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Walt Disney World EPCOT pavilion renovations

Overview

In early July 2026 Disney added scaffolding, rolling planters and barriers around the Germany World Showcase Pavilion, sparking speculation about a cosmetic retheme. After the Fourth of July weekend crews removed patriotic signage from the American Adventure Pavilion, exposing chipped paint and a torn metal anchor on the iconic white columns. Exterior metal and waterproofing work, contracted to Tecta America Corp., patched interior paint and installed refurbishment boxes around the most damaged columns while shows continued.

By mid‑July Disney confirmed removal of the "Portraits of Courage" exhibit and further interior touch‑ups. Roof work on the Germany Pavilion’s Das Kaufhaus began on July 28, stripping the red‑burgundy shingles and covering them with brown scrim fabric. Early August crews were seen stripping shingles on both east and west façades; a small patch of new dark shingle has already been installed on the east side. Das Kaufhaus stays open, though some entrances may close when work is overhead, and the adjacent Stein Haus façade remains blocked by scaffolding. No completion date has been announced, and Disney has not confirmed whether additional pavilion structures will be renovated.

Entities

EPCOT · Das Kaufhaus · Walt Disney World Resort · Germany Pavilion · Stein Haus

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Disney Begins Roof Refurbishment at EPCOT's Germany Pavilion

    Disney is refurbishing the roof of Das Kaufhaus in EPCOT's Germany Pavilion, stripping shingles on both sides while keeping the shop open; no completion date announced.

  2. 17 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Walt Disney World Starts Roof Renovation at Germany Pavilion, EPCOT

    Roof renovation began on July 28 at EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion, replacing Das Kaufhaus’s red roof with scrim fabric; the shop stays open and work may expand to nearby Stein Haus.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Disney World repairs damage at EPCOT's American Adventure Pavilion

    Disney World is repairing column and interior paint damage at EPCOT's American Adventure Pavilion after July 4 signage removal, with work underway by contractor Tecta America.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Walt Disney World expands construction at EPCOT's Germany Pavilion

    Disney World widens the construction zone at EPCOT's Germany Pavilion, blocking walkways but keeping the Stein Haus shop open via an alternate entrance, with no official comment from Disney.

Sources

blogmickey.com · disneydining.com · disneyfanatic.com · insidethemagic.net

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