EPCOT is Walt Disney World’s celebration of discovery, culture, and food, and it is home to more festivals than any other Disney park. This is The Main Street Mouse home for everything EPCOT: the latest news, festival dates and menus, attraction updates, World Showcase dining, and what is coming next.
EPCOT opened on October 1, 1982. Today the park is organized into four neighborhoods: World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, and World Showcase, where eleven country pavilions circle World Showcase Lagoon. This page updates automatically as we publish new EPCOT stories.
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Latest EPCOT News
- Celebrate National Pizza and Pasta Month at EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion October 2, 2026
- New Found Glory Will Perform at EPCOT in Honor of Chad Gilbert September 24, 2026
- Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT Set to Reopen November 4 September 21, 2026
- Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Is Almost Here! Here’s Everything You Need to Know September 17, 2026
- Disney World Celebrates Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month With Luis Fonsi, Live Concerts and More September 15, 2026
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Celebrates September 21 With Special Drinks, Meet and Greets and More at EPCOT September 15, 2026
- Disney Lorcana Returns to the 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts — Dates and Details Revealed September 10, 2026
- 2027 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival: Dates and First Details Revealed September 10, 2026
EPCOT Festivals
EPCOT hosts four major festivals each year, with food booths, entertainment, merchandise, and special experiences throughout the park.
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- Disney Lorcana Returns to the 2027 Festival of the Arts
- Disney on Broadway Shines at the Festival of the Arts
EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival
- 2027 Flower and Garden Festival Dates and First Details
- A Complete Guide to the Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths
EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
- Menus Revealed for the 2026 Food and Wine Festival
- Remy’s Hide and Squeak Scavenger Hunt Is Back
- Wings and Things at the Odyssey Pavilion
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
- Festival of the Holidays Returns November 27 Through December 30, 2026
- 2026 Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators
- Bake the Magic at Home: 5 Cookie Recipes from the Festival of the Holidays
EPCOT Attractions
From Spaceship Earth to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, EPCOT blends classic Disney storytelling with thrilling new rides.
- Major Changes Coming to Two Classic EPCOT Attractions
- Test Track Officially Reopens at EPCOT
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Celebrates September 21
- The History of Figment and the Dreamfinder
- Take a Ride on Living with the Land
EPCOT Dining and World Showcase
Eating around the world is an EPCOT tradition. Here is what is new on the menu.
- Coral Reef Restaurant Set to Reopen November 4
- Celebrate National Pizza and Pasta Month at the Italy Pavilion
- La Poutinerie Is Coming to EPCOT
- The New Spring Menu at Takumi-Tei
- Iconic Sips and Breathtaking Views at GEO-82
Plan Your EPCOT Day
Start with Michele’s Top Ten Tips for Walt Disney World and our Disney After Hours planning tips. Ready to book? Our trusted travel partner, MEI Travel and Mouse Fan Travel, can help with tickets, resorts, and dining reservations.
EPCOT FAQ
When did EPCOT open?
EPCOT opened on October 1, 1982, as the second theme park at Walt Disney World.
How many countries are in World Showcase?
World Showcase has eleven pavilions: Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, The American Adventure, Japan, Morocco, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
What festivals are held at EPCOT?
EPCOT hosts the International Festival of the Arts, the International Flower and Garden Festival, the International Food and Wine Festival, and the International Festival of the Holidays.
What is your favorite EPCOT festival? Let us know in the comments or on our social channels, and explore the rest of our Walt Disney World News and Guide.