Epcot
| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | October 1, 1982 |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company |
| Operator | Disney Parks, Experiences and Products |
| General manager | Melissa Valiquette (vice-president) |
| Operating season | Year-round |
| Previous names | EPCOT Center, Epcot 94', Epcot 95' |
| Area | 305 acres (123 ha) |
Epcot is one of four theme parks located within Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA. The name is an acronym for "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow". The park was originally a planned city of the future as visioned at Walt Disney. However, the project was cancelled after Walt's death in December 1966 as Disney thought that it would be impossible to run a city without his guidance. In the early 70's, after Magic Kingdom opened, Disney was planning to turn Walt's dream into a second park for Walt Disney World. The park opened as EPCOT Center on October 1, 1982. In the mid-90's the name was changed to "Epcot". The park is currently the 4th most visited theme park in North America, and the 7th most visited theme park in the world.
Attractions
Roller Coasters
| Name | Location | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind | World Discovery | Vekoma | Enclosed Spinning |
May 27, 2022 | Operating |
Attractions
| Name | Location | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Adventure | |
WED Enterprises | Theater | October 1, 1982 | Operating |
| Canada: Far & Wide Formally O Canada! |
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WED Enterprises | Circle Vision 360° | January 17, 2020 | Operating |
| Frozen Ever After Formally Maelstrom |
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Intamin | Reversing Log Flume Dark Ride | June 21, 2016 July 5, 1988 - October 5, 2014 |
Operating |
| Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros Formally El Rio Del Tiempo |
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Unknown | Boat Canal | April 6, 2007 October 1982 - January 2, 2007 |
Operating |
| ImageWorks: The What If Labs | Imagination - World Celebration | WED Enterprises | Interactive Exhibit | October 1, 1982 | Operating |
| Journey Into Imagination With Figment Formally Journey Into YOUR Imagination |
Imagination - World Celebration | Unknown | Dark Ride | March 5, 1983 - October 10, 1998 & June 2, 2002 - October 1, 1999 - October 8, 2001 |
Operating |
| Journey Of Water, Inspired by Moanna | World Nature | Unknown | Interactive walk through garden | 2021 | Under construction |
| Living With The Land | The Land - World Nature | WED Enterprises | Hybrid dark ride/greenhouse tour | October 1, 1982 | Operating |
| Mission: Space | World Discovery | Unknown | Simulator | August 15, 2003 | Operating |
| Reflections Of China Formally The Wonders Of China |
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WED Enterprises | Circle Vision 360° | May 22, 2003 October 1, 1982 - March 25, 2003 |
Operating |
| Remy's Ratatouille Adventure |  |
Unknown | Trackless Dark Ride | June 2020 | Under construction |
| Soarin' Around The World Formally Soarin' Over California |
The Land - World Nature | Dynamic Structures | Flying Theatre | June 17, 2016 February 8, 2001 - June 15, 2016 |
Operating |
| Spaceship Earth | World Celebration | Unknown | Omnimover | October 1, 1982 | Operating |
| Test Track | World Discovery | Dynamic Structures | Slot Car | March 17, 1999 - April 15, 2012 & December 6, 2012 - | Operating |
| The Seas With Nemo & Friends | The Seas - World Nature | Montgommery Watson | Omnimover | January 4, 2007 | Operating |
| Turtle Talk With Crush | The Seas - World Nature | Unknown | Interactive Theatre | November 16, 2004 | Operating |
Epcot Areas
World Celebration
Summary
| Name | Theme | Designer | Opened | Status | Sponser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spaceship Earth | Remembering the past, Looking to the future | Walt Disney Imagineering | October 1, 1982 | Operating | Bell System (1982-1984) AT&T (1984-2004) Siemens (2005-2017) |
| Imagination Pavilion | Underwater exploration base | WED Enterprises | October 1, 1982 | Operating | Kodak (1982-2010) |
| World Celebration (Festival) Pavilion | Walt Disney Imagineering | 2021 | Under construction |
SpaceShip Earth
Spaceship Earth is a geodesic sphere that serves as the symbolic structure of Epcot, a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. It is also the name of the dark ride attraction that is housed within the sphere that takes guests on a time machine-themed experience.
The 15-minute dark ride demonstrates to guests how advancements in human communication have helped to create the future one step at a time. Passengers journey back in time to witness the origins of prehistoric man, then travel forward in time to witness important breakthroughs in communication throughout history—from the invention of the alphabet to the creation of the printing press to today's modern communication advancements, including telecommunication and mass communication. At the conclusion of the ride, passengers have the chance to design their own future using touch screens that are embedded into the ride cars
Imagination Pavilion
Imagination! (formerly The Journey Into Imagination) is a pavilion on the western side of Future World at Epcot, a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. Kodak was the former title sponsor of the pavilion.
Imagination! is located in Future World West, which is planned to be re-designated World Celebration.
Attractions
- Journey Into Imagination With Figment
- ImageWorks: The What If Labs
Shops
- ImageWorks
Festival Pavilion
World Nature
Summary
| Name | Theme | Designer | Opened | Status | Sponser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Land | Human interaction with the Earth | WED Enterprises | October 1, 1982 | Operating | Kraft 1982-1993 Nestle 1993-2009 |
| The Seas | Underwater exploration base | Walt Disney Imagineering | June 15, 1986 | Operating | |
| Journey Of Water, Inspired by Moanna | Moanna | Walt Disney Imagineering | 2021 | Under construction |
The Land Pavilion
The Land is a pavilion that sits on the western side of Future World at Epcot, a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. The pavilion is dedicated to human interaction with the Earth, focusing on agriculture and travel. It opened on October 1, 1982, as part of the Phase I features for the grand opening of what was then known as EPCOT Center. "The Land" dedicated to human interaction with the land itself. It explores how humans can both use the land for their benefit, and how they can also destroy it. Future Technology in better preserving the land is also explored in the pavilion, along with a focus on the celebration of the land itself. The Land is located in Future World West, which is planned to be re-designated World Nature.
Attractions
- Soarin' Around The World
- Living With The Land
Food
- Garden Grill Restaurant (Sit Down)
- Sunshine Seasons (Quick Service)
- The Land Cart (Cart)
Meet & Greets
- Mickey Mouse (Garden Grill Restaurant)
- Pluto (Garden Grill Restaurant)
- Chip (Garden Grill Restaurant)
- Dale (Garden Grill Restaurant)
The Seas Pavilion
The Seas with Nemo & Friends (formerly The Living Seas) is an aquarium and attached dark ride attraction located on the western side of Future World at Epcot, a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. The pavilion is themed as an underwater exploration base called SeaBase Alpha, with several exhibits devoted to oceanic study. The pavilion opened in 1986, but had been planned as part of the park since its opening in 1982.
The Seas with Nemo & Friends is located in Future World West, which is planned to be re-designated World Nature.
Attractions
- The Seas With Nemo & Friends
- Turtle Talk With Crush
Dining
- Coral Reef Resturant
Shop
- Gift Shop
Journey Of Water, Inspired by Moanna
Journey of Water Inspired by Moana is an upcoming walkthrough Epcot attraction inspired by the animated film, Moana.
It is planned to open in 2021 as an interactive walk through garden.
Summary - Journey of Water is a garden featuring interactive fountains and other water features leading from the current Innoventions plaza (replacing much of Innoventions west) down to The Seas with Nemo & Friends. Anchored by a massive topiary of Tefiti, Journey of Water serves as whimsical exploration of the water cycle and how it sustains our world.
World Discovery
Summary
| Name | Theme | Designer | Opened | Status | Sponser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Track | Automobile engineering | Walt Disney Imagineering | March 17, 1999 - April 15, 2012 & December 6, 2012 | Operating | Chevrolet |
| Mission: Space | Mission to Mars / Mission around the Earth | Walt Disney Imagineering | August 15, 2003 | Operating | Hewlett Packard (2003-2015) |
| Journey Of Water, Inspired by Moanna | Moanna | Walt Disney Imagineering | 2021 | Under construction |
Test Track
Test Track is a high-speed slot car dark ride on the eastern side of Future World at Epcot, a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. The ride is a simulated excursion through the rigorous testing procedures that General Motors uses to evaluate its concept cars, culminating in a high-speed drive around the exterior of the attraction.
The attraction soft-opened to the public on December 19, 1998, after a long delay due to problems revealed during testing and to changes in design. As a result, the attraction officially opened on March 17, 1999. Test Track replaced the World of Motion ride.
Originally, guests rode in "test vehicles" in a GM "testing facility" through a series of assessments to illustrate how automobile prototype evaluations were conducted. The highlight of the attraction is a speed trial on a track around the exterior of the building at a top speed of 64.9 miles per hour (104.4 km/h) making it the fastest Disney theme park attraction ever built.
Test Track closed for refurbishment on April 15, 2012, and re-opened on December 6, 2012. It is now sponsored by the Chevrolet brand instead of General Motors as a whole. Guests now design their own car in the Chevrolet Design Studio. Then they board a "Sim-Car" and are taken through the "digital" testing ground of the "SimTrack". Throughout the ride, guests see how their designs performed in each test. After the ride, guests can see how their car did overall, film a commercial, race their designs, and have a picture taken with their own virtually designed vehicle with a chosen backdrop in the background.
Test Track is located in Future World East, which is planned to be re-designated World Discovery. It is also the fastest ride at Walt Disney World, going 8 mph fastest than it's closest competitor.
Mission: Space
Mission: Space is a space-themed pavilion and attached centrifugal motion simulator attraction located on the eastern side of Future World at Epcot, a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. The attraction simulates what an astronaut might experience aboard a spacecraft on a mission to Mars, from the higher g-force of liftoff to the speculative hypersleep. The pavilion includes a gift shop titled Mission Space: Cargo Bay, an interactive children's play area called the Advanced Training Lab, and an upcoming restaurant titled Space 220.
Mission: SPACE is located in Future World East, which is planned to be re-designated World Discovery.
Attractions
- Mission Space: Green Mission
- Mission Space: Orange Mission
Food
- Space 220
Shop
- Mission Space: Cargo Bay
Play Area
- Advanced Training Lab
Guardians Of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is an upcoming enclosed roller coaster attraction under construction at Epcot. It will be manufactured by Vekoma. Based on the Marvel Studios film Guardians of the Galaxy, it will be the first attraction at Walt Disney World based on a Marvel Comics property. It will replace the Universe of Energy attraction, which closed on August 13, 2017.
Play Pavilion
Play! is a pavilion scheduled to open at Epcot in Summer 2021. It will be built in the former Wonders of Life pavilion and will be themed like an interactive city in which guests will be able to interact with their favorite Disney characters
Rumored Areas
- Animation Academy (Guests will learn how to draw Disney characters under the direction of Edna Mode)
- Hotel Heist (An interactive game hosted by Nick and Judy from Zootopia)
- Arcade
Rumored Meet & Greets
- Wreck-It-Ralph
- Vanellope
- Joy
- Sadness
- Baymax
World Showcase
Summary
| Name | Opened | Status | Theme | Sponser |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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October 1, 1982 | Operating | Mexican Village • Chichen Itza | |
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June 3, 1988 | Operating | Norweigian Village | |
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October 1, 1982 | Operating | Ancient Chinese City | |
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October 1, 1982 | Operating | German Village | Werther's Original |
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October 1, 1982 | Operating | Venice | |
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October 1, 1982 | Operating | Colonial American Town | |
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October 1, 1982 | Operating | Horyu-ji Temple • Imperial Palace • Himeji Castle • Itsukushima Shrine | Mitsukoshi |
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September 7, 1984 | Operating | Moroccan Village | Kingdom Of Morocco |
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October 1, 1982 | Operating | Paris | |
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October 1, 1982 | Operating | English Village | Bass Brewery |
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October 1, 1982 | Operating | Canadian Countryside |
Mexico
The Mexico Pavilion is a Mexican-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase, within Epcot at the Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, USA. Its location is next to the Norway pavilion.
Attractions
- The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Food
- San Angel Inn (Sit Down)
- La Hacienda de San Angel (Sit Down)
- Cantina de San Ángel (Quick Service)
- La Cava del Tequila (Bar)
- Choza de Margarita (Bar)
Shops
- Plaza de Los Amigos
Gallery
- Mexican Folk Art Gallery
Meet & Greets
- Donald Duck
Norway
The Norway Pavilion is a Norwegian-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase, within Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its location is between the Mexican and Chinese pavilions.
Attractions
- Frozen Ever After
- Anna & Elsa's Royal Sommerhus
Food
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Disney Princess Character Dining) [Sit Down]
- Kringla Bakeri og Kafe (Quick Service)
Shops
- The Puffin's Roost
- The Wandering Reindeer
Gallery
- Stave Church Gallery (An exhibit on Norwegian culture and Norse mythology)
Meet & Greets
- Anna (Royal Sommerhus)
- Elsa (Royal Sommerhus)
- Ariel (Akershus Royal Banquet Hall) [Not Always Guaranteed]
- Aurora (Akershus Royal Banquet Hall) [Not Always Guaranteed]
- Belle (Akershus Royal Banquet Hall) [Not Always Guaranteed]
- Cinderella (Akershus Royal Banquet Hall) [Not Always Guaranteed]
- Jasmine (Akershus Royal Banquet Hall) [Not Always Guaranteed]
- Mulan (Akershus Royal Banquet Hall) [Not Always Guaranteed]
- Mary Poppins (Akershus Royal Banquet Hall) [Not Always Guaranteed]
- Snow White (Akershus Royal Banquet Hall) [Not Always Guaranteed]
China
The China Pavilion is a Chinese-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase within Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its location is between the Norwegian and German pavilions.
Attractions
- Reflections Of China
Food
- Nine Dragons Resturant (Sit Down)
- Lotus Blossom Cafe (Quick Service)
Shops
- Good Fortune Gifts
- House of Good Fortune
Live Entertainment
- Dragon Legend Acrobats hA team of young acrobats who perform feats in the outdoor courtyard)
Meet & Greets
- Mulan
- Mushu
- Captain Li Shang
Germany
The Germany Pavilion is a German-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase, within Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its location is between the Chinese and Italian pavilions.
Food
- Biergarten Resturant (Sit Down)
- Sommerfest (Quick Service)
Shops
- Das Kaufhaus
- Der Teddybär
- Die Weihnachtsecke
- Karamell-Küche
- Volkskunst
- Weinkeller
Meet & Greets
- Snow White
Italy
The Italy Pavilion is an Italian-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase, within Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its location is between the German pavilion and The American Adventure.
Food
- Tutto Italia Ristorante's (Sit Down)
- Via Napoli Pizzeria e Ristorante's (Sit Down & Quick Service Window)
- Tutto Gusto (Wine Bar)
Shops
- Il Bel Cristallo
- La Bottega Italiana
- Enoteca Castello
- La Gemma Elegante
Live Entertainment
- Sergio (A comedic juggler)
- Sbandieratori di Sansepolcro (a flag throwing show performed by authentic artists from Sansepolcro, Italy)
Meet & Greets
- Pinocchio
American Adventure
The American Adventure is the host pavilion of the World Showcase within Epcot at Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Florida, United States. It is also the name of the Colonial American-themed pavilion's main attraction, an Audio-Animatronics stage show of American history. It is located between the Italian and Japanese pavilions.
Attractions
- The American Adventure
Food
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse (Quick Service)
Gallery
- American Heritage Gallery
Japan
The Japan Pavilion is a Japanese-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase, within Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its location is between The American Adventure and Morocco Pavilions.
Food
- Teppan Edo (Sit Down)
- Tokyo Dinning (Sit Down)
- Takumi Tei (Sit Down)
- Katsura Grill (Quick Service)
- Kabuki Cafe (Quick Service)
- Garden House (Sake Bar)
Shops
- Mitsukoshi
Live Entertainment
- Matsuriza (A traditional Taiko drummers and a Japanese Storytellers)
Gallery
- Bijutsu-kan Gallery
Morocco
The Morocco Pavilion is a Moroccan-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase, within Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, United States. It was the first expansion pavilion to be added to World Showcase, opening on September 7, 1984.
Food
- Restaurant Marrakesh (Sit Down)
- Spice Road Table (Sit Down)
- Tangierine Cafe (Quick Service)
Shops
- Tangier Trades
- Brass Baazar
- Outdoor Baazar
- Medina Arts
- Casablanca Carpets
- Souk-Al-Magreb
Gallery
- Gallery Of Arts & History
Meet & Greets
- Aladdin
- Jasmine
France
The France Pavilion is a French-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase within Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its location is between the Moroccan and UK pavilions.
Attractions
- Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
- Impressions de France
- Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
Food
- Monsieur Paul (Sit Down)
- Les Creperie de France (Sit Down & Quick Service Window)
- Les Chefs de France (Quick Service)
- Boulangerie Pâtisserie des Halles (Quick Service)
Shops
- Souvenirs de France
- La Signature
- Le Vins de France
- Plume et Palette
Meet & Greets
- Belle
- Aurora
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom Pavilion is a British-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase, within Epcot at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida, United States. The pavilion represents the four countries of the United Kingdom; England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Its location is between the French and Canadian pavilions.
Attractions
- Unknown Mary Poppins Attraction
Food
- Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room (Sit Down)
- Yorkshire County Fish Shop (Quick Service)
Shops
- The Toy Soldier
- The Crown and Crest
- HRC
- Sportsman's Shoppe
- The Tea Caddy
- The UK Cart
Live Entertainment
- British Revolution (A band playing British rock music from the 1960s through 1990s)
- The Hat Lady (The piano player in the Rose & Crown)
Meet & Greets
- Mary Poppins
- Alice
Canada
The Canada Pavilion is a Canadian-themed pavilion that is part of World Showcase within Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its location is next to the United Kingdom pavilion.
Attractions
- Canada: Far & Wide
Food
- Le Cellier Steakhouse (Sit Down)
- Popcorn Cart (Cart)
Shops
- Northwest Mercantile
- The Wood Cart
Live Entertainment
- Canadian Holiday Voyagers
- Alberta Bound (A performance of Canadian country, folk and popular music)
External links
- Epcot on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
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