Overview

• Photos posted on September 24 show new EPCOT trash cans using flat sticker versions of the World Showcase emblem.
• Social media reactions widely criticized the look as cheap and framed it as evidence of cost-cutting by management.
• At least one visitor reported seeing an original emblem still in use, indicating a mix of old and new cans on site.
• Disney has not provided an official reason for the change, and coverage notes no comment from the company.
• The flare-up comes as Walt Disney World pursues larger projects, with Piston Peak, Monstropolis, and Tropical Americas expected by 2027 and DinoLand U.S.A. closing February 2, 2026.