EPCOT

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

  • Jul- 2026 -
    4 July
    a group takes a selfie in front of rock n roller coaster starring the muppets guitar in disney's hollywood studios.

    Disney Just Revealed What Skipping Lines Costs in July, and It Stings

    Disney World's line-skipping business is booming, and the newly confirmed July prices prove the resort has zero intention of putting the brakes on. The full pricing calendar for Lightning Lane is now locked in across all four parks, covering everything from the entry-level Multi Pass to the top-shelf Premier Pass, and the range runs from a reasonable $16 all the way up to a number that would make

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  • 3 July
    Guests in front of the former Fountain of Nations at EPCOT.

    EPCOT Revives One of Disney World’s Rarest Mickey and Friends Experiences for Fourth of July

    Guests visiting EPCOT during the Independence Day holiday have more than fireworks to look forward to this year. Disney has once again introduced a limited-time character experience that adds even more patriotic spirit to the park, giving visitors the chance to meet Mickey Mouse and several familiar friends in costumes that only appear during this special celebration. With 2026 marking America's 2

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  • 3 July
    family in front of spaceship earth in disney world's epcot park

    The EPCOT Restaurant Everyone Skips Just Quietly Got Better

    There is a restaurant at EPCOT that thousands of guests walk past every day without a second glance, and those who keep walking are making a mistake. Lotus Blossom Café, the quick-service spot tucked into the China pavilion at World Showcase, has spent years flying under the radar while flashier locations rack up hour-long waits. Now it has quietly gotten better, and the timing could not be more s

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  • 2 July
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon at Disney World.

    Disney Blocks Guests From EPCOT World Showcase Area, Confirmed July 2

    The construction footprint in the Germany World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT has expanded significantly since the first barriers appeared last month. Here's what Walt Disney World Resort guests need to know. More Equipment, More Coverage On Thursday, WDWNT reported that the construction zone around the Stein Haus entrance in the Germany World Showcase Pavilion has grown noticeably since the initial

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  • 2 July
    Walt Disney World entrance sign. Disney World fire

    Disney World Guests Are Racing to Change July 4 Plans After Another Major Park Reaches Capacity

    For many Disney World fans, the Fourth of July has become more than just another holiday. It's one of those rare days when the parks feel electric from the moment guests arrive. Patriotic entertainment, packed walkways, exclusive snacks, nighttime spectaculars, and the promise of unforgettable fireworks transform the resort into something entirely different. That excitement also comes with a famil

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  • 1 July
    Guests walk through the Canada World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT

    It’s July 1, and the Canada Area at EPCOT Is Forever Changed

    Canada Day arrived at EPCOT with a ribbon-cutting: La Poutinerie is open for business! La Poutinerie Opens Its Doors The construction walls and rolling planters that have surrounded the former Refreshment Port building since January came down on Wednesday, and Walt Disney World Resort guests got their first unobstructed look at La Poutinerie — the Air Canada-sponsored Quick-Service restaurant that

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  • 1 July
    EPCOT’s iconic geodesic sphere towers over World Showcase Lagoon, surrounded by lush trees and park buildings, under a clear sky. EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026

    Disney Suddenly Cuts EPCOT Hours Today, Leaving Thousands of Guests to Rethink Their Plans

    For many Walt Disney World guests, there's a comforting rhythm to a park day. You arrive with a carefully planned itinerary, knowing roughly how much time you'll have to wander World Showcase, grab that one festival snack you've been craving, or finally experience an attraction that's been on your list for months. That's why even a seemingly small schedule adjustment can feel much bigger once you'

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  • 1 July
    The fountain at the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT

    America Pavilion Area Closed at EPCOT, Effective July 1

    With Independence Day weekend just days away, part of the American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT has closed due to a power outage. What Happened at the American Heritage Gallery WDWNT reported on Wednesday afternoon that Disney cast members had blocked off the entrance to the American Heritage Gallery inside the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. Disney cast members on the scene to

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  • 1 July
    monorail glides past fourth of july spaceship earth glowing with red, white, and blue in EPCOT

    U.S. Military To Participate at Disney World for July 4 Crowds

    Walt Disney World Resort is pulling out all the stops for America's 250th birthday, and this year's July 4 celebrations include a military flyover at Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT. The U.S. Air Force Reserve Is Coming to Disney World Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed that the U.S. Air Force Reserve's 920th Rescue Wing will conduct a flyover of both Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT on July 4, 2026,

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  • Jun- 2026 -
    30 June
    Eiffel Tower and Parisian facades evoke EPCOT’s France Pavilion, with an attraction temporarily closed beneath a cloudy sky.

    Disney Shuts Down 19-Year-Old France Pavilion Experience at EPCOT

    Guests walking through EPCOT’s France Pavilion may notice that one longtime location is no longer welcoming visitors inside. La Signature, the boutique known for French fragrances and beauty products, has officially closed for refurbishment. For longtime EPCOT fans, this is not just another temporary closure. The current version of La Signature opened on July 26, 2007, after Disney remodeled the l

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