EPCOT News

13 years ago · Dec 31, 2013 | 12:51pm EST

New Year's Eve crowds bring long waits to Epcot attractions

Standby times of up to 4 hours at Epcot attractions

13 years ago · Jun 13, 2013 | 8:05pm EDT

Epcot's July 4 Independence Day entertainment line-up

The Heartbeat of Freedom fireworks return to Epcot for July 4

14 years ago · Dec 18, 2012 | 10:14am EST

PHOTOS - A look at the new NextGen RFID turnstiles at all four parks

NextGen RFID turnstiles are now in service - we take a look

14 years ago · Dec 10, 2012 | 1:51pm EST

New NextGen RFID main entrance turnstiles to go live this week

It is a big week for NextGen RFID at Walt Disney World as the new main entrance system opens for guests

14 years ago · Dec 04, 2012 | 9:22am EST

Epcot's Future World East closing early on Thursday

What you need to know if you are heading to Epcot on Thursday

14 years ago · Oct 15, 2012 | 8:53am EDT

Epcot welcomes the new 2013-2014 Walt Disney World Ambassadors

Congratulations to cast members Tye Arnold and Rich Tamayo in becoming the 40th Walt Disney World Ambassador team

14 years ago · Oct 02, 2012 | 11:20am EDT

VIDEO - Epcot's 30th Anniversary Moment at the American Gardens Theater

The anniversary moment included appearances by Epcot musical groups, cast members and leaders

14 years ago · Oct 01, 2012 | 10:45pm EDT

VIDEO - Epcot 30th Anniversary fireworks

The Reflections of Earth Epcot 30th finale

14 years ago · Oct 01, 2012 | 10:15am EDT

PHOTOS - Epcot's 30th - the day so far

Epcot fans show their merchandise love

14 years ago · Sep 26, 2012 | 3:39pm EDT

PHOTOS - Disney launching 11 World Showcase vintage T-Shirts for the 30th anniversary

World Showcase and retro Epcot fans - get those credit cards ready

14 years ago · Sep 19, 2012 | 3:06pm EDT

Disney confirm the schedule for Epcot's 30th anniversary

A special edition of IllumiNations and presentations by Walt Disney Imagineers and Disney Legend Marty Sklar

14 years ago · Sep 19, 2012 | 12:@3pm EDT

VIDEO - Space Shuttle Endeavour flies over Epcot and the Magic Kingdom as part of retirement tour

See the final mission of the Space Shuttle program as Endeavour flew over Walt Disney World

· Jun 28, 2012 | 9:02pm EDT

Epcot's July 4 entertainment lineup

Here is the lineup for this year's July 4 celebrations at Epcot. July 4 Disney character meet and greets at the American Adventure - 12pm to 5:30pm American history and heritage…

· Jun 04, 2012 | 8:56am EDT

PHOTOS - A look at Epcot's 'Brave - The Highland Games Tournament'

"Brave - The Highland Games Tournament" opened at Epcot this past weekend and we've got a quick photo tour of what you can find. Located along the Rose Garden walkway from Future…

· May 31, 2012 | 11:11am EDT

Disney to offer 'in-park' free WiFi for the first time this summer at Epcot

Earlier this week we reported on the new 'Brave' kids playground that is coming to Epcot for the summer. Along with the playground, games and the sand scuplutre, Disney are also…

· May 25, 2012 | 8:28am EDT

'Brave' playground and a dose of Scotland coming to Epcot for the summer

Marking the June 22 opening of Disney Pixar's "Brave" opening in theaters, Epcot will be hosting "Brave - The Highland Games Tournament". Located along the Rose Garden walkway…

· Apr 12, 2012 | 8:56am EDT

The Land and Character Spot to be open late during Test Track's refurbishment

Epcot's Test Track is closing for refurbishment from April 16 2012 through to late fall 2012. During this time, both The Land Pavilion and Character Spot will be staying open…

· Apr 05, 2012 | 8:19am EDT

Easter activity lineup at Epcot this Sunday

Here is the Easter entertainment line-up for Epcot this Sunday, April 8 2012. At the United Kingdom, Mr and Mrs Easter Bunny will host an Easter Egg hunt for kids aged 3-9, and an…

· Dec 23, 2011 | 1:54am EST

Full details of Epcot's New Year's Eve live DJ Parties

Epcot's New Year's Eve live DJ Parties are returning once again in both Future World and World Showcase. Here is the full schedule as it currently stands (subject to change). You…

· Dec 10, 2011 | 9:02m am EST

Epcot's RFID entry test removed

Epcot's RFID entry test appears to now be over. The construction walls have now been removed from the test area revealing a return of the old turnstiles, and no sign of any of the…

· Dec 07, 2011 | 10:56am EST

Epcot's RFID entry system goes back behind walls for reworking

If you are hoping to try out Epcot's new RFID entry system you are out of luck, at least for now. The entry system has now gone back behind the construction walls for what we…

· Nov 22, 2011 | 12:14pm EST

Epcot boosted to 8am openings during Christmas week

Epcot's operating hours for the Christmas week have just been boosted with the park now opening at 8am on most days during the Christmas week. You can see the full schedule at…

· Nov 13, 2011 | 7:00pm EST

PHOTOS - RFID entry system testing at Epcot's main entrance

We reported last week that construction walls were in place around a previously used test area for turnstile-less entry into Epcot, and today guests at Epcot got to try an all-new…

· Nov 08, 2011 | 11:30am EST

PHOTOS - Construction walls up at Epcot's turnstiles - easy entry test now being rolled out?

Remember back in March of this year when Epcot were testing a new entry system that did not require guests to pass through a traditional turnstile? The entry system was designed…

· Sep 22, 2011 | 2:17pm EDT

PHOTOS - Epcot's parking lots being resurfaced

The Magic Kingdom isn't the only park receiving some upgrades to its parking lot. Epcot has been progressively resurfacing its parking lots, and the latest to be completed is the…

· Jul 11, 2011 | 5:50pm EDT

Balzac no longer for sale in any of the Disney parks

Minor news, but still something that almost every Disney guest has seen over the years. The long standing "Balzac" inflatable ball kiosks that have been part of the Epcot…

· Apr 22, 2011 | 9:27am EDT

Easter activities at Epcot this Sunday

The UK Pavilion (11am to 3:30pm) and The American Adventure Pavilion (11:30am to 5pm) will be hosting easter egg hunts and other activities on Easter Sunday. You can also visit Mr…

· Dec 13, 2010 | 12:34 EST

Epcot operating hours for the Christmas week extended in both the mornings and evenings

Epcot's operating hours for the Christmas week have just been extended and pushed beyond the usual holiday hours (9am to 9:30pm). From December 26 to December 31, Epcot will be…

· Dec 03, 2010 | 8:59am EST

Disney branded potato chips now at Epcot

Disney branded potato chips are now hitting the parks, with Epcot snack location now offering them in place of the previous Lays chips. They cost $3 a bag, and come in a couple of…

· Sep 28, 2010 | 14:07pm EDT

Recent Disney guest survey hints at possible first use of Next-Gen technologies

It's been no secret to those that follow the parks closely, that for the last few years Disney have been hard at work on a massive technology project that will bring together…