Sometimes the best Disney experiences aren’t announced with fanfare—they’re quietly confirmed, tucked away inside the My Disney Experience app, and revealed only to the most attentive fans. That’s exactly what just happened at EPCOT.
According to updated details in the app, EPCOT is bringing back a beloved—and very rare—holiday show this week. It’s not a full-scale festival or an all-day event. In fact, it only happens after the park’s regular nighttime spectacular wraps up. And unless you’re in the know, it’s easy to miss.
A Hidden Gem in the Holiday Lineup
While Magic Kingdom takes center stage with red, white, and blue bunting, Celebrate America! fireworks, and Fourth of July-themed treats, EPCOT is quietly rolling out something equally exciting. This limited-time addition is a bonus performance, only offered once per year, and always under the radar.
It’s officially listed in the app—so it’s not a rumor—but it’s not being shouted from the rooftops either. And that’s exactly why it feels so special.
EPCOT’s Holiday Vibe
Beyond the bonus show, EPCOT gets in the spirit with a few more subtle touches that fans adore. Spaceship Earth glows in red, white, and blue. Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy meet guests in colonial attire at The American Adventure pavilion—something you won’t see during any other season.
There’s no active festival in the park right now, but that actually works in EPCOT’s favor. Without the usual booths and crowds around World Showcase, the park takes on a calmer, more celebratory feel. It’s a rare opportunity to enjoy EPCOT for what it is—especially with a patriotic soundtrack setting the tone.
What to Know Before You Go
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EPCOT will close at 9 p.m., so make sure to plan your evening around the main show and the bonus performance that follows.
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Test Track is still down for refurbishment, so don’t plan your day around that.
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Merch is in full swing—Fourth of July Pandora charms and Mickey Americana bags are available throughout the parks.
So if you were debating whether to park hop or settle in for the night at EPCOT—consider this your reason to stay. You’re not just getting the regular nighttime show… you’re getting something extra.
And as any longtime Disney fan knows, those “extras” are often the moments that stick with you the most.
