It’s hard to believe that summer is flying right by us in Disney World, and it will soon be August, and where did the time go? It seems like we were just enjoying the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival and spring, but soon, we’ll be ushering in fall, which means all things pumpkin spice and the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival.
2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
Well, that’s not the only change happening in EPCOT in August 2026. So let’s take a look at next month in EPCOT!
La Signature Closure
La Signature, a store in the France Pavilion, temporarily closed its doors in June and will remain closed throughout August. So if you visit the store, you’ll see that the windows have been blacked out and its doors are locked.
La Signature closed
The store specializes in French cosmetics and fragrances from Guerlain. If you would like to shop Guerlain products in EPCOT, though, you can find them temporarily available at the nearby Plume et Palette while La Signature is closed. The closure is expected to last until late 2026.
After Hours
If you’d like to visit EPCOT with fewer crowds and shorter wait times, you can also purchase tickets for special After Hours events that happen after the park closes. Plus, you’ll get free drinks and snacks!
Free Popcorn and water at EPCOT After Hours
In August, EPCOT will have two After Hours event dates: on August 6th and August 13th. It’s a great way to experience the park without ALL the people because tickets are limited.
Extended Evening Hours
Another FREE way to enjoy EPCOT without so many people is by taking advantage of Extended Evening Hours in the parks, which are only available to guests staying at Disney World deluxe hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, and Shades of Green.
Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT
Extended Evening Hours in EPCOT will be on August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st.
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
The biggest change you’ll see in EPCOT in August will be with the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, which starts on August 27th and runs through November 21st. EPCOT will be transformed with special festival decor, along with over 30 food booths, special entertainment, and more.
Mexico Booth at Food & Wine Festival 2025
If you’ll be attending the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, be sure to check out our guide so you don’t miss out on a thing! After all, this is EPCOT’s biggest festival!
We’ll be keeping an eye out for more things happening in EPCOT this year, so stay tuned to DFB for more.
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