EPCOT

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

  • Aug- 2025 -
    30 August
    A diverse group of five young adults pose confidently at an amusement park in a nighttime setting. They are wearing various outfits and some have themed headbands, reminiscent of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The background features a large, illuminated geodesic dome and futuristic architecture with colorful lighting at this Disney park.
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    Disney World Faces Uproar After Guests Pay $155 for Snacks and Entertainment

    Walt Disney World Resort has always marketed itself as the pinnacle of family vacations, but the price of entry has never been higher. Depending on the day, a single ticket to Magic Kingdom can now cost up to $199 per person — and that’s before food, souvenirs, or transportation are factored in. For many families, the numbers alone raise the question of how much Disney magic is worth. The company

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  • 28 August
    Fountain of Nations EPCOT
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    Festival Crowds Frustrated as EPCOT Faces Ride and Parking Closures

    The International Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT is supposed to bring joy, not headaches. Each year, the event attracts thousands who come ready to snack, sip, and celebrate. But this year’s opening day left many scratching their heads, as closures and detours overshadowed the excitement. Spaceship Earth Shuts Down The sight of Spaceship Earth standing dark on festival day was a major letdown. This

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  • 28 August
    Epcot in darkness
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    Everyone’s Welcome: All-Ages Playground Now Open at Disney World

    Walt Disney World Resort is welcoming guests of all ages to enjoy a brand-new, limited-time attraction: the Harvest Hallow Playground at EPCOT. This exciting new space, which debuted as part of the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, is a family-friendly space featuring whimsical, fall-inspired designs and adorable woodland creatures. On August 28, 2025, Walt Disney World Resort unveile

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  • 28 August
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon at Disney World.
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    EPCOT Changed Permanently Following Summer Removal of Iconic Decades-Old Character

    A section of EPCOT’s World Showcase has recently reopened with a new look. The pathway between the Mexico and Norway pavilions, closed off by construction walls for several months, now features updated landscaping and a wider walkway for smoother guest flow. This project began in May, when barriers went up around the Mexico pavilion. Guests noticed shaded seating areas and green space blocked from

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  • 26 August
    The Monorail as viewed from the EPCOT parking lot. EPCOT crash Disney World
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    Disney Makes Stressful Parking Change for EPCOT Guests, Effective Immediately

    Walt Disney World Resort has implemented a significant change for guests driving to EPCOT, closing a large portion of the park’s parking lot for resurfacing work. While Disney hasn’t shared details publicly about the project, guests were met with the unexpected closures when they arrived at the second Central Florida Disney park this week. Credit: Disney Fanatic EPCOT offers several ways for guest

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  • 25 August
    Spaceship Earth water show in EPCOT
    Jess Colopy
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    Spaceship Earth Just Closed, but Guests Are Already Noticing Changes to the EPCOT Ride

    Spaceship Earth, one of EPCOT’s most iconic attractions, has officially closed for an indefinite refurbishment, and guests have already begun to notice some changes around the ride. As of Monday, August 25, Disney Park visitors spotted some new signage and updates around the geodesic sphere. Guests entering EPCOT on Monday found that Spaceship Earth’s entrance and exits were blocked off, with mult

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  • 25 August
    A large lake with calm water is in the foreground. Across the lake, trees and buildings line the shore, with Epcot's iconic white geodesic sphere visible in the distance under a partly cloudy blue sky at Disney World.
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    EPCOT’s Newest Attraction Is Only Available for a Limited Time

    EPCOT is unveiling a brand-new, family-friendly attraction just in time for the International Food & Wine Festival, opening on August 28, 2025. In just three days, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a limited-time interactive experience that’s set to bring even more magic for the Disney park’s youngest visitors. On August 25, WDWNT reported that Disney cast members were putting the finishin

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  • 24 August
    Panels on the Project Tomorrow building at EPCOT
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    EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth Will Shut Down, Leaving Future Plans Uncertain

    Announcement of Indefinite Closure EPCOT's iconic attraction, Spaceship Earth, will officially shut down indefinitely this week, a decision that has left many park visitors in a state of uncertainty. With no specified reopening date announced by Disney, concerns have escalated over the implications of this sudden closure. For many guests, especially those traveling from afar, this unexpected devel

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  • 23 August
    EPCOT World Showcase Cast members on a bright sunny day outside with plates of food and drinks from the Food and Wine Festival for guests at Disney World.
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    TikTok Video Shows Woman Causing Mess at EPCOT, Cast Member Speak Out

    A recent TikTok video featuring a woman jumping over a trash can at EPCOT and tipping it over has sparked widespread criticism from both Disney fans and cast members. The video, which has quickly gone viral, shows the woman leaping over the trash can before landing on it, resulting in a mess that likely added to the workload of EPCOT’s custodial staff. The video, posted by the woman herself, captu

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  • 21 August
    A red gate in the Japan World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT
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    Overnight, Disney Reveals New Japan Area at EPCOT

    For months, EPCOT guests walking through the Japan World Showcase Pavilion wondered what Disney was building behind the construction walls. This week, the mystery was solved when Disney quietly unveiled a brand-new addition to the area. Construction walls first went up in June 2025 near Katsura Grill in the Japan World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. Imagineering permits described the development as a

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