Epcot at Disney World – Orlando, Florida
Epcot theme park is one of four Theme Parks at Walt Disney World Resort. It sprawls across 300 acres, which is twice the size of Magic Kingdom theme park. It is divided into two main sections Future World and World Showcase.
Future World is full of sensational attractions—including one of the fastest attractions in all Disney Parks—as well as inspiring entertainment and shows, all of which focus on technological advancements, innovation and wonder. In Future World, ideas become reality.
The Epcot theme park icon, Spaceship Earth, looking like a giant golf ball rising high above the horizon, welcomes you as you walk through the Park’s main entrance.
Beyond Future World, if entering from the main gate at Epcot theme park, is the World Showcase area. World Showcase is a collective of Pavilions that wrap around the World Showcase Lagoon. Inside the Pavilions, find shops, attractions and restaurants that represent the culture and cuisine of these 11 countries:
While walking between Pavilions, be amused by live performers—some may even invite you to participate in the show! There’s also plenty of kid-centric entertainment, too, like Disney Character meet and greet locations and Kidcot fun stops. At Kidcot stations, kids can create one-of-a-kind souvenirs.
In Epcot theme park, creativity is encouraged, imagination is celebrated and countries are united. Be amazed, inspired, enlightened and entertained!
Attractions at Epcot theme park range from one of the fastest Disney attractions to gentle boat rides, from a thrilling hang-gliding experience to interactive play areas that ignite kids’ imaginations. Use Disney’s FASTPASS system on popular attractions to reduce wait times.
Step into the legendary architecture and culture of China. Experience a fascinating world featuring the Temple of Heaven, tomb sculptures, gardens and ponds, dining, shops and the riveting 360-degree film, Reflections of China.
Circle of Life
Kids and adults alike can learn about the importance of protecting our planet in this animated and live-action 20-minute film featuring the rambunctious Simba, Pumbaa and Timon from Disney’s The Lion King.
Ellen’s Energy Adventure
Starring comedian Ellen DeGeneres, this multimedia attraction takes you on a trip from the eras of the Big Bang and dinosaurs to the present, exploring what powers the universe and our daily lives. Venture to the future to see how we’ll eventually live!
Stroll through a Paris arrondissement, complete with a view of the Eiffel Tower. Restaurants and bakeries offer tempting delights, shops sell perfumes, a cinema screens the amazing Impressions de France and street performers amuse you.
Frozen Ever After
Frozen Ever After takes guests on an adventurous journey through the kingdom of Arendelle. Guests visit the “Summer Snow Day” Celebration where Queen Elsa uses her magical powers to create a beautiful “winter-in-summer” day for the kingdom. Next, guests will pass Troll Valley on their way up the icy North Mountain to Queen Elsa’s Ice Palace before their return trip to the Bay of Arendelle.
Stumble upon an old-world village right out of a storybook with a Bavarian clock tower, a statue of St. George slaying a dragon, the authentic Biergarten Restaurant, oom-pah music and performers, and quaint shops selling steins and trinkets.
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros
Take a gentle boat ride through the pyramid-shaped Mexico Pavilion and see the country’s breathtaking landmarks as Donald Duck gets distracted by the sights. Will he join friends Panchito and Jose Carioca in time for their concert?
Immerse yourself in an interactive “playground of the future” starring Figment, where kids of all ages unleash their imaginations while playing with uniquely responsive hands-on exhibits.
These cool glass pyramids are home to attractions and entertainment including Captain EO starring Michael Jackson; the whimsical Journey Into Imagination With Figment and ImageWorks.
Impressions de France
Embark on a virtual tour of France with this 18-minute movie projected onto 5 adjacent screens. Featuring classical music and scenes of world-renowned locales, Impressions de France celebrates the beauty and history of inimitable France.
This wondrously imaginative, interactive play space features a product safety test lab, a video playground and much more. Guests of all ages are sure to be inspired!
Behold breathtaking landmarks evoking Rome’s Trevi Fountain and the bell tower from St. Mark’s Square and enjoy authentic food at Tutto Italia Ristorante and Via Napoli Pizzeria e Ristorante. Musicians, clowns and acting troupes provide lively entertainment in the piazza.
Travel to an ancient, faraway land that is both serene and spirited. A red Torii gate greets you at the waterfront before you explore a pagoda, witness Japanese drumming and storytelling, watch chefs prepare meals, shop and take in the tranquil scenery.
Journey Into Imagination With Figment
Voted Best Epcot Attraction for Kids! Follow the free-spirited dragon Figment on a fanciful adventure through the labs in the Imagination Institute. Figment’s topsy-turvy perspective proves that imagination works best when set free.
Living with the Land
This engaging 14-minute boat ride travels through the American plains, the rain forest and the African desert to explore how innovative technologies permit food growth while preserving the environment.
Maelstrom (Permanently Closed)
The Maelstrom attraction inside the Norway pavilion at Epcot closed Oct. 5, 2014 The ride will be replaced by an attraction based on the Disney animated film “Frozen.” The cycle, as foretold by the Norse elders in the Ragnarok events, is complete.Take a voyage on a high-seas Viking ship from modern-day to historic Norway. Troll-tormented riders must hold on tight for surprises on the stormy North Sea-including polar bears and pirates! A 5-minute film follows the ride.
Explore a towering Aztec pyramid featuring the Animales Fantastico folk art collection, a lively marketplace, the lagoon-side historic restaurant San Angel Inn and a relaxing boat ride on the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros.
Mission: SPACE Advanced Training Lab
Enter this fantastic, futuristic interactive play space for kids of all ages and race a rocket to Mars, explore its surface, create a video postcard from space to email to friends and much more.
Be mesmerized in a world created by authentic Moroccan artisans using genuine materials. See festive mosaics, date palms and olive trees amid fascinating shops and architecture, and enjoy the belly dancers when dining at Restaurant Marrakesh.
Observe the rare historic artifacts of important Americans and U.S. events. You’ll be awestruck seeing Abraham Lincoln’s stovepipe hat, Thomas Edison’s projector and the belongings of Mark Twain, Rosa Parks and others up close.
Explore a picturesque Scandinavian village that transports you to a land where the Vikings roamed. Dine on native foods, dance, shop for trinkets and take an adventurous boat ride on the exciting Maelstrom attraction.
Immerse yourself in this engaging 18-minute film screened in a glorious Circle-Vision 360-degree presentation. Narrated by Martin Short, O Canada! captures the cities, culture, people and rich landscapes of our Northern neighbors.
Reflections of China
Reflections of China in the China Pavilion at Epcot theme park is a lush 13-minute film shown in stirring Circle-Vision 360°. China’s mythical beauty is captured in sweeping photography of the Great Wall, Shanghai and other epic locales.
The Land Pavilion
Travel through farms all over the globe to witness cool scientific techniques like hydroponics and aquaculture that modern farmers are using to meet the world’s food needs. Also ride Soarin’, a breathtaking flight across California.
The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion
Stare in wonder at a massive aquarium that holds one of the largest man-made ocean environments in the world, the innovative Turtle Talk with Crush show, a “clamobile” ride and other undersea-themed delights.
United Kingdom Pavilion
Stroll through a town fashioned after a typical English village that takes you to an English cottage and the streets of London. Go native and grab a bite or a pint at the Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room!
Universe of Energy
Step into a mirrored pyramid to see fascinating exhibits focusing on the origins of the universe, the dinosaur age and the history of energy. Solar roof panels help power its multimedia attraction, Ellen’s Energy Adventure, starring Ellen DeGeneres.