Just so everyone knows the rumors and news board has updates on all of the park entrance projects as all 4 are currently undergoing changes for the better in terms of ease and mass.
It’s listed on the forum list and one of the most visited boards on this siteThank you. I didn't know that. I'll just post the most recent photos that have actually changed for those that might not check a rumors forum. I didn't even know it existed.
for you to use the elevator you had to go out to the entrance ramp of the monorail. Did a CM assist you in doing this? If they did they should've sent a security CM to check you as the elevator is within the security bubble already.No, I came to EPCOT, but I didn't use the ramps as I had an ECV and didn't feel comfortable due to how steep the ramps are, so used the elevator, does that make a difference somehow?
At Disney 2 weeks ago and left from the Polynesian Resort......One Security Check at resort and that's it.I agree. That is really silly. It adds to what is already a hassle to get to EC from a MK resort.
No, I came to EPCOT, but I didn't use the ramps as I had an ECV and didn't feel comfortable due to how steep the ramps are, so used the elevator, does that make a difference somehow?
At Disney 2 weeks ago and left from the Polynesian Resort......One Security Check at resort and that's it.
Just curious - assuming that you went from the Poly to EC and went down the ramp from the monorail, were you directed around the bag check tables that have always been in front of you? We were there two weeks ago and always had to go through bag check after we got off the monorail. Just wondering what someone else's experience was.
The buses used to be labeled EC and MK, for EPCOT Center and Magic Kingdom on the old flag system. Then MGM was added for Disney/MGM Studios, and finally AK, before they moved to the new electronic signs - a good thing since DS vs. DHS would get confusing nowadays.EC meant Epcot, at least in my head.
EC meant Epcot, at least in my head. I didn't realize the elevator at the Epcot monorail station would put someone on the other side of security. That does seem to be a loophole of sorts, although not the fault of anyone using it.
The buses used to be labeled EC and MK, for EPCOT Center and the Magic Kingdom on the old flag system. Then MGM was added for Disney/MGM Studios, and finally, AK, before they moved to the new electronic signs - a good thing since DS vs. DHS would get confusing nowadays.
All in all, I think the overhaul is a very good thing, this is the first major entrance upgrade to Epcot at least in my memory (which goes back almost to park opening) - even adding Leave a Legacy didn't change very much, just the entrance plaza. Last time I was there, there were still spots at the west side of the entrance where the old Kodak signs used to be and the paint color shows where they were from the less fading it saw.
I wonder if they're ever going to do anything with The Odyssey.
Or just didn't bother to commit it to memory, I only did because I was young. I still find it funny that some of the Nikon signs are in the more orange Kodak yellow and not Nikon yellow, though only at Epcot. I even remember all of the old sponsorships.Thank you, jec6613.
I learn something new every day. Or maybe I forget something old every day.
I can't tell much from today's photo.
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Leave a Legacy Monolith Demolition Begins at Epcot 20190520
Phased demolition of the Leave a Legacy monoliths are planned throughout the remainder of the year as Epcot overhauls the guest arrival experience. While the photos will be preserved and placed in a new area set to debut in early 2020, the granite monoliths themselves will be demolished. We made it out to Epcot this morning to find that the walls have gone up overnight and the west side of the entrance plaza is now inaccessible.
Here’s what the west side looked like yesterday.
Disney has stated that guests will be able to find their photos in a new display outside the park entrance in early 2020.
Epcot Entrance Overhaul Update (New Tram Lanes, Leave a Legacy Latest Look, and More)
If you’re unfamiliar with the project, Disney is in the process of overhauling the arrival experience at Epcot by pushing the tram drop off area a bit further away from the main entrance, removing the Leave a Legacy monoliths, and likely more. Back in mid-April, Disney installed the walls that we’ll take a peek over today.
We’ll start in the parking lot, with the temporary tram drop off area. This area is still quite a bit of a walk away from the main entrance. If you’re trying to save some time, we suggest just walking from the parking lot.
A change since the last time we took a look at the project is that the walkway from the Journey parking lot to the buses is blocked off. We’ll talk about that in a bit, but here is a look at the signage that points you to the only entrance accessible from the parking lot, the east bag check.
As we made our way to the entrance, we noticed that a bit of foliage has been removed, giving us a pretty clean look at the acceleration tunnel for the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction. While we use “acceleration tunnel” to describe the enclosed section of the building that runs between the Universe of Energy pavilion and the massive gravity building, a literal tunnel runs under the track, allowing backstage vehicles to navigate the perimeter road that runs around Epcot.
We also have an elevated look at the tunnel from the monorail.
Speaking of the monorail, we get our best view of the new tram loop from the monorail platform. We can see that Disney will be pushing the tram loop drop off further away from the park entrance as part of the sweeping changes to the arrival experience. We can see the u-turn for the new drop off point below.