Epcot Center

The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, or EPCOT, first welcomed visitors on October 1, 1982. Walt Disney envisioned it as a way to mirror the innovative spirit of the United States’ burgeoning tech hubs.

Four new themed areas—World Showcase, World Celebration, World Nature, and World Discovery—have been added to EPCOT, each highlighting a different facet of the globe and its inhabitants. These areas are brimming with original attractions that celebrate curiosity, discovery, and the magic of possibility, and they all have their roots in genuine, cutting-edge experiences.

Seasonal celebrations take place throughout the year at EPCOT. The EPCOT Festivals are described in detail on our EPCOT Events page.

The park’s namesake attraction, Spaceship Earth, can be found at the entrance. Spaceship Earth is a slow-moving attraction within the renowned “golf ball” that explains the evolution of communication and where it may be heading in the future. Spaceship Earth will be illuminated in a stunning “Beacon of Magic” if guests stay until nightfall during the 50th Anniversary Celebration.

EPCOT has had a reputation as a “adult” park for a long time. Disney has worked hard to dispel this myth, and parents now know that their children will have a great time at EPCOT, even in the “boring” countries.

Kidcot Fun Stops are one of the nicest additions to World Showcase. Youngsters can make a free (you read that correctly) keepsake to take home. Use the Kidcot Fun Stops and reconsider watching some of the films in a few of the countries. Try another one if your youngster resists the first.

Released on October 1, 2021, Harmonious is a tribute to the universal power of Disney music. One of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever produced, Harmonious features music and pictures recreated by musicians and artists from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. This evening extravaganza incorporates huge, moving stage pieces, LED panels designed specifically for the show, coordinated fountains and moving lights, pyrotechnics, and lasers.

The park’s openness and spaciousness is one of its outstanding qualities. If you’re feeling claustrophobic in the other parks, take one of the several modes of transport to EPCOT.