EPCOT will change its operating hours on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The park will open at 10 a.m. instead of the usual 9 a.m., with Early Entry for eligible Disney resort guests beginning at 9:30 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. This adjustment is due to the Disney Princess Half Marathon, which starts early in the morning. If you’re planning to ...

If you’ve ever walked through EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion and thought, “Why does this area always feel like a traffic jam?” you’re definitely not alone. The pavilion is beautiful, but it’s also one of the most crowded spots in the entire park, especially once Frozen fans start flooding in. This week, though, EPCOT’s Frozen situation reached a whole new level. Guests ...

Snow White stands with only Dopey in the Germany World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT as Walt Disney World Resort installs topiaries for the International Flower & Garden Festival, leaving six dwarfs mysteriously absent. BlogMickey reported the incomplete display on February 17, posting a photo on Facebook showing Happy, Grumpy, Sneezy, Doc, Bashful, and Sleepy missing from the traditional grouping. Six ...

EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts is a must-see for Beauty and the Beast fans as Paige O’Hara, the voice of Belle, is appearing through Monday, February 16. This is a rare chance to meet a Disney princess, as O’Hara showcases her “Belles by Belle” collection, featuring her paintings inspired by the character. Unlike typical character meet and greets, you’ll meet ...

Walt Disney World has been on an expansion spree lately, and most of the attention has been on the parks getting the biggest land additions. Magic Kingdom is preparing for Villains Land and Piston Peak. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is moving toward a new era with Magic of Disney Animation and Monstropolis. Animal Kingdom is also shifting dramatically, with Tropical Americas ...

If you’ve been anywhere near EPCOT this morning, you probably already know what the biggest story of the day is. Credit: Eric Lopez, Flickr Frozen Ever After is officially back open. And in true Disney fashion, guests didn’t just casually wander over to check it out… they stampeded toward Norway like it was the grand opening of a brand-new ride. ...

Frozen Ever After began soft opening at EPCOT on Wednesday afternoon, one day ahead of its scheduled Thursday reopening following a major technology overhaul. Walt Disney World Resort released preview images of the upgraded Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff audio-animatronics on Wednesday, then quietly opened the Norway World Showcase Pavilion attraction to guests shortly after 3:00 p.m. Updated Frozen Ever After ...

A central entrance to the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion has been closed for construction, forcing EPCOT guests to use alternate routes to access restaurants, shops, and the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros attraction. The closure began Tuesday, February 10, blocking the left entrance to the pyramid structure when facing it from outside in the EPCOT World Showcase. Construction ...

In just a few weeks, EPCOT will look better than ever. The park transforms into a living garden showcase during EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival, which runs from March 4 through June 1. But this year, Disney is adding something completely new to the mix that addresses one of last year’s biggest missed opportunities. CommuniCore Hall, the venue that felt ...

Absolutely — and honestly, EPCOT’s topiaries might be the most underrated reason the Flower & Garden Festival keeps pulling people back year after year. Because yes, the food booths are great. The concerts are fun. The springtime vibes are immaculate. But the real main event? It’s walking into EPCOT and immediately realizing Disney somehow turned literal shrubs into full-blown characters ...