EPCOT

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

  • Jul- 2026 -
    8 July
    Families and kids gather by a talking trash can at EPCOT.

    Disney World Just Made One of Its Most Confusing Decisions in a While…

    Walt Disney World Resort has been quietly rolling out solar-powered trash cans across EPCOT since May, but the latest installation has guests doing a double-take. A Solar-Powered Can With No Sun in Sight WDWNT reported on July 8 that a trash can matching the design of EPCOT's new solar-powered waste receptacles had been found inside the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion, tucked near merchandise kiosk

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  • 8 July
    Colonial Williamsburg reenactors in the EPCOT World Showcase American Adventure Pavilion

    Disney World Files To Overhaul America Area at EPCOT Following Reported Damage

    The Fourth of July celebrations may be over at EPCOT, but the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion is dealing with an unwelcome post-holiday discovery. A construction permit filed on the same day the damage was photographed suggests Walt Disney World Resort is already moving to address it. What Came Off With the Decorations WDWNT reported on July 8 that Walt Disney World Resort had begun tak

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  • 8 July
    Gardens in front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

    Police Respond After Guest Battered at EPCOT on July 7

    A late Tuesday evening at EPCOT ended with a 911 call about a physical altercation at Walt Disney World Resort's second theme park. The Call Came In at 9:36 p.m. At 9:36 p.m. on July 7, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a battery incident at EPCOT. Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime logged the response on X (formerly known as Twitter): 🚨 Police Alert 🚓 –

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  • 8 July
    Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck, holding shopping bags and wearing stylish outfits—Minnie in yellow and Daisy in lavender—stand in front of a castle with blue turrets. This fairytale-like scene at Disney World captures the magic worth every penny.

    Disney Brought Back a Dead Trend, and the Price Will Surprise You

    Disney's most mysterious merchandise disappearance just got a sequel. NuiMOs, the tiny posable plush that owned Disney social media before ghosting the entire fanbase, have suddenly resurfaced on shelves at Walt Disney World. No announcement. No hype campaign. They just showed up at EPCOT like nothing ever happened. And the comeback carries a plot twist. The price dropped. Credit: Disney The Rise

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  • 6 July
    spaceship earth at EPCOT

    Disney Launches Casting for EPCOT’s 2026 Candlelight Processional Months Ahead of Return

    It may only be the middle of summer, but Disney is already thinking about Christmas. Preparations are officially underway for the return of the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT, one of the most beloved performances offered during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The first major sign came this week as Disney Live Entertainment opened auditions for the Voices of Liberty, beginning

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  • 5 July
    A large spherical structure, illuminated in purple, stands against a dark sky. Bright yellow Disney fireworks explode in the night sky behind the structure, creating a vibrant, festive atmosphere.

    Confirmed Disney Guests Found a Way To Watch Two Nighttime Spectaculars at Once

    Holiday crowds usually force Walt Disney World guests to make difficult choices. During the Fourth of July weekend, that often means deciding which nighttime spectacular deserves the evening. With special fireworks returning for Independence Day, it's nearly impossible to experience everything in one night. Unless you're one of the lucky guests who found an unexpected workaround. Visitors attendin

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  • 5 July
    Epcot World Celebration Gardens Spaceship Earth

    On July 2, Disney Quietly Did Something That Could Change the Face of EPCOT

    A construction permit filed on Independence Day weekend slipped past most people's notice, but it could signal major changes to EPCOT. Here's what Walt Disney World Resort guests need to know. A New Construction Filing at EPCOT On July 2, Walt Disney Imagineering submitted a Notice of Commencement to “install set elements” at 1940 Avenue of the Stars — the approximate address of Commun

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  • 4 July
    monorail glides past fourth of july spaceship earth glowing with red, white, and blue in EPCOT

    EPCOT Suffers Massive 4.5-Hour Queue as Holiday Crowds Swarm Disney World

    Disney World's biggest holiday weekend is in full swing – and guests are feeling the impact. Guests packed Walt Disney World Resort on Saturday as Independence Day celebrations returned to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, bringing exclusive fireworks, patriotic entertainment, and some of the busiest crowds of the summer. This year's festivities carry extra significance as the United States celebrates its

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  • 4 July
    a group takes a selfie in front of rock n roller coaster starring the muppets guitar in disney's hollywood studios.

    Disney Just Revealed What Skipping Lines Costs in July, and It Stings

    Disney World's line-skipping business is booming, and the newly confirmed July prices prove the resort has zero intention of putting the brakes on. The full pricing calendar for Lightning Lane is now locked in across all four parks, covering everything from the entry-level Multi Pass to the top-shelf Premier Pass, and the range runs from a reasonable $16 all the way up to a number that would make

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  • 3 July
    Guests in front of the former Fountain of Nations at EPCOT.

    EPCOT Revives One of Disney World’s Rarest Mickey and Friends Experiences for Fourth of July

    Guests visiting EPCOT during the Independence Day holiday have more than fireworks to look forward to this year. Disney has once again introduced a limited-time character experience that adds even more patriotic spirit to the park, giving visitors the chance to meet Mickey Mouse and several familiar friends in costumes that only appear during this special celebration. With 2026 marking America's 2

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