ORLANDO, Fla. — Epcot shoppers always have an international selection of merchandise, but now its points of purchase are presented with holiday flair, lavender among the greenery, peppermint-striped faceplates and Donald Duck in a gold Candlelight Processional gown.
The look of the store windows and displays are the responsibility of the visual merchandise team. Two of its leaders previewed this season’s looks backstage before the bulk of the installations were in place.
Walt Disney World’s window displays might appear to pop in overnight, but the team works about six months in advance, said Evan Harkrider, senior visual merchandiser for Epcot.
