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Photos: 920th Rescue Wing Air Force Flyover Over EPCOT and Magic Kingdom
17 days ago

The 920th Rescue Wing flew an HC-130 and two helicopters over EPCOT and Magic Kingdom at 10:30 am on July 4, departing Patrick Space Force Base as part of the resort's 250th anniversary celebration.

Jul 04, 2026 | 10:50am ET

U.S. Air Force Reserve to Fly Over Magic Kingdom and EPCOT This July 4
20 days ago

The U.S. Air Force Reserve's 920th Rescue Wing flies over Magic Kingdom and EPCOT on July 4, 2026 at 10:30 am, marking America's 250th anniversary.

Jul 01, 2026 | 11:07am ET

EPCOT Closing More Than 3 Hours Early Tonight
20 days ago

EPCOT closes at 5:30pm tonight, July 1, cutting the day short by more than three hours. Luminous is cancelled and no official reason has been given, though a private buyout is the likely cause.

Jul 01, 2026 | 7:28am ET

EPCOT Entrance Gets New Look as Trees Removed From Spaceship Earth Planter
29 days ago

The trees in the central raised planter in front of Spaceship Earth have been removed, giving guests a clear sightline to the geosphere from the park entrance. No replacement has been announced.

Jun 22, 2026 | 8:39am ET

EPCOT Scheduled for an Unusually Early Close in July 2026
3 months ago

If you're heading to Walt Disney World over the July 4th weekend, take note: EPCOT is scheduled to close at 5:30pm on July 1, 2026 . That's a significant cut to what's typically a…

Apr 22, 2026 | 6:45am ET

EPCOT to have delayed opening April 19 2026
3 months ago

EPCOT has a delayed opening today, Sunday April 19, 2026, due to the runDisney Springtime Surprise 10-Miler . The park opens at 10:00am instead of the usual 9:00am, with Early…

Apr 19, 2026 | 7:07am ET

Figment, EPCOT, and New IP: What D'Amaro Said at the 2026 Shareholder Meeting
4 months ago

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro fielded questions from shareholders today at the company's Annual Shareholder Meeting, touching on the future of the Journey Into Imagination pavilion at…

Mar 18, 2026 | 2:12pm ET

EPCOT's World Discovery Playground Returns With New Artificial Grass and Expanded Space
5 months ago

The World Discovery Playground at EPCOT has reopened following a refurbishment that expanded the space and gave it a fresh look . Located across from Test Track, the play area is…

Feb 24, 2026 | 12:45pm ET

Walt Disney World Releases New Aerial Videos of Its Parks and Disney Springs
5 months ago

Walt Disney World has released a new set of aerial footage videos covering four of its destinations - Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Disney…

Feb 20, 2026 | 1:25pm ET

EPCOT Introduces New Rope Drop Welcome Announcement Featuring Walt Disney Quotes
7 months ago

A new EPCOT rope drop welcome announcement is now greeting guests as they enter the park each morning . The short message highlights Walt Disney's original vision for EPCOT. The…

Dec 01, 2025 | 9:00am ET

EPCOT Brings Back Morning Marching Band Performances After Long Break
8 months ago

Marching bands are back at EPCOT in Walt Disney World for the first time since before the pandemic . The Youth Bands, made up of visiting high school students in the Disney…

Nov 25, 2025 | 12:40pm ET

EPCOT Entrance Gets Landscaping Update with New Palm Trees in Front of Spaceship Earth
11 months ago

EPCOT’s entrance plaza has received a fresh landscaping update, with ten new foxtail palm trees now installed either side of Spaceship Earth . The new trees frame Spaceship Earth…

Aug 01, 2025 | 10:50am ET

New Street Acts Debut at EPCOT: Comedy Robot and Variety Duo
1 year ago

EPCOT has added two new live acts this week, now appearing in World Discovery and World Celebration. Florida Artificial Intelligence Laboratories – Miss Information and Al Gorithm…

Jun 12, 2025 | 10:00am ET

EPCOT to Close Early Today, May 21 2025
1 year ago

EPCOT will close early today at 5:30 pm on May 21, 2025, to accommodate a private event buyout for the 2025 SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference Orlando. The event will take…

May 21, 2025 | 8:00am ET

EPCOT to Have Delayed Opening April 6 2025
1 year ago

EPCOT will have a delayed opening on Sunday April 6 due to the 2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend race events. EPCOT will open an hour later than usual, at 10 am, with…

Apr 05, 2025 | 10:51am ET

Disney World Offers 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket Starting at $89 per Day for Summer 2025
1 year ago

A new limited-time offer gives guests access to three Walt Disney World theme parks—excluding Magic Kingdom—for as low as $89 per day, plus tax . The 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket is…

Mar 27, 2025 | 5:15am ET

EPCOT Closing Early at 5:30 pm in May 2025 for Private Park Buyout
1 year ago

EPCOT will close early at 5:30 pm on May 21, 2025, to accommodate a private event buyout for the 2025 SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference Orlando. The event will take place from…

Mar 11, 2025 | 9:30am ET

EPCOT Tests New Rope Drop Process Ahead of Cosmic Rewind Standby Queue Change
1 year ago

EPCOT is testing a new morning rope drop entry process as it prepares for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to move to a standby queue on February 25, 2025. The updated…

Feb 22, 2025 | 9:22am ET

EPCOT Delays Opening on February 23, 2025
1 year ago

EPCOT will have a delayed opening tomorrow due to the 2025 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. EPCOT will open on February 23, 2025, at 10 am, with Early Entry for Walt Disney…

Feb 22, 2025 | 8:44am ET

EPCOT to have delayed opening today
1 year ago

EPCOT will have a delayed opening today due to the 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. EPCOT will open on January 12, 2025, at 10 am, with Early Entry for Walt Disney World…

Jan 12, 2025 | 8:11am ET

EPCOT Dedication Plaque Returns with Updated Design at Park Entrance
2 years ago

The EPCOT dedication plaque has made its return to the main entrance of the park, now incorporated into the sleek new signage that reflects the park's updated aesthetic. The…

Nov 26, 2024 | 6:14am ET

Disney Looking for New Variety Acts to Perform at EPCOT
2 years ago

Disney is casting for new atmosphere entertainment acts at EPCOT to debut in 2025. The casting call seeks "fun-filled entertainment for diverse audiences of different ages…

Nov 13, 2024 | 10:06am ET

EPCOT Lighting Woes: Changes to World Celebration Lighting Suggest a Shift in Design
2 years ago

As part of EPCOT's recent years-long overhaul, Disney Imagineers installed thousands of programmable LED light fixtures throughout World Celebration in the center of the park. The…

Nov 13, 2024 | 9:50am ET

EPCOT Delays Opening on November 3, 2024
2 years ago

EPCOT will open an hour later than usual on Sunday, November 3, 2024, due to the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon event. EPCOT will open to all guests at 10 am instead of the…

Nov 03, 2024 | 7:24am ET

EPCOT Set for Early Closure Today, October 22, 2024
2 years ago

Guests visiting Walt Disney World today, October 22, 2024, should be aware that EPCOT will close significantly earlier than usual due to a private event. The park will close to…

Oct 22, 2024 | 6:23am ET

EPCOT Set for Early Closure in Late October 2024
2 years ago

According to the official Walt Disney World operating hours calendar, EPCOT will close at 5 pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. EPCOT's early close is due to a private event for the…

Aug 19, 2024 | 9:51am ET

Disney Parks Dominate 2023 TEA-AECOM Global Attendance Report, EPCOT Sees Significant Growth
2 years ago

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and AECOM have today published the 2023 Theme Index: Global Attractions Attendance Report . This industry report provides a…

Aug 15, 2024 | 10:30am ET

Stay Cool at EPCOT: Rose Walk Flex Space Now Has Shade Canopy
2 years ago

EPCOT's recently opened flex space area along the rose walk from World Celebration to World Showcase is now covered. The previously installed support columns now support a dark…

Jul 26, 2024 | 9:12am ET

New Mural at EPCOT's Main Entrance Character Meet and Greet Location
2 years ago

The character meet and greet location near Spaceship Earth at EPCOT has a new backdrop mural. The new artwork features the new EPCOT entrance area, including Spaceship Earth's…

Jul 11, 2024 | 8:00am ET

EPCOT Digital Guide Map Updated To Include CommuniCore Hall and Plaza
2 years ago

Alongside today's opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza, Disney has updated the digital guide map in My Disney Experience and online to include the new area. The map update…

Jun 10, 2024 | 8:45am ET

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"EPCOT" News

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Photos: 920th Rescue Wing Air Force Flyover Over EPCOT and Magic Kingdom 17 days ago

U.S. Air Force Reserve to Fly Over Magic Kingdom and EPCOT This July 4 20 days ago

EPCOT Closing More Than 3 Hours Early Tonight 20 days ago

EPCOT Entrance Gets New Look as Trees Removed From Spaceship Earth Planter 29 days ago

EPCOT Scheduled for an Unusually Early Close in July 2026 3 months ago

EPCOT to have delayed opening April 19 2026 3 months ago

Figment, EPCOT, and New IP: What D'Amaro Said at the 2026 Shareholder Meeting 4 months ago

EPCOT's World Discovery Playground Returns With New Artificial Grass and Expanded Space 5 months ago

Walt Disney World Releases New Aerial Videos of Its Parks and Disney Springs 5 months ago

EPCOT Introduces New Rope Drop Welcome Announcement Featuring Walt Disney Quotes 7 months ago

EPCOT Brings Back Morning Marching Band Performances After Long Break 8 months ago

EPCOT Entrance Gets Landscaping Update with New Palm Trees in Front of Spaceship Earth 11 months ago

New Street Acts Debut at EPCOT: Comedy Robot and Variety Duo 1 year ago

EPCOT to Close Early Today, May 21 2025 1 year ago

EPCOT to Have Delayed Opening April 6 2025 1 year ago

Disney World Offers 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket Starting at $89 per Day for Summer 2025 1 year ago

EPCOT Closing Early at 5:30 pm in May 2025 for Private Park Buyout 1 year ago

EPCOT Tests New Rope Drop Process Ahead of Cosmic Rewind Standby Queue Change 1 year ago

EPCOT Delays Opening on February 23, 2025 1 year ago

EPCOT to have delayed opening today 1 year ago

EPCOT Dedication Plaque Returns with Updated Design at Park Entrance 2 years ago

Disney Looking for New Variety Acts to Perform at EPCOT 2 years ago

EPCOT Lighting Woes: Changes to World Celebration Lighting Suggest a Shift in Design 2 years ago

EPCOT Delays Opening on November 3, 2024 2 years ago

EPCOT Set for Early Closure Today, October 22, 2024 2 years ago

EPCOT Set for Early Closure in Late October 2024 2 years ago

Disney Parks Dominate 2023 TEA-AECOM Global Attendance Report, EPCOT Sees Significant Growth 2 years ago

Stay Cool at EPCOT: Rose Walk Flex Space Now Has Shade Canopy 2 years ago

New Mural at EPCOT's Main Entrance Character Meet and Greet Location 2 years ago

EPCOT Digital Guide Map Updated To Include CommuniCore Hall and Plaza 2 years ago

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Photos: 920th Rescue Wing Air Force Flyover Over EPCOT and Magic Kingdom
17 days ago

U.S. Air Force Reserve to Fly Over Magic Kingdom and EPCOT This July 4
20 days ago

EPCOT Closing More Than 3 Hours Early Tonight
20 days ago

EPCOT Entrance Gets New Look as Trees Removed From Spaceship Earth Planter
29 days ago

EPCOT Scheduled for an Unusually Early Close in July 2026
3 months ago

EPCOT to have delayed opening April 19 2026
3 months ago

Figment, EPCOT, and New IP: What D'Amaro Said at the 2026 Shareholder Meeting
4 months ago

EPCOT's World Discovery Playground Returns With New Artificial Grass and Expanded Space
5 months ago

Walt Disney World Releases New Aerial Videos of Its Parks and Disney Springs
5 months ago

EPCOT Introduces New Rope Drop Welcome Announcement Featuring Walt Disney Quotes
7 months ago

EPCOT Brings Back Morning Marching Band Performances After Long Break
8 months ago

EPCOT Entrance Gets Landscaping Update with New Palm Trees in Front of Spaceship Earth
11 months ago

New Street Acts Debut at EPCOT: Comedy Robot and Variety Duo
1 year ago

EPCOT to Close Early Today, May 21 2025
1 year ago

EPCOT to Have Delayed Opening April 6 2025
1 year ago

Disney World Offers 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket Starting at $89 per Day for Summer 2025
1 year ago

EPCOT Closing Early at 5:30 pm in May 2025 for Private Park Buyout
1 year ago

EPCOT Tests New Rope Drop Process Ahead of Cosmic Rewind Standby Queue Change
1 year ago

EPCOT Delays Opening on February 23, 2025
1 year ago

EPCOT to have delayed opening today
1 year ago

EPCOT Dedication Plaque Returns with Updated Design at Park Entrance
2 years ago

Disney Looking for New Variety Acts to Perform at EPCOT
2 years ago

EPCOT Lighting Woes: Changes to World Celebration Lighting Suggest a Shift in Design
2 years ago

EPCOT Delays Opening on November 3, 2024
2 years ago

EPCOT Set for Early Closure Today, October 22, 2024
2 years ago

EPCOT Set for Early Closure in Late October 2024
2 years ago

Disney Parks Dominate 2023 TEA-AECOM Global Attendance Report, EPCOT Sees Significant Growth
2 years ago

Stay Cool at EPCOT: Rose Walk Flex Space Now Has Shade Canopy
2 years ago

New Mural at EPCOT's Main Entrance Character Meet and Greet Location
2 years ago

EPCOT Digital Guide Map Updated To Include CommuniCore Hall and Plaza
2 years ago