EPCOT Removes Walt Disney Tribute To Build a New Bar

EPCOT Removes Trees at Dreamers Point Seemingly to Clear View for Adults-Only GEO-82 Lounge

With the grand opening of a new adults-only lounge in EPCOT called GEO-82 just a day away, Disney has quietly removed two large trees from Dreamers Point—an area previously celebrated for its contemplative tribute to Walt Disney. The removal has sparked renewed scrutiny of EPCOT’s ongoing transformation, with critics accusing Disney of further sidelining families in favor of catering to childless adult travelers and upscale drinking experiences.…

EPCOT Removes Walt Disney Tribute To Build a New Bar

Walt Disney World Resort recently removed part of a tribute to its founder to improve sightlines from an upcoming adults-only lounge at EPCOT. The area, known as Dreamers Point, debuted in the World Celebration neighborhood in December 2023. Dreamers Point, including a statue of Walt Disney, came to fruition as part of the Future World overhaul at EPCOT. It’s at the heart of the World Celebration neighborhood, a serene getaway sitting steps from…

After Less Than Two Years, EPCOT Removes Walt Disney Tribute From Park

EPCOT has made a surprising change just 18 months after unveiling a new tribute to Walt Disney. The area known as Dreamers Point, which debuted in the World Celebration neighborhood in December 2023, has seen part of its landscaping altered to accommodate an upcoming adults-only lounge. Dreamers Point was created as part of EPCOT’s Future World transformation and features a statue of Walt Disney affectionately called “Walt the Dreamer.” The sere…

Disney World Removes Walt Disney Memorial for Adults-Only Bar : Disney Fanatic

A subtle but significant change has taken place at EPCOT as Walt Disney World Resort prepares to welcome a new adults-only lounge. To improve the view from GEO-82, a sophisticated bar inspired by Spaceship Earth, Disney has removed part of the landscaping surrounding the Walt Disney statue at Dreamers Point. Dreamers Point, which opened in December 2023 as part of EPCOT’s World Celebration neighborhood, features a bronze statue called “Walt the …

Large Trees Removed from Dreamers Point, Offering a Better View from GEO-82 Spaceship Earth Lounge - WDW News Today

Disney has removed two large trees that previously blocked the windows of the upcoming GEO-82 lounge, now offering a better view for guests dining inside.Trees Removed from Dreamers Point for GEO-82 ViewDuring our visit to the park on Monday, June 2, we noticed that the two large trees that bookend the area behind the “Walt the Dreamer” statue have been removed. This new view offers a clearer vantage point from inside GEO-82, which looks out ove…

Large Trees Removed from Walt Disney 'Dreamers Point' to Improve View from GEO-82 Spaceship Earth Bar

As the all-new Spaceship Earth bar prepares to open at EPCOT this week, we noticed that two large trees were removed from the Dreamers Point area of World Celebration. In case you don’t know, Dreamers Point is the area where the Walt the Dreamer statue is located – just behind Spaceship Earth. The large trees flanked Walt, providing a nice framing for the area, but significantly blocking the view from the GEO-82 adults-only bar located on the se…