EPCOT
Welcome to all things EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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Feb- 2026 -11 February
EPCOT Festival Officially Arrives 21 Days Early
Topiaries and garden displays for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival have begun appearing throughout the park, despite the event not starting until March 4, and the current EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is still running until February 23. Walt Disney World Resort announced Tuesday that over 60 Disney and Pixar character topiaries and at least 31 garden displays would featu
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10 February
EPCOT Closes Mexico Area to Guests, Effective Immediately
Walt Disney World Resort has closed one of the main entrances to the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT, restricting guest access to the popular World Showcase attraction. As of Tuesday, February 10, the left entrance to the pyramid structure housing Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros, San Angel Inn Restaurante, and Mexico-themed merchandise shops is blocked by construction barriers. Constructio
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10 February
Violent Assault Reported at EPCOT on Tuesday, February 6
Law enforcement responded to a battery incident at EPCOT on Tuesday afternoon, according to police scanner reports monitored by social media accounts tracking Walt Disney World Resort activity. The incident occurred at approximately 3:49 p.m. EST on February 10. Scanner activity described the call as “Battery (Unwanted Touching or Striking Someone)” at the theme park. Limited Informati
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10 February
Three Decades Later, EPCOT’s Flower Festival Finally Does Something Different
Disney World is responding to guest feedback with the opening of EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival on March 4, featuring a revamped nighttime experience at CommuniCore Hall. This long-running festival, which includes topiaries, blooming gardens, seasonal food from outdoor kitchens, and weekend live music, has been a staple for over three decades. However, last year's CommuniCore Hall setup was a
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7 February
Guests To Receive NEW Frozen Ever After Attraction at EPCOT
After weeks behind construction walls, Frozen Ever After is nearly ready to welcome EPCOT guests once again, and Disney has confirmed the reopening date. The popular Norway Pavilion attraction will return on February 12, 2026, following a refurbishment that introduces new technology while keeping the ride’s story intact. Frozen Ever After replaced Maelstrom in 2016, marking a major shift for World
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5 February
Universal Orlando Is Moving In on EPCOT’s Festival Territory
Universal Orlando is making it very clear that it’s no longer satisfied with being “the other option” in Orlando. Now, it’s actively challenging one of Disney’s most reliable strategies: EPCOT festival season. Disney has spent years turning EPCOT into a rotating calendar of seasonal festivals that keep crowds coming back again and again. It’s become the place for food booths, specialty drinks, lim
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5 February
A Disney World Incident Involving Guests and Cast Members Led To Serious Injuries
For millions of guests each year, arriving at Walt Disney World represents the beginning of something special. Whether it’s stepping beneath Spaceship Earth for the first time or returning to EPCOT for another journey around World Showcase, the experience is built on anticipation, nostalgia, and the promise of magic. Nightfall at EPCOT is especially iconic. The glow of the geodesic sphere reflects
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5 February
Disney World’s ‘Frozen’ Ride Reopens at EPCOT on THIS Date!
With Test Track’s update complete, EPCOT’s next major project turned toward a ride that has defined the Norway pavilion for nearly a decade. Frozen Ever After arrived at EPCOT in 2016, ushering in a major shift for World Showcase by replacing Maelstrom with a story-driven Frozen attraction. Riders set sail in Nordic-style boats, joining Olaf’s celebration and traveling through Arendelle alongside
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3 February
Heated Exchange at EPCOT During Cold Snap Leaves Guests Uncomfortable
EPCOT is usually a place where arguments fade into background noise, replaced by music, conversation, and the hum of people moving from pavilion to pavilion. But during a recent cold snap, that balance was disrupted when a heated verbal confrontation between two guests unfolded in full view of others. A video shared online captures the moment as the argument escalates, drawing attention from nearb
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1 February
Florida Freeze Leads to Unusual Plumbing Problems at EPCOT
EPCOT saw some unexpected maintenance challenges after extreme cold temperatures caused several pipes to break throughout parts of the park. With wind chills plunging overnight, water systems that normally operate without concern for freezing reacted just as plumbing often does in cold conditions. Early guests noticed leaking water and frozen patches forming along walkways and structures. While th
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