Thomas Hitchen

Credit: Disney Disney World gave guests extra time to experience one of EPCOT’s most meaningful offerings in the lead-up to the Fourth of July holiday, but now the attraction has officially reached the end of its extended run. Earlier this year, Disney announced that “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors” would remain open through the Fourth of July weekend as part of the resort’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Technical issues don’t usually improve a Disney attraction, but one recent performance of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios left plenty of guests hoping Disney might keep part of the unexpected change. Credit: Brittany DiCologero, Inside the Magic A recent showing of the nighttime spectacular concluded without its traditional Steamboat Willie riverboat finale after the vessel appeared to be unavailable.

Disney World’s special Fourth of July extension for one of EPCOT’s most significant exhibits has officially come to an end. After giving guests extra time to visit “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors,” Disney has now closed the display inside The American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT, bringing its extended run to a close following the Independence Day holiday. The exhibit showcased more than 60 oil portraits painted by former U.S. President George W.