Spaceship Earth Officially Reopens After Refurbishment in EPCOT

Spaceship Earth Officially Reopens at EPCOT Following Refurbishment

Spaceship Earth at EPCOT has officially completed its refurbishment as of October 25, 2025. The flagship attraction had been closed since August 25 for routine maintenance and general upkeep.

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While the ride’s official reopening date was listed as October 25, EPCOT guests were treated to an early reopening when the attraction began soft-opening a week prior on October 18.

Inside the attraction, no major story changes were implemented. However, guests will find that many sets, figures, and audio-animatronics have been refreshed. A notable and welcome change is in the iconic “Thank the Phoenicians” scene. The boats in this scene, which had been stationary for a long period, are once again moving, restoring a piece of the ride’s original kinetic energy.

Work was also completed on the exterior of the geosphere. Repainting and panel replacements are visible near the base of the attraction, including the back section that hosts the Project Tomorrow post-show.

Additionally, crews have restored a long-broken lighting effect on one of the large oval signs at the attraction’s entrance. According to sources, the matching effect on the second sign, which is still not working, will be addressed in the future even though the attraction has now reopened.

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