Earlier this month, we noticed that the refurbishment of planet Mars had begun at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT. As far as we can tell, the refurbishment of Mars is the final step in a lengthy refurbishment of the Mission: SPACE courtyard known as Planetary Plaza. The project began in June 2023 and has included a refresh of the courtyard walkways, as well as Earth, Jupiter, and the Moon.

Here’s a look at the Mars refurbishment as seen during our visit to EPCOT today!

Obviously, the work is starting at the top of the structure and working its way down. It’s tough to tell if there is a coat of paint being applied here, or if there is a panel replacement/refresh. Either way, there is no scaffolding in the area, unlike the traditional repaintings of Jupiter and the Moon. We’ll have a few different vantage points of the work that will show just how responsive to light the Mars facade really is!

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