Behind-the-Scenes Video of Prism Pylon Installation at EPCOT

Perhaps the biggest news in recent days from the Disney World theme parks has been the installation of the EPCOT entrance fountain prism pylons. From our first look at the brace that would eventually hold them to a detailed look at the pylons, it’s exciting to see movement towards the vision of a reimagined EPCOT that Disney has outlined in the past few years.

While the fountain still remains behind construction walls, EPCOT reimagining lead Imagineer Zach Riddley took to Instagram to post a behind-the-scenes video and details about the prism pylons.

Earlier this week I shared a first-look of the installation of our new EPCOT fountain pylons. It’s been amazing to see everyone’s reactions – and we’re excited to reveal the completed project later this year. Today I’m proud to share this behind-the-scenes video capturing the installation process as it happened. These three acrylic pylons, each standing over 16 feet tall and weighing more than 4,000 pounds, were digitally modeled then milled and polished using state-of-the-art technology to achieve this perfect finish and amazing reflection effect. Our team of Imagineers orchestrated the delicate process of placing the pylons in their new home, where they will welcome generations of guests to this park filled with the magic of possibility, discovery and wonder.
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Earlier this week I shared a first-look of the installation of our new EPCOT fountain pylons. It’s been amazing to see everyone’s reactions – and we’re excited to reveal the completed project later this year. Today I’m proud to share this behind-the-scenes video capturing the installation process as it happened. These three acrylic pylons, each standing over 16 feet tall and weighing more than 4,000 pounds, were digitally modeled then milled and polished using state-of-the-art technology to achieve this perfect finish and amazing reflection effect. Our team of Imagineers orchestrated the delicate process of placing the pylons in their new home, where they will welcome generations of guests to this park filled with the magic of possibility, discovery and wonder.

A post shared by Zach Riddley (@thezachriddley) on Aug 14, 2020 at 6:03am PDT

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Behind-the-Scenes Video of Prism Pylon Installation at EPCOT

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