will cater)
Monday - Norway and Morocco (Akershus and Marrakesh will cater)
Tuesday - China and France (Nine Dragons and Le Chefs de France will cater)
Wednesday - Germany and UK (Biergarten and Rose and Crown will cater)
Thursday - Italy and Canada (Tutto Italia and Le Cellier will cater)