food IS a theme park
HEADS UP! If you’re headed to EPCOT any time soon, there is a BIG change you need to know about!
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EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival starts TOMORROW, and we have everything you need to know about this year’s festival. We’re talking food, we’re talking souvenirs, we’re talking entertainment — it’s one of our favorite times of year for a reason, so let’s get into everything you need to know!
Earlier this week, Disney announced that the Play Disney Parks app will be shutting down on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026. The app powers dozens of interactive games across Disney World, including Star Wars: Datapad, Batuu Bounty Hunters, and DuckTales World Showcase Adventure.
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Now that the Play Disney Parks app is shutting down with no replacement in sight, what’s happening to these games? And more importantly, what about DUCKTALES?!?
Disney World saw hundreds of closures in 2020, and while most of those spots have reopened and are back in business, one EPCOT spot has remained closed for the past six years – until now!
Der Teddybar
Der Teddybar in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion is a gift shop that just reopened after a six-year-long closure. Let’s check out the newly reopened store!
When we’re at EPCOT, we love stopping by CommuniCore Hall and Plaza. Where else can you grab a snack, sing along to Encanto, and meet Mickey Mouse all in one place?
EPCOT
But Disney just filed a permit that might change our plans. CommuniCore could look completely different soon!
Summer has officially arrived at Disney World, which means new experiences, summer storms, and lots of heat. However, we weren’t expecting a major change to hit EPCOT.
EPCOT Monorail
On our last visit, we walked into the park, and we were SHOCKED by what we saw! [Read more…]
When we’re at EPCOT, we love visiting The Odyssey building. Where else can you find air conditioning, bathrooms with no line, and a shortcut to Mexico all in one place?
The Odyssey Pavilion
But when we stopped by The Odyssey building yesterday, we noticed a massive change. The Odyssey building might look totally different soon!
Cool Kids’ Summer has officially kicked off in Disney World! This summer bash brings new limited-time offerings to all four Disney World parks, and we’re so excited that one of our favorites has returned this year!
GoofyCore
At GoofyCore, you can dance and play along with the Goof Troop, DJ Dance Pants, and Goofy himself in tons of fun activities. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re checking out GoofyCore on your next EPCOT visit!
Soarin’ Across America is officially open at EPCOT!
The crowds at Soarin’
This new version of Soarin’ flies riders over the East and West coasts, seeing the United States’ natural beauty and iconic cityscapes. While the ride was in a soft opening phase for a few days before its official opening, we wanted to stop by and see if there were any crowds on opening day!
EPCOT will have so many new changes starting on May 26th. Between the brand-new Soarin’ Across America and the return of GoofyCore, there will be so many new things to do!
Soarin’ Across America
But while we were at EPCOT this morning, we checked our My Disney Experience app to check the wait times and found that Soarin’ Across America has opened early!
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Things are almost ALWAYS changing in Disney World! Lately, it feels like the parks are entirely new places thanks to updates like Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monsters Inc. Land, and more.
In fact, we’re just a few days away from a MAJOR day in the parks with so many new attractions, entertainment options, and more. Ahead of the big changes, Disney has been dropping teasers and previews that have us ridiculously excited for what’s to come. Let’s dive into this week’s latest and greatest Disney news!
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