Disney has released updated concept art of the reimagining of EPCOT, acknowledging many of the cuts that have occurred since the original announcements.

In the wide aerial view, we can immediately see the difference compared to the previous concept art (pictured below). Most notable is the absence of the festival center. A downgraded version including an outdoor stage has replaced it.

The changes to Project Tomorrow are also missing, seemingly confirming that the major changes to Spaceship Earth are no longer on the slate. Dreamers Point, featuring a statue of Walt Disney, is not visible in the new concept art, but Disney has repeatedly confirmed and shown progress in the area, so we expect to still see it completed.

Here’s a look at the new festival area coming to EPCOT instead of the large pavilion. These will be named Communicore Hall and Communicore Plaza after the former Future World pavilion. Communicore Hall was not given detailed concept art but will reportedly be in the structure beside the stage. It will be home to a demo kitchen, mixology bar, gallery space, and more.

The concept art of a central plaza was also updated to reflect the transformation into Communicore Plaza.

The festival Gardens are depicted to include changing displays such as the fountains above, which are decorated for the International Festival of the Holidays.

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