EPCOT
Welcome to all things EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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Feb- 2026 -25 February
Disney Park Just Closed a 43-Year-Old Attraction Indefinitely
Impressions de France at EPCOT closed on February 22, 2026, for refurbishment, and there is no announced reopening date. This means one of the original attractions from 1982 is now closed, with only an A-frame sign saying it's “being refurbished for your future enjoyment.” A Disney cast member is outside directing guests who expect to see the film. The 18-minute movie showcasing France
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24 February
EPCOT Mexico Area Remains Closed After February 10 Shutdown
Scaffolding continues to expand around the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion pyramid at EPCOT, two weeks after one entrance closed for refurbishment, with no timeline announced for completion. WDWNT reported on February 24 that construction supports now extend significantly farther to the left from the blocked doorway toward backstage areas near the World Discovery and World Celebration neighborhoods
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24 February
After Years of “Drinking Around the World,” EPCOT Makes Family-Friendly Statement
If you ask ten Walt Disney World guests what EPCOT is most famous for today, at least half of them will probably mention margaritas before they mention innovation. That’s not necessarily a bad thing—but it does say something about how the park’s public image has evolved over the years. “Drinking around the world” has become a full-blown tradition for many visitors. Coordinated shirts. Scorecards.
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24 February
EPCOT Absorbs Growing Attendance Across Walt Disney World
Spring at Disney World usually means one thing: EPCOT shines. The Flower & Garden Festival rolls in, the park fills with colorful topiaries, and guests happily spend hours grazing around World Showcase. But this year, EPCOT’s crowd surge isn’t just seasonal. It’s strategic. Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are both navigating major shifts. Dinoland is closed at Animal Kingdom, and Planet Watch
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21 February
EPCOT Transforms in 11 Days, and Flowers Are Already Taking Over
EPCOT is undergoing a transformation as the 2026 International Flower & Garden Festival approaches, starting March 4. Disney's landscaping teams are already installing character topiaries throughout the park, even before the Festival of the Arts ends on February 23. Over 60 Disney and Pixar topiaries will be featured, along with 31 garden displays, outdoor kitchens, and the Garden Rocks Concert Se
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21 February
Reminder: EPCOT Is Changing Park Operations on March 1, Here is What You Need to Know
EPCOT will change its operating hours on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The park will open at 10 a.m., with Early Entry for eligible Disney resort guests starting at 9:30 a.m., both an hour later than usual. This change is due to the Disney Princess Half Marathon, which requires clear routes for runners, necessitating operational adjustments across the property. Expect delays and road closures throughout
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20 February
This Weekend Is Your Final Opportunity to Experience This Beloved Disney Event
EPCOT's Festival of the Arts ends Monday, February 23, which means Disney fans have just the weekend left to experience what many consider their absolute favorite EPCOT festival, even though it's the shortest one on the entire annual calendar at only 39 days. If you can get to EPCOT this weekend, you need to go right now. After Monday, all of this disappears until 2027, and you're going to kick yo
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19 February
Test Track Closed at EPCOT on February 19
Test Track remained closed Thursday morning for 90 minutes past EPCOT's opening, then suffered repeated breakdowns that trapped theme park guests in a “30-minute” standby line for nearly two hours. The World Discovery attraction failed to open with the park, according to BlueSky user WDWStats, which tracks Walt Disney World Resort ride downtime: Test Track has been reopened after an in
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18 February
Frozen Meet-and-Greet Sparks Early Morning Chaos at EPCOT
EPCOT is usually the park where guests expect a slower pace. People stroll through World Showcase, grab snacks, take photos, and enjoy the atmosphere without the frantic energy you normally see at Magic Kingdom. But Frozen Ever After doesn’t follow EPCOT’s rules. And this week, the attraction proved it again in a way that caught guests completely off guard. Early in the morning, before the park ha
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18 February
Disney World Blocks Playground Access From Families With Children
EPCOT has barricaded the World Discovery Playground with caution tape and rolling shrubs, blocking family access while crews perform major renovations to the seven-year-old play area. The playground near Test Track and Mission: SPACE closed last month, but new photos from BlogMickey reveal the scope of changes underway. The outlet shared this image taken from above the barriers showing extensive c
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