Guide to Epcot Attractions

Epcot is a huge park, but there are not too many attractions.  The ones they do have are very popular and a lot of fun.

Here is a guide to all the attractions throughout Epcot.  Epcot is divided into two sections: Future World in the front and World Showcase in the back.

Future World

Spaceship Earth
This ride is located in giant ball icon at the front of the park.  The ride takes you through different sections of history.

Height Requirement: None
FP+ Available: Not Available.  Lines are shorter later in the day than they are first thing in the morning.
Fear Factor: Moves pretty slowly and not really scary.  Makes me a little anxious though because I know how far off the ground I actually am even though I can't see the ground.

The Seas With Nemo and Friends
Clamshell ride that takes you through the seas with Nemo and his friends.  There are also real fish tanks that you can see in and they project characters from the movie in with the real fish.

Height Requirements: None
FP+ Available: Available
Fear Factor: Not scary at all.  There is one section where you get onto the East Australian Current and it kind of made me dizzy because the images on the screen were moving and so was the cart.  Just look at the floor during this section and you'll be fine.

Turtle Talk With Crush
Interactive comedy show with Crush from Finding Nemo. 

Height Requirements: None
FP+ Available: Available, but not needed.  A lot of people can join the shows at once and your wait time is likely just going to be for the next show to start.  If there is a long line, walk around the pavilion and look at the aquariums and then come back.
Fear Factor: Funny, not scary

Soarin' 
Board a ride vehicle and then be lifted towards the ceiling.  The vehicle will move with the screen as you soar over California.  They add smells into the room to create a fully immersive experience.

Height Requirements: 40"
FP+ Available: Available and highly recommended unless you go first thing in the morning.  This is one of the most popular rides and almost always has over an hour wait.
Fear Factor: If you are scared of heights or if simulated environments make your nauseous, I don't recommend it.

Living With the Land
One of my favorites rides at Disney World.  Boat ride that takes you on a tour of the greenhouses at Epcot.  If it's hot outside, this is a good ride to get on.  A lot of it is inside and it's air conditioned.

Height Requirements: None
FP+ Available: Available, but not needed.  Rarely has a long line.
Fear Factor: Not scary at all

The Circle of Life
Movie about the environment, hosted by the characters of Lion King.

Height Requirements: None
FP+ Available: Not Available
Fear Factor: Just a movie.  Nothing scary about it.

Journey Into Imagination With Figment
Journey through an exploration of your senses.  Good ride for young children.

Height Requirements: None
FP+ Available: Available.  Rarely has a wait though, so not needed.
Fear Factor: Not scary

Captain EO
Outdated 3D movie starring Michael Jackson.

Height Requirements: None
FP+ Available: Available, but not needed
Fear Factor: None, but if you're cautious of 3D movies, don't ride.

Ellen's Energy Adventure
45 minute attraction about energy hosted by Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye the Science Guy.  You are seated in rows and move between different movie screens and dinosaurs.

Height Requirements: None
FP+ Available: Not Available
Fear Factor: None

Mission: Space
Simulator that turns you in to an astronaut and takes you to Mars.  There are two versions of this ride: Orange is the original and more intense, which Green is a less intense version.

Height Requirements: 44"
FP+ Available: Yes and I highly recommend it.  This ride can have a long wait at times.
Fear Factor: This ride can be pretty intense, especially if you do the Orange version.  You may get motion sick.

Test Track
Ride a car through a variety of tests and then on an outside banking track, going up to 65 MPH.

Height Requirements: 40"
FP+ Available: Yes and I highly recommend it.  Very popular ride.
Fear Factor: I did not like this ride.  The quick speeds and sudden jerking movements was not fun for me.  The track part at the end wasn't too bad.  Would not ride it again.  I would recommend you trying it though because most people seem to enjoy it.


World Showcase

Gran Fiesta Tour
Small World type ride based in Mexico.

Height Requirements: None
FP+ Available: Not Available
Fear Factor: Not scary at all

Mealstrom
Viking boat ride that takes you through Norway of the past.  At one point, your boat starts going backwards.

Height Requirements: None
FP+ Available: Yes, but I don't feel it's necessary
Fear Factor: May be a little scary for some because it seems like your boat will turn over.  Also, the are a couple drops, but they're pretty mild.  I would compare them to the drop in Pirates of the Caribbean.


Epcot is a great park, but doesn't have too much to keep young kids occupied.  Great park for the adults though!