4/9/19

Although still lacking any official announcement or additional construction permits, some new Rumours have begun to circulate regarding further changes as part of the Phase II of Epcot's reimagining.

Here are the highlights:


  • Extension of the new garden area from the Park Entrance into Innoventions Plaza; replacing the Fountain of Nations and all area kiosks.
  • New Festival Center and year-round Craft Beer Marketplace to be constructed.
  • New Starbucks Cafe to be constructed (after temporary location noted below).
  • New Epcot Character Spot to be constructed.
  • New Fountain / Water Play Area to be constructed (located on part of the former Innoventions West footprint).


Still no reports or rumours on a new Club Cool location. With most (if not all) of the flavors now available for purchase between the Coca-Cola Store in Disney Springs and Disney's Animal Kingdom; it appears likely the location may not be replaced.


3/5/19

Near the conclusion of the "Phase I" announcement for Epcot's Reimagining project, the Walt Disney Company teased that a second phase for changes in the area behind Space Ship Earth would be announced soon.

While the official announcement is still pending, Cast and other internal sources have begun to share rumours and construction plans for what 'Phase II' may include.

Here are the highlights:


  • Closure and Demolition of Club Cool, Epcot Character Spot, and Fountain View Cafe. (ie the Innoventions West pavilion)
  • Multi-Month Refurbishment for MouseGear to unveil a new retail experience in late 2020 or early 2021.
  • A new Epcot Starbucks location inside the reimagined Odyssey Pavilion (tentatively the Epcot Experience Center).
  • Additional portals added to ImageWorks in the Imagination Pavilion to replace some of the Character experiences from the Epcot Character Spot.


Neither a new location for Club Cool nor the fate of the Fountain of Nations have been reported on at this time.