EPCOT has quite a few very fun rides. The second of four parks to open at Walt Disney World (and my personal favorite), EPCOT is the result of Walt Disney's dream of an experimental community combined with the genius of Walt's successors. An acronym that stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, EPCOT combines entertainment and education to create “edutainment” for people of all ages to enjoy and learn from.
With a mix of thrill rides, slow educational attractions, and adventure shows, EPCOT has rides that everyone can immerse themselves in. There's a reason I visit EPCOT so often! But exactly what rides and attractions does EPCOT offer?
This is your ultimate guide to every ride and attraction at EPCOT. We will cover all of the best EPCOT rides by land, the best rides you can't miss, and what you need to know about each attraction before you go.
This article has been checked for accuracy for 2025 and updated with all currently available information.
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Important Details to Know About Rides at EPCOT
Before we talk about the various EPCOT rides, make sure to check out some of our other helpful resources as you are planning your visit. See our EPCOT 1-day itinerary with details on how to get to all of the must-do experiences at the park, our EPCOT rope drop strategy with guidance on how to approach the mornings, and our guide to the best EPCOT restaurants ranked for must-do dining experiences.
Also, make sure to familiarize yourself with the EPCOT map before your trip to get a feel for the layout of the park.
Below in our descriptions of each ride at the park, we will note the rides that offer Lightning Lane access. Lightning Lane Multi Pass is a paid service that allows you to access shorter lines for the most popular rides. You can see our separate guide to EPCOT Lightning Lane rides for a full list of the attractions that offer this and the best strategy for preselecting your Lightning Lanes for this park. There is also one ride at EPCOT that offers Lightning Lane Single Pass, a purchase for the most in-demand attractions that is separate from Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
In our EPCOT ride descriptions, we will share everything you need to know before your trip including how you can access each ride, height requirements, who may want to skip certain rides, on-ride videos so you can know what to expect, and more. Before you visit, it's important to learn each ride's height requirements so you can know if you and your party can ride together.
If you cannot, you can take advantage of Rider Switch. 1 person stays with the non-rider while the other responsible party (age 14 and up) and accompanying guests (up to 2) enjoy the attraction. Once finished, they can switch riders in order to experience the same attraction without having to wait again in the queue.
Currently, a Virtual Queue is in place for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Disney has utilized a virtual queue system for its newest and most popular attractions instead of a standby queue. Virtual queues allow for improved crowd control, creating a better guest experience. It also helps cut down on wait times so you can enjoy more rides and attractions during your visit. Make sure to check out our guide to virtual queues at Disney World to learn how to successfully use this system.
New EPCOT Rides
Currently, Test Track is closed for a reimagining and will be reopening in 2025. EPCOT has opened some major new rides and attractions in recent years like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. The park also recently finished its construction redesigning Future World into three new neighborhoods: World Celebration, World Discovery, and World Nature. You can read more about the upcoming and recently opened new rides at Disney World here.
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Best EPCOT Rides
Even though the EPCOT that opened in 1982 was much different from the original vision of EPCOT that Walt Disney had, the EPCOT of today has changed drastically since.
Walt originally dreamed up EPCOT as a utopian city of the future that will always be introducing, testing, and demonstrating new technologies. However, after Walt's death, Imagineers combined the idea of a showcase of international cultures with a showcase of cutting edge technology to make a theme park full of fun and learning. After going through several iterations, ride closures, and makeovers, EPCOT today is divided up into 4 different themed areas, otherwise known as neighborhoods.
Let's go over each neighborhood at EPCOT and guide you through their respective rides and attractions. We will also rank the best EPCOT rides you shouldn't miss!
Best EPCOT Rides Ranked
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- Test Track
- Soarin'
- Frozen Ever After
- Spaceship Earth
- Journey Into Imagination With Figment
- The Seas with Nemo and Friends
- Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros
- Mission: SPACE
- Living With the Land
Here are the rest of the attractions at EPCOT:
- Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
- Awesome Planet
- Bruce's Shark World
- Turtle Talk with Crush
- Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
- Reflections of China
- The American Adventure
- Impressions de France
- Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
- Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360
Below, we will list the EPCOT attractions by land and share details on what you need to know about each one.
Rides at World Celebration
The first neighborhood you see as you enter EPCOT from the main entrance, World Celebration connects guests with one another and the world around them.
The first ride that looms over you as you pass the beautiful fountain is the iconic Spaceship Earth. Part of EPCOT's most recent changes, World Celebration then greets guests with several relaxing seating areas as well as 2 additional rides and attractions.
Spaceship Earth – #6 BEST EPCOT Ride!
The signature landmark of EPCOT, Spaceship Earth has guests spiral through an 18-story geosphere showcasing human's developments in communication.
Currently narrated by Dame Judi Dench, this omnimover-style dark ride sends guests back in time, starting with cavemen writing on the walls and journeying through the development of communication technologies such as the alphabet (where you'll thank the Phoenicians), the printing press, and the first computers.
Spaceship Earth's ride system is an amazing use of the geosphere's interior. As you reach the top of the geosphere, you get to design your own futuristic lifestyle full of technologies we have yet to develop. After riding, don't forget to explore Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future with your party!
Spaceship Earth is a must-do attraction for everyone visiting EPCOT. Through many scenes, this ride experience is not only fun but also educational.
Skip If: You don't do well with dark, enclosed spaces
Access: Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Height Requirements: Any Height
On-Ride Video: via YouTube
Tip: Wait times for Spaceship Earth tend to be lower in the early afternoon, after the morning rush of guests. Additionally, there are a lot of Easter eggs and Hidden Mickeys on this ride! There are 3 Hidden Mickeys in the Renaissance scene. Additionally, there are a number of animatronics on this ride who share the same facial structure as many of the presidents in the Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom. This was a way for Imagineers to save time and money when developing rides!
Journey Into Imagination with Figment – #7 BEST EPCOT Ride!
If you've ever wondered where this zany-looking purple dragon comes from, this is it. This nostalgic ride has seemed to only get more popular this year, prompting Disney to create a Figment meet and greet experience. Guests get a tour of the Imagination Institute with Figment, with the purple dragon as your guide.
Journey Into Imagination with Figment takes you on a tour of the Imagination Institute as you become a test subject in the sensory labs, proving how the 5 senses capture the imagination. However, the mischievous Figment takes over your tour, turning the lab upside down, causing a stink, and more. Most of all, be prepared for the classic Sherman brothers tune, “One Little Spark” at the end of the ride – it's sure to be an earworm for the rest of your vacation!
A fun ride for people of all ages and sizes, your senses will be put to the test! This fun storytelling adventure provides a great experience for the entire family and is one of our favorite EPCOT rides.
Don't forget to explore the interactive activities at ImageWorks Labs after you disembark from the ride. Additionally, there is a merchandise store that often times is filled with some of the best souvenirs around EPCOT.
Even with its current iteration, Journey Into Imagination with Figment is one of my favorite rides at EPCOT.
Skip If: You are sensitive to too many stimuli
Access: Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Height Requirements: Any Height
On-Ride Video: via YouTube
Tip: You'll rarely see long waits for this ride, making it great as a way to escape the Florida summer heat or to fill time in between other attractions.
Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
Next door to Journey Into Imagination with Figment, the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival allows you to experience popular Disney and Pixar short films in amazing 4D.
This 18-minute festival features 3 dazzling short films: Get a Horse, Feast, and Piper. As you don your 3D glasses, be prepared for special in-theater effects that fully immerse you in these short films! Also make sure to explore the pre-show exhibit that showcases the creative process behind the beloved stories and characters in these short films.
The Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival is an underrated attraction that is fun for guests of all ages.
Skip If: You're sensitive to 3D films
Access: Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Height Requirements: Any Height
Tip: You'll rarely see long waits for this attraction, making it great as a way to escape the Florida summer heat or to fill time in between other attractions.
Rides at World Nature
World Nature is “dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty, awe, and balance of the natural world.”
Just to your right as you walk through World Celebration, World Nature encompasses several buildings and areas, each with their own rides and attractions.
Soarin' Around the World – #4 BEST EPCOT Ride!
Located in The Land Pavilion, Soarin' Around the World sends you on a journey to some of the most famous destinations around the world. This top-tier attraction has been a fan favorite since it was Soarin’ Over California and continues to be a popular attraction among guests.
Although the ride system and ride experience is a direct transplant from Disney California Adventure, the ride queue is different in that it's themed after an airport terminal instead of a airplane hangar celebrating the history of flight. After you board the ride system, you're whisked away on a hang-glider tour or the world, complete with IMAX-quality images depicting the Matterhorn, Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, and more.
Soarin' Around the World is a great ride for those with the spirit of adventure.
Skip If: You're sensitive to IMAX films or you're prone to motion sickness
Access: Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Height Requirements: Guests must be at least 40″ (102cm)
On-Ride Video: via YouTube
Tip: Make sure to keep your noses ready for the different smells special to some of the areas you visit during the ride! My personal favorite is the smell of the ground in Africa.
Living with the Land – #11 BEST EPCOT Ride!
The 2nd attraction in The Land Pavilion, Living with the Land takes you on a tour through swamps, inhospitable farm environments of the past, and an amazing futuristic greenhouse.
Divided into 2 parts, the first part of Living with the Land educates you on how the land around us came to be. Part 2 gives you a tour of the attraction's “living laboratory,' where you see first-hand a variety of different futuristic growing techniques being used at Disney World. It's this 2nd part of the ride that makes Living with the Land a popular attraction at Disney World.
Personally, Living with the Land is my favorite ride at EPCOT.
Skip If: I can't think of a good reason to skip this ride – it's a must-do at EPCOT
Access: Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Height Requirements: Any height
On-Ride Video: via YouTube
Tip: The greenhouse exhibits change constantly throughout the year. While many plants remain the same, certain plants tend to match the season or the current festival being celebrated. Additionally, Cast Members love to decorate the greenhouse throughout the year!
Awesome Planet
The final attraction at The Land Pavilion, this film is a beautiful call to action to take special care of Earth.
In partnership with the Disney Conservation Fund, this 10-minute film features spectacular imagery from across the world. It also features in-theater effects including wind, smells, and water to tell the story of life on our planet and why it's important to take care of it.
Awesome Planet is a wonderful depiction of the beauty of our Earth and why we need to work to take care of it.
Skip If: You're sensitive to too many stimuli
Access: No special access options
Height Requirements: Any height
The Seas with Nemo and Friends – #8 BEST EPCOT Ride!
Moving over to The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion, the ride of the same name takes guests under the sea and on a journey to find our favorite character from Pixar's Finding Nemo. Nemo is lost again, and through this slow-moving, clam-shell ride, you get to help Marlin and his friends look for Nemo. While this is not an exact retelling of the movie, it is interactive for the guests making it not just a regular storytelling ride.
After walking through the queue that slowly takes you underwater, you board a “clamobile” deep in the ocean to find Nemo's friends looking for Nemo himself. Along the way, you see bright-colored coral reefs and dodge stinging jellyfish, underwater mines, and even Bruce the shark!
At the end, you'll find Nemo and his friends singing a catchy tune that you can also hear at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
When guests are finished with their ride and helping Marlin find Nemo, you can also experience the huge aquarium that serves as the backdrop for some of the ride scenes.
Skip If: You're sensitive to small, dark spaces
Access: Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Height Requirements: Any height
On-Ride Video: via YouTube
Tip: Make sure to spend time exploring The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion, which houses a massive 5.7-million-gallon saltwater aquarium full of manatees, dolphins, and other species of fish. There's so many animals to see and areas to explore here!
Bruce's Shark World
Another attraction at The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion, Bruce's Shark World is a fish-friendly, fun interactive walkthrough exhibit for guests of all ages.
Inspired by the Pixar film Finding Nemo, you can test your undersea knowledge with quizzes from Mr. Ray, Nemo's teacher. Afterwards, make sure to pose for a photo inside Bruce the shark's teeth! Don't worry though, he won't bite.
Bruce's Shark World is a great way to learn more about the creatures of the sea.
Skip If: You're pressed for time during your visit to EPCOT
Access: No special access options
Height Requirements: Any height
Tip: This interactive walk-through exhibit is great for escaping the summer Florida heat while learning about the ocean and its creatures.
Turtle Talk with Crush
Have you ever wondered what it's like to talk to a 153-year-old surfer-dude turtle?
Look no further, because at The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion, you certainly can. Turtle Talk with Crush is an incredible interactive 15-minute encounter as the on-screen Crush has actual conversations with guests in the audience. Using a “hydrophone,” you can ask Crush any question about sea life.
Turtle Talk with Crush is full of smiles, laughs, and pure fun and is a must-do for guests of all ages.
Skip If: You're pressed for time during your visit to EPCOT
Access: Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Height Requirements: Any height
Tip: Make sure to check out the time guides on the My Disney Experience App to find the best schedule for your party to visit Crush
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana
The final attraction in World Nature, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is a interactive, educational walking path depicting the different stages of Earth's water cycle.
In line with EPCOT's original spirit of “edutainment,” Journey of Water is full of infographics and interactive elements that allow you to become fully immersed in the water cycle.
Including musical strings of running water, “jumping” water fountains, river run-offs, misters, and more, Journey of Water is full of fun and learning for the entire family.
Skip If: It's difficult to find a reason to skip this attraction, as there's usually no wait times, and there are easy ways to avoid getting wet if you prefer to stay dry
Access: No special access options
Height Requirements: Any height
Walk-Through Video: via YouTube
Tip: Throughout the attraction, there are both “wet” and “dry” options for those who want to get wet and those who prefer to stay dry. Also, look for each of your favorite characters from Moana carved in the rocks throughout the attraction!
Rides at World Discovery
On the opposite side of World Nature sits World Discovery, a neighborhood where “stories about science, technology, and intergalactic adventure come to life.”
In World Discovery sit 3 thrill attractions:
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – #1 BEST EPCOT Ride
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is not only EPCOT's first roller coaster. This is one of the most popular EPCOT rides! The adventure begins when guests enter the queue area called the “Galaxarium” and continue to queue through the Xandar Gallery. The pre-show asks guests to help the Guardians with a big problem.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is Disney's first reverse launch coaster and one of the longest enclosed coasters in the world! Featuring a unique “OmniCoaster” ride system, guests experience the thrill of a coaster combined with the Omnimover technology seen in attractions like Haunted Mansion. Before riding, the queue and pre-show also has plenty of impressive details and effects that make you want to come back for more.
Combining state-of-the-art coaster technology with Disney's great storytelling, you're called to action to help Rocket, Groot, Gamora, Star Lord, and Drax on an urgent mission to save the world! And of course along the way you'll rock out to 1 of 6 different songs while saving the galaxy!
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is an incredible mix of ride technology and great storytelling. It is dark, fast-paced, and dizzying (when trying to take everything in), but also incredibly fun!
Skip If: You're prone to motion sickness or don't do well with dark thrill rides
Access: Virtual Queue, Lightning Lane Single Pass, Rider Switch (in combination with the Virtual Queue)
Height Requirements: Guests must be at least 42″ (107cm)
Walk-Through Video: via YouTube
Tip: If you're worried about feeling queasy on this ride, we've found that continuously looking forward helps to curb motion sickness
Mission: SPACE – #10 BEST EPCOT Ride!
If you've ever wondered what it's like to be an astronaut, Mission: SPACE is as close to an astronaut simulation you'll get at Disney World! Experience the G-forces of astronauts as you help complete a mission to Mars or tour the Earth. Guests can choose from the Green (mild) experience or the Orange (more intense) experience when in line.
This thrilling simulated NASA-style ride takes you on 1 of 2 space missions aboard the X-2 Deep Space Shuttle at the International Space Training Center. The first mission, titled “green mission” is less intense, taking you on an orbit of the Earth. On the other hand, the second, more intense mission, titled “orange mission” takes you on a journey to Mars. Each mission is designed to give you an experience that is as close as possible to what an astronaut experiences.
Whichever mission you choose, your crew is counting on you to make the mission a success!
Note that both rides are extremely intense for any guests who get claustrophobic or don’t like to feel pressure on their chests. Only truly adventurous guests will want to take a ride on this spaceship.
Skip If: You're prone to motion sickness or dislike small, enclosed spaces
Access: Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Rider Switch
Height Requirements: Guests must be at least 40″ (102cm) to ride “green mission” and 44″ (112cm) to ride “orange mission”
Walk-Through Video: via YouTube: orange mission and green mission
Tip: If you're sensitive to motion sickness but still want to ride this ride, the ride system for the “green mission” does not spin or tilt, making it much easier to tolerate
Test Track – #3 BEST EPCOT Ride!
The final ride in EPCOT World Discovery is Test Track, a popular thrill ride that tends to have long wait times.
Test Track takes you through the process of designing your own vehicle and “testing” it in a futuristic test track. When designing your vehicle, you'll have options to optimize for certain characteristics, such as efficiency, responsiveness, capability, and power. Then, once your design is done, you'll buckle yourself in your ride vehicle and go through a series of tests to quantify just how good your design is. There are jerks, quick stops, fast maneuvering, and more that make this ride a true thriller experience.
Make sure to hold on, because this thrill ride reaches speeds of up to 64.9mph!
Note that Test Track is currently undergoing a reimagining, and we won't have all of the details on the new ride experience until it debuts in 2025. In the meantime, you can see what Disney has shared about the reimagined Test Track here.
Skip If: You dislike quick turns or high speed rides
Access: Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Rider Switch, Single Rider
Height Requirements: Guests must be at least 40″ (102cm)
Walk-Through Video: via YouTube
Tip: Don't forget to explore the “showroom” featuring full-size Chevrolet cars and interactive experiences!
Rides at EPCOT World Showcase
When people talk about EPCOT, they always mention 1 of 2 things: Spaceship Earth (often times called “the big golf ball”) and eating and drinking around World Showcase.
Centered around the beautiful World Showcase Lagoon, World Showcase features 11 sections representing different countries from around the world. And within many of these countries are rides and shows that reflect some of the culture and beauty that each country has to offer.
Let's go over each ride and show World Showcase has to offer.
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros – #9 BEST EPCOT Ride!
Deep inside the Mexico Pavilion sits one of my favorite slow EPCOT rides, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros. Follow the antics of The Three Caballeros on this short boat ride through the Mexico Pavilion.
On this ride, you get to take in the sights of Mexico and follow along the two of the Three Caballeros (Panchito, and José Carioca) as they search all over Mexico to find Donald Duck, or final Caballero. This relaxing cruise down the Rio Grande combines live-action footage, hand-drawn animation, and a catchy musical score from the 1944 Disney film The Three Caballeros that your entire party will love! The scenery is impressive and the music is catchy, making this one of the best storytelling rides at EPCOT.
The best part: wait times for this ride tend to be low all day.
Skip If: You dislike slow, dark boat rides
Access: None (other than standby queue)
Height Requirements: Any Height
Walk-Through Video: via YouTube
Tip: Make sure to explore the indoor shopping area full of authentic Mexican souvenirs and treasures.
Frozen Ever After- #5 BEST EPCOT Ride!
Norway Pavilion became extremely popular thanks to the fan-favorites Anna and Elsa, who are featured in Frozen Ever After. You will see some of your favorite scenes acted out through amazing audio-animatronics and kids will be delighted to see their favorite characters up close.
Frozen Ever After brings you on a voyage to Arendelle in a Nordic vessel as you take a musical tour of the world of Frozen. Along the way, you'll sing along with Olaf, rub shoulders with trolls, encounter Elsa in her ice palace, and meet even more of your Frozen friends.
Just prepare yourself for the forward and backward plunges down short waterfalls!
Skip If: You dislike short drops (similar to the drop on Pirates of the Caribbean)
Access: Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Rider Switch
Height Requirements: Any Height
Walk-Through Video: via YouTube
Tip: For an even deeper immersion into Norwegian culture, make sure to visit the Stave Church Gallery, which showcases the history of Viking lore. Learn about the gods Odin, Thor, and Loki and their backstories!
Reflections of China
One of four spectacular shows depicting the beauty and history of their respective countries, Reflections of China in China Pavilion sends you on a journey through ancient and modern China in spectacular Circle-Vision 360 degree film.
In this show, your guide Li Bai from the Tang Dynasty takes you on an immersive tour through the sights and sounds of China. You'll float down the Haungpu River to Shanghai, witness the fluid movements of tai chi and see the incredible acrobatics of the Peking Opera Company – and more.
What I love about the shows specifically at EPCOT is that I feel like I'm actually in each country!
Skip If: You dislike or get dizzy from watching curved screens
Access: None (other than standby queue)
Height Requirements: Any Height
Tip: Make sure to visit the House of Whispering Willows exhibit that showcases artwork from the Shanghai Disneyland Resort, including conceptual art and Cast Member costumes from opening day!
The American Adventure
Easily seen from the entrance to World Showcase, The American Adventure allows you to feel the spirit that propelled America to greatness.
The American Adventure is a dramatic production depicting America's story from birth till now. Featuring 35 audio-animatronic figures, a 72-foot screen, and incredible patriotic songs, Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain are your guides through some of America's most important historical events. Along the way, you'll meet great innovators and leaders such as Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt.
Walt Disney was an American patriot through and through, and if he was alive to experience this show, he might just walk out with tears of joy.
Skip If: You dislike or get dizzy from watching curved screens
Access: None (other than standby queue)
Height Requirements: Any Height
Tip: To learn more about American history, make sure to explore the American Heritage Gallery, where you'll learn about the Native American influence of our country.
Impressions de France / Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
As we approach our grand circle tour of World Showcase, France Pavilion features 3 attractions – one of them being Impressions de France / Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along.
Impressions de France showcases the grandeur, charm, and romance of one of Europe's most enchanting countries – in stunning 200-degree widescreen view. You can ride along horsemen and hunting dogs in the Cheverny Forest, visit the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, walk through a bustling marketplace in Normandy, and see vinters and cognac makers at work.
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along on the other hand allows you to sing along with some of your favorite songs from the animated classic film Beauty and the Beast. Additionally, you get to enjoy a new twist on this enchanting tale!
It's important to note that both of these shows are in the same theater everyday, so make sure to check the My Disney Experience app for showtimes for each show to plan ahead!
Skip If: You dislike or get dizzy from watching curved screens
Access: None (other than standby queue)
Height Requirements: Any Height
Tip: Make sure to explore the Palais du Cinema before the show. Here, you'll explore 6 distinct gallery cases honoring the costumes, music, and artwork that brought French literature to the cinema, theater, ballet, and opera.
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure – #2 BEST EPCOT Ride!
The other EPCOT ride in France Pavilion is Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, based on the popular Disney and Pixar animated film Ratatouille.
Identical to the original ride at Disneyland Paris, this trackless 4D ride experience shrinks you to the size of Chef Remy as he goes on a daring adventure through the bustling kitchen, dining room, and walls of Gusteau's famous Paris restaurant. As you move through the kitchen helping Remy not get stomped on, run over, or burned, you get to experience the hustle and bustle of a dinner rush. Along the way, prepare your senses as you see, smell, and feel what it's like to be the size of a rat!
At the end of the ride, guests join Remy and his friends for a meal. This is a great immersive ride for all guests to take part in at EPCOT and takes the number 2 spot due to the entertainment it provides.
This EPCOT ride is still popular among guests, so we suggest you ride this one as early as possible!
Skip If: You dislike small, enclosed spaces, or are sensitive to 3D rides/films
Access: Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Height Requirements: Any Height
Walk-Through Video: via YouTube
Tip: Because this is a trackless ride, your experience can be a little different every time you ride it. This makes Remy's Ratatouille Adventure a must-do over and over again.
Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360
The final attraction in World Showcase sits in The Canada Pavilion.
After walking through the beautiful gardens reminiscent of Butchart Gardens, the wonderful rockwork and waterfalls representing the Canadian Rockies, and the Hotel du Canada reminiscent of the Chateau Laurier Hotel, make sure to journey to the back of Canada Pavilion to watch Canada Far and Wide. This 12-minute show gives you a breathtaking look at the Great White North, highlighting Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, and Ottawa.
Canada Far and Wide is a must-see for your entire party.
Skip If: You dislike or get dizzy from watching curved screens
Access: None (other than standby queue)
Height Requirements: Any Height
Tip: It's important to note that there is not seating for this show. In other words, you must stand for the entirety of the show. However, you have railings that you can lean on (but not sit on).
Now, which ride or attraction are you most excited for on your next visit to EPCOT?
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The most intense ride at EPCOT is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind due to its reverse launch, quick twists, and turns in its indoor showroom. However, a close second is “orange mission” on Mission: SPACE. Many guests have been known to feel queasy on both rides.
There are 11 rides, 7 shows, and 2 experiences at EPCOT, making for a total of 20 attractions for guests to encounter. These attractions feature a mix of thrill-rides, relaxing rides, adventurous shows, and fun interactive experiences, ensuring that everyone in your party has something to enjoy.
Depending on the time of year, the ride with the longest wait at EPCOT is either Remy's Ratatouille Adventure or Frozen Ever After. Both of these rides tend to have wait times well above 60 minutes most of the time and seem like they're competing for the top spot for the longest wait every weekend!
With a total of 20 rides, shows, and experiences, EPCOT is definitely worth a full day. More than that, EPCOT features a wide variety of food and drink showcasing different cultures and the culinary talents of Disney.
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