Spaceship Earth will be closing for a routine refurbishment in August. Walt Disney World shared that the iconic EPCOT attraction will be closing on August 25, 2025. It is scheduled to reopen before the end of the year. The following post was shared by Disney announcing this refurbishment:
Spaceship Earth will be temporarily closed for a routine refurbishment beginning August 25, 2025, and is planned to reopen later this year.
As can be seen in the announcement, an exact reopening date has not been announced at this time. Spaceship Earth will close about a month after the reopening of Test Track at EPCOT. Below is a video of Spaceship Earth that was taken by Daps Magic.
Spaceship Earth Official Description
Spaceship Earth
Travel through time and explore the remarkable history of human communication from the Stone Age to the computer age.
Back to the Beginning
Witness the landmark moments of amazing innovation that made today’s spectacular communications technology possible.
Travel back to the dawn of humanity, when early man painted on cave walls. Watch new ideas spread like wildfire with the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press. The wheels of time turn ever faster as we enter the modern age of media, from newspapers announcing the end of the Civil War to the televised broadcast of the moon landing—and beyond.
All of these great moments are brought vividly to life using elaborate sets and advanced Audio-Animatronics figures during this inspirational, 16-minute, Omnimover-style attraction.
Forward into Your Future
Once you’ve returned to the present day, you’ll have a chance to design the kind of future you want to live in using the touch screen inside your vehicle. Answer several brief questions and get ready to see what your tomorrow looks like!
The Story Behind the Spaceship
It’s the flagship attraction of EPCOT and the signature symbol of the park. To create the experience inside the iconic geosphere, Disney Imagineers assembled some of the world’s greatest talents.
The all-star roster includes Academy Award® winner Judi Dench as the narrator and Emmy® winner Bruce Broughton, who conducted a 63-piece orchestra and 24-voice choir for his musical score. If you listen closely, you’ll notice that the music for each scene features styles and instruments appropriate to the era, transitioning seamlessly into the next—no small feat.
Spaceship Earth had been scheduled for a massive refurbishment that would have seen significant changes to the attraction. However, this project was cancelled during the pandemic. This routine refurbishment will see the attraction get worked on, but not dramatically changed.
What do you think about Spaceship Earth closing for this refurbishment? What do you hope gets worked on while it is closed? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
