EPCOT
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Apr- 2026 -22 April
Disney World Bans Man for Life After Attack at Character Meet-And-Greet
A visit to EPCOT ended in handcuffs and a permanent ban for one Walt Disney World Resort guest on Tuesday after he physically attacked a Disney cast member during a Mirabel meet-and-greet. What Happened at EPCOT Orange County Sheriff's deputies were called to EPCOT at 3:14 p.m. on April 21 following a battery report near CommuniCore Hall. A Disney Character Attendant was managing the line for a me
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22 April
Disney World Announces Soarin’ Around the World Will Close May 14
EPCOT guests have three weeks to squeeze in one last trip around the globe, as Walt Disney World Resort has officially confirmed that Soarin' Around the World is closing on May 14. A Limited-Time Replacement Takes Over The closure makes room for Soarin' Across America, a patriotic overlay timed to the United States' 250th anniversary. The new film debuts at the Land Pavilion in EPCOT's World Natur
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21 April
Spaceship Earth Is Getting a Makeover, Disney Imagineers Confirm
Walt Disney Imagineering has its name on a new construction permit for Spaceship Earth, marking one of the first visible changes to an EPCOT attraction that was supposed to be overhauled five years ago. A Permit With a Notable Signature On April 21, Walt Disney Imagineering submitted a Notice of Commencement to the Orange County Comptroller's Office for work at 2060 Avenue of the Stars — the addre
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21 April
A Piece of EPCOT World Showcase History Just Returned to Disney World
Something that hasn't been part of the EPCOT World Showcase in over three decades just quietly made its way back to the second Central Florida Disney park. A Display That Doubles as a Time Capsule A new 360-degree merchandise display has appeared at Disney Traders, a retail location on the walkway connecting the World Celebration neighborhood to the Mexico Pavilion at the World Showcase entrance.
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20 April
EPCOT’s Most Famous Landmark Is Quietly Being Transformed
If you’ve been to EPCOT recently, you may have felt like something was just a little… different. Not in a dramatic way. Not in a way that immediately jumps out at you. But enough to make you pause for a second as you walk toward the park’s entrance. That feeling? It’s coming from Spaceship Earth. EPCOT’s most famous landmark is currently undergoing a quiet transformation, and while Disney hasn’t m
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19 April
Disney Restores Overlooked EPCOT Experience Perfect for Hot Days
If you’ve been spending time at EPCOT recently, you may have noticed that one of the quieter experiences in World Showcase has been missing. It’s not something that grabs headlines or draws massive crowds, but it plays a bigger role than people often realize. Now, it’s finally coming back. Disney has confirmed that the Palais du Cinéma inside the France Pavilion will reopen on May 10, bringing bot
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18 April
Disney World Updates Website Following Indefinite Closure of EPCOT Location
Guests planning a visit to EPCOT in 2026 may soon have one more classic experience to look forward to, as Impressions de France prepares to reopen following a lengthy refurbishment in the France pavilion. The attraction has been unavailable since early 2026, leaving a noticeable gap in the pavilion’s entertainment offerings. While closures are common across the resort, especially in EPCOT as it co
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14 April
Disney World Guests Are Walking Into a Nightmare This Sunday and Most Have No Idea
This is a warning. Not a suggestion. Not a general heads up for guests who like to plan ahead. A warning for anyone who has Walt Disney World plans this Sunday, April 19, and has not yet thought carefully about what is actually happening on the property that day. The runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend is underway at Walt Disney World right now, and Sunday is the day that turns a busy resort wee
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13 April
Disney Just Gave Passholders a Reason to Keep Coming Back Until July
A new Passholder magnet might not seem like a big deal at first glance, but at Walt Disney World, these releases tend to create a ripple effect that goes far beyond a simple giveaway. This summer’s offering, featuring Woody and Buzz Lightyear, is arriving at EPCOT from May 1 through July 31. And if you’ve followed these releases before, you already know what that means—steady crowds, repeat visits
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10 April
Disney Keeps Making EPCOT More Expensive and the France Pavilion Is the Latest Victim
EPCOT dining has been seeing price increases with enough consistency over the past several months that each new round feels less like news and more like a pattern. The World Showcase pavilion restaurants carry a specific kind of cultural significance that makes pricing changes at these locations feel different from a standard quick-service menu update. These are not places guests stumble into beca
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