EPCOT

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

  • Jun- 2026 -
    18 June
    Spaceship Earth towers above the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon

    Final Weeks Before July 4: Disney Rushes Construction at EPCOT American Adventure

    Guests visiting EPCOT this week are encountering an unexpected change at one of the park's most iconic attractions. The American Adventure remains open, but its familiar entrance area no longer looks quite the same. Disney has temporarily blocked access to portions of the pavilion's standard entry corridor as crews move forward with visible work ahead of this summer's major celebrations. The resul

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  • 18 June
    Walt Disney World Resort's Dolphin Resort

    A Hotel at Disney Just Launched the Most Exclusive Dining Secret of the Summer

    Walk past the Walt Disney World Swan Resort on any given evening this summer, and you would never guess what is happening inside one of its restaurants. No theme park ticket required. Along with no Park Hopper. And even better, no early morning rope drop strategy. Just a table, a six-course menu, and a journey across Italy that rivals anything World Showcase has ever produced. Il Mulino New York T

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  • 17 June
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the Italy World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT

    Disney World Replaces Italy Attraction at EPCOT, Effective Immediately

    Guests visiting the Italy World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT this week are finding a different performer than the one they might have been expecting. A Chair-Balancing Act Takes the Stage For approximately the past week, Walt Disney World Resort has quietly swapped out Master Juggler Sergio, the Italy Pavilion's regular entertainer, with an unnamed acrobatic chair-balancing act. The substitute perfo

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  • 17 June
    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

    It’s Official: Disney Eliminates Standard Festival Access by Shifting Eat to the Beat Perks

    For years, one of the best parts of EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival was its accessibility. Guests could stroll World Showcase, sample food booths, and line up for an Eat to the Beat concert without spending much beyond the cost of park admission. That tradition hasn't completely disappeared in 2026, but Disney's newest Food & Wine Festival announcement suggests the company continues moving some of th

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  • 16 June
    a Disney family strolls through EPCOT with Spaceship Earth in the background. EPCOT Light Lounge

    Disney World Launches New Ticket Deal and It Looks Like They Really Want Visitors

    Disney World does not discount casually. Every promotional ticket that comes out of the resort reflects a specific calculation about where attendance needs attention and when. The new offer that just landed is no different, and the details embedded in it reveal exactly what Disney is trying to accomplish between now and October. A new 2-Day, 2-Park Ticket starting at $199 plus tax just launched fo

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  • 15 June
    A red gate in the Japan World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT

    EPCOT World Showcase Area Makeover Confirmed by Disney

    La Poutinerie is just weeks away from opening its doors in the Canada World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT, and construction crews are clearly in the home stretch of getting it ready for Canada Day. Stonework Reaches the Chimney WDWNT reported on June 11 that crews have begun applying decorative stonework to the chimney facade at La Poutinerie, continuing the hand-laid stone aesthetic that was previou

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  • 14 June
    Spaceship Earth towers above the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon

    Disney’s Beach Club, Yacht Club, and BoardWalk All Impacted by Ongoing Construction

    One of the biggest advantages of staying in Disney's EPCOT resort area has always been convenience. Guests can walk to EPCOT, stroll over to Disney's Hollywood Studios, enjoy waterfront views, and stay within easy reach of some of Walt Disney World's best restaurants. That's why Beach Club, Yacht Club, and BoardWalk remain among the most sought-after resorts on property. Right now, however, visito

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  • 14 June
    Mission: SPACE ride in Disney World's EPCOT park

    After 23 Years, Disney’s Mission: SPACE Ride May Be in Its Final Days

    Few attractions at Walt Disney World generate stronger opinions than Mission: SPACE. Some guests consider it one of Disney's most immersive thrill rides. Others won't go anywhere near it after hearing stories about motion sickness, spinning sensations, and cramped ride vehicles. For more than two decades, the attraction has occupied a prominent spot inside EPCOT's World Discovery neighborhood. Yet

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  • 12 June
    a Disney family strolls through EPCOT with Spaceship Earth in the background. EPCOT Light Lounge

    EPCOT Guests Suddenly Have a New Place to Cool Off—and It Couldn’t Be Opening at a Better Time

    For many Walt Disney World guests, summer at EPCOT is a balancing act. There’s the excitement of exploring World Showcase, discovering new festival offerings, and spending long days immersed in one of Disney’s most beloved parks. But there’s also the reality that every Florida summer eventually brings: relentless heat, rising humidity, and the constant search for somewhere—anywhere—to cool down. T

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  • 11 June
    Walt Disney World entrance sign. Disney World fire

    Update: Emergency Crews Respond After Disney World Bus Crash

    A busy afternoon at Walt Disney World Resort was interrupted by a traffic incident near one of its four theme parks. The resort's road network handles thousands of vehicles every day, carrying guests, cast members, and service vehicles between hotels, parking areas, and attractions. On Thursday, one section of that network became the site of a reported crash. According to reports, a collision invo

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