EPCOT
Welcome to all things EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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Apr- 2026 -1 April
EPCOT World Showcase Location Shut Down, No Reopening Date in Sight
Guests making their way around the EPCOT World Showcase have encountered construction walls where a popular snack kiosk used to be. Unfortunately, a new construction permit filed by Walt Disney World Resort makes it increasingly clear that nobody should hold their breath for a quick return. Three Months and Counting Refreshment Port, situated near the Canada Pavilion in the EPCOT World Showcase, w
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1 April
Disney Orlando Summer Vacation Costs Undergo Nearly 50% Price Change
Something notable just happened in the Walt Disney World ticketing department, and it is the kind of move that does not happen unless someone inside the company looked at the summer 2026 numbers and decided that action was needed. Disney just launched a half-day summer ticket for its Orlando theme parks that brings the per-day cost down to levels the parks have not offered during peak summer seaso
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Mar- 2026 -30 March
Disney World Removes Essential Kid-Friendly Zone From EPCOT
There’s a moment that happens on almost every EPCOT day with kids. The excitement is still there, but the energy starts to dip. The heat kicks in. The walking adds up. And suddenly, what you need most isn’t another ride—it’s a place to pause. For a long time, EPCOT had a perfect answer for that. Now, it doesn’t. Disney World has officially removed access to one of EPCOT’s most essential kid-friend
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25 March
Germany World Showcase Experience Disappears From EPCOT
A pressed penny machine vanished overnight from the Germany World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT, leaving only discolored flooring where the souvenir dispenser previously sat inside Biergarten's enclosed entrance. WDWNT reported the disappearance on March 25, posting a Facebook photo showing the empty spot. The machine dispensed several designs, including one inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarv
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24 March
Disney Quietly Shuts Down Self-Serve Food Option at EPCOT
If you’ve visited Sunshine Seasons inside EPCOT’s Land Pavilion before, you probably remember how easy it was to grab a dessert on your way out. That experience is now being completely reworked. Disney is currently testing a new grab-and-go system at the location—but in reality, it’s not really “grab-and-go” anymore. Instead, everything is shifting toward a Cast Member–served model, with hygiene d
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24 March
A Surprising Update to Soarin’ at EPCOT Could Mean More Than Just a New Ride Experience
For many EPCOT guests, Soarin’ isn’t just another attraction—it’s a tradition. It’s the moment where the park slows down, where feet lift off the ground and the world unfolds in sweeping, cinematic beauty. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifteenth, the experience carries a quiet emotional weight, blending nostalgia with innovation in a way only Disney can. Over the years, that emotional conn
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23 March
Disney World Reduces Soarin’ Operations Before Big 2026 Overhaul
A subtle shift is happening at Walt Disney World—and it’s one that could have a bigger impact than most guests realize. At EPCOT, one of the park’s most popular attractions is no longer operating the way it normally does. There’s no major announcement, no headline-grabbing closure, just a quiet adjustment that’s already changing how guests experience the park. And with a major update on the horizo
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20 March
Disney’s New CEO Already Made Figment Fans Angry and He Just Started
Figment fans, get ready for some uncertainty! The new Disney CEO has already caused a stir by giving vague answers about the future of our beloved purple dragon during the recent shareholder meeting. Although Figment has a devoted following that adores his imaginative spirit, fans are left frustrated and wondering whether he'll finally receive the attention he deserves. Many are hoping for a new a
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17 March
Club Cool Tasting Experience Disappears From EPCOT
Something is off at one of the only free tasting experiences at Walt Disney World Resort. This week, EPCOT guests who made a beeline for Club Cool were left with fewer options than they expected. Flavors Gone, Cups Swapped Out Walt Disney World Resort guests arriving at Club Cool this week found the international soft drink tasting experience more crowded and less expansive. Three flavors had vani
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17 March
EPCOT Guest Caught on Video Doing This Illegal Activity and We Have Questions
A viral video has surfaced of a guest fishing in the World Showcase waterways at EPCOT, despite Disney's strict prohibition against such activities. The TikTok clip, later shared on X by @NickChaps96, shows the guest using a handheld fishing reel near the bridge between the Odyssey Pavilion and Test Track, hooking and releasing a fish. This behavior is prohibited to ensure safety and protect local
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