Epcot Attractions

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(FP) denotes a FastPass Ride

Future World

Spaceship Earth Pavilion: REIMAGINED! Spaceship Earth
A towering geosphere looms welcoming guests to Epcot. Its massive size is 180 ft. high and 165 ft. in diameter with 2.2 million cubic feet of space inside. Ray Bradbury along with consultants from the Huntington Library, the Smithsonian Institution and the University of California and Chicago collaborated with Disney on the development of Spaceship Earth. Inside you will board time machines for an adventure that will travel you back in time from the Cro-Magnon age through ancient civilizations of Phoenicia, Rome and of Egypt. Take notice of the authentic replicas of the ancient hieroglyphics along the walls and the realistic aroma of burning ashes from Rome. (16-minutes)

Universe of Energy Pavilion: Ellen's Energy Adventure
The pre-show begins with a film featuring comedian Ellen DeGeneres, playing Ellen, a contestant in the popular game show Jeopardy! Unfortunately her fellow contestants are her college roommate Dr. Judy Peterson, played by Jamie Lee Curtis and Albert Einstein rounding out the group. Energy is the category of the moment. Thankfully Ellen gets help from Bill Nye the Science Guy along the way to educate us about the importance of energy & alternative energy sources. Visitors will then board large vehicles and go back to pre-historic times which concludes with Ellen back on Jeopardy much, much wiser. Segments of this attraction could possibly frightened young children. (45-minutes)

Mission Space Pavilion: Mission: Space (FP)
Epcot's newest and most likely the best white-knuckle attraction in Future World. NASA shuttle astronaut Story Musgrove had been one of the consultants on the Mission:Space project. Occupying the former Horizon building, this state-of-the-art attraction promises to soar you and your fellow passengers into the great beyond while experiencing the G-forces like a real astronaut. Once en route expect to encounter a strange sensation almost similar to weightlessness. On your journey to Mars you will be working closing with your fellow crew members assuming the roles of captain, navigator, engineer and pilot. You must be 44 inches tall to ride and free of heart and back problems, motion sickness and other physical limitations. Anyone who tends toward being claustrophobic might want to sit this one out as well. Ride duration is 5 minutes.

Test Track Pavilion: Test Track (FP)
Fasten your seat belts people for the ride of your life! You begin your journey in the pre-show walking tour then board your 6-seat vehicles for a five minute thrill ride. You experience a hill climb test, road-surface and brake test, environmental chamber, a ride and handling test, barrier test and last but not least, the high speed test. Reaching speeds of just under 65 miles an hour, guests will experience two G's of force on the exhilarating ride around the pavilion. The post show area includes an interactive section, "Dreamchasers". Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult and there is a height requirement of 40-inches. Guests must be free of back problems, motion sickness, heart conditions and other physical limitations. Tip: don't forget to head for the single rider line since it moves much faster if you don't mind splitting up your party.

Innoventions
Innoventions is comprised of Innoventions East and Innoventions West; each offering different exhibits. This area is an interactive play space where kids of all ages can imagine, invent, inquire and be inspired, a little imagination goes a long way! For more information, visit www.innoventions.disney.com.

Don't miss the special fiber optics that are embedded into the walkways by the Disney designers in this plaza.

The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion: The Seas with Nemo & Friends Ride
As you board a "clamobile" you will gently descend below the waves into a colorful underwater world where Nemo and his friends explore colorful tropical reefs, discover ancient shipwrecks, meet beautiful sea creatures and avoid lurking peril.

The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion: Turtle Talk with Crush
This is a live show where kids of all ages can have a conversation with the totally tubular turtle from Disney·Pixar's Finding Nemo.

The Land Pavilion: Soarin' (FP)
This multi-sensory attraction for big kids, teens and adults simulates a peaceful hang-gliding flight over the Golden State of California.

The Land Pavilion: Living With the Land (FP)
A 13-1/2 minute boat ride through the tropical rain forest and experimental greenhouses begins with a dramatic storm sequence. Guests will pass through an arid desert setting, prairie grain fields, and a family farm while your tour guide offers commentary on our ongoing struggle to cultivate and live harmoniously with the land. The research laboratory and solarium are equally impressive along with the fish farming tanks.

The Land Pavilion: Circle of Life
A 20-minute film featuring Simba, Timon and Pumba from the Lion King in an environmental spectacular.

Imagination! Pavilion: Journey Into Imagination with Figment
Ready to capture your imagination with Figment? Step into the Imagination Institute with the whimsical little purple dragon along with Dr. Nigel Channing. Guests will first test out the prototype called "The Imagination Scanner". Then it's on to the sight laboratory proving to visitors that there is more than meets the eye. Optical illusions and special effects are abundant in this 8 minute Epcot attraction.

Imagination! Pavilion: Honey I Shrunk the Audience (FP)
Grab your 3-D glasses for this exciting Disney thriller. This film picks up where "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" and "Honey, I Blew Up the Baby" left off. Guests begin with a pre-show sponsored by Kodak, and then it's on to the Imagination Institute hosted by Professor Wayne Szalinski. The show begins with visitors participating as honorary guests as Professor Szalinski is to be presented with the Inventor of the Year Award. Once you are seated, well let's just say you are in for some pretty wild special effects during this 25 minute attraction. Small children may be frightened along with some adults that might be sensitive to snakes or mice, so please plan accordingly.

Imagination! Pavilion: ImageWorks -- The Kodak "What If" Labs
Imageworks is filled with an array of activities to push your imaginations to the limit. Play with Stepping Tones, sort of a musical hopscotch. Another section you can wave your arms and conduct an orchestra, morph a picture of yourself into a puppy, a cartoon character and more. You will also have the opportunity to email your photo via the Internet. Be sure to set aside at least an hour to explore all there is in this imaginative playground.

World Showcase

Disney's Kim Impossible World Showcase Adventure
This ultra interactive quest at Epcot theme park is based on the Disney Channel animated series, Kim Possible. Guests transform into secret agents, join Team Possible and help save the world from super-villains with the help of a high-tech "Kimmunicator".

Mexico Pavilion: Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Reminiscent of It's A Small World ride at the Magic Kingdom, this charming boat ride, fun for all ages, stars Donald Duck and his friends Panchito, a Mexican rooster, and Jose Carioca, a Brazilian parrot.

Norway Pavilion: Maelstrom (FP)
Guests will board 16 passenger Viking longboats resembling vessels used by Erik, the Red 1,000 years ago. You then sail past a world of forests, fjords, and watch out for those trolls! Passing through the maelstrom and Geiranger fjord ultimately into a stormy North Sea. Disembarking into a lovely Norwegian village, you then have the option of sitting for a film which gives guests a glimpse into Scandinavian life.

China Pavilion: Reflections of China
This 14-minute, 360-degree film that puts you in the center of the action, captures the epic beauty of China as never before.

American Adventure Pavilion: American Adventure Show
This is a 30-minute film which proudly celebrates the American Spirit throughout history beginning with the Pilgrims arriving at Plymouth Rock. Hosts, Benjamin Franklin, & Mark Twain guide your experience through a moving and highly informational blend of film and audio-animatronics. The sound quality is best if you can secure a seat toward the front and in the middle. And try to arrive a bit earlier so that you have time to view the various paintings, quotations and various artifacts in the lobby area.

France Pavilion: Impressions de France
This is a 20-minute panoramic movie, projected onto 5 adjacent screens, for Guests of all ages that celebrates the history and pagentry of France. There are many gorgeous aerial shots that take you to some of France's finest tour stops, including the colorful gardens at Versailles, the sun-kissed beaches at Cannes and the top of the Eiffel Tower. It's the closest thing to actually being there!

Canada Pavilion: O Canada!
This 14-minute, 360-degree film presentation, captures the beauty of Canada with sweeping sights and spectacular sounds. You are in the center of the action, from wide open spaces abundant with wildlife to sparkling cities and harbors to magnificent mountains and shores.

Last Updated: May 9, 2009