The Odyssey will become a preview "Experience Center" for Epcot's reinvention

There are a LOT of changes coming to Epcot over the next five years, and to help guests keep track of everything happening there will be a new semi-permanent "Experience Center" opening in the former Odyssey restaurant later this year that will showcase the upcoming changes to Epcot.

This reimagined preview space will feature engaging and interactive exhibits that showcase the relentless innovation, energy and excitement driving the future of Epcot, and will be open for the next few years while all these ambitious projects are in development, including the following:

• Unnamed Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster
• Ratatouille 
• Play Pavilion
• Beauty and the Beast show in France
• A Celebration of Disney Music nighttime spectacular
• Unnamed Space restaurant in Future World
• Unnamed restaurant in Japan
• New film in Canada 

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Interestingly, one big change that has not been announced yet (but we hear is still very much in the works) is the overhaul of the central hub of Epcot's Future World, which was teased at the 2017 D23 event and could see the removal of several buildings including Innoventions, Club Cool, MouseGears and more. However Disney has said they will be making even more announcements about the future of Epcot soon, so maybe we'll hear more about this project in the near future as Disney continues to overhaul this park!