EPCOT Reflecting Pool Repainted After Drain and Coin Removal

Overview

• Earlier in June, Walt Disney World drained the World Celebration reflecting pool located between the Imagination and Land pavilions and cast members removed thousands of coins from the basin.
• Construction crews moved the basin rocks into piles and have repainted roughly half of the pool floor to a dark beige finish.
• Disney has not disclosed the total amount of coins collected from this drain, though the company has historically donated fountain change to charities such as Make-A-Wish and Give Kids The World.
• Officials have not confirmed whether a second coat of paint will be applied, when the rocks will be replaced, or when the pool will be refilled.
• The work is described as routine park maintenance that does not affect rides or guest services and may presage similar upkeep for other fountains if Disney schedules additional drains.