Disney has announced the official opening date for Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT, honoring 250 years of the United States of America. Previously, they just stated it would open for Memorial Day weekend. Soarin’ Across America Opening Date Though Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, Soarin’ Across America will actually open the next day — Tuesday, … Read more
New EPCOT t-shirts inspired by World Showcase pavilions feature the Three Caballeros, Pinocchio, and Brother Bear characters. Three Caballeros Mexico Pavilion T-Shirt – $36.99 This yellow tee features José Carioca with a churro, Panchito Pistoles with a basket of conchas, and Donald Duck with a taco. All three wear sombreros. In the background is the … Read more
A limited-time live entertainment offering is returning to EPCOT for this year’s Flower and Garden Festival courtesy of the Germany Pavilion. Böehme Und Scheffler Return to EPCOT Live Entertainment Guests visiting EPCOT during the first half of this year’s Flower and Garden Festival can enjoy a limited-time live entertainment duo, Böehme and Scheffler Klirr Deluxe, … Read more
It’s a small win in a much larger ongoing fight for workers’ rights, but Patina Group restaurant workers are free once again to wear union buttons on shift. Patina Group Workers Free to Wear Union Buttons Back in December, supporters and members of UNITE HERE Local 737 – the union that represents workers from Walt … Read more
The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is back, running from March 4 through June 1. We’ve compiled a full guide to everything you need to know to make the most of your festival experience! Festival Passport The Festival Passport has everything you need to know about where to go around the park, what … Read more
Walt Disney World has extended its operating hours for three of its parks for the Spring Break week starting March 22. Walt Disney World Park Hours Extended According to the My Disney Experience app, the following changes have been effected when it comes to the operating hours for three of the Walt Disney World parks: … Read more
EPCOT guests visiting during the 2026 Flower and Garden festival can check out this new glass set available from the Germany pavilion. New Flower & Garden Glassware Collection While exploring the park for new additions for this year’s Flower and Garden festival, we discovered this new glassware collection featuring the festival logo and the fan-favorite … Read more
The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is underway, and we’ve reviewed all the new menu items. Here are the 7 best and 7 worst items from this year’s festival. The Worst 7 #7 — Ceviche Shrimp with mango, avocado, cucumber, lime, cilantro, tomato, and jalapeno served with plantain chips The entirety of this … Read more
The interactive playground for this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is Playalong Bay, Presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables. The playground is located between the entrance to World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion. Playalong Bay Playground Presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables The Playalong Bay Playground presented by Smucker’s Uncrustables is inspired by Disney’s Yacht & Beach … Read more
Mickey and Minnie debuted their spring cruise apparel in the second in a series of seasonal meet-and-greets exclusively for Disney Vacation Club members at EPCOT. DVC Spring Cruise Mickey & Minnie Meet and Greet Just in time for the maiden voyage of the Disney Adventure, Mickey and Minnie have officially debuted their brand new spring … Read more
Souvenir Disney Gift Cards available at the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival feature Orange Bird and Spike the Bee. There’s usually only one festival gift card design, but guests can choose from two options at the 2026 festival (or purchase both). Souvenir Gift Card Both cards are shaped like watering cans. They work … Read more
CommuniCore Hall is now open for the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Here, guests can enjoy Spike’s garden, which this year is themed to Sunlight to Starbright. Sunlight to Starbright at CommuniCore Hall A vivid sign promoting Spike’s Garden Sunlight to Starbright is placed underneath the CommuniCore Hall sign. The sign is covered … Read more
The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has officially started, and there are multiple new merchandise collections ready to help celebrate. One of the collections features the adorable Spike the Bee on a new Loungefly bag, apparel, and more. We found all of the items in the Spike the Bee collection at Creations Shop, … Read more
To celebrate the beginning of the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, Disney has released multiple new merchandise collections, including a new set of Alice in Wonderland-themed items. We found the collection for sale in the Creations Shop, but some of the merchandise is also sold at festival merchandise kiosks located around EPCOT. Bread-and-Butterfly … Read more
The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has officially begun, and one of the new festival merchandise collections features the always-cheerful Orange Bird. The advertised Orange Bird meet and greet button-up is not yet available. Windbreaker – $59.99 This is a light blue zip-up windbreaker with elastic cuffs. It’s patterned with flowers, Citrus Swirl, … Read more
The splash pad at EPCOT in the World Discovery neighborhood is roped off and closed. The closure may be related to the recent cold weather in Orlando or a technical/mechanical issue. Splash Pad Closed The World Discovery Liquid Layer Splash Pad has been closed since at least mid-February 2026. Though our reporter noted on a … Read more
