EPCOT Center Archives

Disney Fine Art by Collectors Editions Sets Up in CommuniCore Plaza for 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

January 19, 2025

Various colorful cartoon character paintings, including Disney Fine Art pieces, are displayed on a wall. Featuring anthropomorphic animals and figures in distinct poses and vibrant backgrounds, they make a lively preview for the upcoming 2025 Festival of the Arts at EPCOT.

Disney Fine Art by Collectors Editions has returned to the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. This year, the tent is located in CommuniCore Plaza. Disney Fine Art is published by Collectors Editions and is officially licensed by Disney. Several different artists have collections on display at this year’s booth including Stephen Fishwick, Michelle … Read more

Thomas Kinkade Studios Returns to the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

January 19, 2025

This framed painting by Thomas Kinkade Studios beautifully captures a fantasy theme park setting, complete with a castle, lush trees, and a striking sphere structure, reminiscent of the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Displayed elegantly on a metal grid wall.

Thomas Kinkade Studios is back for the 2025 festival with a booth located between Port of Entry and Canada in the World Showcase. Thomas Kinkade Studios carries on the legacy of the late Kinkade, who passed away in 2012, by continuing to create Disney artwork. In previous years, the studio has had multiple booths containing … Read more

Figment-Inspired and Muppets’ “Rainbow Connection” Points of Light Shows Return to EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2025

January 18, 2025January 17, 2025

Epcot's Spaceship Earth dazzles with colorful lights at night, echoing the vibrancy of the Festival of the Arts, as visitors and flags surround this iconic beacon.

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts has returned for 2025. With it returns the Figment-inspired Spaceship Earth Light show along with the Muppets’ “Rainbow Connection” inspired show. Shows begin around dusk each night during the festival with the regular Beacons of Light show beginning at the top of each hour followed by the Figment … Read more

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Retro Cassette Ear Headband Available at EPCOT

March 4, 2024March 2, 2024

Retro cassette tape ear headband themed to Guardians of the Galaxy.

A new retro cassette ear headband themed to “Guardians of the Galaxy” has made its way to EPCOT in Walt Disney World. “Guardians of the Galaxy” Retro Cassette Ear Headband – $39.99 We found these ears at Treasures of Xandar, the gift shop for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The center of the headband … Read more

LOSING NEMO: The Seas Pavilion at EPCOT Returning to Original Color Scheme, Characters Now Being Removed from 1986 The Living Seas Mural

October 8, 2023October 7, 2023

What’s old appears to be new again in the World Nature neighborhood of EPCOT as changes continue to be made to the exterior of The Seas Pavilion. We noted in a mid-September update that a portion of the building had been painted a light khaki color; that hue now engulfs nearly the entire pavilion and … Read more

New Retro EPCOT Center Tee Available at Walt Disney World

October 6, 2023

A new retro EPCOT Center tee is available at Walt Disney World for fans of the park’s original 1982 iteration. The EPCOT center tee can be found in Creations Shop, the flagship merchandise location of EPCOT. EPCOT Center Tee – $29.99 The shirt is a heathered mustard yellow color, with Spaceship Earth on the chest. … Read more

Weatherproof Sheathing Installed on CommuniCore Hall as Construction Continues at EPCOT

April 27, 2023April 26, 2023

We recently visited EPCOT for an updated look at the new World Celebration area being constructed, with its adjoining CommuniCore spaces. Let’s take a closer look. The New CommuniCore at EPCOT When World Celebration is complete, it will serve as primary hub for the entire park, with new nighttime lights, exhibition spaces, music venues and … Read more

Figment and Walt Disney World ’71 Limited Edition Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

November 12, 2022

Two new limited edition pins celebrating Walt Disney World have arrived. One features EPCOT and Figment, while the other celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cinderella Castle. Limited Edition Figment Pin – $44.99 Everyone’s favorite purple dragon is front and center on the newest limited edition pin to land at Walt Disney World. Flying among the … Read more

EPCOT 40th Anniversary Phone Cases Now Available at Walt Disney World

October 26, 2022

On October 1, EPCOT officially celebrated its 40th Anniversary. Disney has been delivering some special merchandise to mark the occasion since the big day, and we found these five new custom phone case designs honoring the 40th Anniversary from the MaDe kiosks. EPCOT 40th Anniversary Custom Phone Case Designs – $29.99 EPCOT 40th Anniversary Phone … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/3/21): Tiffins Debuts Specialty 50th Anniversary Dinner, Disney KiteTails Performances Resume After Kite Accident, JAMMitors Bring Their Show to World Celebration, and More

October 4, 2021

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WDWNT Daily Recap (9/12/21): Buffet Dining Returns to Crystal Palace, Former Disney World President Receives Main Street Window, Shanghai Disney Resort Temporarily Closes Due to Typhoon, and More

September 12, 2021

REVIEW: New Spooky Caramel-Apple Drink in Poison Apple Sipper Tempts Guests at EPCOT

September 12, 2021

While making your way through World Showcase at EPCOT can be a hot experience during a Florida summer, the Canada pavilion has guests covered with a new icy drink to cool them down, and it’s one of many perfectly-themed treats for the Halloween season. Spooky Caramel-Apple in a Poison Apple Sipper – $16.00 This spooky … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/10/21): More Disney Fab 50 Character Statues Arrive in Magic Kingdom, Parades Return to Disneyland With the Frightfully Fun Parade, Walt Disney World Shares New Details About the 50th Anniversary Vault Collection, and More

September 10, 2021

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WDWNT Daily Recap (8/31/21): Walt Disney World to Release 50th Anniversary Happy Meal Toys at McDonalds, Bambi and Thumper Join Fab 50 Character Collection, Fall Decorations Arrive at Disneyland, and More

August 31, 2021

PHOTOS: Pavement Nearing Completion at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

August 30, 2021

We have kept a close eye on the continual, yet slow, march to completion for the long-awaited new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Today, we took another ride along the EPCOT monorail line to show you how the progress was coming along. The pavement in front of the show building is looking fully … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/29/21): Biergarten Buffet Returns, Tune-In Lounge Adds Seating, The Bootstrappers Return to Disneyland, Cars Land Lights Up for Haul-O-Ween, and More

August 30, 2021August 29, 2021