EPCOT
Welcome to all things EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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May- 2026 -18 May
Disney Quietly Replaces Original ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Elements
After months behind closed doors, one of the most intimate theaters at EPCOT has reopened. Walt Disney World Resort guests stepping inside the Palais du Cinema in the France World Showcase Pavilion for a performance of the Beauty and the Beast Sing-A-Long or Impressions de France are finding a noticeably upgraded experience. What Changed Inside the Theater The Palais du Cinema closed for a schedul
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18 May
EPCOT Confirms Major Rope Drop Operations Change, Beginning in Late May
EPCOT mornings are about to look very different. For years, the park’s rope drop strategy has felt mostly predictable. Guests entering from the front of the park usually made quick decisions between Frozen Ever After, Test Track, or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind priorities, while International Gateway guests often rushed directly toward Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Now, though, Disney is
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15 May
After Years of Bee Invasions, Disney Finally Sealed Off Its Kiosks
Every theme park has its recurring problems, and Walt Disney World's most persistent and underreported one is bees at Joffrey's Coffee kiosks. This is not a new development. It is not a seasonal quirk or a one-time incident that got a little media attention and then resolved itself. The bee situation at Joffrey's locations across Walt Disney World has been documented for years, has caused actual o
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13 May
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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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