EPCOT’s Das Kaufhaus Roof Stripped for Major Refurbishment

Overview

• Reporters documented active roof work on Saturday with crews stripping shingles on both faces of Das Kaufhaus; the east side is stripped to underlayment while the west side is only partly cleared.
• A small patch of new dark shingle has been seen on a dormer, showing that replacement has begun even as removal continues elsewhere on the roof.
• Das Kaufhaus remains open to guests during the work and Cast Members are managing guest flow through altered circulation around scaffolding and work zones.
• The roof project is part of a string of recent Germany Pavilion repairs that have affected restrooms, Volkskunst and Stein Haus, while Der Teddybär reopened in July after a short refurbishment.
• County permitting reported in mid‑July names a roofing contractor and carries legal notice through January 29, 2027, which suggests the broader project or related repairs could persist into early 2027.