EPCOT
Welcome to all things EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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Mar- 2026 -3 March
Disney World Is Completely Transforming EPCOT Again
The 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival starts TOMORROW, March 4. If you haven’t booked your park reservation yet, do it now! Opening day will be crowded with attendees eager to see 60+ character topiaries, try 76 new menu items, and enjoy the Garden Rocks Concert Series featuring Music of ABBA March 5-7. The festival runs through June 1, but tomorrow will attract serious Disney food bloggers an
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3 March
‘Hoppers’ Attraction Arrives at Disney World Before Movie Premieres
A Hoppers (2026)-themed garden debuted at EPCOT this week, giving Walt Disney World Resort guests a preview of Pixar’s latest film three days before it hits theaters on March 6. The Hoppers Wildlife Crossing Garden appeared in EPCOT’s World Nature neighborhood as part of the International Flower & Garden Festival launching March 4. Fantasy Land News posted Facebook photos of the la
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3 March
EPCOT Attraction Shut Down With No Notice to Disney World Guests
EPCOT’s World Discovery Liquid Layer Splash Pad closed abruptly on March 3 without advance warning, blocking families from the interactive water area with stanchions and rope as all features went dark. Walt Disney World Resort guests arriving at the World Discovery neighborhood found the splash pad completely offline. WDWNT reported that operational problems have plagued the attraction since
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3 March
Disney World Just Made Pin Trading Way More Complicated Than It Needs To Be
EPCOT has introduced new procedures for Pin Tuesday, complicating the pin trading process with wristbands, taped queue lines, and directional signs. This change comes in response to the overwhelming number of pin collectors arriving early for limited-edition pins, which are released every Tuesday at Disney Traders. Guests now have to line up at the front of the park instead of the shop, with cast
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3 March
EPCOT Loses Another Way to Experience Cultures at Disney World
The Trading Post Refreshments bar in EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion closed permanently on February 27, 2026. This adds to the growing concerns among fans about the loss of EPCOT cultural offerings at Walt Disney World. The bar was a quick-service spot for Canadian draft beers, regional wines, and famous ice wine without needing a reservation at the expensive Le Cellier steakhouse. With the closure,
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2 March
After 97 Years, Disney Reveals a Different Look for Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Mickey and Minnie Mouse debuted sailor-inspired spring outfits at EPCOT, but only Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members with special access can meet the characters in their new looks. Disney Vacation Club posted a photo on March 2 showing the refreshed costumes available exclusively at the ImaginAtrium – A Member Lounge in EPCOT’s Imagination! Pavilion: ⚓✨ @mickeymouse & @minniemouse are on
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Feb- 2026 -28 February
Disney Just Ripped Out All the Seating in This EPCOT Area and the Timing Is Suspicious
Disney has removed all tables, benches, and umbrellas from the breezeway seating area near Connections Café at EPCOT, which previously served as essential overflow seating. This decision comes just days before the Princess Half Marathon Weekend, raising concerns about how to accommodate the thousands of runners. The breezeway, a key pathway connecting World Discovery and World Celebration, is now
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25 February
Disney Park Just Closed a 43-Year-Old Attraction Indefinitely
Impressions de France at EPCOT closed on February 22, 2026, for refurbishment, and there is no announced reopening date. This means one of the original attractions from 1982 is now closed, with only an A-frame sign saying it’s “being refurbished for your future enjoyment.” A Disney cast member is outside directing guests who expect to see the film. The 18-minute movie showcasing
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24 February
EPCOT Mexico Area Remains Closed After February 10 Shutdown
Scaffolding continues to expand around the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion pyramid at EPCOT, two weeks after one entrance closed for refurbishment, with no timeline announced for completion. WDWNT reported on February 24 that construction supports now extend significantly farther to the left from the blocked doorway toward backstage areas near the World Discovery and World Celebration neighborhoods
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24 February
After Years of “Drinking Around the World,” EPCOT Makes Family-Friendly Statement
If you ask ten Walt Disney World guests what EPCOT is most famous for today, at least half of them will probably mention margaritas before they mention innovation. That’s not necessarily a bad thing—but it does say something about how the park’s public image has evolved over the years. “Drinking around the world” has become a full-blown tradition for many visitors. Coordinated shirts. Scorecards.
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