EPCOT

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

  • Sep- 2025 -
    10 September
    A monorail glides past lush trees and a large geodesic sphere at dusk. The sphere is illuminated with colorful lights, creating a striking contrast against the deep blue sky. The scene suggests a futuristic and themed park environment.
    Jess Colopy
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    EPCOT Ride Abruptly Closed, Disney Apologizes to Families

    On Tuesday, September 9, thousands of Walt Disney World Resort guests visiting EPCOT were met with unexpected disappointment when Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros closed for much of the day and into the night. The ride’s abrupt shutdown prompted a rare public apology from Disney leadership. Even though Walt Disney World Resort is home to some of the most advanced theme park attractio

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  • 10 September
    EPCOT World Showcase Cast members on a bright sunny day outside with plates of food and drinks from the Food and Wine Festival for guests at Disney World.
    Jess Colopy
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    You Might Have To Wait Over an Hour To Eat at EPCOT This Fall

    The 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is officially underway, and Disney Park guests have noticed a surprising trend—long lines forming for some of the festival’s most popular bites and sips over an hour before the theme park opens. In 2025, the International Food & Wine Festival features more than 30 Global Marketplace booths across EPCOT’s World Showcase, along with additional Quick

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  • 9 September
    epcot morocco pavilion with camel
    Jess Colopy
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    Disney Blocks Access to Popular EPCOT World Showcase Pavilion Area

    Overnight, Walt Disney World Resort made an unexpected move at EPCOT, removing traces of a once-popular area of the Morocco World Showcase Pavilion. The change comes five years after a significant closure affected this section of the park. On Thursday, September 9, WDWNT reported that the Restaurant Marrakesh sign had been removed from a walkway near the former restaurant entrance. While the hangi

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  • 5 September
    EPCOT World Showcase Cast members on a bright sunny day outside with plates of food and drinks from the Food and Wine Festival for guests at Disney World.
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    Disney World Appears to Lower Its Prices By Over 10%, but Looks Can Be Deceiving

    Price Adjustments at EPCOT Festival Recent reports indicate that Disney World has implemented a price drop of 11.3% at its EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. This adjustment marks a noticeable shift from last year's total cost of all menu items, which amounted to $1,656.51, compared to the current total of $1,468.05. This pricing change comes when inflation continues to impact consumer sp

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  • 4 September
    Aerial view of the Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida
    Jess Colopy
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    Skyliner Closed at Disney World Without Warning

    Guests at Walt Disney World Resort faced unexpected transportation issues on Thursday when one of the Disney Skyliner lines abruptly went down. The closure left some visitors scrambling to find alternate ways to get to and from EPCOT without prior notice from Disney. Skyliner, my beloved! Skyliner, my beloved! pic.twitter.com/Rsa1zaOCve— ANDREW Un1v3rse! 🔪 (@AProductions09) September 2, 2025

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  • 2 September
    A crowd of people walk toward Epcot’s large geodesic sphere, Spaceship Earth.
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    Disney World’s EPCOT Makes Big Change for Guests Overnight

    Overnight, Walt Disney World Resort made another surprise change at EPCOT. For the third time in about a month, several of the main entrance tap-styles have been altered, again changing the experience for Disney Park guests. In early August, Walt Disney World Resort installed large metal gates at the main entrance to EPCOT. These gates were added to several tap-style entry points, helping guide gu

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  • 1 September
    Silhouetted legs and feet of people, like a scene from a "stranded on Soarin' Disneyland" discussion on Reddit, dangle from a ledge against a vibrant sunset over the ocean. The sky's shades of purple and pink dance atop the sea, with a distant shoreline visible to the right.
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    Disney Just Gave Soarin’ a New Future at EPCOT

    If you’ve ever visited EPCOT, chances are you’ve taken flight on Soarin’ Around the World. The beloved attraction is tucked inside The Land pavilion and has become one of the park’s most dependable crowd-pleasers. Guests return for the breathtaking sights, the sweeping score, and those famous scents that put you right in the middle of each scene. But this week, the ride quietly received an update

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  • Aug- 2025 -
    30 August
    A diverse group of five young adults pose confidently at an amusement park in a nighttime setting. They are wearing various outfits and some have themed headbands, reminiscent of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The background features a large, illuminated geodesic dome and futuristic architecture with colorful lighting at this Disney park.
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    Disney World Faces Uproar After Guests Pay $155 for Snacks and Entertainment

    Walt Disney World Resort has always marketed itself as the pinnacle of family vacations, but the price of entry has never been higher. Depending on the day, a single ticket to Magic Kingdom can now cost up to $199 per person — and that’s before food, souvenirs, or transportation are factored in. For many families, the numbers alone raise the question of how much Disney magic is worth. The company

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  • 28 August
    Fountain of Nations EPCOT
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    Festival Crowds Frustrated as EPCOT Faces Ride and Parking Closures

    The International Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT is supposed to bring joy, not headaches. Each year, the event attracts thousands who come ready to snack, sip, and celebrate. But this year’s opening day left many scratching their heads, as closures and detours overshadowed the excitement. Spaceship Earth Shuts Down The sight of Spaceship Earth standing dark on festival day was a major letdown. This

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  • 28 August
    Epcot in darkness
    Jess Colopy
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    Everyone’s Welcome: All-Ages Playground Now Open at Disney World

    Walt Disney World Resort is welcoming guests of all ages to enjoy a brand-new, limited-time attraction: the Harvest Hallow Playground at EPCOT. This exciting new space, which debuted as part of the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, is a family-friendly space featuring whimsical, fall-inspired designs and adorable woodland creatures. On August 28, 2025, Walt Disney World Resort unveile

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