The Odyssey EPCOT Reopening Today Outside Festival Season - Full Details

Jun 12, 2026 in "The Odyssey"

Posted: Friday June 12, 2026 7:23am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Odyssey Event Pavilion in EPCOT is reopening today, June 12 2026, with operating hours listed as 11am to 6pm. The venue is back with food and beverage offerings, and live entertainment from Max & Aydar - Amazing Masters of Variety.

The Odyssey typically opens during EPCOT's three major festivals - Flower & Garden, Food & Wine, and Festival of the Holidays. Today's reopening falls outside those windows, in the gap between Flower & Garden and Food & Wine, making it a little unexpected.

What's on the Menu

The Odyssey is serving a short lineup of snacks and drinks during today's return.

Food options:

  • Chicken Strips with French Fries - $10.99
  • Apple-Caramel Churro Bites with Vanilla Dipping Sauce - $6.99
  • Caramel Popcorn Churro Bites (Caramel Churros, Kettle Corn, and Caramel Sauce) - $6.49

Beverages:

  • Assorted Bottled Beverages (Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite) - $5.50
  • DASANI Bottled Water - $4.25
  • Frozen Fruit Slush with Cotton Candy and a Glow Cube (Simply Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade, Limeade, or Fruit Punch) - $9.29
  • Seasonal Draft Beverages (alcoholic) - $12.50

Max & Aydar at The Odyssey

The Odyssey is now listed as the performance location for Max & Aydar - Amazing Masters of Variety. The duo originally performed in World Celebration starting in June 2025.

Their act blends circus-style performance with interactive humor. You can expect plate spinning, juggling, and classic variety routines, along with regular audience participation moments. It's a good option if you're looking for something to do while grabbing a snack in Future World.

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mastromjmJun 17, 2026

That was probably me!

psherman42Jun 17, 2026

Same! I watched multiple games there, including one of the US games and it was so fun. I’m going to Epcot Friday and it would have been neat to chill there and watch part of a game.

BocabearJun 17, 2026

with the current cost of actually going to the parks, the lines and everything else, I guess those that found the games important chose to either stay home and watch them, or actually be present for their $300 day at Epcot. lol

JerseyMan95Jun 16, 2026

I remember watching games in there! Really bummed they didn’t do anything in the park either. The park was decorated all throughout for the 2014 World Cup.

tpoly88Jun 16, 2026

I also start in France a lot as we stay at Swann/dolphin mostly. Odyssey always good to cool off When I come for the day we start in Canada but recently they got rid of the wine in the back of the store. They always had a good Chardonnay there.

DocAlan02Jun 16, 2026

I don't remember the guest-facing side, but they had a heck of a chicken sandwich on the cast cafeteria side back in the early 90s.

TrainsOfDisneyJun 15, 2026

Some of the old boardwalk / storybook circus performers are performing here this year. I look forward to seeing them!

Br0ckfordJun 15, 2026

That's actually smart. A good base of fish and chips or a bagette to soak up the booze. 😉

Andrew CJun 15, 2026

I start in France. Or UK

Br0ckfordJun 15, 2026

I always start in Canada, so this will be a nice crash after LA Cava Del Tequila. 🤙🍸🍸

psherman42Jun 15, 2026

I remember in 2014, they had a tv set up and showed World Cup games. I wish they’d bring that back this year.

CompedJun 15, 2026

It really is a nice place to step into after doing a loop around World Showcase. Done that too many times to count. Nearly always busy though.

andrewmeyersJun 15, 2026

Long live the Odyssey… they were playing the original Imagination area loop in there during FotA and it was like stepping back into 1982.

THEMEPARKPIONEERJun 14, 2026

I saw the word cheese and already know what song it is

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