EPCOT

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

  • Dec- 2025 -
    17 December
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon at Disney World.

    Disney Officially Confirms New Addition to EPCOT Theme Park

    Walt Disney World Resort has officially constructed a new food and beverage service location at EPCOT, bringing permanent infrastructure to an area that previously relied on temporary cart service. The confirmation comes as construction barriers begin to disappear from the Norway World Showcase Pavilion, revealing the completed structure that has been taking shape behind plywood walls for several

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  • 17 December
    Guests riding Test Track in Disney World's EPCOT park. Disney ride restraint AI system

    EPCOT Guests Didn’t Expect This After Waiting Two Hours for Test Track

    A two-hour wait already asks a lot of guests. By the time you reach the loading area, you’ve likely skipped snacks, passed on other attractions, and convinced yourself the payoff will be worth it. That’s the mindset one group of EPCOT guests had when they finally boarded Test Track—only for the ride to grind to a halt moments later. Instead of racing through the attraction’s high-speed finale, the

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  • 16 December
    epcot sushi izakaya tokyo dining

    EPCOT Garden House Refurbishment Done, But Disney Won’t Confirm Violet Sake Return

    Construction walls at Disney parks can be major vacation spoilers. After spending months planning your trip—researching every food item and beverage you want to try and crafting an itinerary to hit specific spots at specific times—you arrive only to find your most anticipated location hidden behind unsightly construction barriers. This can genuinely ruin your day. When you’re paying Disney prices

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  • 15 December
    Holiday Storytellers during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.

    Months Later, Disney Abandons Original EPCOT Plans

    What's going on in EPCOT right now? Related: ‘Star Wars’ Officially Reboots Beloved George Lucas-Era Installment Walt Disney's vision for EPCOT stemmed from his desire to create an experimental prototype community of tomorrow. The concept was grounded in public transportation, educational experiences, and a sense of unity, aiming to present a more innovative and collaborative way of living. While

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  • 13 December
    Spaceship Earth in Disney World's EPCOT park

    Tragedy Crashes EPCOT Party: Somber Guest Discovery Sparks Park-Wide Dread

    A possible death has been reported inside EPCOT at Disney World after an alleged report was made describing a “dead person” inside the park. A Somber Night Falls Over Disney’s EPCOT as Darkness Lingers Behind the Magic For most visitors, the end of a Disney day feels like a dream — fireworks sparkling above, laughter echoing through the night, and families snapping last-minute photos u

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  • 12 December
    EPCOT World Showcase Cast members on a bright sunny day outside with plates of food and drinks from the Food and Wine Festival for guests at Disney World.

    Critics Call Out Disney for Racial Stereotypes in EPCOT’s World Showcase

    Concerns Over Cultural Representation Disney's EPCOT World Showcase is facing increasing scrutiny as accusations of racial stereotypes come to light. Visitors have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the portrayal of various cultures within the themed pavilions. Many guests describe their experiences as being steeped in oversimplified and exaggerated cultural representation

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  • 11 December
    Spaceship Earth in Disney World's EPCOT park

    Disney Removes Major EPCOT Offering Without Warning

    Every once in a while, something pops up on Disney’s website that sends fans into instant detective mode. This week, EPCOT delivered one of those moments. A premium nighttime experience—one that rarely has openings to begin with—has suddenly disappeared from the reservation system, and guests are scrambling to figure out why. The odd change started appearing on calendars for early 2025. At first,

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  • 10 December
    A young girl in a red dress excitedly greets Mickey Mouse at Disneyland, with cheerful cast members nearby. In the background, people stroll near a colorful castle under a clear sky.

    Meet the Disney World Workers Fighting for Higher Pay, “Better Lives”

    Restaurant workers at Walt Disney World Resort are taking a stand for fair wages and better working conditions. Employees at several dining locations throughout EPCOT and Disney Springs have united with UNITE HERE Local 737 to demand improved compensation and benefits from their employer, Patina Restaurant Group. Hundreds March for Fair Treatment Wednesday's demonstration drew approximately 200 un

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  • 9 December
    A Walt Disney World Transport bus bound for Yacht & Beach Club.

    Thousands Wait Hours for Buses After Storm Shuts Down Disney Transportation

    Sunday night's severe weather created a perfect storm of transportation chaos at Walt Disney World Resort, with a powerful thunderstorm knocking out several major transit systems and forcing thousands of theme park guests into exceptionally long bus queues. The situation left families standing in the pouring rain for extended periods as they attempted to return to their hotels. Storm Triggers Wide

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  • 9 December
    Spaceship Earth in Disney World's EPCOT park

    Disney World Pushes Out Ride Alert After Abrupt Shutdown Takes Place

    The holiday rush is in full swing at Walt Disney World, and EPCOT has transformed into one of the busiest corners of the entire resort. Thanks to the Festival of the Holidays and a huge wave of seasonal entertainment, guests are hopping from one offering to the next, often stumbling onto new surprises—including some they weren’t expecting. One of the biggest surprises this week has involved Living

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