Changes Coming to Epcot

As many of you may know, Epcot is undergoing a pretty HUGE transformation, and as part of that transformation, many popular locations will be closing temporarily.

One of those is the ever popular Character Spot, which will close for a time beginning September 8th, 2019. Good news though - the characters aren’t going away, they will still be meeting… just in different locations.

 

After September 8th, you’ll find Minnie Mouse at the World Showcase Gazebo where Daisy typically meets her fans, and Daisy Duck will be heading to the American Adventure Pavilion.

Mickey and Goofy are set to move to Innovations West for a bit before Mickey moves to a location in the Imagination! pavilion, and Goofy “will find a new home outside of the park.

Joy is set to meet elsewhere, but Disney hasn’t released information about a new location for Sadness or Baymax.

Another upcoming closure announced was The Electric Umbrella.

As per the statement from Disney, “As part of the exciting transformation of Epcot, Electric Umbrella is scheduled to close this winter. New dining options will be available in the future, featuring a variety of food and beverage selections.” The last day that operating hours are listed is Saturday, November 23, 2019.

And lastly, Fountain View, the coffee shop that features Starbucks products located in Future World West, will also be closing in the late fall of 2019.

Disney’s official statement reads, “As part of the ongoing transformation of Epcot, Fountain View featuring Starbucks will relocate to a temporary location in late Fall.” It appears that the last day of Fountain View’s operation in its existing location will be Saturday, November 23, 2019.