My 1st Impression of EPCOT's CommuniCore Hall, Test Track 2.0 is GONE & More Summer Updates!

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Published 2024-06-18
EPCOT has been getting a HUGE makeover, and today I'm finally checking out the new CommuniCore Hall & Plaza and more big changes going on like Test Track 2.0 now being permanently closed, my thoughts on upcoming things like Food & Wine Festival & More! I've seen a lot of mixed opinions on the new CommuniCore Hall space, so I'm curious to see what the hype is all about, and I'll share my honest opinions of course as I check it out for my first time, along with some things I haven't seen anyone mention or notice! Some of the new features within CommuniCore Hall & Plaza include the new, limited time ¡Celebración Encanto! show, plus the new Mickey & Friends meet and greet area, which we'll check out! Of course, it wouldn't be a theme park summer day without a beautiful rainstorm too! I'll also share some fun and interesting facts, and discuss the past, present and future of EPCOT - CommuniCore, Innoventions, the new CommuniCore Hall, and more!

All Comments (21)
  • Jackie, the lizard behind you was listening intently to your wrap. It even nodded it's head in agreement at 26:38 !
  • @RockyB742
    Wow a empty grey box, how inovative and futuristic. Disney really outdid themselvse this time. All jokes aside how could this have took 5 years to build?
  • @eric_in_florida
    One thing that struck me was when I heard someone say "as a kid the attractions inside Innoventions and Communicore really inspired me". What kid could possibly say that now? No one is being inspired by any of this. Very odd decisions by Disney lately. They smack of little imagination and low budgets. I'm hearing a lot of Imagineers have left for greener pastures and it's looking pretty believable lately. It's time to turn the tide Disney!
  • @davekimball3610
    It's good that you kept your expectations low of what that space would be, however, it shouldn't have to be that way. The current Disney way is sadly what we plan for and what we get. Five years it took them to build this empty building. Five years and who knows how much budget. Magic Kingdom took less than 2 years to build.
  • Gray walls, gray, gray is a choice. A feel. I feel your hope for enhancements. Love Jackie's attitude. Airport terminal vibe is definitely an opportunity for future creativity. Mickey's greet area is cheerful 😊❤
  • @thatmoe_ana91
    Jackie you are soooo good with the characters!! They just adore you also!
  • @alexisbk9576
    I don’t think anyone is impressed with CommuniCore Hall… except maybe Disney themselves? Who knows what Disney was thinking lol. All I know is that we got another Super Enthused video! 😃 Thank you for always being a ray of sunshine, Jackie! ☀️
  • Hey there Jackie. It's so much fun to watch you in these videos. Your interactions with the characters, your general enthusiasm and hopeful outlook. And I love how you always try to see the good in things. You are a very inspirational person. I just wish we wouldn't have to settle for what we get with Disney instead of expecting their best like it used to be. Oh, well. Just the way things are I guess. That's why it's good to have people like you and Sam and others like you to help keep things upbeat and positive. So, thank you. Have a good evening. God bless! ❤️
  • This is the best, most thorough review of the space I’ve seen! Agree with you; I wish it was more colorful! And good catch on the air wall tracks - interesting to see how they use it once the next festival begins!
  • Thank you so much for keeping us updated on all the parks enjoyed all the videos
  • @kuratainoma852
    Epcot is becoming convention hall or university campus. Imagineers should take business trips to see around Efteling in Netherlands and Europa Park in Germany. They are filled with fairy tale-ish animatronics and castles and gardens. They need to learn what they've done to WDW. Epic Universe is coming, btw.
  • So glad I got to ride Test Track and Dinosaur when I was there this past February! Thanks for another amazing vlog. Hope to see you in SW PA at Kennywood some day! :)
  • @CLIFFLIX
    I'm sorry...but what Disney built was EXTREMELY low budget. Disney then spread that small cost over 6 years financial books to absorb that cost. Disney didn't even spend a small amount of money to string steel cables and nylon fabric over that stage show viewing area! Keeping guests from being BAKED in this manner would have been CHEAP! Nope..Disney refused to even spend "that" small amount of money. Im so sorry but this Communicore and park bench area is sooo un-inspiring and I just can't pretend that it's amazing anymore. 6+ years of staring at a bomb hole crater....for "this"? This should have been built in 18 months. Universal could have built this MINIMAL job in 6 months. What is wrong with Burbank in the past 5 years???
  • @MarkyMouse
    305! Hi Jackie, it was so nice to bump into you again at Epcot. The video turned out fantastic. 😀
  • Thank you for always being so up beat. Love your vlogs. Hope to see you again in August.
  • @VincentAlfonso
    Glad that I got to ride Test Track last summer now that it’s closed for re-imagining
  • @umrmech84
    Loved the picture with you and Goofy holding out your braids and ears, respectively!
  • @Stevie5409
    Morning Jackie, we spoke to a cast member, Sunday, and she told us Test Track was closing for 18 months.