First Look at New EPCOT Entrance Fountain Pylons

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UPDATE 8/14/20: Take a look at some behind-the-scenes video of Disney Imagineers installing the gorgeous acrylic pylons at EPCOT as shared by Zach Riddley on his Instagram account!



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Repost from @thezachriddley: “Earlier this week I shared a first-look of the installation of our new EPCOT fountain pylons. It’s been amazing to see everyone’s reactions – and we’re excited to reveal the completed project later this year. Today I’m proud to share this behind-the-scenes video capturing the installation process as it happened. These three acrylic pylons, each standing over 16 feet tall and weighing more than 4,000 pounds, were digitally modeled then milled and polished using state-of-the-art technology to achieve this perfect finish and amazing reflection effect. Our team of Imagineers orchestrated the delicate process of placing the pylons in their new home, where they will welcome generations of guests to this park filled with the magic of possibility, discovery and wonder.”

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Over at EPCOT on Monday, new entrance fountain prism pylons were installed and we have photos to share courtesy of Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley. Take a look!

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In his post on Instagram, Riddley stated the following:



I’m excited to share a first look at the pylons we installed last night as we continue to reimagine the EPCOT main entrance fountain, which has anchored this area since the park opened in 1982. Our design team took special interest in looking back to the original geometry for inspiration and infusing new features with a little bit of added magic to bridge the past, present and future of EPCOT. These majestic pylons also draw your eye upward toward the sky and perfectly frame views of the iconic Spaceship Earth attraction. I can’t wait to reveal the completed look for this fountain later this year!

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