EPCOT
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May- 2026 -19 May
After 3 Months, Disney Confirms Fate of EPCOT Mexico Pavilion Area
A doorway that has been off-limits to EPCOT guests since April is open again, but the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion pyramid isn’t quite finished with construction yet. One Entrance Returns to Service WDWNT reported on Tuesday that the front-left entrance to the iconic pyramid in the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion has reopened. The rope and stanchions that had been keeping guests out of that
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19 May
EPCOT Confirms Multi-Month France Pavilion Closure at Disney World
Another closure is officially coming to EPCOT, and this one is expected to last much longer than many guests may have anticipated. Disney has confirmed that La Signature, the Guerlain fragrance and cosmetics location inside EPCOT’s France Pavilion, will temporarily close beginning June 8, 2026. According to Disney, the closure is expected to continue for multiple months, with the boutique currentl
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18 May
Investigation Reveals Cause of Blaze at EPCOT on Monday
A vehicle fire that startled Walt Disney World Resort guests in an EPCOT parking lot on Monday morning has been explained by the couple whose car burned. Fire Reported Before 9:00 a.m. The first indication that something was wrong at EPCOT came at 8:49 a.m. on Monday, May 18, when scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime logged a fire response on X (formerly known as Twitter): 🔥 Fire Alert ̵
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18 May
Disney Quietly Replaces Original ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Elements
After months behind closed doors, one of the most intimate theaters at EPCOT has reopened. Walt Disney World Resort guests stepping inside the Palais du Cinema in the France World Showcase Pavilion for a performance of the Beauty and the Beast Sing-A-Long or Impressions de France are finding a noticeably upgraded experience. What Changed Inside the Theater The Palais du Cinema closed for a schedul
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18 May
EPCOT Confirms Major Rope Drop Operations Change, Beginning in Late May
EPCOT mornings are about to look very different. For years, the park’s rope drop strategy has felt mostly predictable. Guests entering from the front of the park usually made quick decisions between Frozen Ever After, Test Track, or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind priorities, while International Gateway guests often rushed directly toward Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Now, though, Disney is
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15 May
After Years of Bee Invasions, Disney Finally Sealed Off Its Kiosks
Every theme park has its recurring problems, and Walt Disney World’s most persistent and underreported one is bees at Joffrey’s Coffee kiosks. This is not a new development. It is not a seasonal quirk or a one-time incident that got a little media attention and then resolved itself. The bee situation at Joffrey’s locations across Walt Disney World has been documented for years, h
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13 May
Disney World Confirms New America Attraction for the EPCOT World Showcase
A subtle update has appeared at one of Walt Disney World Resort‘s most patriotic destinations, and the timing couldn’t be more fitting. Let’s take a look at the latest news out of the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. A New Sign for a Patriotic Performance Group On May 12, WDWNT reported that a brand-new sign for Voices of Liberty had been installed at the entr
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13 May
“It Feels Like Losing a Piece of EPCOT”: Guests Flood Soarin’ for Final Rides Before Major Disney Update
For many Disney fans, certain attractions become more than rides. They become traditions. A first memory with family. A quiet moment in the middle of a stressful vacation. A familiar soundtrack that instantly transports guests back to another time in their lives. That emotional connection is exactly why today feels different at EPCOT. Guests walking through World Nature this morning are already no
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12 May
Flower & Garden Festival Experience Ended 20 Days Early at EPCOT
Walt Disney World Resort has quietly pulled the plug on one corner of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival before the event has even finished its run. Spike’s Garden Goes Dark Ahead of Schedule WDWNT reported on May 12 that Spike’s Garden, the walkthrough experience inside CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT’s World Celebration neighborhood, has closed. Te EPCOT Internation
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11 May
Gone Too Far: EPCOT Guests Damage Ride During “Circus” Trampling
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has become one of the biggest attractions Walt Disney World has opened in years. Even now, long after its debut at EPCOT, the coaster still pulls massive wait times, crowded Lightning Lane return windows, and packed queue spaces from park open until close. For many guests, riding Cosmic Rewind is the top priority during an EPCOT visit. But lately, the convers
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