New Walt Disney Statue Debuts at Disney World’s EPCOT December 5

Image: "Walt the Dreamer," debuting at EPCOT in Disney World on December 5. (Photo Credit: Walt Disney World)
Image: "Walt the Dreamer," debuting at EPCOT in Disney World on December 5. (Photo Credit: Walt Disney World)
Lacey Pfalz
by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 10:55 AM ET, Wed November 29, 2023

To celebrate Walt Disney’s birthday on December 5, travelers visiting Disney World’s EPCOT park and the newly opened World Celebration neighborhood will be the first to view the newly installed statue of Walt Disney, called “Walt the Dreamer.” 

The statue represents the man behind the iconic corporation, sitting on a bench with a sense of fulfillment as he gazes at the park around him. The part of the World Celebration Gardens the statue is located in is called Dreamers Point, after the statue.

The Disney Parks’ official TikTok account released a short video showcasing the statue’s installation in the World Celebration Gardens. 

 

The “Walt the Dreamer” statue is meant to symbolize the hope of realizing one’s biggest dreams, and inspire guests both young and old with the magic of determination and hope. 

 


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Lacey Pfalz

Lacey Pfalz

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Lacey Pfalz is Associate Editor at TravelPulse. She's a passionate advocate of responsible travel and believes the best travel experiences happen outside of a planned itinerary. Lacey currently lives in rural Wisconsin. She can be reached at [email protected].

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