The D23 Expo is about to begin and we just got a major preview of something coming soon to Disney World!
The D23 Expo is almost here!
When you’re not busy checking out everything D23 has to offer, from the exclusive merchandise to the panels to exhibits like Walt Disney’s historic plane, there’s something you definitely want to see before it makes its way all the way to EPCOT!
D23 Expo ticket holders will be able to get an exclusive look at the Walt Disney statue coming soon to EPCOT! In case you missed it, this special Walt Disney statue is coming soon to EPCOT as part of the park’s big transformation. Below is the concept art Disney has previously released to show what the statue will look like when placed in EPCOT.
©Disney Concept Art of Walt Disney Statue
The statue, known as the “Walt the Dreamer” statue, will be installed at Dreamer’s Point in EPCOT. And we got to see the actually statue that is coming to EPCOT!!!! Here’s what it looks like!
Walt: The Dreamer! The statue will be going into EPCOT. #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/w5q7Q3BWWT
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) September 9, 2022
Dreamer’s Point will be located near the exit of Spaceship Earth, and the statue is a celebration of Walt’s dedication to the future.
Walt the Dreamer
Disney shared a behind-the-scenes video of the making of this statue back in 2021, and now we can finally see it finished!
Walt the Dreamer
The details are incredible, and we can’t wait to see it in EPCOT.
So lifelike!
We don’t know when this will debut in EPCOT but we are hoping to hear more specifics soon!
The D23 Expo officially lasts from September 9th to the 11th at the Anaheim Convention Center in California and we can’t wait to hear all the big Disney news and announcements! Keep checking back with us as we report everything you need to know — and don’t forget to check out the D23 livestream so you don’t miss a thing, even from home!
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