Something unusual is happening with one of EPCOT’s newest and most exclusive evening offerings, and frequent visitors have started to notice the shift. It’s subtle, easy to miss unless you check Disney’s reservation system often, but it raises more questions the longer you look at it. EPCOT’s nighttime entertainment lineup has become a major draw this year, so any change—no matter how small—tends to get the community buzzing.At first glance, nothing seems out of the ordinary. The fireworks schedule remains posted, the entertainment guides look the same, and EPCOT continues to pack in guests who want that perfect nighttime finale. But hidden within Disney’s online calendar, a curious pattern is starting to stand out, especially among fans who track availability trends closely.Credit: inazakira, FlickrThis isn’t a show cancellation or a major park overhaul, but the shift is enough to affect guests planning early 2025 vacations. The only indication that something is different is a string of dates that suddenly show no availability for one particular offering—an offering that rarely has openings to begin with.And now, after a closer look, it’s clear why. Disney has confirmed that the GEO-82 Fireworks Experience will not be available from January 25 through February 9, as the event has been fully removed from its reservation system during those dates.A Premium EPCOT Experience Suddenly Off the CalendarThe GEO-82 Fireworks Experience has become one of EPCOT’s most sought-after ways to watch Luminous: The Symphony of Us. The stylish lounge setup, curated champagne, elevated snacks, and guaranteed seating have turned it into a favorite among guests who want a relaxed, VIP-style fireworks finale. With space so limited, reservations often disappear almost instantly.That’s why the empty block of dates immediately jumped out. What began as a small curiosity grew into confirmation once Disney updated the experience page and reservation calendar. For at least two weeks, guests won’t have the option to book GEO-82 at all.Disney has not released a statement explaining the pause, and nothing on the site mentions refurbishment or operational changes. The reservation calendar simply won’t allow bookings from January 25 to February 9. Guests who hoped to secure a spot during that window will need to make alternate plans, and those with reservations outside it remain unaffected so far.Credit: DisneyBecause Disney’s reservation calendar currently extends only through February 9, it’s also possible the closure lasts longer. More dates will need to load before guests know for sure whether this is a short operational pause or something more extended.Could the Experience Stay Dark Longer?Historically, Disney has occasionally removed premium add-on experiences for updates, staffing shifts, menu changes, or entertainment adjustments. Sometimes the closures last only a few weeks; other times, they stretch much longer before availability returns.Given that GEO-82 is brand-new and already extremely popular, a lengthy closure would stand out. The demand for elevated fireworks viewing is massive, especially with EPCOT’s newest nighttime show driving interest.What Guests Should Expect NextFor now, guests traveling during late January or early February should consider alternative fireworks dining packages, as GEO-82 simply won’t be an option. The next significant clue will arrive once Disney pushes its reservation calendar past February 9. If the experience reappears, guests will need to move fast—spots always fill within minutes.If it doesn’t reappear right away, that may suggest a longer operational break, though nothing official has been stated.At this point, Disney has only confirmed the blocked-out dates. No reasoning, no reopening timeline, and no additional context have been provided. And because this offering is so new—and has been selling out consistently since its debut—its temporary disappearance is drawing plenty of attention.Whatever the reason, the moment reservations come back online, they’ll almost certainly vanish just as quickly as before. Until then, fans are left refreshing the calendar and waiting to see what Disney does next.The post Disney Announces Removal of EPCOT Fireworks Attraction in 2026 appeared first on Inside the Magic.