After announcing a sudden and unfortunate Disney attraction closure, the House of Mouse has now announced new permits that have been filed for the ride, giving a little hint into what exactly is going on. A Disney Attraction Closure, Permits and More It’s the icon that has welcomed generations to EPCOT—a towering sphere of silver triangles and nostalgia. But now, ...
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After Many Decades, Spaceship Earth Ride Shut Down at Disney World
Spaceship Earth came to an unexpected stop thanks to a small accident involving a pair of sunglasses. In an unusual twist, the Disney Park guest involved is telling her story on social media. Spaceship Earth takes riders through thousands of years of human innovation, starting with early cave paintings and moving all the way into the future. As the vehicles ...
Read More »High Hopes vs. Reality: After a Year, EPCOT’s Transformation Fails to Meet Guest Expectations
One-Year Post-Launch Review of EPCOT’s Changes One year after the highly anticipated transformation of EPCOT, guest reactions reveal a striking divide. While some acknowledge the park’s fresh aesthetic and modern integrations, the overwhelming sentiment reflects disappointment and disillusionment. Many visitors particularly cite the updated areas of CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza as falling short of expectations. The excitement generated during ...
Read More »How 2026 Disney World Planning Will Be Different for Families
If you’re dreaming of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation in 2026, it’s time to rethink how you plan. Disney is making some notable changes that will affect family visits, from ride access to dining options. Understanding these shifts now will help you get the most out of your magical trip next year. Virtual Queues Are Phasing Out Virtual Queues ...
Read More »EPCOT’s Transformation: Are the New Bars Altering the Park’s Essence?
Disney made two major announcements about its new Spaceship Earth lounge earlier this month. The first was that the facility would be for adults only and be named GEO-82 Bar and Lounge. It was the latest in what some Disney fans have called the “Barification” of the theme parks, explicitly going against Walt’s vision for his theme parks. He wanted ...
Read More »Disney World Confirms Adult-Only Transformation in 2025
Walt Disney World Resort is making big waves in 2025 for adult guests. Despite its reputation as a family-friendly destination, the Central Florida Disney parks have increasingly leaned into offering experiences specifically designed for adult visitors, and the latest news out of EPCOT takes that commitment even further. Earlier this month, Disney unveiled the name of the upcoming adult-only dining ...
Read More »Big Changes Ahead: EPCOT Area Will Become Adults-Only in 2025
On Monday, Disney Parks Blog revealed some new details about the adults-only lounge coming to Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. The drinking and dining location is scheduled to open later this year. Walt Disney World Resort first announced plans for two attraction-themed lounges at D23 Expo 2024: a Spaceship Earth lounge to take over the former Siemens lounge above Project Tomorrow ...
Read More »Surprise! Disney World Isn’t Done Changing EPCOT
EPCOT has undergone many changes in the last few years–but the work’s not done yet. Walt Disney Imagineering announced a massive revitalization of its second Central Florida Disney park to celebrate Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary in 2021. Following COVID-19 closures and layoffs, the project was unrecognizable from the initial concept art when the final construction walls came down ...
Read More »Emergency Evacuation: Over 400 Guests Rescued Amid Disney World Ride Malfunction
A guest shared their very unique experience of visiting EPCOT in Walt Disney World. Related: Confirmed: Disney Removes Expensive Park Ban, Restricted Item Now Allowed Even though the Walt Disney World Resort is known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” problems can still arise, with a recent video shared on social media highlighting how common ride evacuations actually are. ...
Read More »Video Resurfaces: Man Jumps Out of Spaceship Earth at Disney
A visit to Walt Disney World Resort’s EPCOT is not complete without a visit to the iconic Spaceship Earth attraction. But one video is resurfacing of a Disney Park guest making the poor choice of jumping out of the ride vehicle to sit with an animatronic. Credit: Disney Related: Family Jumps off of Space Mountain at Disney The nostalgic Spaceship ...
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