Impressions de France Closing for Refurbishment at EPCOT in February 2026
Impressions de France Closing for Refurbishment at EPCOT in February 2026
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News Impressions de France Closing for Refurbishment at EPCOT in February 2026
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JohnD
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The fact that you say "Impressions de France" specifically makes me wonder if an updated movie will replace the current one. If it were up to me, it would be the same music and same visuals (usually landscapes and old architecture without people) where practicable except where the scene is obviously dated (e.g. wedding, bike ride, beach goers, train passengers).Impressions de France Closing for Refurbishment at EPCOT in February 2026
Impressions de France Closing for Refurbishment at EPCOT in February 2026
mattpeto
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Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along also has no show times listed beyond February 22. It's unclear whether the sing-along will continue during the refurbishment or if the entire theater will be closed.
Nobody cares about the sing along haha.
EDIT: wouldn't be completely shocked if they tried to promote Disneyland Paris park stuff in this space for a limited run.
christine7257
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It is certainly dated in places but I have to say I still very much enjoy the film. Going to have to make an effort to get there to see it one last time before it goes down for refurb. With no showtimes listed for Beauty and the Beast sing-along, I'm hopeful that maybe they're also updating the theater. The seats and carpet are in rough shape. And know they've had issues with the curtains that prompted a period this summer where the movie wasn't running. I truly hope a movie comes back in the spirit of original EPCOT (preferably with the original music) and it's not all sing-along.
James Alucobond
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Yeah, this needs a theater refresh. I honestly wish they'd just drop the singalong now that they have Ratatouille in the back.
Wngo905
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Not sure where to begin with this response:
I have a trip planned for my 50th birthday, while I will be in MK on my actual 50th (April 9) one of my Must-Dos is to watch Impressions de France at least a few times while we are there. It is my favorite show - music, visuals, it's the whole shebang! I really hope this is back operating while we are there. I do know it is old, but I will truly be disappointed if they remove it altogether. Now, IF they do replace it with another show of its caliber (ideally the same music or close to it) it would be a great Birthday present. But since I don't recall even a rumor, I doubt it will be that.
See you all real soon - April 6 - 13
I have a trip planned for my 50th birthday, while I will be in MK on my actual 50th (April 9) one of my Must-Dos is to watch Impressions de France at least a few times while we are there. It is my favorite show - music, visuals, it's the whole shebang! I really hope this is back operating while we are there. I do know it is old, but I will truly be disappointed if they remove it altogether. Now, IF they do replace it with another show of its caliber (ideally the same music or close to it) it would be a great Birthday present. But since I don't recall even a rumor, I doubt it will be that.
See you all real soon - April 6 - 13
jeanericuser001
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It might be time to upgrade the projection tech a little and possibly time to consider reediting some of the digital film to improve the overall quality. Its pretty decent now but compared to some of the other films it could definitely use a fair bit of overhaul. I can only imagine what an ultra hd version of the film could look like.
The sing along is objectively awful.
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mattpeto
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It is awful, but I'm okay if it lives on for a few hours a day for the kiddos, but it should mostly take a back seat to an updated Impressions.
With Disneyland Adventure World opening in March, this really seems like a time to play some promos or setup some exhibits like they do in China. At least refurbishment sounds temporarily.
WondersOfLife
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Both films are meh to me. Thought impressions was boring when i was a kid continuing to today. Think the sing along is stupid.
Its my 77 year old fathers favorite tho.
Its my 77 year old fathers favorite tho.
aladdin2007
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Maybe Vahle thinks this too is underutilized. 
But genuinely worried now with this news for Impressions. The sing along is garbage, I don't think there is any new France film in the works we would have heard something. Either this space rips out the theater and is refurbished into something else,,,,or its just maintenance work in some form and both shows will return or, this is the end of Impressions and will be nothing but the rotten sing along from here on out. Some accountant has probably said why are we running two shows here...
But genuinely worried now with this news for Impressions. The sing along is garbage, I don't think there is any new France film in the works we would have heard something. Either this space rips out the theater and is refurbished into something else,,,,or its just maintenance work in some form and both shows will return or, this is the end of Impressions and will be nothing but the rotten sing along from here on out. Some accountant has probably said why are we running two shows here...
ajrwdwgirl
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The seats in the theater do need an update, but Impressions is fantastic (yes a little dated). I hope it comes back mid-March when I'm there. The sing-a-long...who cares!
I don't think the show is going anywhere with this refurb.Maybe Vahle thinks this too is underutilized.
HMF
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I sure hope you are right. Though preserving long beloved parts of EPCOT hasn't exactly been their specialty over the past few decades.
mikeymouse
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They had a lot of issues with the curtains previously. Maybe that mechanical system will be replaced.
muddyrivers
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As these posters have said, Impressions de France is one of my all time favorite parts about EPCOT. Really the last remnant of what existed when the park opened, it is truly a classic at this point and deserves to be around until at least EPCOT's 50th. There is something so wonderful to me when going to the theater and sitting down to see the show. I actually just listened to the movie's soundtrack in the car and I could visualize all the scenes that acompany the beautiful music.
I'd also love to learn more about the scenes in the film like why some of the ladies in the wedding scene are wearing those big white hats whereas others aren't. And who or what orchestra performed all the music heard. This show may be old, but there's so much still to learn about it!
Bocabear
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IDF is one of my favorites... A beautiful quality film...fantastic music and visuals... I would love to see them add some updated footage...the world has changed in 40 years since that film was made, but hopefully it could be done in a way that maintains the paacing and beauty of the original film ...In theater effects? Smells? That could add a layer of entertainment driving attendance....
wdwfan22
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In my opinion it's time for Impressions de France to be updated. It's the only film in World Showcase that hasn't seen an update. The France shown in the video isn't the France of today. The theater also needs updating. It's very dated and the seats are horrible. Hopefully this refurbishment will see the end of the Beauty & The Beast Sing Along. It's the worst show on property.