Epcot is most famously known for its international presence and amazing foods from around the world there’s also a ton of Epcot rides, Epcot attractions and fun to be had besides just eating at Epcot. Whether you’re in the mood to eat “around the world” or you want to visit some cool sea animals or just hop on rides then Epcot is definitely a great place to spend your time!
This Post is all about the best Epcot Rides and Best Epcot Attractions! We also made sure to include all you need to know about every Epcot attraction available so you’re prepared.
Epcot Rides & Attractions Tips!
Get Genie Plus!
While this may be up for debate depending which side you’re on for genie plus, we wholeheartedly think it may be worth it if you are short on time.
Epcot is known for its famous eat around the world style theming at the world showcase, but it also is home to some seriously fun rides! Everyone downplays Epcot rides, but we are major fans and a lot of people must be too because there’s always huge lines!
That’s why having Genie plus and utilizing lightning lanes will help you cut the lines and save on precious time at Disney World! However, there’s a whole strategy to maneuver Genie plus and it’s not something as simple as just buying it and wallah.
So make sure to read our Genie plus guide for mastering epcot rides!
Utilize Mobile Food Orders!
The last thing you want is to be wasting time waiting in line trying to order food, so instead make sure you use Disney’s mobile food order!
It’s seriously a game changer for the Walt Disney World Parks!
Don’t Forget To Rope Drop!
Rope Dropping is our favorite strategy for visiting the parks, less people are willing to wake up extra early to skip the lines. Which plays in your favor when your goal is to get on all the rides at Epcot!
Read Our Rope Drop Guide For Disney World To Rope Drop Like A Pro!!!
Get Your Reservations In Early!
If you’re trying to dine in at the epic Space 220, then you need to get your reservation as soon as the window opens, otherwise if you try to join the walk up list there’s no guarantee you’ll be allowed in. There’s also the crucial mistake of wasting a ton of time when you’re trying to que in for a restaurant as popular as space 220.
Every Epcot Ride You Can Find At Epcot!
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Hours
Regular: 9am-9pm
Ride Type: This is a slow ride in a moving vehicle in a dark environment.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind One Of the
Hours
Regular: 9am-9pm
Quick Ride Facts:
- Virtual Queue
- Lightning Lane
- Dark Ride
- Thrill Rides
Type: This iconic epcot ride is a virtual Queue ride which means you have to join the queue to ride. This is a fast thrilling ride on a roller coaster in a dark environment.
Age: Teens, Adults
Height: All guests must be 42in (107cm) or taller to ride.
Journey Into Imagination With Figment
Hours
Regular: 9am-9pm
Quick Ride Facts:
- lightning Lane
- Slow Ride
- Dark
Type: This is a slower ride in a dark environment where you get to tour the imagination.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Living with the Land
Hours
Regular: 9am-9pm
Early Entry: 8:30am-9am
Quick Ride Facts:
- Lightning Lane
- Slow
- Extended Hours
- boat ride
Type: On this boat ride you’ll sail through a land filled with crops and foods from all over the world.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Mission: SPACE
Hours
Regular: 9am-9pm
Early Entry: 8:30am-9am
Quick Ride Facts:
- Lightning Lane
- Thrill Ride
- Extended Hours
- Early Entry
Type: This is a more thrilling ride filled with tons of twists and turns in the darkness of space.
Age: Adults, Teens, Tweens
Height: Guests must be 40in (102cm) or taller to ride.
Frozen Ever After
Hours
Regular: 9am-9pm
Early Entry: 8:30am-9am
Type: This is a slow ride in a moving vehicle in a dark environment that consists of small drops.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
Hours
Regular: 9am-9pm
Early Entry: 8:30am-9am
Type: This is a super fun 4D experience where you get to tag along with Chef Remy on an adventure through the famous Gusteau’s restaurant in Paris!
Age: Any
Height: Any
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Hours
Regular: 9am-9pm
Extended Hours: 8:30am-9am
Quick Ride Facts:
- Lightning Lane
- Slow Rides
Type: On this ride you get to go under the sea to explore the vast Ocean, the same one Nemo and friends explored!
Age: Any
Height: Any
Soarin’ Around the World
Hours
Regular: 9am-9pm
Early Entry: 8:30am-9am
Quick Ride Facts:
- Lightning Lane
- Slow Ride
- Immersive Ride
Type: This is a slower ride that consists of small drops and the feeling of being in flight while you get to explore the world’s most beautiful scenes and landmarks.
Age: Kids-Adults
Height: Guests must be 40in (102cm) or taller to ride.
Spaceship Earth
Hours
Regular: 9am-9pm
Early Entry: 8:30am-9am
Quick Ride Facts:
- Lightning Lane Ride
- Dark Ride
- Slow Ride
Age: Any
Height: Any
Ride Type: Spaceship earth is a dark ride that takes you go through a journey of time and exploration from the stone age to the current computer age and see how communications have changed from then to now. The ride is pretty slow and in a dark environment.
Test Track
Hours
Regular: 9am-9pm
Early Entry: 8:30am-9am
Type: This is quite the thrilling ride where you are racing at high speeds with the occasional small drop.
Age: Kids-Adults
Height: Riders must be 40in (102cm) or taller to ride.
Amazing Epcot Attractions
These attractions consist of Disney Animals, shows, sing-alongs, films, galleries, exhibits, and other cool learning experiences. The wait times for these are usually not very long and they always consist of something cool to see, learn or experience so we highly recommend checking them out! We know everyone loves the food and rides at Disney but these other cool attractions are not meant to be missed.
The American Adventure
Hours: 11:45am-7:30pm (shows happen every 45-60 minutes during this time period).
Type: Learn about American History during this 30 minute show.
Age: Any
Height: Any
American Heritage Gallery
Hours: 9am-9pm
Type: This is a unique exhibition featuring special Native American art.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Awesome Planet
Hours: 9am-9pm
Type: This is a cool 10 minutes film consisting of cool footage and images from around the world.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
Hours: 10am-6:30pm
Type: Who doesn’t love a Disney sing-along?
Age: Any
Height: Any
Bijutsu-Kan Gallery
Hours: 9am-9pm
Type: Learn about Japanese culture and history at this museum.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Bruce’s Shark World
Hours: 9am-9pm
Type: Explore a cool undersea exhibit with Bruce the Shark and get quizzed by Mr. Ray.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360
Hours: 9am-8:45pm
Type: Explore the beauty of Canada in a 12 minute 360 degree presentation.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Coral Reefs- Disney Animals
Type: Explore the Coral reefs at Disney.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
Hours: 9am-9pm
Type: Enjoy some famous Disney and Pixar short films in a unique 4D experience.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure
Hours:9am-9pm
Type: Enjoy a cool scavenger hunt type game on the “Play Disney Parks” app.
Age: Kids-Tweens
Height: Any
Gallery of Arts and History
Hours: 9am-9pm
Type: Explore the Sahara and all of the challenges the ancient people fought against in a race against time.
Age: Any
Height: Any
House of the Whispering Willows
Hours: 9am-9pm
Type: This attractions allows you to explore parts of the Shanghai Disney Resort.
Age: Any
Height: Any
ImageWorks- The “What If” Labs
Hours: 9am-9pm
Type: This is an interactive play area meant to learn, explore and create.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Impressions de France
Hours: 9am-930am, 7pm-845pm
Type: This is an 18 minute film showcasing the beautiful European country of France.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Invertebrates at Epcot
Type: Discover and learn about the unique species- Invertebrates.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Kidcot Fun Stops
Hours: 9am-9pm
Type: Use the “Play Disney Parks” app to learn about cool things in each international pavilion in Epcot
Age: Any
Height: Any
Manatees- Disney Animals
Type: Lay your eyes on some huge Manatees at the Disney World Manatee the Seas Pavilion.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Mexico Folk Art Gallery
Hours: 9am-9pm
Type: Discover the history and art behind the day of the dead (Dia de Muertos) in Mexican and Mexican American culture.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future
Hours: 9am-9pm
Type: This is an interactive play area full of games and cool things to explore!
Age: Any
Height: Any
Reef Fish- Disney Animals
Type: Visit the coral reefs to see all kinds of cool reef fish like Dory (blue tang) and Nemo (clown fish)!
Age: Any
Height: Any
Reflections of China
Hours: 9am-9pm
Type: Explore China through a 12 minutes 360 degree film in the China Pavilion.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Sea Turtles- Disney Animals
Type: Visit the Sea Turtles just like Crush from Finding Nemo at the aquarium.
Age: Any
Height: Any
SeaBase
Hours:
Early Entry: 8:30am-9:am
Regular: 9am-9pm
Type: Visit this ocean like exhibit to experience and see what life under the sea is like!
Age: Any
Height: Any
Sharks and Rays- Disney Animals
Type: See some fierce under water sea creatures like sharks and rays at this amazing exhibit!
Age: Any
Height: Any
Steve Church Gallery
Type: Learn about gods and vikings when you visit this attraction at the Norway Pavilion!
Age: Any
Height: Any
Turtle Talk with Crush
Hours
Regular: 9:40am-8:40pm
Type: This is a cool experience where you get to hang out and ask Crush the Turtle some questions.
Age: Any
Height: Any
Epcot Rides FAQ
There are only 11 rides in Epcot but there are a ton of other attractions and experiences to be had!
The most popular rides are definitely Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Epcot is definitely most famous for its food, international presence and cool festivals!
Yes, its highly recommended to take a full day in Epcot so you get to eat(a lot), enjoy rides, and visit as many attractions as possible.
Epcot typically opens to regular ticket holders at 9am though early entry hours begin at 8:30am for eligible hotel guests. Meanwhile, park hopper hours begin at 2pm.