A quiet transformation is underway just inside EPCOT‘s lesser-used entrance near the France World Showcase Pavilion. Let's take a look at the changes taking shape behind a set of black curtains.
Curtains Go Up at Port of Entry
WDWNT reported on June 4 that several large black curtains on metal frames had appeared inside the Port of Entry merchandise location at EPCOT — the gift shop positioned immediately to the left of the International Gateway entrance, which serves guests arriving on foot or via ferryboat or Disney Skyliner gondola from nearby Disney Resort hotels.
The curtained-off section sits beneath a painting of the Eiffel Tower alongside a sign reading “France.” Clear plastic material is visible above the curtain line, and the outlines of large rectangular structures are discernible through the fabric.
According to Disney cast members, the blocked-off area — which previously housed a checkout counter — is being converted into a new Pandora charm counter.
What That Means for the Shop's Layout
The development raises an interesting question, because the Port of Entry already has a Pandora charm counter directly across from the section now under the curtains. Whether Disney is expanding the brand's presence, relocating the existing counter entirely, or swapping the register and jewelry counter positions to maintain checkout capacity at what can be a busy gift shop hasn't been confirmed publicly.
Walt Disney World Resort has not addressed the project or provided a timeline for its completion. The Port of Entry shop remains open throughout the workday, with other registers available for guests to complete their purchases.
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