EPCOT Details 2026 Refresh With Frozen Reopening, Encanto Extension and Year-Round Festivals
Disney is shifting to rolling programming plus attraction updates instead of a single new land.
Overview
- Frozen Ever After reopened on February 12 with upgraded animatronics, drawing crowds back to the Norway pavilion.
- Disney confirmed that the live show ¡Celebración Encanto! will remain at EPCOT indefinitely.
- Soarin' will operate as Soarin' Across America to mark the United States' 250th anniversary.
- The 2026 festival slate includes Festival of the Arts (Jan 16–Feb 23), Flower & Garden (Mar 4–Jun 1), Food & Wine in the fall, and Festival of the Holidays later in the year.
- After Hours events will continue at EPCOT, and GoofyCore will roll out during Cool Kids Summer to add playful, interactive family experiences.