EPCOT

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

  • Mar- 2026 -
    5 March
    Spaceship Earth as seen from across the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT.
    Erica Lauren
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    Don’t Go to EPCOT on April 19 Unless You Want a Disney Nightmare

    EPCOT will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2026, instead of the usual 9 a.m., eliminating the rope-drop advantage and potentially leading to large crowds. Early Entry for Disney resort guests will start at 9:30 a.m. due to the runDisney Springtime Surprise 10-Miler, which begins at 5:00 a.m. and requires road closures. Currently, crowds are low thanks to the Flower and Garden Festival, but

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  • 4 March
    Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Walt Disney World Confirms New Flower & Garden Festival Cut at EPCOT

    Springtime has officially arrived at Walt Disney World, and with it comes one of EPCOT’s most colorful traditions. Every year, the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival transforms the park into a vibrant showcase of horticulture, seasonal food, and live entertainment. Guests arrive expecting to see towering character topiaries, wander through themed gardens, and snack their way around the p

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  • 3 March
    The entrance to Living with the Land.
    Jess Colopy
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    Report Highlights Filthy Decor and Damage Inside Disney World’s EPCOT

    The Land Pavilion at EPCOT is showing significant neglect, with filthy decorative elements and damaged fixtures visible throughout the World Nature building, according to reports from Walt Disney World Resort guests. WDWNT documented the deterioration on March 3, posting a Facebook photo highlighting stained fabric and other maintenance failures ahead of the debut of a reimagined attraction in The

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  • 3 March
    Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck pose in front of spaceship earth in Disney World's EPCOT park.
    Erica Lauren
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    Disney World Is Completely Transforming EPCOT Again

    The 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival starts TOMORROW, March 4. If you haven’t booked your park reservation yet, do it now! Opening day will be crowded with attendees eager to see 60+ character topiaries, try 76 new menu items, and enjoy the Garden Rocks Concert Series featuring Music of ABBA March 5-7. The festival runs through June 1, but tomorrow will attract serious Disney food bloggers an

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  • 3 March
    Two characters from 'Hoppers' edited in front of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT.
    Jess Colopy
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    ‘Hoppers’ Attraction Arrives at Disney World Before Movie Premieres

    A Hoppers (2026)-themed garden debuted at EPCOT this week, giving Walt Disney World Resort guests a preview of Pixar's latest film three days before it hits theaters on March 6. The Hoppers Wildlife Crossing Garden appeared in EPCOT's World Nature neighborhood as part of the International Flower & Garden Festival launching March 4. Fantasy Land News posted Facebook photos of the landscaped display

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  • 3 March
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the Italy World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT
    Jess Colopy
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    EPCOT Attraction Shut Down With No Notice to Disney World Guests

    EPCOT's World Discovery Liquid Layer Splash Pad closed abruptly on March 3 without advance warning, blocking families from the interactive water area with stanchions and rope as all features went dark. Walt Disney World Resort guests arriving at the World Discovery neighborhood found the splash pad completely offline. WDWNT reported that operational problems have plagued the attraction since at le

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  • 3 March
    A Disney cast member trades pins with a man inside of Disney World.
    Erica Lauren
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    Disney World Just Made Pin Trading Way More Complicated Than It Needs To Be

    EPCOT has introduced new procedures for Pin Tuesday, complicating the pin trading process with wristbands, taped queue lines, and directional signs. This change comes in response to the overwhelming number of pin collectors arriving early for limited-edition pins, which are released every Tuesday at Disney Traders. Guests now have to line up at the front of the park instead of the shop, with cast

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  • 3 March
    Spaceship Earth as seen from across the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT.
    Erica Lauren
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    EPCOT Loses Another Way to Experience Cultures at Disney World

    The Trading Post Refreshments bar in EPCOT's Canada Pavilion closed permanently on February 27, 2026. This adds to the growing concerns among fans about the loss of EPCOT cultural offerings at Walt Disney World. The bar was a quick-service spot for Canadian draft beers, regional wines, and famous ice wine without needing a reservation at the expensive Le Cellier steakhouse. With the closure, while

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  • 2 March
    Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in front of Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland. Tokyo Disney Fantasy Springs entrance. Tokyo Disney earthquake alert
    Jess Colopy
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    After 97 Years, Disney Reveals a Different Look for Mickey and Minnie Mouse

    Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted sailor-inspired spring outfits at EPCOT, but only Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members with special access can meet the characters in their new looks. Disney Vacation Club posted a photo on March 2 showing the refreshed costumes available exclusively at the ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge in EPCOT's Imagination! Pavilion: ⚓✨ @mickeymouse & @minniemouse are on trend and

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  • Feb- 2026 -
    28 February
    Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck pose in front of spaceship earth in Disney World's EPCOT park.
    Erica Lauren
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    Disney Just Ripped Out All the Seating in This EPCOT Area and the Timing Is Suspicious

    Disney has removed all tables, benches, and umbrellas from the breezeway seating area near Connections Café at EPCOT, which previously served as essential overflow seating. This decision comes just days before the Princess Half Marathon Weekend, raising concerns about how to accommodate the thousands of runners. The breezeway, a key pathway connecting World Discovery and World Celebration, is now

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