New Closure Announced for EPCOT

Disney just announced a new refurbishment at EPCOT. Grab your touring plans and make changes for this new closure.

Disney Refurbishments

More Dreaded Construction Walls Added to Disney World — Credit: Donna

Refurbishments are a part of life at Disney Parks. These may take place for various reasons. Whether it be for mechanical issues or cosmetic updates, a refurbishment can take place for many reasons.

Based on the nature of the work, the refurbishment may take a few days or several months. Although refurbishments occur throughout the year, Walt Disney World tends to begin many refurbishments in the slower months of January and February.

When possible, Disney will try to complete work while the attraction remains operational, but many times the attraction must close for work to take place.

Impressions de France Closing

Now, another attraction will close this month for a refurbishment at EPCOT. Located in the France Pavilion, Impressions de France will temporarily close starting on February 22, 2026.

This will affect both Impressions de France and the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, which are both offered in the same theater.

Disney has not yet shared a reopening timeline for this closure. They simply share that this will be for a "routine refurbishment".

EPCOT Closures

Disney World's Frozen Ever After To Close for Audio-Animatronic Update! — Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

Currently, Frozen Ever After is closed for refurbishment to update the animatronics. Once it reopens, the animatronics will be similar to the ones in Hong Kong Disneyland's World of Frozen.

Impressions de France will temporarily close starting on February 22, 2026.

An exact reopening date is not provided, but is projected to reopen in February 2026. We hope that Frozen Ever After will reopen before Impressions de France closes for refurbishment.

What do you think of so many refurbishment projects currently taking place? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family. She always brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!