EPCOT

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

  • Feb- 2026 -
    19 February
    The loading area for Test Track at EPCOT
    Jess Colopy
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    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
    Spaceship Earth towering above guests and walkways at EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort.
    Brittni Ward
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    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
    Kids and families explore a vibrant play zone at EPCOT
    Jess Colopy
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    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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  • 17 February
    snow white, seven dwarfs at the foot of the bed, seven dwarfs mine train
    Jess Colopy
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    Disney Cuts Six Dwarfs From ‘Snow White’ Theme Park Attraction

    Only one of the seven dwarfs currently stands with Snow White in EPCOT's Germany World Showcase Pavilion as horticulture crews continue installing topiaries for the upcoming International Flower & Garden Festival. Dopey is the sole dwarf on display alongside Snow White, with Happy, Grumpy, Sneezy, Doc, Bashful, and Sleepy nowhere to be found. Incomplete Installation The Snow White and the Seven Dw

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  • 17 February
    Stitch at the Magic Kingdom
    Jess Colopy
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    Disney World Surprises Guests With New Stitch Attraction, Open Now

    A Stitch topiary attraction has returned to Walt Disney World Resort for the first time since 2019, appearing ahead of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival's March 4 start date. The blue alien—rendered in green foliage—sits in front of Mission: SPACE in the World Discovery neighborhood. Walt Disney World Resort surprised guests with the installation on February 17, according to BlogMic

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  • 14 February
    Flynn Rider and Rapunzel in the boat in Tangled
    Erica Lauren
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    Broadway Star Just Spilled a Secret That Tangled Is Coming to the Stage

    Ashley Brown, the original Mary Poppins on Broadway, hinted that Tangled may become Disney's next Broadway musical during her performance at EPCOT's Festival of the Arts on February 13. While not an official announcement, her choice to sing a Tangled song and her comments about Disney's future plans strongly suggested that it was in development. Disney has previously used EPCOT's concert series to

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  • 13 February
    Belle on parade float with Cinderella Castle in the background
    Erica Lauren
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    Belle’s Actual Voice Is at Disney Right Now, and You Have 4 Days to Meet Her

    If you're a Beauty and the Beast fan and haven't planned a trip to EPCOT this weekend, you're missing a rare opportunity. Paige O'Hara, the voice of Belle in the 1991 animated classic, is appearing at the Festival of the Arts through Monday, February 16. She'll be at the World Showcase Bridge Kiosk showcasing her “Belles by Belle” art collection and meeting fans during limited sessions

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  • 12 February
    Spaceship Earth as seen from across the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT.
    Erica Lauren
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    This $350 Disney Experience That Sold Out So Fast Nobody Had a Chance

    EPCOT recently hosted an incredibly fast sellout for a special Disney event, the Spirit of the Mexico Pavilion: A D23 Experience. Tickets went on sale at 1 p.m. ET for $349 each and sold out almost immediately, leaving many D23 Gold Members unable to register. The March 11 event features a recreation of San Angel Inn's original 1982 menu, highlighting nostalgia along with exclusive access. This le

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  • 12 February
    The Living With the Land sign in Disney World's EPCOT
    Emmanuel Detres
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    Disney World Closes Down EPCOT From 1982

    There’s something uniquely peaceful about a morning at EPCOT. As the sun rises over World Showcase Lagoon and guests make their way through the gates of Walt Disney World Resort, anticipation fills the air. Families clutch their park maps, Annual Passholders refresh the My Disney Experience app, and fans of The Walt Disney Company look ahead to a day filled with innovation, nostalgia, and storytel

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  • 12 February
    The entrance to Living with the Land.
    Jess Colopy
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    Living With the Land Closes, Demo Crews Spotted on 43-Year-Old EPCOT Ride

    On Thursday, Living with the Land shut down unexpectedly at EPCOT. The abrupt closure came after crews removed the greenhouse's iconic central tree and drained the entire boat channel, exposing the ride track. The shutdown follows the unannounced tree removal that occurred in early February. Guests reported witnessing cast members cutting down the tree and excavating its root system from the dome-

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