A popular sugar art activity made a short comeback at the China Pavilion in EPCOT before being removed once more at the end of April. The temporary station allowed visitors to watch artists create edible shapes from sugar on a stick.
The activity had originally been available in the House of Good Fortune shop until it ended in 2020. It returned for the month of April this year, giving guests another chance to purchase the colorful sugar creations.
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Following the April announcement of the return of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days (May 1–July 31, 2026), Disney World has launched exclusive perks for annual passholders at EPCOT, including a special Chip 'n' Dale meet-and-greet, a lounge in the Morocco Pavilion, and new merchandise like popcorn buckets and magnets.
Walt Disney World Resort has filed a construction permit indicating a multi-month closure for Refreshment Port, a popular snack kiosk in EPCOT's World Showcase. The permit, involving Walt Disney Imagineering, lacks an expiration date. The spot near the Canada Pavilion has been shuttered since January 12.
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Disney announced a Mary Poppins-themed attraction for EPCOT's UK Pavilion in 2019, but the project has been postponed since 2020 with no further updates. The ride, envisioned as an immersive journey through 1910 London, was removed from promotional materials by 2022. While other EPCOT enhancements have proceeded, the UK Pavilion remains without a new ride.
The Spaceship Earth attraction at Walt Disney World's EPCOT has been closed since Friday, March 21, with no announced return date or explanation from Disney. The ride did not operate on Saturday and remained unavailable as of Sunday morning, March 22. Separately, Disneyland Paris reached full capacity and turned away arriving guests that weekend.
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Following the detailed schedule announcement for the 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Walt Disney World has shared dates for that event alongside the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, running through late November. Additional news includes a new patent for AI-enhanced ride safety.
Spaceship Earth at Walt Disney World's EPCOT closed unexpectedly for three days starting March 20, 2026, amid rumors of a pipe burst. The attraction reopened on March 23 with no visible damage reported. A first-look inspection found the ride operating normally.
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The Diamond Horseshoe restaurant in Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square will temporarily close on May 16 for a new Toy Story-themed event. The change ends a popular dining hack where guests booked easier reservations there for the same menu as at Liberty Tree Tavern. Jessie's Roundup will feature characters like Woody and Jessie from May 26 through September 28 as part of Cool Kids’ Summer 2026.