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Walt Disney World EPCOT pavilion renovations

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2026-07-28 22:38 UTC → 2026-08-02 00:44 UTC · added removed

In early July 2026, 2026 Disney World added scaffolding, rolling planters and barriers around the Germany World Showcase Pavilion, prompting sparking speculation about a cosmetic retheme. After the Fourth of July weekend, weekend crews removed patriotic signage from the American Adventure Pavilion, exposing chipped paint, adhesive residue paint and a torn metal anchor on the iconic white columns. White refurbishment boxes were installed around the four most damaged columns Exterior metal and interior paint was patched; the waterproofing work, contracted to Tecta America Corp., focused on exterior metal patched interior paint and waterproofing installed refurbishment boxes around the most damaged columns while shows continued unabated. continued. By mid‑July, mid‑July Disney confirmed the repairs also involved removal of the "Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors" Courage" exhibit and further interior paint touch‑ups. Later in the month, roof Roof work began on the Germany Pavilion’s Das Kaufhaus building: red began on July 28, stripping the red‑burgundy shingles were stripped and covered covering them with brown scrim fabric by fabric. Early August crews were seen stripping shingles on both east and west façades; a third‑party roofing contractor. The small patch of new dark shingle has already been installed on the east side. Das Kaufhaus shop remains stays open, though some entrances may close temporarily, when work is overhead, and the adjacent Stein Haus façade stays remains blocked by scaffolding. The renovation aims to replace aging roofs, rot and sun‑faded materials, with no public No completion date announced. has been announced, and Disney has not confirmed whether additional pavilion structures will be renovated.

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  1. 2026-08-02 00:44 UTC Walt Disney World EPCOT pavilion renovations
  2. 2026-07-28 22:38 UTC Walt Disney World EPCOT pavilion renovations

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