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A massive change is coming to EPCOT in a few weeks!
Spaceship Earth in EPCOT
An ultra-popular ride will close and be replaced with a brand-new version of the attraction on May 26th, and we’ve got all the details you need to know!
A new version of a popular ride is coming to EPCOT, and it’s opening soon!
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Soarin’ Across America is set to open in EPCOT on May 26th. This ride pays homage to the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, and it features scenes from across the USA. But before it opens to the public, you may get a chance to preview the ride!
Are you craving a ride on your favorite attractions at Disney World, but you’ve been seeing a “closed for refurbishment” sign? Your time to ride might be coming soon!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Queue ©Disney
Disney World usually offers previews to give select groups an early chance to ride the attraction, and to give the ride’s Cast Members opportunities to practice procedures (and to make sure everything is fully operational for hours at a time). Well, we got word of new previews coming soon.
Can 2026 seriously move any faster? How is it already May? It’s nuts that time is flying by this fast, but Disney World fans have a lot of reason to be excited about May. There’s a lot of stuff coming to Disney World, and we’re sharing it all with you.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
After being worked on for over a year, one of Magic Kingdom’s most popular attractions is reopening, and a ride at EPCOT is getting a brand-new overlay for a special celebration. All that, plus more, of what’s to come in May 2026.
Geez, Disney World, you’re HUSTLING in 2026.
EPCOT
With the new Walt Disney Studios land and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets coming to Hollywood Studios, Bluey experiences arriving at Animal Kingdom, and newly updated Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, there’s a lot to experience if you’re traveling this year. But we can’t forget about the major ride change coming to EPCOT!
If you’re planning a summer trip to Disney World, these are five changes you need to be aware of!
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
Many Disney fans know that many changes are happening in 2026. From construction to ride refurbishments, these changes can change the way you do your Disney World vacation. When it comes to summer vacations this year, 5 BIG changes are happening that will impact your trip.
A major EPCOT attraction is about to look very different, and the timeline is officially locked in.
Soarin’ Around the World
Disney has confirmed key dates for a transformation that will temporarily close Soarin’ and bring back a familiar version with a patriotic twist. If you’ve got a Disney World trip planned soon, this update could seriously impact your plans, so here’s everything you need to know.
Summer is just around the corner, and if you didn’t know, there are a LOT of reasons why Disney World is the place to be at the start of it!
Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder for Cool Kids’ Summer
If you haven’t heard, TONS of new experiences are hitting Disney World on May 26th to kick off the summer activities. From Animal Kingdom to EPCOT, there’s a reason that May 26th is such a huge deal for Disney fans. Let’s take a look at everything that’s coming next month, and bookmark this article so you don’t miss a thing!
Disney World is going through some MASSIVE changes right now, between new lands, rides, restaurants, and a whole lot more.
EPCOT
While most of those changes are still a ways away, updates are coming even sooner to EPCOT. Whether you already have a trip to this park planned for this summer or are still thinking about making the jump, trust us when we say you’re going to want to check out these changes coming to EPCOT soon!
When it comes to heavy Disney news cycles, some months stand out more than others. March 2026 was one of those months.
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
So much happened in March that it’s tough to know where to begin. Some new Bluey snacks are coming to the Disney Parks, Disney+ has added vertical videos to its platform, new discounts were announced, a certain ABC dating show had its season canceled before its premiere after significant controversy, some upcoming Disney blockbuster films got official release dates, and the new Disney cruise ship — the Disney Believe — was announced! It’s safe to say that March was PACKED with important news. However, what stuck with us most was the revelation of some important dates we need to circle in our Disney World calendars.
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