Epcot VP Announces Removal of Mickey Mouse Arm and Wand Structure

**WDWfanatic742** · 07-11-2007, 01:05 PM

Nope, so far it's just the last two letters, pictures show it. Maybe it could even be tomorrow that you see all 5 letter's off if they stay consistent.

**knhund** · 07-11-2007, 01:44 PM

I actully enjoyed the hand, wand, and script. I hate that is all going away. I think they could have left at least the script!

My husband and I vacation at WDW each year. I have photos of various stages of the ball and its add-ons. When looking through them, I think it looks better with the add-ons in place as opposed to a naked ball.

**battle beast** · 07-11-2007, 02:07 PM

I can't say as though I liked it, but I didn't hate it. I mean, I never noticed it untill I looked at a photo I had taken.

Still, I am glad to see it come down. If that makes sense.

**Red Randal** · 07-11-2007, 02:29 PM

I am amazed by how many people are not celebrating the removal of the wand. I always thought it was the most hated thing at Walt Disney World. Must be one of those things that those who hate can not shut up about and those who like stay silent. I, for one, am thrilled.

I had a lot of fun "deconstructing" the Epcot lettering while I was creating my avatar. Now it's a collector's item.

**goofy for pluto** · 07-11-2007, 03:10 PM

I am happy to see it go.

I liked it when it said 2000. That was a nice addition for the celebration. But after that I thought that it looked out of place. Why take away from the perfect design of the geosphere?
My DS however only remembers SE as having the wand and will miss it. Although as a future engineer, I think once he sees it though without the extra decoration he may change his mind.

**'Guest' of the MasterControlProgram** · 07-11-2007, 11:48 PM

So... what is going to replace it? How about Stitch spray painting "it's not a golf ball!" on it. No, wait, have Stitch bathroom tissue-ing it like the castle. No, wait, have a big Stitch in a golf outfit and a 5-iron and "Callaway" written on SSE... now it is a golf ball!

Instead of "2000" or "Epcot" they can have "Fore"

**chrisb26** · 07-12-2007, 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by WDWfanatic742

Nope, so far it's just the last two letters, pictures show it. Maybe it could even be tomorrow that you see all 5 letter's off if they stay consistent.

Where did you see pictures of this? I would like to see a more close up of it then the web cam which is difficult to see anything.

**WDWfanatic742** · 07-12-2007, 09:40 AM

Sent you the picture link Chris. I think I forgot to mention. The two letters that were taken down yesterday were on the side facing the park. So the view from the parking lot still has all 5 letters on that side.

EDIT - The changes that happened overnight last night are that the "c" "o" and "t" were removed on the front sign. So it says only E and P. The back of the sign got it's "p" and "c" removed last night. So is says only E.

**mdearmas** · 07-12-2007, 11:22 AM

here is some pics of the wand coming down. This is what they have done so far.
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/fea...e-ot-at-e.html

**Red Randal** · 07-12-2007, 12:04 PM

Excellent!

**GothMickey** · 07-12-2007, 12:11 PM

Actually, the E is all that is left on the park side and EP on the entrance side. I saw them on a different site this morning. By this weekend the EPCOT should be all gone.

**MMouse6937** · 07-12-2007, 12:15 PM

WOW, that looks crazy. I wonder how long it will take to complete, they seem to be moving quickly.

**Figgyluv03** · 07-12-2007, 12:16 PM

Oh happy day!!!! I can't wait to see it when it's all down!!!

**Ms.Disney** · 07-12-2007, 12:26 PM

I am glad to see the wand coming down. I would really like to see Epcot become what is was original intended for in 1982. I feel like there is going to be change for the better, like.... Epcot Center

one can dream

**Lizzie** · 07-12-2007, 01:18 PM

Thats crazy. It looks like they are working on it during the day. I thought they were just doing it at night.

**snifflesmcg** · 07-12-2007, 01:28 PM

Thanks for the pics! They are great! It does bring a tear to my eye.....I'm gonna miss that wand!

**chrisb26** · 07-12-2007, 02:00 PM

Thanks for the picture it does look pretty funny only seeing EPC on the sign. Can't wait to see it with even less letters

**tyandskyesmom** · 07-12-2007, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by snifflesmcg

Thanks for the pics! They are great! It does bring a tear to my eye.....I'm gonna miss that wand!

me too!

**disneycouple2004** · 07-12-2007, 02:16 PM

I read somewhere they were removing all of the Leave a Legacy stones in front of Epcot..(thanks goodness !)...kinda makes sense now..with the remodel of SSE ..removing the wand...they will probably need those stones moved so they can get the cranes in to do all the work...changes all the time ...we go with the flow...

**magicofdisney** · 07-12-2007, 02:19 PM

My kids and Mom have only known Epcot with the wand. This isn't a happy day for all.

But we still LOVE Disney!

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