PHOTOS: Construction Begins on Epcot Gondola Station at International Gateway
Walt Disney World’s worst kept secret at this point is the gondola transportation system that will link Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Art of Animation Resort, and Pop Century Resort. With that being said, construction walls are now up at International Gateway, the World Showcase entrance to Epcot, for what we believe to be the gondola station for that park.
Construction for the Epcot gondola station, International Gateway
The work site is quite large, visible from the bridge connecting the Beach Club and Boardwalk.
Construction for the Epcot gondola station, International Gateway
Construction for the Epcot gondola station, International Gateway
What was a tram stop many years ago will now likely be the gondola station for guests at Epcot, just steps away from the entrance and boat dock.
Construction for the Epcot gondola station, International Gateway
No work has begun yet, but materials are arriving.
Construction for the Epcot gondola station, International Gateway
It should be interesting to see how this changes the often quiet second entrance to Epcot.
Construction for the Epcot gondola station, International Gateway
Construction for the Epcot gondola station, International Gateway
The Walt Disney World gondola system is expected to be announced at the D23 Expo 2017 in just a few weeks.