EPCOT
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Aug- 2026 -11 August
Disney World Files Construction Permit for EPCOT Coaster, Potential Closure Looms
One of EPCOT’s biggest attractions is officially getting some construction work, and the company Disney has hired makes the new permit particularly interesting. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has been operating since May 2022, quickly becoming one of Walt Disney World’s most popular thrill rides. Four years later, Disney has filed a construction permit tied directly to the attraction. Ther
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11 August
Disney’s Soarin’ Across America Has an Expiration Date—But Guests Don’t Know When
Summer is winding down at Walt Disney World, and that means some guests are starting to look beyond the next few weeks when planning their EPCOT visits. For anyone hoping to experience Soarin' Across America, that creates an interesting problem. Disney has made it clear that the new version of Soarin' isn't permanent. What the company hasn't told guests is exactly when it will disappear. Disney In
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11 August
Disney Could Permanently Remove EPCOT Feature After Years of Problems
One of the newest pieces of EPCOT's massive transformation has spent much of its short life causing headaches. World Celebration Gardens opened in late 2023, bringing a completely redesigned central area to the park. Among its nighttime features was an elaborate in-ground lighting system designed to illuminate pathways around the gardens. Less than three years later, Disney may have another major
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10 August
Notice: Disney World Closes EPCOT Theme Park Area, Effective Immediately
A building that has been part of EPCOT since opening day in 1982 has gone dark this week. The Odyssey Pavilion Closes on August 10 Guests arriving at EPCOT on August 10 discovered that The Odyssey Pavilion had been closed. The building, positioned between the World Showcase and World Discovery neighborhoods, serves a different purpose than most structures at EPCOT — it primarily operates as a home
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10 August
EPCOT Guests Blocked From Park Area as Disney Prepares Major August Event
EPCOT guests have another temporary closure to keep in mind as Disney gets ready for the park's next major event. A playground and picnic area near World Showcase has been blocked off ahead of the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The space sits along the rose walk between the Imagination! pavilion and World Showcase. Guests who normally use the area for a break won't be able to acces
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9 August
EPCOT Reopens Reimagined China Area on August 9
A summer-long refurbishment project at the Lotus Blossom Café in the China World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT has reached its conclusion. Walt Disney World Resort guests returning to the Quick-Service dining location this weekend will find a noticeably brighter underfoot. The Right Side Returns WDWNT reported on August 9 that Walt Disney World Resort had overnight removed the rolling planters blocki
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6 August
Disney Confirms New EPCOT Closure as Construction Spreads Across World Showcase
Construction walls have become a familiar sight at EPCOT over the past year, and now Disney has confirmed another temporary closure inside World Showcase. This time, the latest work has arrived at the Canada Pavilion, where guests will find a popular walkway closed as refurbishment efforts continue around the park. While the closure isn't affecting any attractions or restaurants directly, it's ano
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4 August
Two More EPCOT Pavilions Just Got Replaced at Walt Disney World
Japan and Italy at EPCOT got new trash cans this week. America got the good ones. That is the whole controversy. Yes, we are still doing this. Look, what started as a minor curiosity back in June has turned into the single most persistent Walt Disney World story of the summer. Solar-powered bins keep replacing the old ones, and there is a new location about every week. Magic Kingdom over by Tiana'
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3 August
It’s Official: EPCOT Restores Iconic Entrance Fountain After Weeks Without Water
Sometimes the smallest changes around Walt Disney World are the ones guests notice most. That was certainly true at EPCOT, where visitors recently found the park's entrance fountain sitting empty instead of flowing as usual. While it didn't affect attractions or park operations, the missing water changed the appearance of one of EPCOT's signature arrival scenes. Now, that familiar view has returne
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2 August
Disney World Fans Finally Get Back a Missing Piece of Classic EPCOT Attraction
EPCOT is constantly changing, but some attractions have earned a permanent place in fans' hearts. Living with the Land is one of them. The slow-moving boat ride has become a favorite for guests looking to escape the Florida heat while enjoying one of Disney's most unique experiences. Although it isn't known for high-speed thrills, it has built a loyal following thanks to its relaxing atmosphere an
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