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Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), FlickrDisney’s iconic Florida theme park is changing in big ways.
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There’s no denying Walt Disney World has changed significantly over the years, though EPCOT may have seen the biggest updates out of the four theme parks. Originally intended to show off a vision for tomorrow, the EPCOT of today feels both a little dated and still state-of-the-art.
The park’s recent additions, like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, have certainly helped bring EPCOT into the 21st century, though there’s a lot more on the way than just roller coasters.
Guests planning on visiting EPCOT in 2026 better be prepared for some heavy changes, affecting everything from rides and attractions to dining. Let’s break down how the park will look different from how it did this year.
Changes Coming to EPCOT
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Firstly, one of EPCOT’s “E-ticket” attractions is undergoing a major renovation. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure can be found in the park’s France Pavilion, part of EPCOT’s World Showcase. Opened in 2021, the immersive dark ride has been a big hit for guests young and old, allowing riders to enter the world of Pixar’s classic animated film, Ratatouille (2007).
The ride is a 3D adventure, but not for much longer. Earlier this year, Disney announced the attraction would be reverted to 2D. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will close this week and reopen as its new 2D self on November 14.
Another popular ride is getting a makeover, with Frozen Ever After set to receive upgrades to its animatronics. The project does not have an official date attached to it, but Disney promises to deliver a “true-to-film” look for characters like Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff early next year.
An update is also coming to EPCOT’s Soarin’ Around the World, which will turn the iconic high-flying attraction into a patriotic celebration. Starting next summer, the ride is now known as Soarin’ Across America.
Other smaller updates to EPCOT include the recent arrival of a new adult-only lounge, GEO-82, as well as the reopening of Test Track. The classic thrill ride closed in 2024 for its third iteration, which officially debuted this summer.
EPCOT is hardly the only park changing at Walt Disney World. The summer of 2025 has been one for the history books, marking the closure of fan-favorite locations and attractions. At the top of this list are Muppet*Vision 3D and Tom Sawyer Island.
While certainly not the most popular experiences at the resort, these two attractions were both magical in their own way and among the most unique offerings on the property.
Other experiences are set to close soon, like Animal Kingdom’s DinoLand U.S.A. Often criticized for feeling “tacky” and “cheap,” DinoLand will go extinct in early 2026 to make way for a new land known as Tropical Americas.
While exciting, a lot of fans aren’t sure what to think about Walt Disney World’s changes. The closure of Tom Sawyer Island, and in turn, the Liberty Square Riverboat and Rivers of America, was extremely controversial, sparking debate both in-person and online.
The same can be said for the closure of Muppet*Vision 3D and its corresponding land, Muppets Courtyard.
The future is definitely bright for Disney World, but growing pains are always tough. In ten or twenty years, Disney’s Florida resort will look and feel totally different from what it does today. The new vision for Walt Disney World includes some of the company’s most interesting ideas and attractions yet, but guests are going to have to endure some significant changes to get there.
Are you excited for Disney World’s future?