EPCOT | ParksLog guide

About this park

Walt Disney World's celebration of human achievement, technology, culture, and nature. The park is organized into World Celebration, World Discovery, and World Nature, with the iconic World Showcase encircling the central lagoon. Guests experience a mix of thrilling coasters, immersive simulators, gentle boat rides, and cultural exhibitions, while seasonal festivals add vibrant food booths, concerts, and stunning decorations throughout the year.

Highlights

Spaceship Earth as the park's iconic centerpiece and journey through human innovation
World Showcase featuring dining, culture, and architecture from 11 countries
Thrill rides like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Test Track alongside calm experiences like Living with the Land
Rich seasonal festivals including Food & Wine, Flower & Garden, and Festival of the Arts
Spectacular nighttime shows over the World Showcase Lagoon

Fun facts

Originally called EPCOT Center, inspired by Walt Disney's vision for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow — a functioning city, not a theme park.
Spaceship Earth's geodesic sphere weighs roughly 16 million pounds and stands on just six legs.
Many World Showcase pavilions were designed with input from, and decorated by artisans of, the countries they represent.
EPCOT's annual International Food & Wine Festival is one of the longest-running culinary events in the theme park industry.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is one of the longest enclosed coasters in the world and features the first reverse launch on a Disney coaster.

Attractions (20)

11 rides · 9 shows

Retired attractions (14)

Parks are always evolving, always innovating, always improving. When it's time to make room for new amazement, saying goodbye to old favorites is never easy. Here's a look back at some beloved rides, shows and attractions from the past.