EPCOT
Welcome to all things EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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Aug- 2025 -25 August
EPCOT’s Newest Attraction Is Only Available for a Limited Time
EPCOT is unveiling a brand-new, family-friendly attraction just in time for the International Food & Wine Festival, opening on August 28, 2025. In just three days, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a limited-time interactive experience that’s set to bring even more magic for the Disney park’s youngest visitors. On August 25, WDWNT reported that Disney cast members were putting the finishin
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24 August
EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth Will Shut Down, Leaving Future Plans Uncertain
Announcement of Indefinite Closure EPCOT's iconic attraction, Spaceship Earth, will officially shut down indefinitely this week, a decision that has left many park visitors in a state of uncertainty. With no specified reopening date announced by Disney, concerns have escalated over the implications of this sudden closure. For many guests, especially those traveling from afar, this unexpected devel
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23 August
TikTok Video Shows Woman Causing Mess at EPCOT, Cast Member Speak Out
A recent TikTok video featuring a woman jumping over a trash can at EPCOT and tipping it over has sparked widespread criticism from both Disney fans and cast members. The video, which has quickly gone viral, shows the woman leaping over the trash can before landing on it, resulting in a mess that likely added to the workload of EPCOT’s custodial staff. The video, posted by the woman herself, captu
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21 August
Overnight, Disney Reveals New Japan Area at EPCOT
For months, EPCOT guests walking through the Japan World Showcase Pavilion wondered what Disney was building behind the construction walls. This week, the mystery was solved when Disney quietly unveiled a brand-new addition to the area. Construction walls first went up in June 2025 near Katsura Grill in the Japan World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. Imagineering permits described the development as a
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20 August
Disney Removes Multiple Theme Park Gates, Keeps Quiet About Major Upheaval
Walt Disney World Resort made a surprising change at EPCOT, removing several recently installed gates without offering any explanation to theme park guests. Just days after being spotted, the heavy metal structures disappeared. Last week, guests entering EPCOT through the World Celebration entrance noticed new gates at several of the less-used “tap-styles.” This area, located closest to the iconic
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19 August
Disney Guest Assaults Police Officer, Hides Stolen Items in Stroller
A drunk EPCOT guest allegedly assaulted a police officer and hid stolen items in a stroller. Here’s what we know about the incident. Credit: Inside the Magic On August 7, 2025, a TikTok video shared by user @mack.hall showed a woman being confronted by Walt Disney World Resort security near the World Celebration entrance to the EPCOT World Showcase. The video shows one of the woman’s children visi
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16 August
Kids Under 10 Are Kept Out From This Disney World Restaurant
Disney World has strict rules about who can and can't enter this luxurious location. Related: JD Vance’s Disneyland Apology? “It Was Pretty Cool,” He Says After Causing Ride Shutdowns Disney restaurants vary widely in their atmosphere and clientele, particularly at EPCOT. While most dining options welcome guests of all ages, certain restaurants enforce age restrictions to enhance the dining experi
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15 August
Child Covered in Bruises After Disney World Stampede, Guests Cautioned
A rope-drop rush at EPCOT turned dangerous when a young guest was injured in a stampede toward the park’s most popular attractions. Her mother said the child was left with “scratches and bruises” after being knocked to the ground in the crush of guests racing forward the moment the park opened. The chaos unfolded during EPCOT’s morning entry period, when crowds gather behind ropes or gates before
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14 August
EPCOT Gains Additional Guardians of the Galaxy-Themed Offering
EPCOT has seen major updates in recent months, including the July 22 reopening of Test Track 3.0, sponsored by General Motors and inspired by the park’s original World of Motion. Now, attention turns to its most anticipated annual event—the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival—which arrives August 28 and runs through November 22. This year’s festival will feature more than 35 Global Marketplac
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14 August
Disney Reveals Concept Art For Proposed Switzerland Pavilion At EPCOT
History of EPCOT's World Showcase Developments The opening of the Norway Pavilion in 1988 marked a significant chapter in the history of EPCOT's World Showcase. This addition was celebrated by guests eager to explore Norway's culture through immersive attractions, including the now-defunct Maelstrom boat ride. Since then, nearly forty years have elapsed without a new pavilion joining the World Sho
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