What is coming to Epcot in 2023?

A new nighttime spectacular called “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will debut at EPCOT on Dec. 5, 2023! “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will feature fireworks, fountains, lasers, lighting effects and music and continue Disney's long tradition of amazing nighttime entertainment at the park.



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2023 marks the end of its transformation with Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, opening Oct. 16. World Celebration will also be completed in December with a new statue of Walt Disney in an area called Dreamers Point and a new exhibition space called CommuniCore Hall.

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Ultimately, the answer to the question, “should you skip Epcot?” is ABSOLUTELY NOT as of 2023. Navigating the sea of construction walls isn't really as bad as it might seem–and while it'll be a lovely environment once finished, there aren't any rides you'll miss in that Giant Epcot Dirt Pit.

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Walt Disney World Celebrates New EPCOT Attraction Opening with Community. It's almost time to set sail! The grand opening of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is just days away and we can't wait for voyagers from near and far to explore the wonders of water in new and exciting ways.

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A new nighttime spectacular called “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will debut at EPCOT on Dec. 5, 2023! “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will feature fireworks, fountains, lasers, lighting effects and music and continue Disney's long tradition of amazing nighttime entertainment at the park.

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At the present time, we know that Luminous: Symphony of Us, the show set to replace EPCOT Forever, will debut on December 5, 2023! It has not been announced if there will be a break between the last performance of EPCOT Forever and the first performance of Luminous: Symphony of Us.

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The final two “taco” barges have been removed from World Showcase Lagoon, signaling the end of Harmonious at EPCOT. Harmonious was originally designed to be a long-term replacement for Illuminations, but the unsightly hardware for the show proved to be its downfall.

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Another one of the most popular questions we receive on this topic is, what is the best day of the week to go to EPCOT? As a general rule of thumb the best day of the week to visit EPCOT typically tends to be Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

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There are 11 rides at EPCOT in 2023, and only 9 rides at Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom. With the addition of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, EPCOT attractions have even taken a spot as some of the best thrill rides in Orlando!

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Walt Disney World Epcot – Best for Ages 8 to 14 It's a great theme park for intellectually curious kids (and adults) but not the best for little kids under the age of 8. Older kids will enjoy some of the major thrill rides (like Test Track and Mission: SPACE) and may really enjoy World Showcase.

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EPCOT has always been divided into Future World and World Showcase, but we've said farewell to Future World. EPCOT is now unified with four neighborhoods — World Showcase, World Celebration, World Nature and World Discovery — and each speaks to important aspects of the world and its people.

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Yesterland: Wonders of Life at Epcot. A golden dome houses Wonders of Life, Presented by MetLife. It's not an attraction in the traditional sense.

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Disney intended EPCOT to be a real city, and it was planned to feature commercial, residential, industrial and recreational centers, connected by a mass multimodal transportation system, that would, he said, Never cease to be a living blueprint of the future.

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As a general rule of thumb, the slowest times to visit Walt Disney World are typically right when kids go back to school from any major break. (summer, winter, spring, etc) The reason being is most families are done with vacationing at that point which results in lower crowds.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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Of course, with so much to ride, eat, see, and do, you could spend at least one full day at Epcot, and some guests staying for a week opt to visit more than once, coming back another afternoon to take advantage of the restaurants and entertainment.

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Te Fiti Will Watch Over the Journey of Water The Te Fiti you'll see in EPCOT was developed in a close collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios and its Creative Legacy team.

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Mary Poppins is available daily at the United Kingdom (U.K.) pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase for photos and autographs.

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Over at Epcot, the Traveler's Cafe Starbucks near the Canada side of World Showcase has closed.

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There is no permanent closing date for Spaceship Earth yet, however, we expect that to be announced within the next few weeks. Once it closes, we expect construction to take multiple years to be completed. Don't expect these new EPCOT Star Wars ride to be open until at least 2026, potentially later.

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