EPCOT

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

  • Apr- 2026 -
    21 April
    A crowd of people walk toward Epcot’s large geodesic sphere, Spaceship Earth.
    Jess Colopy
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    Spaceship Earth Is Getting a Makeover, Disney Imagineers Confirm

    Walt Disney Imagineering has its name on a new construction permit for Spaceship Earth, marking one of the first visible changes to an EPCOT attraction that was supposed to be overhauled five years ago. A Permit With a Notable Signature On April 21, Walt Disney Imagineering submitted a Notice of Commencement to the Orange County Comptroller's Office for work at 2060 Avenue of the Stars — the addre

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  • 21 April
    spaceship earth at EPCOT
    Jess Colopy
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    A Piece of EPCOT World Showcase History Just Returned to Disney World

    Something that hasn't been part of the EPCOT World Showcase in over three decades just quietly made its way back to the second Central Florida Disney park. A Display That Doubles as a Time Capsule A new 360-degree merchandise display has appeared at Disney Traders, a retail location on the walkway connecting the World Celebration neighborhood to the Mexico Pavilion at the World Showcase entrance.

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  • 20 April
    Spaceship Earth towers above the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon
    Andrew Boardwine
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    EPCOT’s Most Famous Landmark Is Quietly Being Transformed

    If you’ve been to EPCOT recently, you may have felt like something was just a little… different. Not in a dramatic way. Not in a way that immediately jumps out at you. But enough to make you pause for a second as you walk toward the park’s entrance. That feeling? It’s coming from Spaceship Earth. EPCOT’s most famous landmark is currently undergoing a quiet transformation, and while Disney hasn’t m

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  • 19 April
    spaceship earth at EPCOT
    Brittni Ward
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    Disney Restores Overlooked EPCOT Experience Perfect for Hot Days

    If you’ve been spending time at EPCOT recently, you may have noticed that one of the quieter experiences in World Showcase has been missing. It’s not something that grabs headlines or draws massive crowds, but it plays a bigger role than people often realize. Now, it’s finally coming back. Disney has confirmed that the Palais du Cinéma inside the France Pavilion will reopen on May 10, bringing bot

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  • 18 April
    A crowd of people walk toward Epcot’s large geodesic sphere, Spaceship Earth.
    Thomas Hitchen
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    Disney World Updates Website Following Indefinite Closure of EPCOT Location

    Guests planning a visit to EPCOT in 2026 may soon have one more classic experience to look forward to, as Impressions de France prepares to reopen following a lengthy refurbishment in the France pavilion. The attraction has been unavailable since early 2026, leaving a noticeable gap in the pavilion’s entertainment offerings. While closures are common across the resort, especially in EPCOT as it co

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  • 14 April
    spaceship earth at EPCOT
    Erica Lauren
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    Disney World Guests Are Walking Into a Nightmare This Sunday and Most Have No Idea

    This is a warning. Not a suggestion. Not a general heads up for guests who like to plan ahead. A warning for anyone who has Walt Disney World plans this Sunday, April 19, and has not yet thought carefully about what is actually happening on the property that day. The runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend is underway at Walt Disney World right now, and Sunday is the day that turns a busy resort wee

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  • 13 April
    Woody and Buzz looking sad in 'Toy Story 3'
    Brittni Ward
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    Disney Just Gave Passholders a Reason to Keep Coming Back Until July

    A new Passholder magnet might not seem like a big deal at first glance, but at Walt Disney World, these releases tend to create a ripple effect that goes far beyond a simple giveaway. This summer’s offering, featuring Woody and Buzz Lightyear, is arriving at EPCOT from May 1 through July 31. And if you’ve followed these releases before, you already know what that means—steady crowds, repeat visits

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  • 10 April
    Spaceship Earth towers above the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon
    Erica Lauren
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    Disney Keeps Making EPCOT More Expensive and the France Pavilion Is the Latest Victim

    EPCOT dining has been seeing price increases with enough consistency over the past several months that each new round feels less like news and more like a pattern. The World Showcase pavilion restaurants carry a specific kind of cultural significance that makes pricing changes at these locations feel different from a standard quick-service menu update. These are not places guests stumble into beca

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  • 10 April
    A child wearing Minnie Mouse ears smiles and raises their arm while standing in front of large mascots, including an alien-like character and others dressed as a mouse. Bright colorful lights illuminate the festive scene at Typhoon Lagoon Disney After Hours.
    Emmanuel Detres
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    Guests Are Scrambling to Book Disney World After Hours as More Nights Sell Out

    For many Disney fans, there’s something almost magical about staying in the parks after the sun goes down—when the crowds thin, the lights glow a little brighter, and the experience feels more personal. Events like Disney After Hours have quietly become one of the most sought-after ways to experience Walt Disney World. It’s not just about shorter wait times or late-night rides. For longtime visito

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  • 9 April
    Guests walk through the Canada World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT
    Jess Colopy
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    Disney Confirms Overhaul of World Showcase Experiences at EPCOT, Effective May 2026

    A pair of announcements out of Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday have answered a long-standing mystery at EPCOT and introduced a brand-new way to experience the park's iconic nighttime spectacular. The Refreshment Port Mystery, Solved For months, guests passing through the World Showcase near the Canada Pavilion have encountered construction walls with no explanation. The closure of Refreshment

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