EPCOT
Welcome to all things EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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May- 2025 -27 May
Woman Climbs Mexico Pyramid in the EPCOT World Showcase
A Disney Park guest recently defied clear signage and scaled the iconic Mayan pyramid in the Mexico Pavilion in the EPCOT World Showcase. The unauthorized climb was caught on camera and quickly shared on social media. The incident was first shared by Instagram user @disneygram2020, who filmed the woman perched atop one of the lower archways of the Mayan-style structure. In the video, a guest appro
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26 May
Disney World Launches Massive Summer Event With Surprises in Every Park!
Summer might not officially begin until late June, but the energy at Walt Disney World Resort is already shifting into vacation mode. As schools across the country wrap up for the season, families are beginning to plan their sunny getaways—and for many, that means returning to a place where magic meets memory-making. Disney has always known how to celebrate the changing seasons, but this year, the
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25 May
Crowd Ambush Reported at Disney’s EPCOT Theme Park
On Thursday, crowds descended upon EPCOT after the park experienced multiple operational changes. The Walt Disney World Resort theme park closed early on Wednesday, May 21, due to a private buyout, leading guests to flood the gates when it opened on May 22. The early closure on Wednesday came after the abrupt cancellation of EPCOT’s highly anticipated nighttime show, Luminous The Symphony of Us, o
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21 May
EPCOT Attraction Not Happening Two Days Running–Here’s Why
EPCOT fans were taken by surprise on the night of May 20 when Luminous The Symphony of Us—the park’s signature nighttime fireworks spectacular—was abruptly canceled. Only 45 minutes before the scheduled performance, guests received a push notification via the My Disney Experience app notifying them of the cancellation. Though no formal explanation was offered, online speculation pointed to a poten
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20 May
Forget the Popcorn Bucket—Figment’s New Loungefly Just Took Over
Figment fans, it’s happening again. That little purple dragon who somehow manages to stay lowkey and iconic is back at the center of Disney merch mania—and if you’ve ever waited hours in line for a popcorn bucket, this time you can breathe easy. That’s right. There’s a brand-new Figment Loungefly backpack up for grabs, and it’s part of a pastel-themed drop that’s basically custom-made for Instagra
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17 May
Disney World Silently Ends Popular EPCOT PIN Trading Spot as More Strict Policies Take Over
It was a scene as familiar to longtime Disney World fans as the scent of popcorn on Main Street or the sparkle of fireworks over the castle: passionate collectors spread out in front of EPCOT’s Pin Traders, showing off binders and bags of Disney pins, trading stories and souvenirs with fellow fans. But suddenly, the tradition stopped. One by one, guests were asked to pack up their collections, clo
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15 May
Pin Traders Hit Hard by Eviction—Here’s Why They’re Upset
Pin traders at EPCOT are voicing their frustration after being evicted from their long-standing trading spot underneath the iconic Spaceship Earth, also known as the EPCOT Ball. The popular area, which has been a gathering place for fans of Disney pins for years, is no longer available to the traders. Instead, they have been relocated to a new outdoor bench area near the Creations Shop. A Change i
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15 May
Wine Not? This Is Why EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival Is a Crowd Favorite
With the Flower & Garden Festival wrapping up on June 2, it’s the perfect time to start planning your next visit for EPCOT’s most anticipated seasonal event: the International Food & Wine Festival. The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns in 2025, running from August 28 through November 22. This nearly three-month celebration offers guests the chance to explore global flavors, sip inte
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14 May
Disney World Resort’s Surprise EPCOT Shutout Leaves Passholders Scrambling on Day One of Event
A sunny morning at Walt Disney World turned sour for many Annual Passholders as they logged in—only to discover EPCOT was already full. Not for everyone—just for them. While most guests prepared to enjoy day one of the V.I.Passholder Summer Days event, others found themselves watching from the sidelines. What was supposed to be a celebration of loyalty has now become a flashpoint in Disney’s ongoi
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11 May
EPCOT Attraction Catches Fire, Disney World Silent in the Aftermath
A shocking scene unfolded at EPCOT on Sunday morning when a fire broke out at a popcorn kiosk near the popular Journey Into Imagination With Figment attraction. A distressed guest caught the unexpected blaze on video. Candice Wash, a Walt Disney World Resort guest, posted the alarming footage to Facebook, showing Disney cast members rushing to contain the fire. In the video, thick smoke billows fr
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