VIDEO: Disney Guest Illegally Flies Drone Over EPCOT Lagoon

A Disney drone hovers above trees as Disney guests stroll along a sunny park path beneath a cloudy sky.

A Walt Disney World guest was recently caught illegally flying a drone over World Showcase Lagoon in EPCOT. Guest Flies Drone Over EPCOT Two videos shared by X user @streetmosphere show the drone operator standing outside The American Adventure pavilion. In the first video, he flies the drone past the America Gardens Theatre over the … Read more

New ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ MagicBand+ Arrives at EPCOT

A hand holds a Nightmare Before Christmas MagicBand+ featuring Jack Skellington art in a store display box.

Following the arrival of several Halloween-themed items at Walt Disney World, EPCOT has a new MagicBand+ styled with characters and icons from “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” We found the new MagicBand+ at Gateway Gifts. ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ MagicBand+ – $44.99 This new MagicBand+ is ready for the Halloween season to begin. The band is mostly … Read more

Construction Walls Removed, Donald Meet and Greet Reopens at EPCOT

Stone ruins with ancient carvings and statues, surrounded by lush green tropical plants and trees.

The Donald Duck meet and greet at the Mexico pavilion of EPCOT has reopened now that construction walls are down from around the space. Donald Meet and Greet Reopens Crews began replacing pavement around the Mexico pavilion in April. Construction walls went up between the Mexico and Norway pavilions in May. Crews extended the walls … Read more

VIDEO: ‘Heartbeat of Freedom’ Fireworks Tag at EPCOT for Fourth of July 2025

Crowd watches colorful water fountains and gold fireworks at Epcot's Fourth of July 2025 "Heartbeat of Freedom" event.

To celebrate the Fourth of July 2025, the “Heartbeat of Freedom” fireworks tag has returned to EPCOT, attached at the end of “Luminous: the Symphony of Us.” ‘Heartbeat of Freedom’ Fireworks Tag at EPCOT “Heartbeat of Freedom” was performed after “Luminous: The Symphony of Us,” which began at 9 p.m. today, Friday, July 4. Previously, … Read more

REVIEW: Festival Favorite S’mores Bar Joins Regal Eagle Smokehouse Menu at EPCOT

A hand holds a plate with a S'mores Bar from Regal Eagle Smokehouse at EPCOT, topped with toasted marshmallow and cookie.

A fan-favorite treat from the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has graduated to regular menu item status — Regal Eagle Smokehouse is now serving the S’mores Bar from Beach Grub. Regal Eagle Smokehouse is located at the American Adventure in World Showcase. It’s a counter-service restaurant primarily serving barbecue. It has indoor and outdoor … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Test Track 3.0 Queue Tour and Ride POV

Futuristic showroom with a silver concept car, digital displays, and Test Track-inspired lighting overhead.

Test Track presented by General Motors at EPCOT is now open for Cast Member previews and WDWNT got to ride the reimagined attraction. Test Track 3.0 Review Test Track Entrance Test Track 3.0 Queue Test Track Loading Area & Ride Vehicles Test Track 3.0 Ride Experience Test Track Exit Test Track 3.0 Full Ride Video … Read more

New Disney Baby Figment Plush in Blanket at EPCOT

Hand holding a Baby Figment Blanket Plush; plush toys are displayed in the background at Walt Disney World.

Figment fans have an adorable new baby Figment plush to grab at Walt Disney World, with our favorite purple dragon in baby form and wrapped up in a patterned blanket. Disney Baby Figment Plush – $39.99 This latest version of Figment is in the style of the Disney Babies plush line, so he is smaller … Read more

New Sign Installed for Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT

A blue "Coral Reef Restaurant" sign with fish graphics, surrounded by greenery and orange flowers.

A new sign has been installed for the Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT. New Coral Reef Restaurant Sign The new sign resembles the exterior of The Seas Pavilion Mural with two wave lines and green fish mimicking those on the mural. The Coral Reef Restaurant name is written in white on a blue background framed … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Baby Manatee Swims into The Seas at EPCOT

A manatee swims near a platform in The Seas at EPCOT, surrounded by rocks and green-tinted water.

Welcome Tanimura! Another new manatee has arrived at The Seas Pavilion in EPCOT. The newest addition to The Seas at EPCOT is a manatee named Tanimura. We were able to catch her swimming around and munching on lettuce just two days after her arrival. Tanimura is an estimated one-year-old and weighs around 300 pounds. Manatees … Read more

BREAKING: Spaceship Earth Closing Temporarily For Refurbishment Later This Summer

Spaceship Earth and EPCOT fountain

Walt Disney World has announced that Spaceship Earth will be temporarily closing for refurbishment later this summer. Spaceship Earth Closing for Refurbishment EPCOT Spaceship Earth Refurbishment Spaceship Earth Spaceship Earth 4k Multi-Cam Ride POV Video Spaceship Earth Closing for Refurbishment According to Disney, Spaceship Earth will be temporarily closed for routine refurbishment starting August 25, … Read more