EPCOT

Welcome to all things EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!

  • May- 2026 -
    23 May
    family in front of spaceship earth in disney world's epcot park
    Erica Lauren
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    Disney Surprised EPCOT Guests Yesterday by Opening New Ride Four Days Early

    Soarin' Across America was not supposed to open until May 26. Disney opened it on May 22. Guests who showed up at EPCOT yesterday got to ride a brand-new version of one of the park's most beloved attractions four days before the official debut date, with a wait time that is almost certainly not going to exist once the opening-day crowds arrive. As of noon on May 22, the wait time for Soarin' Acros

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  • 21 May
    A large outdoor Test Track sign with a blue futuristic car shape on top, and "Presented by Chevrolet" written beneath. Metal supports and a building are visible in the background.
    Brittni Ward
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    Viral EPCOT Video Shows Test Track Vehicle Missing Its Hood During Delay

    EPCOT visitors recently witnessed one of the stranger ride moments Disney fans have seen in a while, and naturally, the internet wasted no time talking about it. A viral TikTok circulating online appears to show a Test Track ride vehicle stopped while missing part of its front hood section. The clip, uploaded by user “nickbusters,” immediately sparked reactions from Disney fans after the caption c

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  • 19 May
    Mexico pavilion at EPCOT
    Jess Colopy
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    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 doorw

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  • 19 May
    Parisian-inspired facades at EPCOT with a wine shop, cinema, strollers, and flowers near the 43-year-old closed attraction.
    Andrew Boardwine
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    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
    Spaceship Earth at EPCOT
    Jess Colopy
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    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
    Animated character Belle from "Beauty and the Beast" holding a book in one hand while examining a mechanical contraption with the other, inside a rustic room with shelves and a fireplace in the background. She is wearing her iconic blue dress with a white apron.
    Jess Colopy
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    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
    Spaceship Earth towers above the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon
    Andrew Boardwine
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    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
    family in front of spaceship earth in disney world's epcot park
    Erica Lauren
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    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, has caused actual o

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  • 13 May
    The fountain at the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT
    Jess Colopy
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    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 entrance to the

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  • 13 May
    Entrance to Soarin' at EPCOT. Disney World Soarin' Across America opening date confirmed.
    Emmanuel Detres
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    “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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