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 Services, LLC as the contractor, with the scope listed simply as “General Construction.” According to the firm’s website, it focuses on structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering for themed entertainment projects - suggesting some of the work is possibly related to ride system maintenance and behind-the-scenes infrastructure.
While Disney has not officially announced any show changes, there have been recent indications that the in-vehicle video display screens may be updated during this closure. The current displays, used for the interactive descent experience, have remained largely unchanged since their introduction during the 2008 refurbishment.
Spaceship Earth is expected to reopen later this year, though a specific return date has not been released. No major changes to narration or storyline are expected as part of this round of work.
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