EPCOT
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Oct- 2026 -14 October
Test Track Attraction Closed at EPCOT, Effective October 14
Guests who headed to EPCOT on Wednesday hoping to ride Test Track solo found that a popular shortcut wasn't available, and Walt Disney World Resort never announced the change. According to visitors, Disney cast members appear to be trying a different way to load the ride. A Line That Wasn't Open On October 14, X (formerly known as Twitter) user @DisneyWorldTom visited EPCOT and tried to enter the
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14 October
A New EPCOT Food Allergy Counter Opens as Disney Redefines Nut Allergens
There is a new green fork logo at Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT. Under it, a screen that reads “Special Dietary Requests Order Here.” One ordering station, set aside for allergies and other dietary needs. You walk up, you order with a cast member, you talk through what you can and cannot have. Lower level of The Land Pavilion. Between the Soarin' line and the Living with the Land boats. Op
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10 October
Chef de Cuisine at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom Started at EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion
Gerardo “Jerry” Quijada Gonzalez is the Chef de Cuisine at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom. He runs the kitchen inside Beast's Castle at Magic Kingdom. He started at Walt Disney World as a College Program kid at EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion more than twenty years ago. Some context. Almost nobody does that. The International College Program is built as a season, not a career. Young people from
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8 October
Disney World Confirms EPCOT Guest Trespassed After Viral Ride Stunt
Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed that an EPCOT guest and his accompanying party were trespassed after a viral video showed a man jumping into the water during Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros. The incident occurred inside EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion, where footage of the dangerous stunt quickly circulated online. Now, Disney has publicly addressed the incident, confirming that the
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8 October
Two Physical Altercations Reported at EPCOT Between October 7 and 8
Law enforcement was called to the EPCOT area at Walt Disney World Resort twice in under 12 hours, first after dark on Wednesday and again on Thursday morning. Both calls were logged as battery, according to publicly available scanner information. Wednesday Night Near the Hotels The Orange County Sheriff's Office took the first 911 call at 11:35 p.m. on October 7. Law enforcement monitoring account
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8 October
Disney World Officially Abandons Original EPCOT Plans, Begins Permanent Removal
Walt Disney World is walking away from part of its original EPCOT transformation, and crews have already started removing a feature that debuted less than three years ago. What was supposed to become a beautiful addition to the park's nighttime atmosphere has instead turned into a frustrating maintenance problem. After repeated repairs, closures, and ongoing issues, Disney has apparently decided t
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7 October
Disney Guest Jumps Into the Water on Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT, Shutting Down the Ride
A guest climbed out of a moving boat on the Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT on Monday night and jumped into the water. On video. In front of boats full of toddlers. Some context. Orlando-area Michelin chef Mike Collantes posted the footage on October 6. It shows a guest standing on a side platform inside the attraction, posed as if he is about to dive, before dropping in and belly-flopping. Collantes sa
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6 October
EPCOT China Pavilion Flooded After Intense Storm in Central Florida
An afternoon thunderstorm is practically expected during the summer at Walt Disney World Resort, but a recent intense rainfall brought such deep floodwater to EPCOT that several children were spotted playing in what one Disney Park guest called a “new pool” in the China World Showcase Pavilion. The incident sparked debate among parents over whether to allow kids to splash around in rai
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6 October
Disney Confirms 2 New Additions to 32-Year-Old EPCOT Attraction
A holiday tradition that has entertained EPCOT guests for more than three decades is getting two new faces in 2026. Disney has revealed its latest Candlelight Processional narrator lineup, and two newcomers immediately stand out. Josh Groban and Benjamin Bratt are officially joining the event for the first time as EPCOT prepares for another year of its International Festival of the Holidays. Josh
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6 October
Disney Sets 2027 Shutdown for Popular World Showcase Restaurant
One of EPCOT's established World Showcase restaurants is heading toward a temporary shutdown in 2027. Rose & Crown Dining Room has served as a familiar stop in the United Kingdom pavilion for guests looking for a sit-down meal. Beginning in February, however, visitors will need to look elsewhere. Disney is preparing to close the restaurant for refurbishment, and the project could keep it unavailab
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