EPCOT
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Aug- 2025 -28 August
EPCOT Changed Permanently Following Summer Removal of Iconic Decades-Old Character
A section of EPCOT’s World Showcase has recently reopened with a new look. The pathway between the Mexico and Norway pavilions, closed off by construction walls for several months, now features updated landscaping and a wider walkway for smoother guest flow. This project began in May, when barriers went up around the Mexico pavilion. Guests noticed shaded seating areas and green space blocked from
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26 August
Disney Makes Stressful Parking Change for EPCOT Guests, Effective Immediately
Walt Disney World Resort has implemented a significant change for guests driving to EPCOT, closing a large portion of the park’s parking lot for resurfacing work. While Disney hasn’t shared details publicly about the project, guests were met with the unexpected closures when they arrived at the second Central Florida Disney park this week. Credit: Disney Fanatic EPCOT offers several ways for guest
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25 August
Spaceship Earth Just Closed, but Guests Are Already Noticing Changes to the EPCOT Ride
Spaceship Earth, one of EPCOT’s most iconic attractions, has officially closed for an indefinite refurbishment, and guests have already begun to notice some changes around the ride. As of Monday, August 25, Disney Park visitors spotted some new signage and updates around the geodesic sphere. Guests entering EPCOT on Monday found that Spaceship Earth’s entrance and exits were blocked off, with mult
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25 August
EPCOT’s Newest Attraction Is Only Available for a Limited Time
EPCOT is unveiling a brand-new, family-friendly attraction just in time for the International Food & Wine Festival, opening on August 28, 2025. In just three days, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a limited-time interactive experience that’s set to bring even more magic for the Disney park’s youngest visitors. On August 25, WDWNT reported that Disney cast members were putting the finishin
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24 August
EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth Will Shut Down, Leaving Future Plans Uncertain
Announcement of Indefinite Closure EPCOT's iconic attraction, Spaceship Earth, will officially shut down indefinitely this week, a decision that has left many park visitors in a state of uncertainty. With no specified reopening date announced by Disney, concerns have escalated over the implications of this sudden closure. For many guests, especially those traveling from afar, this unexpected devel
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23 August
TikTok Video Shows Woman Causing Mess at EPCOT, Cast Member Speak Out
A recent TikTok video featuring a woman jumping over a trash can at EPCOT and tipping it over has sparked widespread criticism from both Disney fans and cast members. The video, which has quickly gone viral, shows the woman leaping over the trash can before landing on it, resulting in a mess that likely added to the workload of EPCOT’s custodial staff. The video, posted by the woman herself, captu
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21 August
Overnight, Disney Reveals New Japan Area at EPCOT
For months, EPCOT guests walking through the Japan World Showcase Pavilion wondered what Disney was building behind the construction walls. This week, the mystery was solved when Disney quietly unveiled a brand-new addition to the area. Construction walls first went up in June 2025 near Katsura Grill in the Japan World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. Imagineering permits described the development as a
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20 August
Disney Removes Multiple Theme Park Gates, Keeps Quiet About Major Upheaval
Walt Disney World Resort made a surprising change at EPCOT, removing several recently installed gates without offering any explanation to theme park guests. Just days after being spotted, the heavy metal structures disappeared. Last week, guests entering EPCOT through the World Celebration entrance noticed new gates at several of the less-used “tap-styles.” This area, located closest to the iconic
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19 August
Disney Guest Assaults Police Officer, Hides Stolen Items in Stroller
A drunk EPCOT guest allegedly assaulted a police officer and hid stolen items in a stroller. Here’s what we know about the incident. Credit: Inside the Magic On August 7, 2025, a TikTok video shared by user @mack.hall showed a woman being confronted by Walt Disney World Resort security near the World Celebration entrance to the EPCOT World Showcase. The video shows one of the woman’s children visi
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16 August
Kids Under 10 Are Kept Out From This Disney World Restaurant
Disney World has strict rules about who can and can't enter this luxurious location. Related: JD Vance’s Disneyland Apology? “It Was Pretty Cool,” He Says After Causing Ride Shutdowns Disney restaurants vary widely in their atmosphere and clientele, particularly at EPCOT. While most dining options welcome guests of all ages, certain restaurants enforce age restrictions to enhance the dining experi
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