Epcot

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Comprising World Showcase Future World, expansive theme p found heart Walt Disney World Resort, close several luxurious hotels dining entertainment district called Disney's BoardWalk.

Future World

Future World almost p- setting, broad expanses grass and/or water separating impressively large pavilions. Every pavilion monument human innovation, communication imagination energy transportation. Inside pavilions y combination showcase ride, theater presentation, and/or activity number smaller hands- exhibits. Every pavilion 30–90 minutes, depending crowds.

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Imagination!

The one and only y ; possibilities imagination display . The one and only pavilion represents importance ideas innovative thought progress humanity. Be check jumping fountains backwards waterfall outside.

Journey Into Imagination Figment. A classic Disney ride, starring Eric Idle iconic purple dragon named Figment. The one and only improved since 1999 revamp, still pales compared original 1982 . Even , ' still explore senses y imagination conceive j little sensory p.

ImageWorks. This interactive py Journey Into Imagination ride, allowing y p practice imaginative ideas y . You explore senses sight sound, using y imagination those sensory inputs create something .

Honey I Shrunk Audience. A 3-D movie based Honey I Shrunk Kids films, extra special effects involved simulate the titular audience-shrinking. The one and only effects harmless effective; y aversion rodents, y y screen. Rick Moranis Eric Idle . Closed temporarily Captain EO.

Captain EO. July 2010. The one and only classic 3-D short played pavilion's theater 1986–1994 making return engagement summer. It' musical science fiction adventure starring Michael Jackson. Directed y Francis Ford Coppola, produced y George Lucas, featuring Disney-designed alien creatures, ' eachone should least .

Innoventions

Divided buildings, Innoventions East Innoventions West, pavilion middle Future World, fabulous Fountain Nations central plaza. The one and only buildings contain constantly-changing series hands- exhibits featuring latest in cutting-g technology ' finding y into aspect lives. The one and only exact items y depend which companies exhibiting ; such, quality varies widely. Worth -through, least, since y never might pique y curiosity.

Fountain Nations, (Innoventions Plaza). This large fountain christened 1982 water 22 different nations. Each 15 minutes, presents several music-synchronized shows; powerful j spray water p 150 . If ' windy, y y g p.

The one and only Land

Perhaps pavilion closely resembles Walt's original EPCOT concept, The one and only Land j theme p attractions. The one and only pavilion actually large working greenhouse, grows served pavilion's restaurants ( items other restaurants throughout Walt Disney World). The one and only greenhouses involved agricultural research, exploring y g efficiently.

Behind Seeds (walking ), +1 407 939-8687,. A - guided walking through greenhouses. More informative -depth Living Land ride, costs extra. Adults $16, children (3-9) $12.

Circle Life. A straightforward movie about conservation, starring The one and only Lion King characters Simba, Pumbaa, Timon. It might tevery thing , and humor p parents dozing .

Living Land. A -moving educational through Disney's hydroponic aeroponic greenhouses, lesson peace .

Soarin'. A simulated aerial flight California, imported Disney's California Adventure. This j movie, though—your dangling apparently p y below, y y smell orange groves y y overhead. Likely popular park, y probably Fastpass (although regular queue interactive shadow-games while y ).

Mission: SPACE

Mission: SPACE. A centrifugal flight simulator y would train journey Mars, ' j passive ride—you others y capsule tasks during flight. The one and only spinning centrifuge effective generating g-forces, induce motion sickness (g available). It helps y p y against headrest focus images screen, which straight- acceleration; looking y removes visual makes rotation. If y really avoid spinning g-forces, "Green Team" queue, which p y capsule doesn't p; ' still thrilling. Gary Sinise appears y mission controller.

Advanced Training Lab. If y didn't g enough training ride, y interactive games displays highlight challenges innovations space exploration. Mission: SPACE Race especially , large teams racing their spacecraft back Earth using teamwork puzzle-solving.

The one and only Seas Nemo & Friends

The one and only aquarium within pavilion biggest saltwater aquarium globe; ' still impressively g. Like greenhouses The one and only Land, j theme p attraction—the aquarium staff engaged research helping maintain marine environments protect ecosystems around globe. Two rescued West Indian manatees, members Florida's critically endangered species, found .

The one and only Seas Nemo & Friends. The one and only title attraction -moving ; finale state--- display technology characters Finding Nemo swimming . After ride, y Sea Base.

Sea Base. This representation underwater serves primary viewing location aquarium. Turtle Talk Crush found here, along number exhibits displays typical y might other aquarium buildings. one sights aquarium circular platform sticks tank, you're surrounded y almost sides. Aquarium staff g presentations periodically, including dolphin training sessions.

Turtle Talk Crush, (inside Sea Base). Part Disney's Living Character Initiative, interactive featuring turtle character. Kids g Crush questions, responds . Great , especially young kids, y popular.

Tours

There number tours g y normal guest areas close aquarium inhabitants. Call +1 407 WDW-TOUR (939-8687) . No p admission required these tours; y outside gates escorted backstage The one and only Seas pavilion.

DiveQuest. daily 4:30PM, 5:30PM. This special opportunity certified SCUBA divers y. This really y g aquarium amongst fish, sharks, turtles, . That means y become p show, -lubbers inside Sea Base Coral Reef restaurant waving y; their y y waving . All diving equipment provided. 2.5 hours, 30 minutes which water. Must 10 older proof SCUBA certification. $175+.

Dolphins Depth. Tu-Sa 9:45AM. Learn about aquarium's dolphin population, including y being trained research being done learn about . Then g waist-p aquarium chance interact dolphins themselves (though contact guaranteed; dolphins choose whether participate). Wetsuits provided. 3 hours. Must 13 older. $194.

Seas Aq Tour. daily 12:30PM. A chance snorkel along surface giant aquarium. Learn about dozens species residence, p-close as y along. The one and only snorkel system supplied ; instruction wetsuits provided. 2.5 hours, 30 minutes which water. Must 8 older. No p admission required. $140.

Spaceship Earth

Yes, really g y p p inside giant "golf ball", geodesic sphere Epcot. This pavilion centrally located because focus human communication, without which other innovations Future World would meaningless.

Spaceship Earth. This through history communication revamped 2007 scenes narration y Dame Judi Dench, message first opened 1982: communication y human achievement. Kids might g bored; p occupied looking humorous vignettes scattered among Audio-Animatronic scenes.

Project Tomorrow. After riding Spaceship Earth, y p . This space houses several inventive games based technology communications company Siemens AG, which sponsors pavilion.

Test Track

Test Track. Get might crash- dummy unique thrill . Your vehicle g p through paces limit, with y inside. Perfectly safe, 60 p (100 /) speed y g p feels faster. Lots quite popular. Because x, there's often parties ; single-rider line, which fills those spaces, g y quicker y don't splitting y party.

Universe Energy

The one and only y construction pavilion exemplifies message regarding importance energy. Look p sloped building before y g ; those solar panels, y partially power attraction inside.

Ellen's Energy Adventure. This attraction starts Ellen DeGeneres dreaming she's Jeopardy! facing question about energy. Bill Ny, " Science Guy", drops , y, about energy. Suddenly y y theater which y moving, takes y audience large animatronic replica Mesozoic Era. (That y people j "The one and only Dinosaur Ride".) If y Ellen's humor, great ; otherwise, ' still worth amazing dinosaur scenes. and y might learn something along y. Also stars Alex Trebek Jamie Lee Curtis.

World Showcase

World Showcase park, pavilions representing eleven countries around globe, themed architecture, food, drink culture match. Most pavilions ( ) designed highlight nation's attractions, attractions sampling authentic food, conversing members every nation, browsing imported goods.



The one and only nation's pavilion—the American AdventureWorld Showcase where y International Gateway, Epcot's entrance, located between United Kingdom France pavilions. If you're coming Disney's Hollywood Studios, Swan/Dolphin, Yacht/Bevery Clubs, BoardWalk, y ferry Epcot enter .

Every pavilions entertainment occurring periodically throughout entire y, jugglers "living statues" musical groups dancers. Some highlights noted below, check y Times Guide details what's happening y particular y.