The area wasn't closed off when we took the tour May 4th.
If you look for the roped off area where the School kids sing (there is a sign), just outside of Communicore on the LAND/Living Seas side. You'll probably see your DH come out about 9:55. Get there 5 minutes early to be safe. This is the optional bathroom break... You'll see all the Seg's lined up against the short walls of the reflecting pool.
At 10:45, get to the barrier rope at the bridge that leads to France. You should see the group heading back to Innoventions like "ducks in a row"...