EPCOT
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Jun- 2026 -17 June
Disney World Replaces Italy Attraction at EPCOT, Effective Immediately
Guests visiting the Italy World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT this week are finding a different performer than the one they might have been expecting. A Chair-Balancing Act Takes the Stage For approximately the past week, Walt Disney World Resort has quietly swapped out Master Juggler Sergio, the Italy Pavilion's regular entertainer, with an unnamed acrobatic chair-balancing act. The substitute perfo
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17 June
It’s Official: Disney Eliminates Standard Festival Access by Shifting Eat to the Beat Perks
For years, one of the best parts of EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival was its accessibility. Guests could stroll World Showcase, sample food booths, and line up for an Eat to the Beat concert without spending much beyond the cost of park admission. That tradition hasn't completely disappeared in 2026, but Disney's newest Food & Wine Festival announcement suggests the company continues moving some of th
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16 June
Disney World Launches New Ticket Deal and It Looks Like They Really Want Visitors
Disney World does not discount casually. Every promotional ticket that comes out of the resort reflects a specific calculation about where attendance needs attention and when. The new offer that just landed is no different, and the details embedded in it reveal exactly what Disney is trying to accomplish between now and October. A new 2-Day, 2-Park Ticket starting at $199 plus tax just launched fo
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15 June
EPCOT World Showcase Area Makeover Confirmed by Disney
La Poutinerie is just weeks away from opening its doors in the Canada World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT, and construction crews are clearly in the home stretch of getting it ready for Canada Day. Stonework Reaches the Chimney WDWNT reported on June 11 that crews have begun applying decorative stonework to the chimney facade at La Poutinerie, continuing the hand-laid stone aesthetic that was previou
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14 June
Disney’s Beach Club, Yacht Club, and BoardWalk All Impacted by Ongoing Construction
One of the biggest advantages of staying in Disney's EPCOT resort area has always been convenience. Guests can walk to EPCOT, stroll over to Disney's Hollywood Studios, enjoy waterfront views, and stay within easy reach of some of Walt Disney World's best restaurants. That's why Beach Club, Yacht Club, and BoardWalk remain among the most sought-after resorts on property. Right now, however, visito
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14 June
After 23 Years, Disney’s Mission: SPACE Ride May Be in Its Final Days
Few attractions at Walt Disney World generate stronger opinions than Mission: SPACE. Some guests consider it one of Disney's most immersive thrill rides. Others won't go anywhere near it after hearing stories about motion sickness, spinning sensations, and cramped ride vehicles. For more than two decades, the attraction has occupied a prominent spot inside EPCOT's World Discovery neighborhood. Yet
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12 June
EPCOT Guests Suddenly Have a New Place to Cool Off—and It Couldn’t Be Opening at a Better Time
For many Walt Disney World guests, summer at EPCOT is a balancing act. There’s the excitement of exploring World Showcase, discovering new festival offerings, and spending long days immersed in one of Disney’s most beloved parks. But there’s also the reality that every Florida summer eventually brings: relentless heat, rising humidity, and the constant search for somewhere—anywhere—to cool down. T
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11 June
Update: Emergency Crews Respond After Disney World Bus Crash
A busy afternoon at Walt Disney World Resort was interrupted by a traffic incident near one of its four theme parks. The resort's road network handles thousands of vehicles every day, carrying guests, cast members, and service vehicles between hotels, parking areas, and attractions. On Thursday, one section of that network became the site of a reported crash. According to reports, a collision invo
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11 June
The Original Vision for EPCOT’s World Showcase Is Fading Away
Few areas in Walt Disney World have changed as dramatically over the past decade as EPCOT's World Showcase. On the surface, much of it looks the same. The pavilions remain in place. The architecture is still impressive. Guests can still travel from Mexico to Canada in a single afternoon. Yet many longtime fans argue that the experience itself feels very different. The changes aren't necessarily ph
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11 June
Disney Quietly Raises Prices at One of EPCOT’s Most Beloved Food Spots
Walk into the France Pavilion at EPCOT on any given summer morning, and the scene at Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie will tell you everything you need to know about what has happened to this location over the past few years. The line stretches outside the entrance. The indoor seating fills up faster than most guests expect. The cast members behind the counter are moving as efficiently as a baker
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