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Disney EPCOT Spaceship Earth reimagining

Overview

Disney announced at the D23 2026 expo that the Spaceship Earth attraction at EPCOT will undergo a major reimagining. The project intends to shift the narrative from human communication to the concept of human connection, bringing the story “into the internet age and beyond.”

Following this announcement, Walt Disney Imagineering filed a construction permit to proceed with the overhaul. This project represents a second attempt at such a transformation, as a previous plan initiated in 2019 was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the creative direction is set, Disney has not yet disclosed a specific timeline for ride closures or the duration of construction.

Entities

EPCOT · Spaceship Earth · Walt Disney Imagineering · Disney · Judi Dench

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Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Disney World files permit to overhaul EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth

    Walt Disney World has filed construction permits to begin a major reimagining of EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth, focusing on human connection and innovation.

  2. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Disney to reimagine Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

    Disney will reimagine the Spaceship Earth attraction at EPCOT, shifting its theme from human communication to human connection, though no construction schedule has been released.

Sources

blooloop.com · disneydining.com · disneyfanatic.com · insidethemagic.net