Create, Amaze and Journey were some of the names you might have remembered from the Epcot parking lot. Now, as the park is transformed into a more cartoon-laden land, the focus is changing. Even in the parking lot.
It’s hard to say if this is a Bob Chapek, Josh D’Amaro, Jeff Vahle or Robert Iger decision. Who knows who is the big decision-maker when it comes to transforming Epcot away from its cultures and technology theming to one that is distinctly more Disney, more Pixar? Started years ago, the long-running move for the park has seen it appear much like a constant world of construction. Now, with frankly little accomplished in all of that sans one impressive roller coaster, Disney is moving ahead with more IP efforts for Epcot. Here’s the official statement from Disney Parks:
The transformation taking place at EPCOT right now is expanding beyond the theme park – from the moment you arrive, you will be greeted with a redesigned auto plaza marquee coming later this month. And starting today, new character-themed parking lots will introduce you to some of the heroes and sidekicks who represent the concepts that live in EPCOT.
The entire lot has now been divided into two themes: the “Earth” side and the “Space” side. Within these two sides, we have chosen to feature a variety of familiar characters: Crush, Dory, HeiHei, Moana, Rocket, Gamora, WALL-E, and Eve!
These changes are part of our ongoing transformation of EPCOT and reflect the identity of the park and its four neighborhoods, celebrating the magic of possibility and stories inspired by our real world made fantastic.
EPCOT has long celebrated art, murals, and mosaics, and these character graphics greet guests of all ages to the park in creative and memorable ways. Savvy EPCOT fans may recognize the unique and beautiful designs—the art style used in these character graphics is the same as the EPCOT posters illustrating past, present, and future attractions.
In addition to the fun enhancements being made to the parking lot and signs, guests also have the new car locator feature in the My Disney Experience app to make it easier than ever to keep track of where they parked.
One final thought… why does Moana look so angry? Is her parking lot area the farthest away?
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