The EPCOT entrance area has already gotten some seriously MASSIVE upgrades.
Jaw. Dropping. Beauty.
First, there’s the new entrance fountain, which lights up beautifully. Then, we’ve got the new flags and the new entrance music. And not too long ago we got to see those incredible new lights all around the entrance area that make this spot truly SPECTACULAR at night. But, this whole area will soon be getting ANOTHER new addition!
As part of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, the different park icons will be getting a special look. At EPCOT, Spaceship Earth will be transformed into a “Beacon of Magic” with a new lighting package.
WOW! ©Disney
As part of this transformation, there will be new lights shining across Spaceship Earth’s reflective panels, which will connect to form a starry night sky. And while it’ll debut as part of the 50th Anniversary, this new lighting package will actually sticking around WELL past the 18 month celebrations.
We know, these lights are STUNNING!
Up until now we’ve really only been able to see concept art for what this will look like. But, today Imagineer Zach Riddley shared a post on his Instagram and gave us a peek behind-the-scenes at what’s coming! Riddley shares that the photo below actually shows one of the points of light that will eventually be added to Spaceship Earth to create this new “Beacon of Magic” look.
©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley)
The team actually test fit the very first light recently. Later, the team is set to move forward with installing the points of light starting at the top of Spaceship Earth and working their way down. You can see it’s actually an individual little light that will be installed at certain points throughout Spaceship Earth.
©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley)
Riddley shared that the team had to get “quite ingenious” in how to install these new fixtures and the high-tech systems that make them work so that they seamlessly integrate with the “iconic profile of Spaceship Earth.”
Riddley also shared that the new Spaceship Earth lighting will debut on October 1st, 2021 — that is the start of the 50th anniversary celebrations. We can’t wait to see what this lighting looks like, especially when put together with the fountain and the other area lights.
Welcome to Spaceship Earth
We’ve got just a few months left before the lights will officially debut, but we’ll keep an eye out for more updates on their installation and any future testing. Be sure to check back with us for more updates!
Click here to see more photos showing how the other park icons will be transformed for the 50th Anniversary!
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