EPCOT
Disney Tips shares news, updates, and insider information on EPCOT at Walt Disney World.
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Oct- 2026 -6 October
Severe Rainstorm Sends Some Guests Fleeing Floodwaters at EPCOT
Florida’s summer downpours are a given at Walt Disney World Resort, but one recent deluge left enough standing water in the China World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT for a few kids to turn it into a playground. The footage has…
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Sep- 2026 -23 September
Multiple People Injured Following Incident at EPCOT on Wednesday Afternoon
A vehicle collision resulting in injuries prompted an emergency response at EPCOT on Wednesday afternoon, drawing law enforcement to the second Walt Disney World Resort theme park. Details of the Crash The Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call…
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19 September
Disney Changes Reopening Plans for 40-Year-Old Coral Reef
Walt Disney World is reshuffling plans for one of EPCOT’s longest-running dining experiences. EPCOT’s restaurant lineup has changed repeatedly in recent years, but Coral Reef Restaurant remains one of Disney World’s most iconic eateries. The seafood-focused venue sits beside The…
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12 September
New ‘Figment’ Movie Update Ends 4 Years of Silence
Disney’s long-dormant Figment movie is showing signs of life again. The purple dragon has spent more than four decades as one of EPCOT’s most enduring original characters. Figment debuted with Dreamfinder in Journey Into Imagination on March 5, 1983, becoming…
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11 September
Disney Quietly Rolls Out Free Drinks at EPCOT
EPCOT has another reason for guests to slow down between pavilions. Food and drink have become inseparable from the modern EPCOT experience, particularly around World Showcase, where 11 country pavilions circle the lagoon with restaurants, bars, bakeries, shops, and snack…
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1 September
The Aftermath of the Closure of EPCOT Mexico Area, in Photos
A once-bustling corner of the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT now sits noticeably empty, as fresh photos reveal just how thoroughly Walt Disney World Resort has cleared out the space following the closure of a longtime merchandise stand. The…
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Aug- 2026 -28 August
Disney World Permanently Cuts 5 Longstanding Offerings From Iconic EPCOT Pavilion
EPCOT guests returning to a familiar corner of the park may want to pay closer attention during their next visit. Disney has made a series of permanent cuts, removing five longtime options from one of World Showcase’s established locations. The…
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27 August
Disney Confirms Closure and Replacement in EPCOT World Showcase
EPCOT is going through another round of changes, and this time, the work is happening in the middle of World Showcase. Guests visiting the Germany Pavilion have likely noticed construction walls, scrims, and closures around several familiar areas. While this…
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26 August
Disney World Promises ‘New Magic’ for Spaceship Earth as Animatronic Loses Its Head Mid-Ride
Spaceship Earth has welcomed generations of Walt Disney World guests inside EPCOT’s most recognizable landmark. But lately, the attraction has been showing its age in ways that are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The slow-moving dark ride remains one of…
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25 August
Mexico Attraction To Close at Disney World’s EPCOT Next Week
EPCOT guests have just days left to shop at a beloved handcrafted goods stand inside the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion, as Walt Disney World Resort prepares to shutter the spot for good. Liquidation Sale Signals the End On Tuesday, WDWNT…
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