EPCOT

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

  • Feb- 2026 -
    12 February
    Spaceship Earth in Disney World's EPCOT park
    Brittni Ward
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    EPCOT Guests Are Racing to Norway After Disney Brings Back This Fan Favorite

    EPCOT has no shortage of popular rides, but there are only a few attractions that can completely take over the park the moment they reopen. Frozen Ever After is one of them. After being closed for refurbishment since January 26, Frozen Ever After officially reopened this morning, and the reaction was immediate. Guests didn’t just casually wander into World Showcase to check it out—they rushed stra

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  • 11 February
    Guests line up outside Frozen Ever After in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion.
    Jess Colopy
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    Select Disney World Guests Can Experience Improved Frozen Ever After Before It Reopens

    Frozen Ever After unexpectedly began operating Wednesday afternoon at EPCOT, giving select Disney Park guests early access to the upgraded attraction one day before its official February 12 reopening. The soft opening started shortly after 3:00 p.m. on February 11, just minutes after Walt Disney World Resort released preview images of the reimagined Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff audio-animatronics. Sur

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  • 11 February
    An animated scene from Frozen II features Sven the reindeer, Olaf the snowman, Kristoff, Elsa, and Anna. They are all looking upwards in awe with purple-hued fog in the background. Elsa is in the foreground with her signature braid and sparkling dress, embodying the magic of Frozen.
    Jess Colopy
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    Disney Confirms ‘Frozen’ Overhaul, New Version Debuts Tomorrow

    Walt Disney World Resort revealed the redesigned audio-animatronics for Frozen Ever After on Wednesday, one day before the attraction reopens at EPCOT with significant technology upgrades. The Norway World Showcase Pavilion boat ride closed January 26 for a refurbishment focused on replacing controversial projection-mapped facial animatronics that frequently malfunctioned, leaving characters with

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  • 11 February
    disney monorail glides past EPCOT
    Jess Colopy
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    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
    Mexico pavilion at EPCOT
    Jess Colopy
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    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
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon at Disney World.
    Jess Colopy
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    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
    Stunning flower beds line the pond beneath EPCOT’s iconic monorail at the lively Flower & Garden Festival under clear blue skies.
    Erica Lauren
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    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
    Spaceship Earth as seen from across the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT.
    Thomas Hitchen
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    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
    Five Guys restaurant open on the upper level of Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort.
    Andrew Boardwine
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    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
    The Monorail as viewed from the EPCOT parking lot. EPCOT crash Disney World
    Emmanuel Detres
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    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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