Progress is being made on the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion pyramid refurbishment project at EPCOT. Still, Walt Disney World Resort guests visiting the iconic structure will find that the refurbishment work is far from finished.
One Door Opens, One Stays Shut
WDWNT reported on Tuesday that the front-left entrance to the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion pyramid has reopened. The rope and stanchions that had been blocking that doorway are gone, giving guests a second entry and exit point for the first time since April, when that entrance was closed alongside scaffolding work already underway on the building’s exterior.
The far-left entrance to the pyramid remains blocked. From inside the building, a scrim-covered column closes off the left-side doorway, and a sign directs guests to “please use an alternate exit.” Stanchions and rope reinforce the closure from that side as well. Scaffolding is still visible on the exterior of the structure, and work on the building’s theming appears to be ongoing.
How the Refurbishment Unfolded
The pyramid’s transformation has been gradual since February, when the left-side entrance first closed, and scaffolding appeared on the structure’s exterior. The situation escalated in April when the front-left entrance followed suit, leaving EPCOT guests with a single entry and exit point on the right side of the building. During that period, Disney cast members appeared to be adding Mesoamerican-inspired theming elements to the pyramid’s exterior.
Walt Disney World Resort has not issued any public statement about the nature or scope of the refurbishment, leaving guests to piece together the changes from what’s visible on the ground.
Everything Inside Is Still Running
Despite the ongoing exterior work, the pyramid’s interior offerings remain fully operational. The merchandise locations, San Angel Inn Restaurante, and Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros are all open and running on normal schedules. EPCOT guests can still enjoy everything the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion has to offer, even as the building around them gets a refresh.
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