Spike's Garden at CommuniCore Hall Now Closed for GoofyCore Preparation in EPCOT

Although the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival continues, Spike’s garden in CommuniCore Hall is now closed. Disney is now transform the hall into “GoofyCore” for Cool Kids’ Summer.

GoofyCore Prep

The “Sunlight to Starbright in Spike’s Garden” signs and decals remain outside CommuniCore Hall. But the doors are closed with stanchions and chains in front of them.

Although the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival continues, Spike's garden in CommuniCore Hall is now closed. Disney is now transform the hall into "GoofyCore" for Cool Kids' Summer.

One entrance has a “This Area is Being Reimagined” sign.

Florida Fresh booth at EPCOT's CommuniCore Hall

Florida Fresh, the outdoor food booth on the side of CommuniCore Hall, is still open, as is the Mickey and Friends meet and greet.

Check out our photos of Spike’s garden.

GoofyCore debuted last year. It features Goofy and his Goof Troop leading kids in games and dances in a transformed CommuniCore with Goofy-inspired decorations. GoofyCore will reopen with the start of Cool Kids’ Summer on May 26. Cool Kids’ Summer continues through September 8, 2026.

Disney recently brought GoofyCore to local schools and announced a $1.3 million investment in education programs.

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