world showcase

People walk near a building with "Remy's Ratatouille Adventure" sign. Elegant architecture, blue sky, and floral decorations create a lively scene.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Moving To 2D Projections

Heads up! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is scheduled for a brief closure from November 10th to the 13th, to undergo updates aimed at enhancing the guest experience.

Attractions

Jackie

Oct 171 min read

Frozen Ever After Getting Audio-Animatronic Update

Taking inspiration from the World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland the update will bring the characters even more to the look from the films. The update will happen in early 2026 and we can't wait to see the characters!

Epcot

Natalie

Oct 81 min read

Traditional Japanese building with two people in uniform standing at entrance. Lush greenery, wooden beams, and a sign with Japanese text enhance the tranquil scene.

A Special Sake Tasting Event At Takumi Tei At Disney’s EPCOT

Step into the Japan Pavilion in World Showcase for an exclusive sake experience like no other!

Special Events

Michele

Aug 241 min read

A mug with "Passholder" text sits on a gold tray with coffee beans. Dark background, elegant presentation, and intricate design.

2025 Annual Passholder Exclusives For Food & Wine

Passholders can treat themselves to more than just the Global Kitchens this festival!

Annual Passholder

Nicki

Aug 191 min read

Stone building with red roof, ornate sign reading Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. Decor features blue and gold banners, daylight setting.

Storybook Dining At Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

Join princesses in a medieval castle in EPCOT! Visit Akershus Royal Banquet Hall with WDWAO Blogger, Ruth!

Disney Food & Drink

Ruth

Aug 153 min read

Elegant restaurant interior with empty red seats, white tablecloths, and glowing chandeliers. Large wine bottle and plants adorn the foreground. A new breakfast buffet option will be offered at Chefs De France. This limited time offer will be available of Fridays and Saturdays during the festival.

Say Bonjour To A New Breakfast Buffet At Chefs De France

EPCOT’s getting a new breakfast offering for the 2025 International Food & Wine Festival.

Disney Food & Drink

Nicki

Jul 261 min read

Elegant restaurant interior with long tables set for dining, vibrant red and green lanterns, intricate wood paneling, and colorful patterns.

EPCOT's Nine Dragons Is A Offering Three Course Lunch

Are you ready for some delicious Pan-Chinese cuisine on your next trip around the World?

Disney Food & Drink

Jul 121 min read

Chocolate-dipped s'more pop with golden meringue on a tray. Crumb topping surrounds it. Red-checkered cloth in the background.

Taste The Future At EPCOT With New & Returning Treats!

Let your taste buds take flight, one delicious treat at a time.

Disney Food & Drink

Michele

Jul 41 min read

Crowd watches vibrant fireworks over a lit-up castle at night, with red, blue, and white bursts filling the sky, creating a festive atmosphere. This is the special Fourth of July fireworks show Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.

Disney Celebrates The Fourth Of July With Fireworks At The Magic Kingdom And EPCOT

Special Fourth of July Fireworks return to the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT on July 3rd and 4th.

Special Events

Jackie

Jun 271 min read

A woman in a black shirt and Minnie ears poses happily with a character in a colorful poncho and sombrero, stone wall background at the meet and greet for Donald Duck in the Mexico pavilion at EPCOT. This is Natalie from the WDWAO News Team, with Donald Duck.

Donald Duck Meet and Greet Closed for Refurbishment at EPCOT

Walt Disney World is always evolving and under doing refurbishment. As part of continuous efforts to keep the parks in shape, there has recently been refurbishments happening in EPCOT.

Epcot

Natalie

Jun 121 min read

Woman smiling with a character in a green outfit with a purple hat, indoors at a restaurant, creating a fun and cheerful mood. This is Jackie, the WDWAO News Editor with Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Dopey Meet And Greet Opens At EPCOT For Passholders

V.I.Passholders Summer exclusives keep getting better! Meet & Greet with Dopey!

Epcot

Nicki

Jun 101 min read

Red Moroccan-style building with turquoise roof tiles, palm trees, and lanterns. "RESTAURANT MARRAKESH" text visible. Clear sky above. This is the location of the annual passholder lounge for the 2025 V.I.Passholder Summer Days at EPCOT.

Annual Passholder Lounge Now Open In EPCOT

Restaurant Marrakesh has reopened as a Passholder lounge during V.I.Passholder Summer Days. Rest and relax with snacks, tea, water and recharge yourself and your phone!

Annual Passholder

May 151 min read

Woman cooking with a mouse on a pot in a colorful setting. Text reads "EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival AUG 28 – NOV 22".

2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Dates Announced!

The International Food & Wine Festival returns to EPCOT August 28th - November 22nd!

Special Events

Nicki

May 122 min read

A pink Venice-style building with arches and a tall brick bell tower, set against a partly cloudy sky, conveys a peaceful atmosphere. This is the Italy pavilion in Disney's Epcot.

EPCOT’s Tutto Italia Has A New Meal Deal On The Menu

Over at Tutto Italia in the Italy Pavilion, you’ll find a new Prix-Fixe meal option that will only cost you $29! It's an EPCOT summer deal you won't want to miss!

Disney Food & Drink

May 21 min read

Two people wearing Mickey and Minnie ears hold orange bird-themed cups, sipping joyfully. Text reads "v.i.passholder Summer Days." This is for Disney annual passholders at Walt Disney World.ey and Minnie ears hold orange bird-themed cups, sipping joyfully. Text reads "v.i.passholder Summer Days." Enjoy more discounts for annual passholders.

New Disney Passholder Discounts Added for 2025 V.I.Passholder Days

Delicious discounts, Passholder Lounge Access, and a discount at the Disney Store are coming to this year’s V.I.Passholder Days!

Annual Passholder

Jackie

Apr 232 min read

Stone building with dark door, "Château de Voyage" sign, blue umbrella, flower pots, podium with books, and light on brick pavement. Visit the new Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center at EPCOT's Canada Pavilion

Disney Vacation Club's First In-Park Welcome Home Center Opens At EPCOT's Canada Pavilion

Disney Vacation Club's First In-Park Welcome Home Center Opens at EPCOT. Château de Voyage: A Canadian-Inspired Retreat for Prospective DVC Members.

Disney Vacation Club

Angela

Apr 221 min read

Purple bubble tea with black pearls in a clear cup, topped with a red heart lid, held against a vibrant, blurred temple background. This is the Taro Bubble MilkTea, available at quick service restaurant Lotus Blossom Cafe at Disney's Epcot.

Taro Bubble Milk Tea Returns To EPCOT

This is not a drill! Taro Bubble Milk Tea Returns to EPCOT's Lotus Blossom Cafe.

Disney Food & Drink

Angela

Apr 181 min read

Two hands hold caramel apples with red bows in front of a half-timbered building, creating a festive mood at Karamell-Kuche in EPCOT's Germany Pavilion. These are the new whiskey caramel apples available at Disney's Epcot World Showcase.

Whiskey-Flavored Treats At Karamell-Kuche In EPCOT

New to EPCOT's Germany Pavilion is a pair of Whiskey-flavored caramel apples. Joining the Karamell-Kuche snack counter is the Peanut Butter Whiskey Caramel Apple and the Cinnamon Whiskey Caramel Apple.

Disney Food & Drink

Nicki

Apr 131 min read