Guests could soon be saying goodbye to an EPCOT classic attraction, as new permits suggest set enhancements and changes are coming to the ride, indicating that Disney World might finally be moving on. Credit: Erica Lauren, Inside the Magic EPCOT Looking to Forever Change a Beloved Classic For many EPCOT guests, Soarin’ isn’t just another attraction—it’s a moment. A pause ...

Three countries have gone missing from one of the most popular international experiences at EPCOT. Here’s what we know about their disappearance and when–or if–they will return to Walt Disney World Resort’s second theme park. Countries Disappear From International Experience at EPCOT This week, Walt Disney World Resort guests arrived at EPCOT to find that several parts of the Club ...

A viral video shows a guest fishing in the World Showcase waterways at EPCOT, which is strictly prohibited. The TikTok clip, shared by user @NickChaps96, features the guest using a handheld fishing reel to catch and release a fish from the lagoon, creating an unofficial Disney experience. Disney has strict rules against fishing in its waterways to ensure safety and ...

A neutral arbitrator has ruled that the Patina Restaurant Group violated its third-party cast members’ contract and the National Labor Relations Act by demanding that workers remove union buttons at EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion. This decision allows staff at Tutto Italia, Tutto Gusto, and Via Napoli to wear union buttons while working. The ruling comes as Patina Group faces scrutiny from ...

The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival kicks off tomorrow, March 4, 2026, with a vibrant Disney park transformation featuring over 60 Disney and Pixar-themed topiaries, 31 garden displays, outdoor kitchens serving fresh cuisine, and the Garden Rocks Concert Series, featuring nightly performances through June 1, 2026. Guests can expect a completely different park experience with floral installations and ...

Disney has permanently closed the Trading Post Refreshments bar in EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion as of February 27, 2026. This closure removes another cultural experience from Walt Disney World and adds to the growing concern among fans about the loss of offerings that were meant to celebrate world cultures through storytelling and real experiences. The Trading Post bar was a quick-service ...

EPCOT’s France Pavilion closed its iconic Disney attraction, Impressions de France, on February 22, 2026, for refurbishment, with no reopening date announced. This beloved 18-minute film, showcasing the beauty and culture of France since 1982, now sits behind closed doors, marked by an A-frame sign indicating the closure. Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, which shared the same theater and also ...

EPCOT is preparing for its annual transformation as it transitions from the Festival of the Arts to the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, starting March 4 and running through June 1. This year, the festival will feature over 60 Disney and Pixar-themed character topiaries, at least 31 garden displays, outdoor kitchens with fresh cuisine, and the Garden Rocks ...

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 ...

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 ...