PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour CommuniCore Hall and Mickey & Friends Meet and Greet at EPCOT

Tonight, we got a first look at CommuniCore Hall, the home to a new Mickey & Friends meet and greet, which opens to the public tomorrow at EPCOT.

Outside CommuniCore Hall

All the construction walls are down, and CommuniCore Hall is set to open to the public on June 10, completing the years-long EPCOT reimagining.

The exterior of CommuniCore Hall features geometric wall designs and large signage, all set under a partly cloudy sky. People are seen walking and standing near the entrance, adding life to the scene around CommuniCore Hall.

The exterior of the building features Spaceship Earth-inspired paneling.

Mickey & Friends Meet and Greet

Exterior of "Mickey & Friends" entrance at a theme park. Signage indicates separate queues for Lightning Lane and Standby entrances. Two staff members are stationed at a counter below the sign, reminiscent of the organizational style seen at CommuniCore Hall.

CommuniCore Hall will be home to a permanent Mickey & Friends meet and greet. Here, guests will have the opportunity to meet some of their favorite Disney characters, such as Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy.

A hallway in CommuniCore Hall features futuristic-themed purple and blue walls, neon ceiling lights in circular shapes, and a waste bin on the right.

The walk in continues the EPCOT imagery from the mural outside. The hall to the meet and greet areas features the retired Universe of Energy pavilion and its dinosaurs. Ellen’s Energy Adventure, an attraction housed inside, and the rest of the pavilion closed in 2017 to make way for the Xandar pavilion and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

A mural with a futuristic design in CommuniCore Hall features four elongated white shapes resembling fountains against a geometric background.

The Fountain of Nations, demolished to make way for the new World Celebration Gardens, is also featured on the wall inside.

A costumed character of Mickey Mouse, wearing red pants and a black jacket, poses inside the vibrant CommuniCore Hall, adorned with a colorful, nature-inspired mural.

Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy have their own areas. Mickey meets in a small alcove with Spaceship Earth and a Monorail in the background. On the wall to the left, as pictured above, is the Robot Butler from Horizons (which closed in 1999 and was replaced by Mission: SPACE).

A person in a Goofy costume stands in front of a colorful, cartoonish backdrop featuring trees, flowers, and geometric structures, reminiscent of the whimsical designs found at CommuniCore Hall.

Goofy meets to the right in a green section. The mural behind him features the Imagination Pavilion.

Abstract painting featuring pink flowers with yellow centers against a backdrop of green hills and geometric shapes, reminiscent of the vibrant art showcased at CommuniCore Hall.

There’s a hidden Mickey in the flower bed.

A person in a Minnie Mouse costume poses in front of a colorful mural featuring a monorail, futuristic buildings, and the iconic CommuniCore Hall.

Minnie’s meet and greet area is pink with another monorail crossing in front of The Land pavilion.

A vibrant mural featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse in front of the geometric structure of CommuniCore Hall, with colorful backgrounds and mountains on the right side.

Guests will also find an EPCOT mural outside, inspired by the characters and locations that have come to define EPCOT and Walt Disney World Resort.

One section of the mural features Mickey and Minnie in their retro spacesuits.

A colorful mural featuring cartoon characters in futuristic settings at CommuniCore Hall, with one character sitting in a flying vehicle and another standing in front of geometric shapes.

To the right of Mickey is The Land pavilion, and Goofy in front of the former Wonders of Life pavilion.

A vibrant mural at CommuniCore Hall depicts a futuristic scene with a monorail, geometric shapes, and people in colorful attire, set against a backdrop of stars, planets, and abstract designs.

In the section above, to the left are the corner of the Wonders of Life pavilion and Horizons, with the Robot Butler making another appearance.

In the center is Mission: SPACE and The Seas With Nemo and Friends (formerly known as The Living Seas pavilion). A diver and Donald in a diving suit depict Sea Base, which is part of the pavilion.

A colorful mural depicting a monorail, a dragon character, various geometric shapes, and a futuristic airplane against a vibrant background adorns the exterior of CommuniCore Hall.

The Universe of Energy pavilion is on the bottom right in the photo above. At the top left is a Nova Corps Star Blaster from Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, which replaced the Universe of Energy and its attraction.

In the center are the Jumping Fountains and Figment, with the Imagination Pavilion just behind.

Colorful mural depicting a monorail, a futuristic building, and fountains with flowers, all set against the backdrop of the iconic CommuniCore Hall.

On the left is the former World of Motion pavilion, which is now Test Track. An overhaul is coming soon to Test Track to bring back influences from World of Motion.

Inside CommuniCore Hall

A large group of people socializes in CommuniCore Hall, a spacious indoor area with colorful lighting and modern decor. Some are seated at tables, while others stand or walk around. A circular ceiling fixture and screens are visible, adding to the lively atmosphere.

Disney’s official website also states that CommuniCore will serve as a space where guests can relax and recharge during their day at EPCOT.

A large group of people gather in the spacious, modern CommuniCore Hall with high ceilings, circular light fixtures, and wall projections. Many attendees are using their phones to take photos or videos.

A crowded indoor event at CommuniCore Hall has people mingling and viewing exhibits. The room features modern decor with wall projections and a mix of standing and seated areas. The ceiling has circular light fixtures, enhancing the contemporary vibe of the space.

Small areas dedicated to each EPCOT neighborhood are marked by large, hanging signs.

A man serves drinks at a bar counter underneath an "EPCOT" sign in CommuniCore Hall. Several beverages including bottled water, soda cans, and beverage dispensers are displayed on the counter.

The offerings inside CommuniCore Hall include a demo kitchen, a gallery space, and a mixology bar.

A crowd of people is inside the "World Discovery" section of CommuniCore Hall, with a large "World Discovery" sign and various colorful lights and screens in the background.

A room full of people engaging in various activities under a large "World Nature" sign with geometric shapes and nature symbols on a wall, located in CommuniCore Hall. The ceiling features wooden slats and overhead lighting.

A bustling indoor event space featuring people mingling, with large signs reading "World Celebration" and "World Showcase" hanging above. Musical instruments are set up on a stage in the background, all within the vibrant atmosphere of CommuniCore Hall.

A room filled with people looking at various exhibits. A sign hangs from the ceiling that reads "World Showcase," reminiscent of the engaging displays at CommuniCore Hall.

These permanent fixtures will change throughout the year, as the space transforms with the rotating festivals.

Watch our video tour of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza below.

CommuniCore Hall is located in the World Celebration section of EPCOT, formerly known as Future World. It is near Imagination! Pavilion, The Land Pavilion, and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. The new space replaces Innoventions West, an attraction featuring evolving technologies, which closed on May 19, 2015.

CommuniCore Hall opens alongside CommuniCore Plaza, a new flexible outdoor space that will feature live entertainment, including “¡Celebración Encanto!” When visiting CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza, guests can also check out World Celebration Gardens and Dreamers Point, two more segments of the World Celebration reimagining.

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