EPCOT

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

  • May- 2026 -
    13 May
    The fountain at the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT

    Disney World Confirms New America Attraction for the EPCOT World Showcase

    A subtle update has appeared at one of Walt Disney World Resort‘s most patriotic destinations, and the timing couldn't be more fitting. Let's take a look at the latest news out of the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. A New Sign for a Patriotic Performance Group On May 12, WDWNT reported that a brand-new sign for Voices of Liberty had been installed at the entrance to the

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  • 13 May
    Entrance to Soarin' at EPCOT. Disney World Soarin' Across America opening date confirmed.

    “It Feels Like Losing a Piece of EPCOT”: Guests Flood Soarin’ for Final Rides Before Major Disney Update

    For many Disney fans, certain attractions become more than rides. They become traditions. A first memory with family. A quiet moment in the middle of a stressful vacation. A familiar soundtrack that instantly transports guests back to another time in their lives. That emotional connection is exactly why today feels different at EPCOT. Guests walking through World Nature this morning are already no

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  • 12 May
    Encanto topiaries at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

    Flower & Garden Festival Experience Ended 20 Days Early at EPCOT

    Walt Disney World Resort has quietly pulled the plug on one corner of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival before the event has even finished its run. Spike's Garden Goes Dark Ahead of Schedule WDWNT reported on May 12 that Spike's Garden, the walkthrough experience inside CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT's World Celebration neighborhood, has closed. Te EPCOT International Flower & Garden Fes

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  • 11 May
    EPCOT’s iconic geodesic sphere towers over World Showcase Lagoon, surrounded by lush trees and park buildings, under a clear sky. EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026

    Gone Too Far: EPCOT Guests Damage Ride During “Circus” Trampling

    Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has become one of the biggest attractions Walt Disney World has opened in years. Even now, long after its debut at EPCOT, the coaster still pulls massive wait times, crowded Lightning Lane return windows, and packed queue spaces from park open until close. For many guests, riding Cosmic Rewind is the top priority during an EPCOT visit. But lately, the convers

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  • 10 May
    Parisian-inspired facades at EPCOT with a wine shop, cinema, strollers, and flowers near the 43-year-old closed attraction.

    France Pavilion at EPCOT Regains a Major Piece of Its Identity

    Something has felt slightly off inside EPCOT’s France Pavilion for the past few months, even if many guests couldn’t immediately pinpoint why. The restaurants stayed open. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure continued pulling long lines. Crepes, pastries, and shopping still filled the area with crowds throughout the day. On the surface, the pavilion looked perfectly normal. But one major part of its iden

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  • 5 May
    The China World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT.

    Disney World Erases China Pavilion Offering From EPCOT World Showcase

    A sweet treat that made a surprise comeback at the China World Showcase Pavilion in EPCOT has vanished just as quickly as it appeared. Sadly, Disney cast members say it's not coming back. What Was the Sugar Painting Candy Station? The sugar painting candy station lived inside the House of Good Fortune, the retail shop tucked at the back of the China World Showcase Pavilion. Guests could choose a d

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  • 5 May
    EPCOT’s iconic geodesic sphere towers over World Showcase Lagoon, surrounded by lush trees and park buildings, under a clear sky. EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026

    CONFIRMED: Disney Exclusive Passholder Event For One of EPCOT’s Most Loved Rides

    Disney just confirmed that Annual Passholders will get exclusive early access to Soarin' Across America at EPCOT before the attraction opens to the general public, and if you are a Passholder with any interest in one of EPCOT's most beloved rides, getting its biggest overhaul in nearly a decade, you need to be watching your inbox right now. The preview dates are May 19 and 20. The general opening

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  • 3 May
    Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck pose in front of spaceship earth in Disney World's EPCOT park.

    Disney World Guests Claim Kids Left Alone for 3 Hours While Parents Drank Around EPCOT

    EPCOT has always had a different feel compared to the rest of Walt Disney World. It’s a park where guests take their time, explore different cultures, and, for many adults, enjoy a few drinks along the way. But a viral TikTok is now putting a spotlight on what happens when that balance might go too far. In the video, a guest shares their experience of seeing children left alone for what they descr

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  • 2 May
    annual passholder park pass reservation

    Disney Silently Released Annual Passholder Exclusive Merch and New Collectors Item

    Every year, when Disney releases its Annual Passholder exclusive merchandise, the same conversation starts immediately across every park community online. Is it exciting, or is it just branded basics with a logo slapped on them? The 2026 V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days collection that just dropped at EPCOT's Creations Shop is not going to end that conversation, but it is going to keep it going for a wh

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  • 2 May
    Split image: On the left, a graphic of Mickey Mouse waving with "Walt Disney World annual passholder." On the right, a person in a Mickey Mouse costume waves from the window of a red train.

    Disney Spilled the Beans on Its Secret EPCOT Passholder Meet-and-Greet

    The secret is out. Disney finally revealed what Annual Passholders will experience at the exclusive meet-and-greet, which has been the most anticipated undisclosed element of the V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days event since it was announced in April. The reveal happened today as the event officially launched, and the reaction from the Passholder community has been split almost immediately between genuin

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