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EPCOT Mexico Pavilion Area Closed, Effective February 2026

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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 ...

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EPCOT’s Longest-Running Event Just Added a Game-Changing Nighttime Feature

A vibrant floral display features a tall green-skinned figure holding a fruit on a stick beside a stuffed animal character at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, one of the must-dos at Flower & Garden Festival. A geodesic dome structure is visible in the background, with a festival sign in the foreground.

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 ...

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7-Day Magic Kingdom Lockout To Commence: Upwards of $500 per Family Surcharge Now Active

Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort as seen from an archway.

Disney World has long promised something that feels increasingly rare in modern travel: magic without friction. Guests arrive expecting not just beloved attractions and fireworks, but a sense that the experience will unfold smoothly—without endless waits or missed opportunities. For many families, that promise is the entire point of a Walt Disney World vacation. Over the past few years, however, ...

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Disney Confirms Major New Additions Coming to EPCOT This Spring

Mickey Mouse at EPCOT

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 ...

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Disney Breaks a 54-Year Streak With Bold New Mickey Mouse Experience

Mickey Mouse is waving and smiling while standing on a stage. He is wearing his signature outfit, which includes red shorts with white buttons, a black tuxedo jacket, a white shirt, and a yellow bow tie. Sparkling golden lights and a dark background create a festive atmosphere.

Character interactions define the Disney Parks experience in ways that distinguish these destinations from ordinary amusement parks. Meeting Mickey Mouse, posing for photos with princesses, or catching a wave from Goofy creates magical moments that families treasure long after returning home. Credit: Inside The Magic However, how characters appear and interact with guests varies dramatically between Disney’s different resort locations ...

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This Closed Orlando Disney Park Returns Before Peak Summer Crowds Arrive

Typhoon Lagoon

Walt Disney World just gave families planning spring and summer Orlando vacations some excellent news. Typhoon Lagoon, the beloved tropical-themed water park that’s closing February 15 for seasonal refurbishment, will reopen May 12, giving guests access to both Disney water parks well before the heavy summer crowds descend on Central Florida. The timing couldn’t be better for families hoping to ...

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Viral Disney Money-Saving Hack Removed for All Guests; Vacations To See Impact

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Disneyland guests are scrambling to find other ways to visit the theme parks in California after news broke out last month that bus services would be removed for a large portion of the Disney guest pool. Credit: Disney Disneyland Bus Service Mowed Down as Guests Seek Other Means of Transportation Disneyland has always been more than just a theme park. ...

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5 “Classic” Disney Elements In Danger With Josh D’Amaro as CEO

Josh D'Amaro

Josh D’Amaro has officially been named Bob Iger’s successor, and even though he won’t officially step into the CEO role until March, Disney fans already feel like the company is shifting. Because when Disney changes leadership, it’s never just a corporate headline. It’s a warning sign that something bigger is coming. And right now, it feels like Disney is entering ...

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