EPCOT
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Jul- 2026 -5 July
On July 2, Disney Quietly Did Something That Could Change the Face of EPCOT
A construction permit filed on Independence Day weekend slipped past most people's notice, but it could signal major changes to EPCOT. Here's what Walt Disney World Resort guests need to know. A New Construction Filing at EPCOT On July 2, Walt Disney Imagineering submitted a Notice of Commencement to “install set elements” at 1940 Avenue of the Stars — the approximate address of Commun
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4 July
EPCOT Suffers Massive 4.5-Hour Queue as Holiday Crowds Swarm Disney World
Disney World's biggest holiday weekend is in full swing – and guests are feeling the impact. Guests packed Walt Disney World Resort on Saturday as Independence Day celebrations returned to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, bringing exclusive fireworks, patriotic entertainment, and some of the busiest crowds of the summer. This year's festivities carry extra significance as the United States celebrates its
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4 July
Disney Just Revealed What Skipping Lines Costs in July, and It Stings
Disney World's line-skipping business is booming, and the newly confirmed July prices prove the resort has zero intention of putting the brakes on. The full pricing calendar for Lightning Lane is now locked in across all four parks, covering everything from the entry-level Multi Pass to the top-shelf Premier Pass, and the range runs from a reasonable $16 all the way up to a number that would make
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3 July
EPCOT Revives One of Disney World’s Rarest Mickey and Friends Experiences for Fourth of July
Guests visiting EPCOT during the Independence Day holiday have more than fireworks to look forward to this year. Disney has once again introduced a limited-time character experience that adds even more patriotic spirit to the park, giving visitors the chance to meet Mickey Mouse and several familiar friends in costumes that only appear during this special celebration. With 2026 marking America's 2
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3 July
The EPCOT Restaurant Everyone Skips Just Quietly Got Better
There is a restaurant at EPCOT that thousands of guests walk past every day without a second glance, and those who keep walking are making a mistake. Lotus Blossom Café, the quick-service spot tucked into the China pavilion at World Showcase, has spent years flying under the radar while flashier locations rack up hour-long waits. Now it has quietly gotten better, and the timing could not be more s
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2 July
Disney Blocks Guests From EPCOT World Showcase Area, Confirmed July 2
The construction footprint in the Germany World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT has expanded significantly since the first barriers appeared last month. Here's what Walt Disney World Resort guests need to know. More Equipment, More Coverage On Thursday, WDWNT reported that the construction zone around the Stein Haus entrance in the Germany World Showcase Pavilion has grown noticeably since the initial
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2 July
Disney World Guests Are Racing to Change July 4 Plans After Another Major Park Reaches Capacity
For many Disney World fans, the Fourth of July has become more than just another holiday. It's one of those rare days when the parks feel electric from the moment guests arrive. Patriotic entertainment, packed walkways, exclusive snacks, nighttime spectaculars, and the promise of unforgettable fireworks transform the resort into something entirely different. That excitement also comes with a famil
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1 July
It’s July 1, and the Canada Area at EPCOT Is Forever Changed
Canada Day arrived at EPCOT with a ribbon-cutting: La Poutinerie is open for business! La Poutinerie Opens Its Doors The construction walls and rolling planters that have surrounded the former Refreshment Port building since January came down on Wednesday, and Walt Disney World Resort guests got their first unobstructed look at La Poutinerie — the Air Canada-sponsored Quick-Service restaurant that
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1 July
Disney Suddenly Cuts EPCOT Hours Today, Leaving Thousands of Guests to Rethink Their Plans
For many Walt Disney World guests, there's a comforting rhythm to a park day. You arrive with a carefully planned itinerary, knowing roughly how much time you'll have to wander World Showcase, grab that one festival snack you've been craving, or finally experience an attraction that's been on your list for months. That's why even a seemingly small schedule adjustment can feel much bigger once you'
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1 July
America Pavilion Area Closed at EPCOT, Effective July 1
With Independence Day weekend just days away, part of the American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT has closed due to a power outage. What Happened at the American Heritage Gallery WDWNT reported on Wednesday afternoon that Disney cast members had blocked off the entrance to the American Heritage Gallery inside the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. Disney cast members on the scene to
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