Boat Sinks and Guests Evacuated on Living with the Land at EPCOT

Inside EPCOT, guests cruise a dimly lit boat ride past glowing pink hydroponic gardens, while others wait outside in line.

A TikTok user posted a video showing a Living with the Land boat starting to sink and guests being evacuated at EPCOT. Boat Sinks on Living with the Land TikTok user MichelleWalksDisney posted the video on Friday: @wallandwfhatdisney Current situation. Boat in front of me started to sink and all occupants had to evacuate. We … Read more

Dates & Times for New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Disney World

Vivid fireworks light up Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle, instantly recognizable by its blue turrets, as crowds watch below.

Disney World has posted the dates and times for New Year’s Eve fireworks. Fireworks will take place at two different parks. Magic Kingdom: Fantasy in the Sky Magic Kingdom hosts two evenings of New Year’s Eve fireworks every year, and the same is true this year. On December 30 and 31, guests visiting the park … Read more

Christmas Decor Begins to Arrive at Living with the Land in Disney World

Lush tropical garden with jackfruit tree and waterfall, reminiscent of Living with the Land at Disney World’s greenhouses.

Living with the Land will have a holiday overlay again this year, and decor has started to arrive as preparations for the overlay begin. Living with the Land Glimmering Greenhouses Overlay This holiday overlay features sparkling Christmas lights and decorations on Living with the Land in The Land pavilion. Called Glimmering Greenhouses, the boat ride … Read more

Mickey & Minnie Now Meeting Guests at EPCOT in Travel-Inspired Costumes

Minnie and Mickey Mouse wearing matching blue plaid outfits at a Disney Vacation Club Character Meet and Greet, smiling indoors.

Mickey and Minnie are now meeting inside the DVC ImaginAtrium. During this special character experience, they wear their new travel-inspired costumes. DVC Meet & Greet What a surprise! Mickey and Minnie are now meeting in the DVC ImaginAtrium at EPCOT in their travel-inspired looks. Minnie is wearing a collared blue dress with a map pattern, … Read more

World Showcase Pavilion-Inspired Nutcrackers Now Available at EPCOT

A Viking nutcracker with helmet and axe stands in a glass case at EPCOT’s World Showcase, surrounded by unique Disney Park gifts.

World Showcase pavilion-inspired nutcrackers are now available in Mexico and Norway at EPCOT. Mexico Pavilion Nutcracker – $56.99 As Walt Disney World-themed merchandise continues to arrive at the resort, several World Showcase locations have begun getting pavilion-specific items. One such location is the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT, where we found this 10.25″ Kurt S. Adler … Read more

2025 Holiday Decor Already Going Up in EPCOT

Large, glowing holiday wreath adds Disney magic to a boutique store counter festooned with festive decor as a Cast Member assists guests.

Some holiday decor is already up in EPCOT’s France and United Kingdom Pavilions ahead of the park’s full festive transformation. Holiday Decor in EPCOT France Pavilion Inside Plume et Palette in the France Pavilion, a large wreath with white Christmas lights has been added behind one of the register counters. A “celebrate” cut-out with snowflakes … Read more

Spaceship Earth Reopens: Daily Recap (10/25/25)

A daily Disney Parks collage: Epcot entrance, signature charms, lively night parade, and the Evil Queen—no castle pictured.

Disneyland Paris canceled holiday plans, a World Showcase Pandora Charm references trash cans, and villains are staying at Disneyland Resort— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, October 25, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park New Merchandise Disneyland Paris … Read more

Water Feature Returns to The Seas with Powerful Splash

Sign for "The Seas with Nemo & Friends" at EPCOT, surrounded by rocks, greenery, playful sea characters, and a water splash effect.

Watch out, Journey of Water. The Seas is coming for your water features with the now-repaired splash surrounding the attractions sign. The Seas For months, the water effect surrounding the sign and rocks at The Seas with Nemo & Friends has been turned off and inactive. During our recent visit to EPCOT, we noticed that … Read more

Spaceship Earth Officially Reopens After Refurbishment

Spaceship Earth shines at night with vibrant lights, attraction details nearby, soon reopening after refurbishment at EPCOT—not a castle.

Despite returning one week early for a soft reopening, Spaceship Earth is now officially reopened post-refurbishment. Spaceship Earth Reopens As seen here, this morning, EPCOT Spaceship Earth guests are lining up and entering the show building for the official reopening of Spaceship Earth. Spaceship Earth closed on August 25 for a routine refurbishment, meaning general maintenance and … Read more

2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Dates Announced: Daily Recap (10/21/25)

Disney Parks collage: Mouse ears, animated duo, tacos, orange drink, sneakers at EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026; no castle shown.

We get a first look at new Disney short film Versa, some new Animal Kingdom food tastes suspiciously Tropical Americas-adjacent, and Brooks unveils their latest runDisney design — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort … Read more

Member of Mariachi Cobre Celebrates 35 with EPCOT Band

People, including Mariachi Cobre and a character reminiscent of Miguel from Coco in a maroon costume and large sombrero, perform for a crowd at an outdoor event.

Pablo Hector Gama is celebrating 35 years with Mariachi Cobre, a band that performs exuberant mariachi music at EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion. Pablo Hector Gama Pablo Hector Gama was born in Mexico City, Mexico and began playing music in 1962. By 1965 he was performing music, but it was until 1990 when he joined Mariachi Cobre. … Read more

Disney World Pin Tuesday: Tiki-Themed Carousel, Chicken Little, and More

A person displays a Mickey Mouse-shaped pin board holding six Disney Park pins, including a Tiki-Themed Carousel design. No castles seen.

This week’s Pin Tuesday at Disney World features a tiki-themed carousel, Chicken Little, and more. Inkwells of Evil: Jafar – $22.99 This month’s “Inkwells of Evil” pin features a black-and-white depiction of Jafar emerging from an inkwell. It comes on a black and white splotchy backing card. Previous releases include Maleficent, the Old Hag from … Read more

Figment Animatronic Returns to Journey Into Imagination

A Figment animatronic in a yellow shirt stands illuminated on a dark Disney park stage next to a blue-framed rectangular portal.

Figment has returned to Journey Into Imagination after being temporarily replaced with a limited movement figure. Figment Returns At the end of last week, we noticed that the Figment animatronic was replaced with a limited movement figure. The animatronic in question was the second Figment animatronic on the attraction, located on a platform next to … Read more