EPCOT

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

  • Feb- 2022 -
    15 February
    Disney World

    Disney Mask Policy Clarity: NO Vaccination Status Check Announced

    In the early afternoon of February 15, The Walt Disney World Resort announced that it was making face masks optional in all indoor and outdoor areas save for enclosed Disney transportation situations like the Monorail, Disney Skyliner, and Bus. The caveat to this is that the loosening of restrictions is intended only for those who qualify for what is currently recognized as “fully vaccinated

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  • 14 February
    olaf, anna, and elsa on frozen ever after ride in epcot

    Finding the Romance in Walt Disney World Rides

    Everyone knows that Walt Disney World Resort is home to a wide range of rides suited to all different thrill levels and interests. From gentler, easygoing pursuits to more energetic endeavors, you’re bound to find just what you’re looking for, no doubt about that. And in keeping with the season of love, today we’re focusing on rides that pack an element of romance, certifying them as perfect picks

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  • 14 February
    Tutto Italia

    10 Tantalizing Picks for Casual Valentine’s Day Dining at Disney World

    Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be an over-blown, expensive affair. If you’re already celebrating the event at Walt Disney World Resort, that’s celebration enough. So perhaps you and your honey want to take the day as it comes without all the planning and fancy fanfare. Even so, you probably want to enjoy a decent meal at some point in the day. But where can you go that’s not too high-end, doesn’t

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  • 11 February
    Figment as a gleaming gold dragon statue stands proudly near EPCOT’s iconic pyramidal buildings at sunset, highlighted by a red "NEW" banner in the corner.

    shopDisney Update: Figment Golden Statue Now Available (for Less Than Resold Popcorn Buckets!)

    Hoping to come across a Figment popcorn bucket? If you can't make it to Walt Disney World before the end of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and you do not want to pay a reseller upwards of $200 to get your hands on one from eBay, we may have found an alternative Figment souvenir on shopDisney! Throughout the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World, shopDisney is releasing r

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  • 11 February
    Capture Your Moment

    “Capture Your Moment” by PhotoPass to Expand to All Walt Disney World Parks

    Hoping to capture some incredible photos of your Walt Disney World vacation? We are excited to share that the popular “Capture Your Moment” program by Disney PhotoPass is expanding soon to offer sessions at all four Walt Disney World theme parks! The “Capture Your Moment” experience allows Guests to get in front of the camera for professional photos taken by Disney's team o

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  • 11 February
    The Soul of Jazz

    EPCOT’s “The Soul of Jazz” Exhibition Opens at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem

    A recent exhibition from EPCOT's World Showcase is now traveling across the country, and its next stop is New York City! “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” was first displayed for Guests visiting the American Adventure pavilion in World Showcase throughout 2021, and since its departure from the park, the exhibit has already visited New Orleans and Kansas City. Now, the exhibitio

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  • 5 February
    Three futuristic silver figures stand proudly in front of EPCOT’s legendary Spaceship Earth, topped with a bold red “2000” sign—a throwback to the Millennium Celebration. The scene invites Disney fans to reminisce about EPCOT’s past innovations and maybe even wonder why there’s never been an iconic EPCOT parade.

    Why Doesn’t EPCOT Have a Parade?

    Parades, in general, have disappeared from Disney Parks for some time now as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but even before that most parks at Walt Disney World have been missing parades for a number of years. While the Magic Kingdom has always had an afternoon parade, and at times, a nighttime parade, the other Disney theme parks have not kept up a consistent parade of their own. Disney's Hol

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  • 3 February
    Disney's Yacht and Beach Club

    Disney World to Host Political Conference – Pence, DeSantis to Attend

    This upcoming weekend–February 4 – 5–, The Walt Disney World Resort will host The Federalist Society's Eighth Annual Florida Chapters Conference. The Conservative Libertarian non-profit booked their event at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts and is set to feature Supreme Court Justice, Hon. Neil M. Gorsuch, Former Vice President, Hon. Mike Pence, and Florida Governor Ron DeSa

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  • 3 February
    Two blue cars—one marked with a bold red X and the other with a red question mark—sit inside a show building styled just like Epcot’s Test Track attraction.

    Test Track Closes Early Today for the Third Day in a Row

    Attractions at Walt Disney World seldom close earlier than the rest of the park, with only a few exceptions that would make early closures a regular occurrence. One exception would be a show with performances that only run at certain times, less popular attractions where early closures are likely the result of a tight budget or rides or shows that are moving toward a seasonal status. Test Track at

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  • Jan- 2022 -
    31 January
    Scentsy Coming to Disney

    Smell That? Scentsy Lands at Spot in the Disney Parks!

    Calling all Disney and Scentsy lovers! Two favorites are colliding as Scentsy previously announced they are partnering with Walt Disney World Resort to become the official home fragrance for the Disney giant. Now, we're preparing to welcome Scentsy as they have officially landed a spot in the Disney Parks! Credit: Disney In July 2021 we shared the news that Scentsy was announced as the Official Ho

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