Walt’s Plans for EPCOT Included in Connections Cafe

Imagineer Zach Riddley shared on his Instagram what Walt's original design for EPCOT was and how they're implementing that moving forward.

What's Happening:

  • He shares that EPCOT is a full-on iconic shape language that creates grand ideas about cities, innovation, and how to make the world a better place.
  • These EPCOT designs were evident all the way back to Walt's original site plans for the Florida project, where EPCOT served as the center of Walt Disney World.
  • It was where one could live and learn from experiences and innovations that would later come to defy everyday life as we know it.
  • He shows that EPCOT has never stopped evolving, what Walt saw as a constant "state of becoming".
  • Imagineers still continue to draw inspiration from those original concepts and ideas for the park throughout new transformations.
  • In the new Connections Cafe and Eatery, guests will discover detailed flooring designs that pay tribute to Walt's original designs for EPCOT.
  • These designs are 3D printed and by crafted people to create classic looks that Walt would have loved.
  • He said that more details will be coming soon and that he is looking forward to the opening this spring.

About Connections Cafe:

  • Earlier, Imagineer Zach Riddley had also shared the first image of the restaurant marquee that will be displayed above the doors.
  • He also shared concept art of what this Cafe and Eatery will look like inside.
  • There is no opening date yet, but we do know that it is set to open in the spring.
  • It will be a new fast-casual restaurant and adjoining cafe that will also feature Starbucks.
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