EPCOT

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

  • Aug- 2025 -
    20 August
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon at Disney World.

    Disney Removes Multiple Theme Park Gates, Keeps Quiet About Major Upheaval

    Walt Disney World Resort made a surprising change at EPCOT, removing several recently installed gates without offering any explanation to theme park guests. Just days after being spotted, the heavy metal structures disappeared. Last week, guests entering EPCOT through the World Celebration entrance noticed new gates at several of the less-used “tap-styles.” This area, located closest to the iconic

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  • 19 August
    Left: Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. Right: Disney security speaks with a drunk woman.

    Disney Guest Assaults Police Officer, Hides Stolen Items in Stroller

    A drunk EPCOT guest allegedly assaulted a police officer and hid stolen items in a stroller. Here’s what we know about the incident. Credit: Inside the Magic On August 7, 2025, a TikTok video shared by user @mack.hall showed a woman being confronted by Walt Disney World Resort security near the World Celebration entrance to the EPCOT World Showcase. The video shows one of the woman’s children visi

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  • 16 August
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon at Disney World.

    Kids Under 10 Are Kept Out From This Disney World Restaurant

    Disney World has strict rules about who can and can't enter this luxurious location. Related: JD Vance’s Disneyland Apology? “It Was Pretty Cool,” He Says After Causing Ride Shutdowns Disney restaurants vary widely in their atmosphere and clientele, particularly at EPCOT. While most dining options welcome guests of all ages, certain restaurants enforce age restrictions to enhance the dining experi

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  • 15 August
    Guests at EPCOT

    Child Covered in Bruises After Disney World Stampede, Guests Cautioned

    A rope-drop rush at EPCOT turned dangerous when a young guest was injured in a stampede toward the park’s most popular attractions. Her mother said the child was left with “scratches and bruises” after being knocked to the ground in the crush of guests racing forward the moment the park opened. The chaos unfolded during EPCOT’s morning entry period, when crowds gather behind ropes or gates before

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  • 14 August
    Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at night in EPCOT

    EPCOT Gains Additional Guardians of the Galaxy-Themed Offering

    EPCOT has seen major updates in recent months, including the July 22 reopening of Test Track 3.0, sponsored by General Motors and inspired by the park’s original World of Motion. Now, attention turns to its most anticipated annual event—the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival—which arrives August 28 and runs through November 22. This year’s festival will feature more than 35 Global Marketplac

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  • 14 August
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon at Disney World.

    Disney Reveals Concept Art For Proposed Switzerland Pavilion At EPCOT

    History of EPCOT's World Showcase Developments The opening of the Norway Pavilion in 1988 marked a significant chapter in the history of EPCOT's World Showcase. This addition was celebrated by guests eager to explore Norway's culture through immersive attractions, including the now-defunct Maelstrom boat ride. Since then, nearly forty years have elapsed without a new pavilion joining the World Sho

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  • 14 August
    Disney World guest with Mickey Mouse (L) and Pluto (R) at Disney World.

    Disney World Confirms Updated Prices for EPCOT Theme Park

    Bring an appetite and your wallet. Related: Bye-Bye: Disney Closing Fan-Favorite Park Ride for a Long, Long Time As the leaves start to change, anticipation builds for one of the most delightful culinary events at Walt Disney World: the International Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT. Disney has revealed new food prices for the festival this year, along with menus, ensuring that guests can plan their

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  • 13 August
    The top of Spaceship Earth at night at EPCOT

    Wait… Did EPCOT Finally Update the Spaceship Earth Ride?

    Exterior work on Spaceship Earth has been quietly progressing as the EPCOT attraction approaches its upcoming lengthy refurbishment. On August 6, Disney Fanatic reported that crews replaced the dull, white panels on the Eastern side of the Project Tomorrow building attached to Spaceship Earth. This building isn’t the iconic geodesic sphere, but it houses the ride’s post-show experience and the adu

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  • 13 August
    EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

    Disney Introduces All-You-Can-Drink Alcohol Option to EPCOT

    For decades, alcohol was strictly off-limits at Disney parks. That rule has shifted dramatically in recent years—and nowhere is the transformation more obvious than EPCOT. Known for attracting an older crowd thanks to its international food and drink offerings, the park has become a destination not just for families, but for adult guests seeking more elevated experiences. That evolution continues

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  • 13 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.

    Disney Doubling Down on Alcohol at EPCOT, Will Offer Unlimited Booze

    A new offering is arriving at Walt Disney World’s most adult-friendly park—and it’s all about champagne. EPCOT, long known for its global dining experiences and boozy walkabouts, is expanding its menu of alcoholic options once again. This fall, the park will introduce a new champagne-forward experience as part of the 2025 International Food and Wine Festival. It’s a shift that reflects how much ha

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