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Walt Disney Imagineering Files New Permit for Spaceship Earth at EPCOT
2 months ago

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new Notice of Commencement for Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, pointing to upcoming signage work at the attraction. The permit is assigned to…

Apr 21, 2026 | 2:04pm ET

Spaceship Earth Reopens at EPCOT After Two-Day Unplanned Closure
3 months ago

Spaceship Earth is back up and running at EPCOT this morning, ending an unplanned two-day closure. The attraction reopened just before 11am on Monday, March 23. As of 11:15am, the…

Mar 23, 2026 | 11:22am ET

EPCOT's Spaceship Earth Experiences Extended Unplanned Closure
3 months ago

Spaceship Earth has not operated at EPCOT since Friday, and the closure is stretching into a second day. The attraction did not operate at all on Saturday, March 21, and remains…

Mar 22, 2026 | 11:38am ET

Spaceship Earth Returns to Full Operation at EPCOT After Months-Long Refurbishment
8 months ago

After nearly three months of closure, Spaceship Earth has officially reopened today at EPCOT following its refurbishment. The attraction had been operating on a limited…

Oct 25, 2025 | 9:16am ET

Spaceship Earth Reopens Early for Soft Opening at EPCOT Following Refurbishment
8 months ago

Spaceship Earth unexpectedly soft opened to guests this evening, October 18, 2025, following its multi-month refurbishment at EPCOT. Guests who rode during the soft opening…

Oct 18, 2025 | 6:50pm ET

Disney Sets Late October 2025 Reopening Date for EPCOT's Spaceship Earth
8 months ago

Disney's latest operating calendar now shows a reopening date for EPCOT's Spaceship Earth following its recent refurbishment . The attraction is listed as closed through October…

Oct 02, 2025 | 11:!5am ET

Spaceship Earth Now Closed for Refurbishment at EPCOT
10 months ago

As of today, Spaceship Earth is officially closed to guests at EPCOT for its planned refurbishment. Rolling planters have been positioned to block the entrance to the attraction…

Aug 25, 2025 | 8:12am ET

Last Chance to Ride Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Before Refurbishment Begins August 25
10 months ago

Tomorrow is the last operational day for EPCOT's Spaceship Earth before refurbishment work starts on August 25, 2025. Disney previously announced that the refurbishment will begin…

Aug 23, 2025 | 10:45am ET

Disney Files Permit for Spaceship Earth Refurbishment at EPCOT Beginning August 25
11 months ago

Disney has filed a Notice of Commencement ahead of the upcoming refurbishment of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, set to begin August 25, 2025. The permit names Engineering Design…

Jul 02, 2025 | 7:30am ET

EPCOT's Spaceship Earth Closing Late August to Begin Refurbishment
1 year ago

EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth will temporarily close for routine refurbishment starting August 25, 2025. The attraction is expected to reopen later this year, though Disney has not yet…

Jun 27, 2025 | 11:52am ET

EPCOT's Spaceship Earth shines in new colors to celebrate 'Wish' movie opening, featuring 'I'm a Star' song
3 years ago

Spaceship Earth at EPCOT has debuted a new lighting sequence this evening to celebrate the opening of the new Disney movie "Wish." Marking today's opening of "Wish" in theaters…

Nov 22, 2023 | 6:00pm ET

New lighting sequence coming to Spaceship Earth to celebrate the opening of Disney's latest movie 'Wish'
3 years ago

Spaceship Earth at EPCOT will debut a new lighting sequence to celebrate the opening of the upcoming Disney movie "Wish." Beginning November 22, 2023, Spaceship Earth will…

Nov 08, 2023 | 12:24pm ET

EPCOT's iconic Spaceship Earth illuminated by new light show for Disney100 celebration
3 years ago

EPCOT's Spaceship Earth has a new lighting sequence created especially for the Disney100 celebration now underway at Walt Disney World. The Spaceship Earth Disney100 light show is…

Sep 23, 2023 | 8:00pm ET

Spaceship Earth at EPCOT closing for brief refurbishment in July
3 years ago

According to the Walt Disney World operating calendar, Spaceship Earth at EPCOT will be closed Wednesday July 19, reopening to guests on July 20, 2023. Disney has not provided any…

Jul 14, 2023 | 6:38pm ET

Las Vegas Sphere dazzles with Spaceship Earth-esque LED display
3 years ago

Las Vegas has debuted its latest visual spectacle, drawing comparisons to EPCOT's iconic Spaceship Earth at Walt Disney World. The 366ft tall Sphere is wrapped in 1.2 million LED…

Jul 06, 2023 | 9:43am ET

Muppets take a trip aboard EPCOT's Spaceship Earth at Walt Disney World
3 years ago

Celebrating the launch of The Electric Mayhem on Disney+, band member Floyd Pepper took a trip aboard EPCOT's Spaceship Earth. Check out the video below for a look at a long…

May 17, 2023 | 4:00pm ET

Mickey Mouse silhouette to appear on Spaceship Earth as part of Disney100 celebrations at Walt Disney World
3 years ago

EPCOT's Spaceship Earth will celebrate Disney100 with an all-new lighting sequence later this year. The new display will feature iconic Mickey Mouse silhouette and other special…

Apr 26, 2023 | 1:08pm ET

New 'Beauty and the Beast' lighting design coming to Spaceship Earth for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
4 years ago

'Be Our Guest' comes to the EPCOT main entrance for the 2022 Food and Wine Festival.

Jul 14, 2022 | 6:47pm ET

EPCOT's Spaceship Earth debuts new Fourth of July lighting design
4 years ago

Spaceship Earth has another new nighttime look to celebrate Fourth of July.

Jul 01, 2022 | 3:18pm ET

Kermit the Frog turns EPCOT's Spaceship Earth green to celebrate Earth Month at Walt Disney World
4 years ago

The Muppets join in Disney's Planet Possible Earth Month celebration.

Apr 08, 2022 | 10:00am ET

A look at Spaceship Earth's latest lighting design featuring 'Colors of the Wind'
4 years ago

See video of the latest lighting design at Spaceship Earth - this time to celebrate the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival.

Mar 04, 2022 | 9:34am ET

Spaceship Earth will feature a new lighting sequence for the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival
4 years ago

Disney continues to add new lighting designs to Spaceship Earth as the park moves to different seasons and festivals.

Mar 02, 2022 | 6:02pm ET

Video of the new Muppets 'Rainbow Connection' lighting design at EPCOT's Spaceship Earth
4 years ago

2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts brings a new lighting look to Spaceship Earth at the entrance to EPCOT.

Jan 18, 2022 | 10:20am ET

Spaceship Earth joins the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with a new lighting design and The Muppets singing 'Rainbow Connection'
4 years ago

The Spaceship Earth Points of Light are celebrating the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.

Jan 14, 2022 | 4:07pm ET

A look at Spaceship Earth's new holiday lighting show
5 years ago

The EPCOT icon uses almost 2000 LED lights to produce spectacular effects.

Nov 29, 2021 | 8:37am ET

Spaceship Earth to feature holiday lighting patterns using the new points of light

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"Spaceship Earth" News

World Celebration, Epcot

Walt Disney Imagineering Files New Permit for Spaceship Earth at EPCOT 2 months ago

Spaceship Earth Reopens at EPCOT After Two-Day Unplanned Closure 3 months ago

EPCOT's Spaceship Earth Experiences Extended Unplanned Closure 3 months ago

Spaceship Earth Returns to Full Operation at EPCOT After Months-Long Refurbishment 8 months ago

Spaceship Earth Reopens Early for Soft Opening at EPCOT Following Refurbishment 8 months ago

Disney Sets Late October 2025 Reopening Date for EPCOT's Spaceship Earth 8 months ago

Spaceship Earth Now Closed for Refurbishment at EPCOT 10 months ago

Last Chance to Ride Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Before Refurbishment Begins August 25 10 months ago

Disney Files Permit for Spaceship Earth Refurbishment at EPCOT Beginning August 25 11 months ago

EPCOT's Spaceship Earth Closing Late August to Begin Refurbishment 1 year ago

EPCOT's Spaceship Earth shines in new colors to celebrate 'Wish' movie opening, featuring 'I'm a Star' song 3 years ago

New lighting sequence coming to Spaceship Earth to celebrate the opening of Disney's latest movie 'Wish' 3 years ago

EPCOT's iconic Spaceship Earth illuminated by new light show for Disney100 celebration 3 years ago

Spaceship Earth at EPCOT closing for brief refurbishment in July 3 years ago

Las Vegas Sphere dazzles with Spaceship Earth-esque LED display 3 years ago

Muppets take a trip aboard EPCOT's Spaceship Earth at Walt Disney World 3 years ago

Mickey Mouse silhouette to appear on Spaceship Earth as part of Disney100 celebrations at Walt Disney World 3 years ago

New 'Beauty and the Beast' lighting design coming to Spaceship Earth for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 4 years ago

EPCOT's Spaceship Earth debuts new Fourth of July lighting design 4 years ago

Kermit the Frog turns EPCOT's Spaceship Earth green to celebrate Earth Month at Walt Disney World 4 years ago

A look at Spaceship Earth's latest lighting design featuring 'Colors of the Wind' 4 years ago

Spaceship Earth will feature a new lighting sequence for the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival 4 years ago

Video of the new Muppets 'Rainbow Connection' lighting design at EPCOT's Spaceship Earth 4 years ago

Spaceship Earth joins the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts with a new lighting design and The Muppets singing 'Rainbow Connection' 4 years ago

A look at Spaceship Earth's new holiday lighting show 5 years ago

Spaceship Earth to feature holiday lighting patterns using the new points of light 5 years ago

Spaceship Earth's Beacon of Magic show and new nighttime lighting effects 5 years ago

A look at Spaceship Earth's new 'Points of Light' nighttime illumination 5 years ago

EPCOT's Spaceship Earth takes on new life after dark as a Beacon of Magic 5 years ago

Preview of Spaceship Earth's new lighting system reveals impressive capability 5 years ago