Relatos de 3 de março de 2026 destacam problemas de manutenção no Epcot, incluindo elementos sujos no The Land Pavilion e danos no Connections Eatery. O World Discovery Liquid Layer Splash Pad foi fechado indefinidamente naquele dia, com os recursos hídricos desligados. O Walt Disney World Resort não se pronunciou sobre esses desenvolvimentos antes dos eventos futuros.
Em 3 de março de 2026, visitantes no Epcot, no Walt Disney World Resort, notaram sinais visíveis de negligência em várias áreas. De acordo com relatos do WDWNT, as fitas amarelas e laranjas que descem em cascata do teto no The Land Pavilion pareciam sujas e manchadas, sugerindo que não haviam sido limpas há vários anos. Uma foto compartilhada no Facebook mostrou o tecido com acumulação clara de sujeira e manchas de água. O The Land Pavilion, localizado no bairro World Nature, abriga atrações como Soarin’ Around the World e Living with the Land, além de opções de refeições como Sunshine Seasons e Garden Grill. Neste verão, o pavilhão estreará Soarin’ Across America, uma nova versão do simulador de voo criada pela Walt Disney Imagineering para celebrar o 250.º aniversário dos Estados Unidos em julho. A atração atualizada também aparecerá no Disney California Adventure Park. Elsewhere at Epcot, a large sign at Connections Eatery in the World Celebration neighborhood showed scuffs and dents on its black frame, likely from repeated guest interactions. No repair attempts appeared to have been made. Adding to the concerns, the World Discovery Liquid Layer Splash Pad in the World Discovery neighborhood was indefinitely closed effective March 3. Stanchions and ropes blocked access, and all interactive water features, which typically operate all day, were turned off. WDWNT reported operational difficulties with the splash pad since at least mid-February. However, cooling misters behind the attraction continued to function normally, spraying water at guests. A Facebook photo documented the roped-off area. Walt Disney World Resort has not issued any public statements on the closure or the maintenance issues, nor provided reopening timelines or repair plans. The splash pad’s most recent publicized refurbishment ended in November 2023. This closure occurs one day before the International Flower & Garden Festival begins on March 4, an event that typically draws heavy crowds, especially during spring break periods. The timing raises questions about maintenance priorities, particularly with the new Soarin’ attraction approaching and festival preparations underway.
