Epcot
Orlando
Walt Disney originally planned for EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) to be a utopian city of the future with new technologies. He planned to develop a controlled community with low cost rental homes, vehicles underground to ensure citizens safety and to be a showcase of American industry and research.
Walt Disney’s dream was not realized and EPCOT became a unique theme park combining a celebration of technology with the world’s diverse cultures.
Travel through the pavilions of China, Italy and Mexico at the World Showcase to experience a taste of our world’s different cultures.
The Future World pavilions are a fascinating blend of science, technology, interactive experiences, dazzling shows and high-tech fun.
Experience astronaut life aboard Mission Space and enjoy an intense simulated space shuttle ride to Mars.
Get there early to beat the queues and enjoy a high-speed simulated Test Track ride, a combination of auto testing with thrilling top speeds of 64mph.
Board Soarin’ for a simulated hang glider flight over the Golden State. Feel the wind in your hair on this amazing 4 minute tour to California.
Little ones will enjoy a cruise in a clamobile to meet Nemo and his friends in the ocean, and an interactive chat with Crush the sea turtle who starred in Finding Nemo.
Don’t miss Honey I Shrunk The Audience, an amazing 3-D show packed full of surprises and special effects.
Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, an awesome nightly show at the World Lagoon, marvel at the fireworks, water fountains, laser displays and the floating Earth Globe.
Recommended Rides
Mission Space
Board a space shuttle on this simulated thrill ride at Epcot and experience the G-forces of blastoff on your mission to Mars. Trainee astronauts are assigned jobs and realistic buttons to press whilst aboard the shuttle. G-forces of 2.5, sick bags will be in reach for trainees who sufffer from motion sickness!
Height requirement 44″
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Soarin’
Don’t miss this awesome simulated hang glider ride over California. The tour glides over Yosemite National Park, Golden Gate Bridge and Nappa Valley. Warm breezes, scents and sounds will immerse you in this synchronized flight to the Golden State.
Height requirement 40″
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Test Track
Buckle up in a Test Track car for one of Disney’s longest and fastest rides. After testing the car over bumpy road surfaces riders are treated to a near miss crash, hair-pin turns and 50-degree banked turns at 64ph.
Height requirement 40″
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