EPCOT
Welcome to all things EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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Feb- 2026 -21 February
EPCOT Transforms in 11 Days, and Flowers Are Already Taking Over
EPCOT is undergoing a transformation as the 2026 International Flower & Garden Festival approaches, starting March 4. Disney’s landscaping teams are already installing character topiaries throughout the park, even before the Festival of the Arts ends on February 23. Over 60 Disney and Pixar topiaries will be featured, along with 31 garden displays, outdoor kitchens, and the Garden Rocks
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21 February
Reminder: EPCOT Is Changing Park Operations on March 1, Here is What You Need to Know
EPCOT will change its operating hours on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The park will open at 10 a.m., with Early Entry for eligible Disney resort guests starting at 9:30 a.m., both an hour later than usual. This change is due to the Disney Princess Half Marathon, which requires clear routes for runners, necessitating operational adjustments across the property. Expect delays and road closures throughout
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20 February
This Weekend Is Your Final Opportunity to Experience This Beloved Disney Event
EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts ends Monday, February 23, which means Disney fans have just the weekend left to experience what many consider their absolute favorite EPCOT festival, even though it’s the shortest one on the entire annual calendar at only 39 days. If you can get to EPCOT this weekend, you need to go right now. After Monday, all of this disappears until 2027, and you’r
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19 February
Test Track Closed at EPCOT on February 19
Test Track remained closed Thursday morning for 90 minutes past EPCOT’s opening, then suffered repeated breakdowns that trapped theme park guests in a “30-minute” standby line for nearly two hours. The World Discovery attraction failed to open with the park, according to BlueSky user WDWStats, which tracks Walt Disney World Resort ride downtime: Test Track has been reopened after
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18 February
Frozen Meet-and-Greet Sparks Early Morning Chaos at EPCOT
EPCOT is usually the park where guests expect a slower pace. People stroll through World Showcase, grab snacks, take photos, and enjoy the atmosphere without the frantic energy you normally see at Magic Kingdom. But Frozen Ever After doesn’t follow EPCOT’s rules. And this week, the attraction proved it again in a way that caught guests completely off guard. Early in the morning, before the park ha
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18 February
Disney World Blocks Playground Access From Families With Children
EPCOT has barricaded the World Discovery Playground with caution tape and rolling shrubs, blocking family access while crews perform major renovations to the seven-year-old play area. The playground near Test Track and Mission: SPACE closed last month, but new photos from BlogMickey reveal the scope of changes underway. The outlet shared this image taken from above the barriers showing extensive c
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17 February
Disney Cuts Six Dwarfs From ‘Snow White’ Theme Park Attraction
Only one of the seven dwarfs currently stands with Snow White in EPCOT’s Germany World Showcase Pavilion as horticulture crews continue installing topiaries for the upcoming International Flower & Garden Festival. Dopey is the sole dwarf on display alongside Snow White, with Happy, Grumpy, Sneezy, Doc, Bashful, and Sleepy nowhere to be found. Incomplete Installation The Snow White and th
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17 February
Disney World Surprises Guests With New Stitch Attraction, Open Now
A Stitch topiary attraction has returned to Walt Disney World Resort for the first time since 2019, appearing ahead of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival’s March 4 start date. The blue alien—rendered in green foliage—sits in front of Mission: SPACE in the World Discovery neighborhood. Walt Disney World Resort surprised guests with the installation on February 17, according
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14 February
Broadway Star Just Spilled a Secret That Tangled Is Coming to the Stage
Ashley Brown, the original Mary Poppins on Broadway, hinted that Tangled may become Disney’s next Broadway musical during her performance at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts on February 13. While not an official announcement, her choice to sing a Tangled song and her comments about Disney’s future plans strongly suggested that it was in development. Disney has previously used EPCOT&#
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13 February
Belle’s Actual Voice Is at Disney Right Now, and You Have 4 Days to Meet Her
If you’re a Beauty and the Beast fan and haven’t planned a trip to EPCOT this weekend, you’re missing a rare opportunity. Paige O’Hara, the voice of Belle in the 1991 animated classic, is appearing at the Festival of the Arts through Monday, February 16. She’ll be at the World Showcase Bridge Kiosk showcasing her “Belles by Belle” art collection and meetin
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