List of Epcot attractions

Epcot is a theme park located at the Walt Disney World Resort. The term "attractions" is used by Disney as a catch-all term for rides, shows, and exhibits.

Future World

Current Future World attractions

• Spaceship Earth is a ride through an eighteen-story-tall geodesic sphere, located at the front entrance of Epcot. The ride tells the history of communication, with a focus on the development of cultures and the future of technologies.
  • Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future is an interactive post show following Spaceship Earth showcasing many "virtual reality" games.
• Innoventions is located in one pavilion (Innoventions East) and houses hands-on exhibitions from various science-and-technology oriented companies.
• Mission: Space is a centrifuge-based ride that simulates the training required to be a member of the space program.
• Test Track (Presented by Chevrolet) is a high-speed ride that allows guest to design their own concept vehicles then test them on the "Sim Track" as they ride along in a "Sim-Car."
• Imagination! is a pavilion that contains attractions that highlight imagination.
  • Journey into Imagination with Figment is a ride that encourages guests to use their senses and their imagination.
  • ImageWorks: The What-If Labs is an interactive post show following Journey into Imagination.
  • Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival is a 3-D show composed of three animated shorts.
• The Land is a pavilion that contains attractions that detail how we interact with our natural environment.
  • Living with the Land (Presented by Chiquita Brands International) takes visitors on a boat tour through a working greenhouse.
  • Soarin' Around the World is a hang glider simulator that "flies" over various locations across the world.
  • Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable is a movie that shows symbiosis.
• The Seas with Nemo & Friends is one of the largest aquariums in the world.
  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends is a ride chronicling Nemo's epic journey, featuring projection technology that makes it appear as though Nemo, Dory, and Marlin are swimming with the live fish.
  • Turtle Talk with Crush is an interactive show starring Crush, the Sea Turtle, from Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo.
• Odyssey Restaurant in Showcase Plaza. Used for conferences, and previously a fast-food location.

Initial Future World attractions

Name	Opening & closing date	Description	Current attraction	Notes
CommuniCore	1982–1994	The pavilion served as EPCOT Center's version of Main Street, U.S.A., as it brought together nearly all of the sponsors in the surrounding pavilions under one roof to serve as a supplemental experience to the overall visit to Future World.	Innoventions	The pavilions reopened as Innoventions in 1994 when all new exhibits were installed. In 2007 all signage was changed to incorporate a new Innoventions logo.
Horizons	1983–1999	Guests visiting the pavilion were advised that, "If we can dream it, we can do it." Featuring a series of scenes incorporating Audio-Animatronics figures in futuristic endeavors and its vision of how the future might develop technologically	Mission: Space	The building was later demolished and the site is now home to Mission: Space.
Journey into Imagination	1983–1998	The pavilion housed various attractions, the centerpiece being Journey into Imagination, an Audio-Animatronics ride that taught you about your imagination and how to use it.	Imagination!	Although the premise has stayed the same, the pavilion has been renamed and all of the original attractions have been removed.
The Living Seas	1986–2006	The concept of the building was to take visitors under the ocean to 'Sea Base Alpha'. They would then disembark into the main exhibit area where they could interact with various multimedia displays.	The Seas with Nemo & Friends	It was changed dramatically after the 2006 rehab. The queue, Hydrolators, The Seas film and Seacab ride were removed for a theme based on Finding Nemo, and the attraction renamed The Seas with Nemo & Friends.
World of Motion	1982–1996	It was a whimsical look at the history and achievements in transportation ranging from cavemen having to use foot power, the invention of the wheel, Leonardo da Vinci's plans for gliders and flying machines, Christopher Columbus setting sail for America, and the first automobiles.	Test Track	The World of Motion building was kept to house a replacement attraction, Test Track.
The Land	1982–present	It explored how humans can both use the land for their benefit, and how they can also destroy it. Future Technology in better preserving the land was also explored in the pavilion, along with a focus on the celebration of the land itself.		Although the building and the focus has largely stayed the same, the initial attractions with the exception of Living with the Land were all removed by 1995.
Universe of Energy	1982–1996	The original attraction featured numerous films that presented information on the subject of energy in a serious fashion as well as a ride through a primeval diorama complete with animatronic dinosaurs.	Ellen's Energy Adventure	It was replaced with a new show starring Ellen DeGeneres. It dealt with energy, how energy is produced, the history of energy production, and the search for new energy resources. This attraction has since also closed.
Captain EO	1986–1994; 2010–2015	A 3-D show starring Michael Jackson as a commander of a crew of misfits. Closed December 6, 2015.	Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
Wonders of Life	1989–2007	The pavilion was devoted to health and body related attractions. It also housed Body Wars, Epcot's first thrill ride. It is located inside a golden colored dome between Mission: SPACE and the Universe of Energy.	N/A	As of August 2017, the pavilion hasn't operated regularly for over 10 years, and although the space is sometimes used for special events, the attractions within have remained closed, and since been partially removed.

Other past attractions

Name	Opening & closing date	Description
Journey into YOUR Imagination	1999–2001	This version of the ride removed Dreamfinder and downplayed Figment's role. The ride was more closely tied to the film Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! (which played in the pavilion's theater), by re-theming the ride as a trip to the Imagination Institute and casting Eric Idle as his character from the 3D film. Reception of this version of the ride was highly negative, and after only 2 years of operation, the attraction closed for another refurbishment.
Millennium Village	1999–2001	The centerpiece of Disney's Millennium Celebration. The 60,000-square-foot (5,600 m2) pavilion opened up its doors to the public on October 1, 1999 and was closed down on January 1, 2001. It is, however, used on occasion. Along with the Odyssey Restaurant, the Millennium Village (now named "World ShowPlace") is used in the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!	1994–2010	A 3-D show that was part of the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids franchise. It closed in June 2010 to make way for the return of Captain EO.
Ellen's Energy Adventure	1996-2017	A show and ride about energy and how people generate and harvest it. The show is named for its star, Ellen DeGeneres. It also starred Bill Nye 'The Science Guy' and Alex Trebek. It closed on August 13, 2017 to make way for a Guardians of the Galaxy-themed rollercoaster.

Future World entertainment

• Fountain of Nations (Original: 1982-1992/Refurbished: 1993–present), an elaborate fountain that performs to music every 15 minutes. Shows are presented in no particular order and include music by John Tesh, Yanni, and from Disney movies such as The Rescuers Down Under and The Rocketeer.

• Splashtacular- A show that debuted in 1994 and included the Fountain of Nations and ended a few months later. The attraction was closed due to the water from the fountain blowing onto the stage, soaking the performers and the guests. It also would cause the walkways to get very crowded, making it hard for people to get through.
• EPCOT Computer Central, an area in CommuniCore that featured two shows:
  • The Astuter Computer Revue (1982–1984), presented by Sperry Corporation.
  • Backstage Magic (1984–1994), a show about how computers controlled park operations around Walt Disney World. Presented by Unisys.
• Disney Vision Adventure: In Virtual Reality, a show that took place in Innoventions about how Disney movies are made using CGI technology featuring Iago from Aladdin.
• Future Corps was a drum and bugle corps band which entertained guests with a high energy instrumental show. The group performed at Epcot from 1982 to 2006.
• Future World Brass, a high energy brass and percussion ensemble that performed at Epcot from 1982 to 2000.
• JAMMitors, trashcan percussion band that plays daily.
• Wheel of Fortune (October 2017), A 3-week event held from the game show of the same name takes place as a 3-week event alongside Food and Wine Festival.

World Showcase

Current World Showcase attractions

• IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth: A nightly fireworks and laser show that tells a story encompassing the creation of Earth to celebrating the people of the world.

• Mexico
  • Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros is a boat ride adventure with José Carioca, Panchito Pistoles, and Donald Duck.
  • Phineas and Ferb: Agent P World Showcase Adventure

• Norway
  • Phineas and Ferb: Agent P World Showcase Adventure
  • Frozen Ever After is a boat ride based on Disney's Frozen.

• China
  • Reflections of China is a Circle-Vision 360° movie exploring China's history and scenery.
  • Phineas and Ferb: Agent P World Showcase Adventure
• The Outpost is a small Africa-themed area that acts as an unofficial World Showcase Pavilion and includes shopping and refreshments.

• Germany
  • Germany Model Train Display is a small model train layout that features a display of a city and tunnels around the layout's two loops. This is the only attraction in the pavilion until the opening of The American Adventure's Christmas Tree Layout.
  • Phineas and Ferb: Agent P World Showcase Adventure

• Italy

• The American Adventure
  • The American Adventure is a stage show about American history using Audio-Animatronics.
  • Model Train Display (Christmas season only): A model train layout that circles around a tall Christmas tree

• Japan
  • Phineas and Ferb: Agent P World Showcase Adventure

• Morocco

• France
  • Impressions de France is a panoramic movie which visits many of France's cities and historical structures.
  • Phineas and Ferb: Agent P World Showcase Adventure

• United Kingdom
  • Phineas and Ferb: Agent P World Showcase Adventure

• Canada
  • O Canada! is a Circle-Vision 360° movie of Canada's cities and scenery.

Past World Showcase attractions

• Mexico
  • El Rio del Tiempo (The River of Time) (October 1, 1982 – 2007), was a boat ride that shows many aspects of Mexican life, history, and celebrations.
• Norway
  • Maelstrom (July 5, 1988 – October 5, 2014), was a boat ride into Norway's past and present.
• Canada
  • Portraits of Canada, this film from Expo 86 in Canada was played temporarily instead of "O Canada"
  • Canada 67
  • O Canada! (October 1, 1982 – 2007), the Circle-Vision 360° film was updated in 2007.
• China
  • Wonders of China ( October 1, 1982 – March 26, 2003), the Circle-Vision 360° film was updated in 2003.
• Millennium Village (October 1, 1999 – 2000), a large building built for the Millennium Celebration with many small attractions that represent countries not in World Showcase.
• Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure (January 28, 2009 - May 18, 2012)

World Showcase entertainment

Fireworks Shows

• Carnival de Lumiere (premiered October 23, 1982)
• A New World Fantasy (premiered 1983)
• Laserphonic Fantasy (premiered June 9, 1984)
• IllumiNations (January 30, 1988 - September 20, 1996)
• IllumiNations 25 (A) (September 21, 1996 - May 18, 1997)
• IllumiNations 25 (B) (May 19, 1997 - January 31, 1998)
• IllumiNations (98) (February 1, 1998 - September 21, 1999)
• Surprise in the Skies (1991–1992)
• Skylaidescope (1985–1987) Planes were launched from the Epcot Center Ultralight Flightpark.
• IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth (1999–present), previously "IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth", created for the Millennium Celebration

Parades

• Tapestry of Nations (1999–2001), a parade created for the Millennium Celebration
• Tapestry of Dreams (2001–2003), a refurbished version of Tapestry of Nations replacing the Sage of Time, the parade's original host/narrator with three Dreamseekers

Live and Musical Entertainment

Acts with * are no longer performing

• Mexico
  • Mariachi Cobre, mariachi band
• Norway
  • Spelmanns Gledje*, Norwegian folk music
• China
  • Si Xian*, traditional Chinese music played on authentic instruments
  • Dragon Legend Acrobats*, group of young Chinese acrobats
  • Jeweled Dragon Acrobats, group of young Chinese acrobats
• Germany
  • Oktoberfest Musikanten, dinner theater
• Italy
  • Sergio, juggler
  • Lou E. G.*, mime, comedian, magician, street performer
  • Rondo Veneziano*, Electronic Classical Music Group
  • Nova Era*, Electronic Classical Music group (now at Downtown Disney)
  • Imaginum A statue Act* Living statue act
• The American Adventure
  • Voices of Liberty, a cappella choir singing traditional American songs
  • Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps
  • American Vybe*, contemporary a cappella group performing American R&B, Jazz, and Swing
• Japan
  • Matsuriza, Taiko drummers
  • Miyuki*, candy artist
• Morocco
  • MoRockin*, Arabic rhythms fused with rock n' roll
  • Restaurant Marrakesh, Traditional Moroccan music and dance inside restaurant
• France
  • Serveur Amusant, the comical waiter
• United Kingdom
  • The British Invasion*, a '60s British rock-and-roll revival
  • The British Revolution, a British rock band playing hits from the '60s to the early '90s
  • The Hat Lady, pianist in the Rose 'n Crown Pub
  • Jason Wethington, Magician, appearing at the Rose and Crown Pub
• Canada
  • Off Kilter*, a Celtic and Canadian rock band

EPCOT celebrations

• Millennium Celebration (1999–2000), this included:
  • A Mickey Mouse hand holding a wand over Spaceship Earth with the text "2000" (wand then changed to say "Epcot"; 1999–2007)
  • Millennium Central: a rethemed area in front of the Fountain of Nations. Includes the Pin Station.
  • IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth, the new nightly fireworks show. Its name was changed to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth after the Millennium Celebration.
  • Tapestry of Nations (1999–2001): a new parade about unity and world peace featuring large puppets.
  • Millennium Village (1999–2000): a large building with many small attractions that represent other countries that are not in World Showcase.
• 100 Years of Magic (2001), part of the Walt Disney World Resort celebration.
  • Tapestry of Dreams (2001–2002), a refurbished version of Tapestry of Nations replacing the Sage of Time, the parade's original host/narrator with three Dreamseekers.
• 25th Anniversary (October 1, 2007): included a re-dedication of the park, presentations by Marty Sklar, an exhibit showing the history of EPCOT, fan gatherings, and was concluded by a special IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth which added an extra few minutes of fireworks. Classic Epcot songs ranging from We've Just Begun to Dream from opening day to Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand from the Millennium Celebration were played around the entrance and around the park all day.

See also

• List of Disney theme park attractions
• List of lands at Disney theme parks
• List of Magic Kingdom attractions
• List of Disney's Hollywood Studios attractions
• List of Disney's Animal Kingdom attractions

References

• Veness, Susan (2015). The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World: Over 600 Secrets of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9781440587818. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)

External links

• Walt Disney World Resort - Epcot
• Walt Disney World Resort - Epcot Attractions
• Walt Disney World Resort - Epcot Dining