Revitalized Club Cool Hosted by Coca-Cola Coming this Summer to EPCOT

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

Via DisneyTips.com

We previously shared the news that Disney has announced the opening of a new “Creations Shop” which will be the flagship merchandise location for EPCOT beginning this summer. We have also learned that the beloved Club Cool is coming back this summer in a “fresh new way”!

As shared by Disney: “Adjacent to the shop (Creations Shop) will be a revitalized Club Cool Hosted by Coca-Cola, which will also open this summer. This will celebrate Coca-Cola in a fresh new way, while keeping the fan-favorite experience that invites you to explore tasty drinks from around the world. This space will also have some new magic to bring the global experience of Coca-Cola to life for you.”

You may remember, Club Cool was a favorite store at EPCOT prior to the closures due to EPCOT’s transformation. This fan-favorite location offered complimentary sips of flavors of Coca-Cola from around the globe. Some were great, some not so much… and it was always fun to watch different family and friends try the many flavors.

Fountain View, Club Cool, and Character Spot Now Closed At Epcot

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

Yesterday, September 7, Club Cool, Fountain View Starbucks, and the Mickey & Friends Character Spot closed so Walt Disney World could begin construction on the new Festival Center that is part of the Epcot transformation. Guests who arrived at the park this morning were met with construction walls and closing signage at each location.

According to the Walt Disney World website the Epcot Character Spot will only be temporarily closed:

“During the exciting transformation of Epcot, Meet Disney Pals at the Epcot Character Spot will temporarily close—beginning on September 8, 2019. Enjoy meeting some of your favorite Disney Characters at other locations throughout Epcot!”

We’re happy to report that Mickey & Friends are now meeting across the way where Baymax and Joy and Sadness were located.

The characters have been relocated to the following locations:

  • Minnie Mouse will move into the World Showcase Gazebo
  • Daisy Duck will move to The American Adventure
  • Mickey Mouse & Goofy will temporarily move to Innoventions West while a new permanent locations are established
  • Joy – TBD
  • Baymax – TBD

Fountain View – Starbucks

Although Fountain View, the home of Starbucks, is currently closed, it will be returning to a temporary location in the late fall according to the Walt Disney World website. In the meantime, you can visit any of the Joffrey’s kiosks around the park.

Club Cool

Unfortunately, Walt Disney World has not issued a statement on Club Cool and if it will be returning to Epcot. Where will we find sticky floors? The signs that are posted indicate a “reimagining” of the future of Club Cool so there is still hope!

Innoventions West

Everyone’s favorite quiet and air-conditioned spot has been closed permanently.

Fountain of Nations

The Fountain of Nations is also scheduled to close today, September 8, for the construction of the new entry.