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2026
Featured Arc · 3 chapters
2026 Exterior Refurbishment
Jun 23 – Jul 9 · ~2 wk
1. 1
  
  Jun 23, 2026Area Update
  
  Construction barriers - scrim, scaffolding, and rolling planters - were up around the Stein Haus facade by June 23, 2026 for an exterior refurbishment, though the shop stayed open via alternate entrances such as the Weinkeller doorway.
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2. 2
  
  Jul 2, 2026Construction
  
  Scaffolding and scrim extended to the second story of the Stein Haus facade during the exterior refurbishment.
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3. 3
  
  Jul 9, 2026Construction
  
  Notice of Commencement filed for roof refurbishment at Germany Pavilion; scaffolding erected outside Stein Haus.
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2024

NewJan 2024#

A new Germany Pavilion souvenir beer stein, with nods to Karamell-Kueche and a top modeled on the pavilion's clock tower, became available in January 2024 (sold with a beer purchase at the pavilion's beer carts).

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1982

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NewOct 1, 1982#

The Germany pavilion and this World Showcase shop space opened October 1, 1982, originally as the Suessigkeiten sweets shop that the Stein Haus beer-stein store later replaced.

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That's every change on the record at Stein Haus since 1982.

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Questions & answers

When did Stein Haus open?

Per the documented record, Stein Haus at EPCOT opened on Oct 1, 1982.

When did Stein Haus last close for refurbishment?

The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Stein Haus is dated Jul 9, 2026: Notice of Commencement filed for roof refurbishment at Germany Pavilion; scaffolding erected outside Stein Haus.

What changed recently on Stein Haus?

The latest documented change (documented Jul 9, 2026): Notice of Commencement filed for roof refurbishment at Germany Pavilion; scaffolding erected outside Stein Haus.

How many changes are on record for Stein Haus?

5 documented changes, dating back to 1982 — the fan-kept shop changelog nobody else keeps.

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