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Disney Imagineer Shares Look Inside EPCOT’s New Creations Shop

EPCOT is slowly but surely taking shape! While much of Future World remains under construction, we’re seeing a little behind the scenes from Disney Imagineer, Zach Riddley, at what progress is being made on the new Creations Shop! As a reminder, Creations will be new flagship merchandise store at EPCOT. Check out the progress below!

Shoppers explore a vibrant EPCOT retail space during the International Food & Wine Festival 2021, surrounded by casually dressed mannequins and a lively mural that captures the festival spirit.
Disney’s Art Rendering of Creations Shop

Disney previously shared, “Creations Shop features a bold, sleek design that creates a perfect showcase for the rich variety of items you’ll find as part of your EPCOT experience. It will be an open, bright, welcoming environment with huge glass walls that allow sunlight to pour in and make you feel like you’re in touch with nature even while indoors. We are using color, materials and light in new ways with some unique EPCOT touches that connect back to this park’s storied past while looking to the future.”

Exciting construction zone featuring crew members, themed barriers, and equipment in front of a sweeping, Disney-inspired building that hints at the magic of upcoming park attractions, all set beneath a sky dotted with clouds.
Credit: Zach Riddley Instagram

Disney Imagineer, Zach Riddley, took to Instagram to provide us with an update this weekend: “Happy Saturday everyone!! Today I’m excited to share a few snapshots from behind the scenes of our progress at EPCOT. Our teams are hard at work on the construction for Creations Shop and the surrounding area development. These will serve as some of our first completed elements in the new World Celebration neighborhood (boldly announced in the blue of our new popcorn kiosk). I am proud of all the progress our Imagineers are making and we can’t wait to reveal all these final touches to you later this summer!”

Glowing purple and green circular ceiling lights illuminate a sleek, glass-walled space with the creative flair you’d expect inside EPCOT’s Creations Shop.
Credit: Zach Riddley Instagram
At EPCOT’s Creations Shop, sleek black signs for “CREATIONS MERCHANDISE” and “ST-7 STAIR #7” stand out, each featuring Braille beneath the text—an impressive touch of accessibility straight from Disney Imagineering.
Credit: Zach Riddley Instagram
A vibrant blue popcorn kiosk featuring a playful popcorn icon sign stands beneath a sunny, cloud-dotted sky, channeling Disney Imagineering charm. Glimpses of equipment inside the stand evoke the energetic vibe found just steps from EPCOT’s Creations Shop.
Credit: Zach Riddley Instagram

Zach previously gave us more insight into the details that are going into the new Creations shop, as well as a first look at the floors. While Disney has yet to share an opening date, we’re thrilled this one is still on track to open “late summer”. We’ll be sure to share more details about Creations as they are revealed!

Jamie Sylvester

I'm a Disney nerd! A kid at heart who loves the magic and memories of Walt Disney World. I follow all things Disney and enjoy the vacations, day trips, weekend getaways, and geek out over the planning of such events. My goal is to experience as many Disney desserts and cocktails as possible! Married to another Disney nerd and blessed with a daughter and son, we thoroughly enjoy the magic at Disney and are here to help others experience the magic as well.

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