EPCOT
Welcome to all things EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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Oct- 2026 -25 October
Disney World Makes Surprise Celebrity Announcement Following Unexpected Removal
The countdown to Christmas at Walt Disney World is officially underway, but Disney has been making a few adjustments before its holiday entertainment begins. EPCOT is preparing to welcome guests for another season of festive music, decorations, and special performances. Among the returning experiences is a longtime Christmas tradition that attracts visitors from across the country. This year's cel
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23 October
EPCOT Closes Spaceship Earth Entrance Indefinitely, Guests Sent Elsewhere
So if you’ve been to EPCOT lately and wondered why you couldn’t get into Spaceship Earth the normal way, we finally have an answer. And it’s kind of wild. The giant golf ball is dripping. Yep. The main entrance to Spaceship Earth is closed, and according to cast members at the attraction, it’s because water dripping from the sphere is making the walkway underneath way too slippery. Guests are now
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22 October
After 44 Years of Magic, Spaceship Earth Entrance Architecture Changed at EPCOT
Guests arriving at EPCOT's iconic geodesic sphere on Thursday found the front door shut with no explanation. Walt Disney World Resort closed the main entrance to Spaceship Earth for several days this week and rerouted riders to a temporary way in. A Front Door Closed Without Warning When Disney Park guests reached the World Celebration neighborhood on October 22, both the standby and Lightning Lan
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22 October
Frozen Ever After Evacuation Claim Raises EPCOT Questions
A reported Frozen Ever After evacuation at EPCOT has raised a question for visitors planning their mornings around the attraction: what happens when the first ride on the itinerary becomes unavailable? The supplied tip places the incident on the morning of October 21, 2026, but that date and the evacuation itself remain unverified. The tip points to a Reddit discussion, which could not be retrieve
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22 October
Disney World Bartenders Just Shared Their Best-Kept Secrets for Holiday Drinks
Holiday drink season at Walt Disney World is officially here, and we are so ready. But this year, we’ve got some insider info. Four bartenders from Disney Springs and EPCOT just shared their secrets for making the perfect holiday cocktail, and honestly, their tips are almost as fun as the drinks themselves. We’re talking balance, killer ingredients, zero-proof options, rum, gin, and a whole lot of
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21 October
Overnight, Disney World Surprised Guests With a Reimagined Spaceship Earth
A year-long exterior project at EPCOT's geodesic sphere looks like it is finally done. The change is cosmetic, though, and the much bigger interior overhaul of Spaceship Earth is still on the way. A Year of Panel Swaps Walt Disney World Resort began refurbishing the outside of Spaceship Earth in August 2025. Over the following months, crews gradually removed and replaced the silver metallic panels
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21 October
EPCOT’s Newest Arrival Is the Cutest Thing at Walt Disney World Right Now!
Okay, we need to talk about Calfuccino. Yes, that’s her real name, and yes, it’s adorable. This young orphaned manatee just arrived at EPCOT’s The Seas with Nemo & Friends, and she’s officially the newest resident you need to go see. Calfuccino is at EPCOT for short-term rehabilitative care, and she’s sharing her new space with fellow manatees Cider and Tanimura. So if you’re keeping score, that’s
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20 October
Walt Disney World Announces Sweeping Closures Ahead of Busy October Weekend
runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is officially here, and if you thought you could just roll up to EPCOT on Saturday or Sunday morning like any other day, think again. Disney just dropped the full list of road closures and transportation details for the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, and some of these closures start at 3:00 AM. Yes, really. Whether you’re running, cheerin
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18 October
After 40 Years, Disney World Starts Making New Changes at EPCOT
Walt Disney World is making another round of changes at EPCOT, and this time, the work involves a location that has welcomed guests for 40 years. Disney has spent the last several years transforming EPCOT, introducing new attractions, refreshing older spaces, and updating areas that have been part of the park for decades. However, not every improvement involves a major construction project. Someti
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15 October
Violent Assault Reported at Disney’s EPCOT on October 15
Law enforcement was called to the EPCOT Resort Area at Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday afternoon after a report that a dispute had turned physical. The call was logged as a battery, and it came from one of the Disney Resort hotels within walking distance of the park. The Scanner Report The Orange County Sheriff's Office took the call at 1:10 p.m. on October 15, classifying it as “Batter
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