EPCOT Archive
Walt Disney World has announced the closing date for Test Track at EPCOT, which will go down for a lengthy refurbishment to reimagine the thrill ride into its third version. This post shares all of the details, concept art, and everything we know about the plan–plus commentary about its changes, the closure’s summer timing, and
Walt Disney World has revealed details about some of the new perks and freebies during V.I.PASSHOLDER Days, including a return of the fan-favorite lounge at EPCOT, discounts, and more. This covers everything we know so far, plus some speculation, and thoughts on the lounge moving to Morocco from Sunshine Seasons. For starters, V.I.PASSHOLDER Days (or
There’s no reason to believe that the EPCOT overhaul has a phase 2 on the horizon. Walt Disney World has not hinted at it, and instead suggested that the transformation project is finished with the debut of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza. Even if they had, second phases of projects often fall through. However, there’s a
Walt Disney World has officially opened the World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT, which will be home to CommuniCore Hall and Plaza starting in Summer 2024. This is the reimagined core of Future World and scaled down festival center that was previously announced but shelved. This post shares concept art, what’s being promised, and our commentary.
Guests of on-site Walt Disney World resorts and other hotels have access to Early Entry. This strategy guide covers everything you need to know: eligibility, ride rosters, how the perk works, and tips for best using the extra morning time in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. (Updated March 22, 2024.) In terms
Walt Disney World is announcing its plans for June through September 2024, promising that Summertime at The Most Magical Place On Earth is going to be extra magical this year! One of the biggest pieces of news is the “¡Celebración Encanto!” sing-along show that’ll debut at EPCOT–this post has dates, details, and concept art for the new
Luminous The Symphony of Us is the new nighttime spectacular at Walt Disney World, and fourth fireworks show in as many years to grace the skies above World Showcase, following EPCOT Forever, Harmonious, and IllumiNations. This review discusses how Luminous compares to its predecessors, other blockbuster nighttime spectaculars, and whether it’s a worthy addition in
Walt Disney World and Disneyland send out a lot of press releases about celebrities visiting the parks. Despite this being a shockingly popular thing, this blog doesn’t typically cover it for two reasons: I do not care and/or I do not know who these people are. However, I have to make an exception and take
Walt Disney World has announced the ‘Play Pavilion’ will replace Wonders of Life at EPCOT. This post shares basic info, concept art, construction progress (or lack thereof), and commentary about this news related to the overhaul of the former Future World. (Updated March 11, 2024.) This new pavilion will replace the defunct Wonders of Life,
Walt Disney World’s springtime event, the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, is now underway. With this, the Live Entertainment and WDW Horticulture teams have shared a few secrets about the latest additions. We thought this was fun and fascinating, so we wanted to share this look behind the seeds, if you will, at new
Walt Disney World is planning a mystery celebration for Summer 2024. We’ve been speculating about the likelihood of a new special event at EPCOT for the last several months, and now there’s at least partial confirmation of something happening via a casting call for Encanto entertainment. Our suspicions of this began back when Walt Disney World announced the start