EPCOT

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

  • Aug- 2025 -
    6 August
    Spaceship Earth with a rainbow filter.
    Jess Colopy
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    Spaceship Earth Ride Gets Overnight Makeover at EPCOT

    This week, Walt Disney World Resort made some changes to the iconic Spaceship Earth structure at EPCOT, ahead of a longer refurbishment expected to begin later this month. Spaceship Earth, often referred to as the “EPCOT ball” by Disney Park guests, opened on October 1, 1982, alongside the Central Florida theme park. For over 40 years, this beloved attraction has transported guests on

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  • 3 August
    Three people pose in the moth of a shark at The Seas With Nemo & Friends
    Rick Lye
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    Disney Prioritizes Animal Safety in Suspension of EPCOT DiveQuest Experience

    EPCOT DiveQuest Experience Suspension Disney has announced the indefinite suspension of the popular EPCOT DiveQuest experience, a favored attraction that allows guests to swim among exotic marine life in the Seas Pavilion. This decision has surprised many, particularly since DiveQuest resumed operation on May 1 following an extensive refurbishment. The timing of the suspension raises questions abo

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  • 2 August
    The new doors that lead to the outside on Test Track inside of the new EPCOT ride.
    Thomas Hitchen
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    New EPCOT Attraction Suddenly Closed at Disney World

    EPCOT’s newest update to Test Track officially launched on July 22, 2025, but for guests attending the Disney After Hours event just days later, the experience came to a halt. The newly updated attraction was closed throughout the After Hours event on July 31, according to signage shared by Kenny the Pirate. One sign read: “Test Track Presented by General Motors will be available for limited hours

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  • 2 August
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon at Disney World.
    Thomas Hitchen
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    Disney Changes World Celebration at EPCOT Theme Park

    Guests walking through EPCOT this summer may spot a new addition to the World Celebration neighborhood—palm trees. According to WDW Magic, Disney has planted foxtail palms near Spaceship Earth, helping to reintroduce greenery to an area that had been sparse in recent years. “Over time, several trees in front of Spaceship Earth were removed, leaving the area looking sparse. The new additions help b

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  • Jul- 2025 -
    29 July
    Spaceship Earth at EPCOT
    Sarah Larson
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    You Might Be Riding This EPCOT Attraction for the Last Time at Disney World

    Walt Disney World is experiencing one of the biggest eras of transformation in decades. From major ride reboots to adding new lands, each park is evolving—and EPCOT, which was long thought to be trailing behind, is suddenly on the radar. The next devastating closure might not be in Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom. All signs point toward World Showcase, where one classic ride could soon become hist

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  • 26 July
    Breakfast buffet EPCOT 2025 Food & Wine Festival Chefs de France
    Krysten Swensen
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    EPCOT Introduces Must-Try Breakfast Buffet for 2025 Food & Wine Festival at Fan-Favorite Restaurant!

    EPCOT is about to offer something new that will excite Disney fans and food lovers alike. The park, renowned for its international cuisine and festivals, is adding a breakfast buffet to one of its most beloved spots—Chef’s de France in the France Pavilion. This new breakfast offering is set to debut as part of the 2025 Food & Wine Festival, and it promises to be an exciting new way to start your d

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  • 24 July
    The EPCOT World Showcase Italy Pavilion during the day.
    Jess Colopy
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    Disney World Quietly Reimagines EPCOT World Showcase Area

    After five months of discreet renovations, the updates to the Italy World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT are complete. In February, guests visiting the EPCOT World Showcase were met with temporary construction walls surrounding the Italy Pavilion's iconic bell tower. As the refurbishment project began, scaffolding covered in camouflaged scrims created the illusion of brickwork for passersby. The struc

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  • 24 July
    A large group of people, many wearing blue shirts, pose and wave outside a building with a "Test Track" sign. In front, a person dressed as Mickey Mouse stands center, smiling and waving. Trees and greenery surround the area.
    Rick Lye
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    Disney’s Test Track Struggles to Operate Smoothly After Extensive Renovations

    Operational Difficulties During Launch Test Track, the latest update to one of EPCOT's most popular attractions, has faced significant operational difficulties since its much-anticipated reopening. The attraction encountered multiple instances of downtime shortly after its launch, raising concerns about the overall functionality of the ride amidst enthusiastic crowds. On its opening day, visitors

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  • 24 July
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon at Disney World.
    Emmanuel Detres
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    Verbal Attack at Disney World Stuns Guests—Victim Speaks Out

    Disney World is a place for people of all ages to come together and embrace the magic and wonder of their childhood, no matter how old they might be. From parades to attractions, line waiting is nothing new or foreign to anyone visiting a theme park. But sometimes, you end up seeing (or in this case, being a part of) some drama you didn't go looking for. Disney World Guests Go at It in Verbal Assa

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  • 23 July
    Aerial view of EPCOT taken from a plane.
    Thomas Hitchen
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    15 Minutes After Park Opening, Guests Storm EPCOT’s World Discovery

    From the earliest days of EPCOT, innovation and imagination have powered the guest experience—and now, those themes take the spotlight once more as Test Track 3.0 officially opens to the public. The attraction debuted its reimagined version on July 22, 2025, ushering in a high-octane journey rooted in nostalgia and propelled by tomorrow’s technology. Presented by General Motors, this refreshed ite

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