EPCOT
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Jul- 2026 -14 July
Disney World Signs Away U.S.A. At EPCOT as We Know It
The American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT is going through a visible transition right now. The combination of post-holiday damage, active repairs, and the departure of a long-running temporary exhibit means the pavilion looks noticeably different from how it did just a few weeks ago. The Damage Left Behind When Walt Disney World Resort stripped the patriotic signage from the American
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9 July
Disney Cuts Access to Original EPCOT Restaurant After 41 Years
Guests walking through EPCOT's China Pavilion will now encounter an unexpected change at one of the park's oldest restaurants. Disney has closed access to half of Lotus Blossom Café, temporarily reducing indoor seating while refurbishment work continues. Although the restaurant remains open, the change comes at a time when many families rely on quick-service dining to keep their vacation schedules
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8 July
Disney World Just Made One of Its Most Confusing Decisions in a While…
Walt Disney World Resort has been quietly rolling out solar-powered trash cans across EPCOT since May, but the latest installation has guests doing a double-take. A Solar-Powered Can With No Sun in Sight WDWNT reported on July 8 that a trash can matching the design of EPCOT's new solar-powered waste receptacles had been found inside the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion, tucked near merchandise kiosk
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8 July
Disney World Files To Overhaul America Area at EPCOT Following Reported Damage
The Fourth of July celebrations may be over at EPCOT, but the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion is dealing with an unwelcome post-holiday discovery. A construction permit filed on the same day the damage was photographed suggests Walt Disney World Resort is already moving to address it. What Came Off With the Decorations WDWNT reported on July 8 that Walt Disney World Resort had begun tak
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8 July
Police Respond After Guest Battered at EPCOT on July 7
A late Tuesday evening at EPCOT ended with a 911 call about a physical altercation at Walt Disney World Resort's second theme park. The Call Came In at 9:36 p.m. At 9:36 p.m. on July 7, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a battery incident at EPCOT. Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime logged the response on X (formerly known as Twitter): 🚨 Police Alert 🚓 –
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8 July
Disney Brought Back a Dead Trend, and the Price Will Surprise You
Disney's most mysterious merchandise disappearance just got a sequel. NuiMOs, the tiny posable plush that owned Disney social media before ghosting the entire fanbase, have suddenly resurfaced on shelves at Walt Disney World. No announcement. No hype campaign. They just showed up at EPCOT like nothing ever happened. And the comeback carries a plot twist. The price dropped. Credit: Disney The Rise
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6 July
Disney Launches Casting for EPCOT’s 2026 Candlelight Processional Months Ahead of Return
It may only be the middle of summer, but Disney is already thinking about Christmas. Preparations are officially underway for the return of the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT, one of the most beloved performances offered during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The first major sign came this week as Disney Live Entertainment opened auditions for the Voices of Liberty, beginning
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5 July
Confirmed Disney Guests Found a Way To Watch Two Nighttime Spectaculars at Once
Holiday crowds usually force Walt Disney World guests to make difficult choices. During the Fourth of July weekend, that often means deciding which nighttime spectacular deserves the evening. With special fireworks returning for Independence Day, it's nearly impossible to experience everything in one night. Unless you're one of the lucky guests who found an unexpected workaround. Visitors attendin
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5 July
On July 2, Disney Quietly Did Something That Could Change the Face of EPCOT
A construction permit filed on Independence Day weekend slipped past most people's notice, but it could signal major changes to EPCOT. Here's what Walt Disney World Resort guests need to know. A New Construction Filing at EPCOT On July 2, Walt Disney Imagineering submitted a Notice of Commencement to “install set elements” at 1940 Avenue of the Stars — the approximate address of Commun
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4 July
EPCOT Suffers Massive 4.5-Hour Queue as Holiday Crowds Swarm Disney World
Disney World's biggest holiday weekend is in full swing – and guests are feeling the impact. Guests packed Walt Disney World Resort on Saturday as Independence Day celebrations returned to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, bringing exclusive fireworks, patriotic entertainment, and some of the busiest crowds of the summer. This year's festivities carry extra significance as the United States celebrates its
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