Epcot Question

[Meghan NJ]

Our family was at Disney in early August of this year. We were walking to the World Showcase toward Mexico/Norway. We noticed a large empty building. We couldn't remeber what used to be there. And does Disney have any future plans for this space. I was suprised to see such a large empty space at Disney.

 

[Philagoofy]

I think it used to be a restaurant. The last two years that we went ('07 & '08) it's been closed. I don't know what plans there are for it.

 

[Meghan NJ]

Come on, some one has to know this !

 

[disfamily5]

it is used for the Desert reception done during Illuminations. The building has a restaurant inside that does a character greeting. After you eat you are escorted down to the perfect spot to watch Illuminations near the Italian pavillion. You are then served deserts. Pretty cool stuff

 

[vonpluto]

Our family was at Disney in early August of this year. We were walking to the World Showcase toward Mexico/Norway. We noticed a large empty building. We couldn't remeber what used to be there. And does Disney have any future plans for this space. I was suprised to see such a large empty space at Disney.

If you are asking about the building that is in effect between Test Track and Mexico, that is the Odyssey Complex. Since it's closure as a restaurant lt has ben re-purposed as a special events venue. There is nary apeep about any future use or rehab.

Incomplete timeline:
•Odyssey Restaurant
10/1/82 - 1985 Lunch and Dinner
1985 - 1992 Lunch
12/92 Jingle Bells Jubilee Character Show
1993 - 1994 Lunch (seasonal)
1991 - 1994 daily stage shows Mickey’s Kitchen Celebration
1995 closed
8/97 Closed
9/97 - 10/97 - rehabbed to host special events
10/97 - Used for EPCOT Wine & Food Festival functions
4/99 Open for EPCOT Garden Festival
Disney Christmas Collectibles Convention 12/98, 12/99,
12/99 Open for Christmas Buffet
5/06 Doll & teddy Bear Convention Events
•First Aid
•Baby Services
•Lost Children

 

[P.I. Squirrel]

The pond under the Odyssey complex was created to hide a sinkhole that was discovered during Epcot construction. I would venture to guess that no ride or attraction will ever replace Odyssey.