Epcot was the second Walt Disney World Resort theme park, opening Oct. 1, 1982,  11 years  to the day after the Magic Kingdom. Epcot has two (2) distinct lands: Future World and the World Showcase.

FUTURE WORLD

Future World is a showcase of discovery filled with new ideas and technology, plus an exploration of planet Earth from land and sea to air and space. Theme areas focusing on discovery and scientific achievements: Innoventions, Spaceship Earth (Siemens), Universe of Energy, Imagination!, The Land, The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Test Track Presented by Chevrolet, Mission: SPACE (HP).

Future World East Attractions:

Spaceship Earth

A re-imagined journey exploring the history of communications beginning centuries ago and continuing into the future with interactive guest experience.

Height Requirement: None
This attraction has FastPass+

Ellen’s Energy Adventure

Get a burst of energy on this fun-filled ride starring Ellen DeGeneres. Move through the creation of the universe and see…and hear…the Big Bang. Ride around, between and under dinosaurs. Float far above Earth with satellites and atoms. See what brain power can really accomplish – only on Ellen’s Energy Adventure!  This adventure takes approximately 45 minutes. 

Height Requirement: None

Mission: SPACE

This ultimate interactive thrill-packed adventure is as close as you can get to blasting off into space without leaving Earth. Each member of your astronaut team has a challenging role in a dynamic and daring cosmic mission dodging meteors and navigating nebula. Feel the force of lift-off and have an exhilarating, mystical rendezvous on another planet. It’s out of this world!

Height Requirement: None
This attraction has FastPass+

Advanced Training Lab

Guests can further their astronaut training in this interactive play area.

Test Track, Presented by Chevrolet

Design your own custom concept vehicle, then buckle up and put your design through its paces on the exhilarating hills and switchbacks of the Test Track circuit.

Height Requirement: 40″ or taller
This attraction has FastPass+

 Innoventions East

The Sum of all Thrills – his interactive experience, presented by the Raytheon Company, lets guests custom-design their own thrill ride using mathematical tools, an innovative touch-screen table and a robotic simulator. Inside the simulator, guests experience their customized ride with high definition video, stereo sound and controlled air motion.

Storm Struck: The Tale of Two Homes – Experience what it feels like to be in the perfect storm and discover ways to protect your home.

The House of Innoventions – Breakthrough technology brings online entertainment and other Internet content into everyday devices and appliances. Discover innovative products that provide that added comfort, security, convenience, entertainment and overall control to our homes and our lives.

Don’t Waste It! – Play games that challenge you to recycle, reduce and reuse “virtual trash” to create alternate forms of energy that fuel our homes and our communities.

Test the Limits Lab – Treat yourself to a safety test where you are invited to shatter, drop and impact some of the products Underwriters Laboratories—a non-profit, product safety organization—test every day.

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Future World West Attractions:

Innoventions West

ThinkPlace – Visit Run Time where you can play in a different way. Put yourself in the game – become an avatar and run, jump, and dance your way through a video game.

“Slapstick Studios” – Participate in a wacky game show and discover creative ways to solve problems. Visit the Creative Solutions Workshop and create your own masterpiece.

Rockin’ Robots – Create your very own music with the help of 4 instrument-playing robots that you control.

Videogame Playground – Experience the latest in videogame technology as you compete against your favorite sports teams, challenge a villain to a duel or embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure with some of your favorite Disney Characters.

Segway Central – Discover the Segway, the world’s first self-balancing, electric-powered personal transporter.

Where’s the Fire? – Get your picture taken at the 30-foot pumper truck, become a Fire Chief by answering the most questions at the Burning Questions kiosks, and explore the most dangerous house in America in this fun exhibit promoting fire safety.

 Epcot Character Spot

Meet Disney Pals at the Epcot Character Spot – The future is here today, and so are Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy. They’re always happy to take a break from creating their latest innovation to make new friends or welcome back old pals.

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The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion

The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Located within The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion, guests can cruise out to sea in the clamobile! Join Marlin and Dory on their search for the elusive clown fish and encounter dozens of “jellies”, a toothy anglerfish, even old friend Bruce the shark. Then thrill to an incredible grand finale, where Nemo and all his friends appear to actually swim alongside the real-life creatures of the coral reef.

Height Requirement: None
This attraction has FastPass+

Turtle Talk with Crush

Yo, Dude, come check out this totally cool interactive show. Go under the sea and have a conversation with Crush in his digital underwater world. The 152-year-old sea turtle from the Disney presentation of Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” chats, jokes and even recognizes Guests. This is a first-of-its-kind live, real-time animated show you have to see to believe. It’s soooo awesome!

Height Requirement: None
This attraction has FastPass+

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The Land Pavilion

Soarin

Guests can take a free-flying adventure across the natural wonders of the Golden State aboard this thrilling Epcot attraction. With the wind in your hair, glide 40 feet in the air as you look down upon the breathtaking vistas of Yosemite and redwood forests. Soar as high as your imagination over a world of wonders.

Height Requirement: 40″ or taller
This attraction has FastPass+

Living with the Land

Set sail on a voyage of discovery through living laboratories. Cruise through a tropical rain forest, the African desert and the American plains to discover the latest developments in aquaculture and desert farming. Float by experimental greenhouses and take a fascinating first-hand look at an aqua environment.

Height Requirement: None
This attraction has FastPass+

The Circle of Life

Marvel at the wonders of nature in this delightful film that combines animation, live action and your favorite “Lion King” characters. Timon wants to open a non-ecological resort, but Pumbaa and Simba realize how important the different kinds of plants and animals are to the health of the planet. After all, they’re part of the Circle of Life.

Height Requirement: None

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Imagination! Pavilion

Journey Into Imagination with Figment

Take a rollicking ride through the Imagination Institute, where that playful purple dragon Figment really puts you to the test! Climb aboard a train of thought in the Sound Lab. Use your Common Scents in the Smell Lab. Watch your world turn upside down in Figment’s house. There’s no journey like the Journey into Imagination!

Height Requirement: None
This attraction has FastPass+

 

Captain EO

“Captain EO,” the classic musical spectacular that thrilled Epcot Guests from 1986-1994, has returned to Epcot for a special open-ended run. The attraction provides audiences the opportunity to experience the original 17-minute 3-D production, as well as a nostalgic look back for longtime fans wanting to see Michael Jackson in a rare performance created for the big screen.

Height Requirement: None
This attraction has FastPass+

ImageWorks

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.

Height Requirement: None

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 Club Cool

Exclusive Coca-Cola merchandise and complimentary samples of soft drinks from around the world.

Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure

Transform into a secret agent during this highly interactive quest based on the Disney Channel animated series Phineas and Ferb. Travel around World Showcase to help Agent-P the alter ego of Perry the Platypus—conquer a series of challenges!

Dining in Future World

Quick-Service Dining Locations include:

• Electric Umbrella (Future World East)
• Fountain View – Starbucks (Future World West)
• Sunshine Seasons (The Land Pavilion)

Table-Service Dining Locations include:

• Coral Reef Restaurant (The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion)
• The Garden Grill (The Land Pavilion)

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Showcase Plaza

Duffy the Disney Bear

Guests can meet Mickey’s world-traveling teddy bear, Duffy at his own gazebo near the entrance to World Showcase (across from the Disney Traders merchandise location). “Duffy the Disney Bear came into existence when Minnie Mouse, in 2004, sewed a special cuddly teddy bear as a gift for Mickey to take on is world travels. Minnie wanted to ensure that Mickey would never be lonely, so she created the teddy, which Mickey named Duffy.”

WORLD SHOWCASE

Epcot’s World Showcase is a kaleidoscope of nations featuring architecturally authentic buildings and backdrops that celebrate their cultural heritage, arts and entertainment. The 11 nations plus an African-themed Outpost are situated along a 1.3 mile promenade encircling the 40-acre World Showcase Lagoon. The Eleven Nations include:

• Canada
• United Kingdom
• France
• Japan
• The American Adventure
• Italy
• Germany
• China
• Mexico
• Morocco
• Norway

Characters located throughout the World Showcase:

• Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland (United Kingdom Pavilion)
• Belle and friends (France Pavilion)
• Aladdin and Jasmine (Morocco Pavilion)
• Mulan (China Pavilion)