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Pressed-Penny Machine Missing From EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion

The silence highlights ongoing tweaks to coin machines after the penny’s retirement.

Overview

  • The kiosk that stood in Biergarten’s entryway was gone on Wednesday, with a discolored patch on the floor marking its old spot.
  • Reporters also found a lone pressed coin with an exclusive Snow White design near the empty space.
  • Walt Disney World has not acknowledged the removal or said whether the machine will return.
  • The change follows the U.S. Mint’s November 2025 end to penny production, and many newer machines now take cards or use copper blanks.
  • Disney continues to add designs across the resort, including a Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster update this month, and fan sites suggest the Germany unit could be out for maintenance or retooling.