{"id":22486,"date":"2021-05-09T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2021-05-09T10:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?page_id=22486"},"modified":"2026-05-23T09:57:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T13:57:07","slug":"epcot","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/","title":{"rendered":"EPCOT &#8211; Disney World&#8217;s Experimental Community of Tomorrow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entry-meta\"><time class=\"entry-time\">9 May 2021<\/time> by <span class=\"entry-author\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/steve-bell-founder-and-editor-in-chief-military-disney-tips\/\" class=\"entry-author-link\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"entry-author-name\">Steve Bell<\/span><\/a><\/span>  <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#EPCOT_was_the_second_theme_park_to_be_opened_at_Walt_Disney_World_It_opened_on_1_October_1982_It_is_a_very_large_park_and_is_almost_twice_the_size_of_the_Magic_Kingdom\" >EPCOT was the second theme park to be opened at Walt Disney World. It opened on 1 October 1982. It is a very large park and is almost twice the size of the Magic Kingdom.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#History_and_Name_Changes\" >History and Name Changes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#In_this_Overview_I_use_the_following_Shortcuts\" >In this Overview I use the following Shortcuts:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Arrival\" >Arrival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#The_EPCOT_Entrances\" >The EPCOT Entrances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#World_Celebration\" >World Celebration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#World_Discovery\" >World Discovery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-2\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-2\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-2\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#World_Nature\" >World Nature<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-3\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-3\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-3\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#World_Showcase\" >World Showcase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#World_Showcase_Pavilions\" >World Showcase Pavilions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#World_Showcase_Entrance\" >World Showcase Entrance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-4\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Merchandise\" >Merchandise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Mexico_Pavilion\" >Mexico Pavilion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-4\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-5\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-4\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Norway_Pavilion\" >Norway Pavilion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-5\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-6\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-5\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#China_Pavilion\" >China Pavilion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-6\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-7\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-6\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#The_Outpost\" >The Outpost<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-7\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-8\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-7\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Germany_Pavilion\" >Germany Pavilion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-8\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-9\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-8\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Italy_Pavilion\" >Italy Pavilion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-9\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-10\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-9\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#American_Pavilion\" >American Pavilion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-10\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-11\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-10\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Japan_Pavilion\" >Japan Pavilion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-11\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-12\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-11\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Morocco_Pavilion\" >Morocco Pavilion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-12\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-13\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-12\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#France_Pavilion\" >France Pavilion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-13\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-14\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-13\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#International_Gateway\" >International Gateway<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-14\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-15\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-14\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#United_Kingdom_Pavilion\" >United Kingdom Pavilion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-15\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-16\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-15\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Canada_Pavilion\" >Canada Pavilion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Attractions-16\" >Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Dining-17\" >Dining<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Shopping-16\" >Shopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#EPCOT_Entertainment\" >EPCOT Entertainment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Fireworks\" >Fireworks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Parades\" >Parades<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/#Final_thoughts_on_EPCOT\" >Final thoughts on EPCOT<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPCOT_was_the_second_theme_park_to_be_opened_at_Walt_Disney_World_It_opened_on_1_October_1982_It_is_a_very_large_park_and_is_almost_twice_the_size_of_the_Magic_Kingdom\"><\/span>EPCOT was the second theme park to be opened at Walt Disney World. It opened on 1 October 1982. It is a very large park and is almost twice the size of the Magic Kingdom.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>EPCOT is like two different theme parks in one. It is comprised of the original Future World (now\u00a0divided\u00a0into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-celebration\/\">World Celebration<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-discovery\/\">World Discovery<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-nature\/\">World Nature<\/a>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-showcase\/\">World Showcase<\/a>. The EPCOT main entrance is at World Celebration.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>See: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/history-of-epcot-walts-original-vision-that-never-came-to-be\/\">The History of EPCOT<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Entrance-Fountain.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World's Epcot\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Entrance-Fountain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Entrance-Fountain-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Entrance-Fountain-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Entrance-Fountain-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_and_Name_Changes\"><\/span>History and Name Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Historically, EPCOT stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, or, alternately, as some say, Every Person Comes Out Tired. EPCOT was Walt\u2019s original vision for where his Florida Project would lead. After the Magic Kingdom was established, he would then begin building a community of tomorrow using all of the great technological innovations used in the theme park and many new, evolving ones. People would live and work in this community.<\/p>\n<p>After Walt\u2019s death, the Magic Kingdom and Disney World were completed, but the company floundered for direction and focused solely on theme parks and entertainment, abandoning Walt\u2019s dream of community innovation.<\/p>\n<p>When EPCOT Center opened in 1982, the name was a tip of the hat to innovation and community rather than the beginnings of an actual Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Over the years, the park\u2019s name was changed several times, starting out as EPCOT Center, then becoming Epcot \u201894, Epcot \u201995, back to EPCOT Center, then Epcot 2000 with a fancy Mickey Hand holding a magic wand and the words Epcot 2000 over Spaceship Earth. After the year 2000 was over, they took off the 2000 and left the Epcot for a while. In 1996, it became just Epcot, and most recently, all caps returned in early 2020, making it EPCOT without the Center.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Running Joke: EPCOT also stands for Every Person Comes Out Tired&#8230;\u00a0<\/strong>For many years, cast members and guests have been coming up with these reinterpretations of what E.P.C.O. T. stands for. This is the most famous one and the one I first heard a very long time ago from a parking lot tram host. Here are a few more:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every Parent Carries One Toddler<\/li>\n<li>Eating Pastries, Crepes, Or Tacos<\/li>\n<li>Every Person Comes Out Thirsty<\/li>\n<li>Every Pavilion Contains Obscure Trivia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_24401\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24401\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Spaceship-Earth-Epcot-Sign.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot History and Name Changes\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Spaceship-Earth-Epcot-Sign.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Spaceship-Earth-Epcot-Sign-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Spaceship-Earth-Epcot-Sign-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Spaceship-Earth-Epcot-Sign-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24401\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spaceship Earth circa 2021, after the 2000 was removed from the sign<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For most of its history, EPCOT has been divided into Future World and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-showcase\/\">World Showcase<\/a>. But in 2019, EPCOT began a multi-year makeover for the Walt Disney World 50-year anniversary in 2021 (it was just completed in 2024!). The entirety of Future World would be broken up into 3 new lands: World Discovery, World Celebration, and World \u00a0Nature. This naming convention blends with he existing World Showcase. Each area focuses on the second word in the title.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-discovery\/\">World Discovery<\/a> &#8211; The left side of Future World<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-celebration\/\">World Celebration<\/a> &#8211; The center spine of Future World<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-nature\/\">World \u00a0Nature<\/a> &#8211; The right side of Future World<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_22609\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22609\" class=\"wp-image-22609 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Furure-World-Makeover-800x391.jpg\" alt=\"Future World Makeover\" width=\"800\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Furure-World-Makeover-800x391.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Furure-World-Makeover-600x294.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Furure-World-Makeover-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Furure-World-Makeover-768x376.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Furure-World-Makeover.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22609\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Future World is being broken up into 3 new Worlds: Discovery, Celebration, &amp; Nature &#8211; Image (C) Disney<\/p><\/div>\n<p>World Celebration is home to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-spaceship-earth-park-icon-and-beloved-attraction\/\">Spaceship Earth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-connections-cafe-connections-eatery\/\">Connections Cafe and Eatery<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/creations-shop-at-epcot-the-parks-flagship-store\/\">Creations Shop<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-imagination-pavilion-in-epcots-world-celebration\/\">Imagination Pavilion<\/a>, and the seasonal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-odyssey-pavilion-the-history-of-an-underused-location\/\">Odyssey Pavilion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>World Discovery contains the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/the-wonders-of-xandar-pavilion-in-epcots-world-discovery\/\">Wonders of Xandar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-mission-space-pavilion-in-epcots-world-discovery\/\">Mission Space<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-test-track-pavilion-in-epcots-world-discovery\/\">Test Track<\/a> Pavilions as well as the long-closed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-wonders-of-life-pavilion-the-history-of-a-under-used-and-now-closed-location\/\">Wonders of Life Pavilion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>World \u00a0Nature here you will find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-the-seas-with-nemo-and-friends-pavilion\/\">The Seas with Nemo and Friends<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-land-pavilion-in-epcots-world-nature\/\">The Land<\/a> Pavilions as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/journey-of-water-inspired-by-moana\/\">Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EPCOT-Map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EPCOT-Map.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EPCOT-Map-600x696.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EPCOT-Map-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EPCOT-Map-690x800.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EPCOT-Map-768x891.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While World Showcase contains 11 Pavilions that celebrate countries of the world and their cultures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-mexico-pavilion-in-epcots-world-showcase\/\">Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-norway-pavilion-in-epcots-world-showcase\/\">Norway<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/china-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">China<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/germany-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Germany <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/italy-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Italy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-american-adventure-pavilion\/\">America<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/japan-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/morocco-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Morocco<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/france-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">France<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/united-kingdom-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">The United Kingdom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/canada-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Transportation is available from the front of the World Showcase to the rear via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-transportation-overview\/set-sail-with-walt-disney-worlds-friendships-a-guide-to-scenic-water-transport\/\">water taxis called Friendships<\/a>. There are 2 different routes served by different boats.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From Canada near the entrance to the World Showcase to Morocco and back<\/li>\n<li>From Mexico near the entrance to the World Showcase to Germany and back (Currently not running due to staffing issues)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_this_Overview_I_use_the_following_Shortcuts\"><\/span>In this Overview I use the following Shortcuts:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Height Restrictions &#8211;<\/strong> Some of the more thrilling attractions have height restrictions. If children are shorter than the set limit, they cannot experience the attraction. Disney will not bend on these restrictions as they are for safety purposes; in many cases they have to do with the attraction seating and associated restraint capability. In some cases just because your child is tall enough to ride, doesn&#8217;t mean they are mature enough.<\/p>\n<p>Attractions with height restrictions will be designated like this: (H33) the H designates height restriction and the following number designates how many inches tall you must be in order to ride. In this example (H33) you must be 33 inches tall to ride. Cast members will measure those in question.<\/p>\n<p>Disney\u2019s ride policy\u00a0with children. A child must be at least 14 to ride with a child 7 or older, but an adult 18 or older must be sitting with a child 6 or younger.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/attractions\/25-top-disney-world-rides-for-the-whole-family\/\">25 Top Disney World Rides for the Whole Family<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Disney Lightning Lane Passes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lightning-Lane-Plan-In-Advance.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lightning-Lane-Plan-In-Advance.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lightning-Lane-Plan-In-Advance-600x455.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lightning-Lane-Plan-In-Advance-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lightning-Lane-Plan-In-Advance-800x607.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lightning-Lane-Plan-In-Advance-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Attractions that participate in Walt Disney World&#8217;s pay to skip the line system will be designated like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lightning Lane Multi Pass eligible attractions will be indicated by <em>(LL Multi)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Lightning Lane Single Pass eligible attractions will be indicated by <em>(LL Single)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-lightning-lane-multi-pass-and-lightning-lane-single-pass\/\">Lightning Land Multi and Single Passes<\/a> here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual Queue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From time to time Disney uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disneys-virtual-queues\/\">virtual queues<\/a> for new and or high demand attractions. Reservations are made via your My Disney Experience app on the day of the desired ride. Reservations open at 7 a.m. for Disney resort guests and are often all taken up soon thereafter. Indicated by (Virtual Queue).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23901\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23901\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Chefs-de-France-Boeuf-Bourguignon-.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT Chefs de France Boeuf Bourguignon\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Chefs-de-France-Boeuf-Bourguignon-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Chefs-de-France-Boeuf-Bourguignon--600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Chefs-de-France-Boeuf-Bourguignon--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Chefs-de-France-Boeuf-Bourguignon--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT Chefs de France Boeuf Bourguignon<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Food<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll give a brief overview of the type of food available at each restaurant as well as the type of restaurant (table service, etc.), meals served, and average cost.<\/p>\n<p>Restaurant types consist of counter service, grab-and-go, table service and some buffet restaurants. At least one table service restaurant in each park offers a character meal.<\/p>\n<p>Look for these keys to the rough cost of restaurants and the meals they offer:<\/p>\n<p>$ = Less than $15 per adult<br \/>\n$$ = $15 &#8211; $30 per adult<br \/>\n$$$ = $30 &#8211; $60 per adult<br \/>\n$$$$ = over $60 per adult<br \/>\nB = Breakfast<br \/>\nL = Lunch<br \/>\nD = Dinner<br \/>\nS = Snack<\/p>\n<p>Meal Abbreviations:<\/p>\n<p>B &#8211; Breakfast<br \/>\nL &#8211; Lunch<br \/>\nD &#8211; Dinner<br \/>\nS &#8211; Snacks<\/p>\n<p>See: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/ranking-themed-dining-in-epcot\/\">Ranking Themed Dining in EPCOT<\/a> &#8211; We know that Disney loves a good theme, and EPCOT has 3 super themed restaurants that will pull you right into their story. But which one is worth your stomach space (and money)? We\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/disney-worlds-epcot-coffee-guide\/\">Disney World\u2019s EPCOT Coffee Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/best-places-to-find-a-frozen-treat-in-epcot\/\">Frozen Treats in EPCOT&#8217;s World Showcase<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arrival\"><\/span>Arrival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Main-Entrance-Flag.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot Entrance and US Flag\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Main-Entrance-Flag.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Main-Entrance-Flag-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Main-Entrance-Flag-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Main-Entrance-Flag-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are two entrances to EPCOT, the Main Entrance and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/\">International Gateway<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The International Gateway<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/\">is an entrance<\/a> for those guests staying at Disney\u2019s EPCOT Area Resorts, those transferring from Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios via boat, and those arriving via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-worlds-skyliner\/\">Disney\u2019s Skyliner<\/a> gondola system. This entrance is located towards the rear of the park in the World Showcase section between the UK and France Pavilions.<\/p>\n<p>Guests from the Deluxe EPCOT Resorts may walk or take a water taxi to the International gateway, where they will go through a Security check and then enter the park. The water taxis run on a loop from the International gateway, to each of the Deluxe EPCOT Resorts and also to Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios. You an also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/transportation\/walk-between-disneys-hollywood-studios-and-the-epcot-resort-area\/\">walk to Hollywood Studios<\/a> from the EPCOT Resort Area.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23665\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Skyliner-Station.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23665\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23665\" class=\"wp-image-23665 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Skyliner-Station.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot International Gateway\u00a0Skyliner Station\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Skyliner-Station.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Skyliner-Station-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Skyliner-Station-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcot-International-Gateway-Skyliner-Station-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT International Gateway\u00a0Skyliner Station<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Disney\u2019 Skyliner gondola system transports guests from Disney\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-disney-vacation-club-resorts\/disneys-riviera-resort\/\">Riviera<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/disneys-caribbean-beach-resort\/\">Caribbean Beach<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/disneys-art-of-animation-resort\/\">Art of Animation<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-resorts\/disneys-pop-century-resort\/\">Pop Century<\/a> Resorts and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/disneys-hollywood-studios\/\">Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios<\/a> to the International Gateway Skyliner station.<\/p>\n<p>All other guests will arrive at EPCOT at the <strong>Main Entrance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Those driving will park and then board trams for a brief ride to the EPCOT main entrance or walk if they are parked close enough.<\/p>\n<p>Both Disney and non-Disney buses arrive at the bus terminal just to the side of the EPCOT entrance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23895\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23895\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23895\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-from-Monorail-Station.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT's Main Entrance from the EPCOT Monorail Station\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-from-Monorail-Station.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-from-Monorail-Station-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-from-Monorail-Station-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-from-Monorail-Station-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT&#8217;s Main Entrance from the EPCOT Monorail Station<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/transportation\/your-introduction-to-disney-resort-destination-security-plus-some-tips\/\">security check<\/a> you\u2019ll enter the ticketing area, where you can buy tickets if you need to, and then on to the entrance area, which leads into Future World.<\/p>\n<p>The Monorail, which runs to EPCOT from the Transportation and Ticket Center, also arrives here, but inside the security area as you were screened prior to boarding.<\/p>\n<p>EPCOT&#8217;s Main Entrance leads into World Celebration where you will begin to explore EPCOT.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23934\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23934\" class=\"wp-image-23934 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Entrance-Walkway-from-Bus-Stop.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT Walkway fro the Bus Station\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Entrance-Walkway-from-Bus-Stop.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Entrance-Walkway-from-Bus-Stop-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Entrance-Walkway-from-Bus-Stop-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Entrance-Walkway-from-Bus-Stop-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23934\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT Walkway fro the Bus Station<\/p><\/div>\n<p>See: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/transportation\/your-introduction-to-disney-resort-destination-security-plus-some-tips\/\">Your Introduction to Disney Resort Destination Security \u2013 Plus Some Tips<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_EPCOT_Entrances\"><\/span>The EPCOT Entrances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After passing through the EPCOT Security Checkpoint or arriving via monorail you will arrive at one of the EPCOT entrances.<\/p>\n<p>Disney uses touch point scanners where you will touch your Ticket Media (Magic Band, physical ticket, smartphone, or Apple watch) to the touch point. You will then place your finger on a scanner to ensure that it is you using your ticket (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/privacy-and-identity-concerns-for-military-families-at-disney\/\">Privacy Concerns<\/a>). you will then be admitted.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Park-Hopping-Time.jpg\" alt=\"My Tips for Touring Disney's Parks\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Park-Hopping-Time.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Park-Hopping-Time-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Park-Hopping-Time-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Park-Hopping-Time-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you scan your ticket or Magic Band to enter the theme parks, Disney World has two scanners for each line, one in front of the other about three feet apart. This is so two people can be scanning at a time. Many people have a bad habit of just using the first one you come to and ignoring the second. This slows down the line. If the second one is open, use it please, there is room to go around and do so.<\/p>\n<p>If the one furthest from you opens up go around the person still using the first one. This keeps the line moving. If you are using the first one and the further one is still in use, go around!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Celebration\"><\/span>World Celebration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-celebration\/\">World Celebration<\/a> is themed around new experiences that connect people to one another and the world around them.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll enter World Celebration through a remodeled green-space with a new fountain that leads towards Spaceship Earth, which dominates your view.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23899\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23899\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Celebration-Entrance.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Celebration as You Enter\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Celebration-Entrance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Celebration-Entrance-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Celebration-Entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Celebration-Entrance-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT World Celebration as You Enter<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Spaceship Earth is the \u2018Golf Ball\u2019 looking geo-sphere, which is one of World Celebration\u2019s attractions.<\/p>\n<p>To pass further into World Celebration you\u2019ll walk under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-spaceship-earth-park-icon-and-beloved-attraction\/\">Spaceship Earth<\/a> on either the right or left. Both routes come together on the backside of the attraction on a long central plaza.<\/p>\n<p>World Celebration leads towards the rear of the park and is the connection to the World Showcase. World Celebration sits between World Discovery to the left and World Nature to the right.<\/p>\n<p>As you leave Spaceship Earth behind you&#8217;ll encounter a beautiful hub divided into several different gardens, with a central planter based on the five-ring EPCOT logo. Filled with ample seating and shade. Each of these gardens will have its own identity, and they\u2019ll change along with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/military-disney-tips-guide-to-the-epcot-festivals\/\">festivals throughout the year<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This all will surround CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CommuniCore Hall is a multi-use facility and outdoor event space that\u00a0will be a flexible exhibition and gallery space, offering a wide variety of experiences that highlight art, live music, food \u2013 complete with a demonstration kitchen \u2013 and more.<\/li>\n<li>CommuniCore Plaza is an outdoor event space that will have the flexibility to host intimate musical performances that extend out into the nearby gardens, as you can see in the rendering above, as well as large-scale concerts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Adjacent to CommuniCore Hall will be a new Mickey &amp; Friends location where you can meet some of your favorite Disney pals.<\/p>\n<p>The CommuniCore name reaches back to the origins of EPCOT. The original 2 main buildings in World Showcase were called CommuniCore East and West.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23950\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23950\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Disney-Concept-Art-EPCOT-World-Celebration.jpg\" alt=\" Disney (C) Concept Art EPCOT World Celebration\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Disney-Concept-Art-EPCOT-World-Celebration.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Disney-Concept-Art-EPCOT-World-Celebration-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Disney-Concept-Art-EPCOT-World-Celebration-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Disney-Concept-Art-EPCOT-World-Celebration-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>Disney Concept Art EPCOT World Celebration Communicore Hall front left<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Past CommuniCore Plaza and to the right is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-imagination-pavilion-in-epcots-world-celebration\/\">Imagination Pavilion<\/a>, as you might imagine, this pavilion celebrates the imagination in all of us!<\/p>\n<p>This pavilion contains the Journey Into Imagination with Figment attraction, an interactive play area, a theatre, and a small gift shop.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EPCOT-Imagination-Pavilion-Night-Vert.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EPCOT-Imagination-Pavilion-Night-Vert.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/EPCOT-Imagination-Pavilion-Night-Vert-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-spaceship-earth-park-icon-and-beloved-attraction\/\">Spaceship Earth<\/a> <i>(Lightning Lane Multi) <\/i>\u2013 Ride through an audio-animatronic history of communications. Board your two to four-person vehicle for a ride through time. As your vehicle proceeds up the track into the geosphere (the Spaceship Earth \u201cgolf ball\u201d as many describe it) you will pass many scenes of how communication has progressed from cave paintings to the printing press and on to computers. At the top, you\u2019ll emerge into the top section of the sphere which is wide open and dark except for the huge planet Earth projected near the top. Then your car turns around for the steep backwards journey down. While descending you can answer some questions about your preferences on your vehicle screen and then see what your future might be like. My tip is to do this attraction at night for the best experience. The ride is very dark and if your eyes are used to the daytime sun some of the first scenes will be hard to see!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23894\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-ans-Sun.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23894\" class=\"wp-image-23894 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-ans-Sun.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT Spaceship Earth\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-ans-Sun.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-ans-Sun-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-ans-Sun-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-ans-Sun-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23894\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT Spaceship Earth<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/journey-into-imagination-with-figment-2\/\">Journey Into Imagination with Figment<\/a> <i>(Lightning Lane Multi)<\/i><strong> \u2013<\/strong> Tour the Imagination Institute on this classic ride with Figment, the original EPCOT Center Mascot. This is a look at how our senses play a part in our imagination with Dr. Nigel Channing and a cute purple dragon named Figment as your guides!!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23887\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Imagination-Entrance.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23887\" class=\"wp-image-23887 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Imagination-Entrance.jpg\" alt=\"Journey Into Imagination with Figment\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Imagination-Entrance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Imagination-Entrance-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Imagination-Entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Imagination-Entrance-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Journey Into Imagination with Figment<\/p><\/div>\n<p>ImageWorks: The What-If Labs &#8211;\u00a0Is an interactive play\/exhibit area located at the exit of Journey Into Imagination with Figment. The What-If Labs features interactive musical and digital exhibits as well as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/the-disney-characters-that-you-can-meet-in-epcot\/\">Meet and Greet<\/a> with Vanellope von Schweetz.<\/p>\n<p>Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><i>(Lightning Lane Multi) &#8211;<\/i> Shorts from and previews for upcoming movies. Updated as needed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-connections-cafe-connections-eatery\/\">Connections Caf\u00e9 &amp; Eatery<\/a> &#8211; This new location features two distinct experiences all under one roof \u2013\u00a0an eatery on one side serving lunch and dinner menus, and a caf\u00e9 and pastry shop on the other open all day long. Enjoy food inspired by delicious cuisines from around the world.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connections Caf\u00e9 &#8211; S $ &#8211; Counter Service &#8211; Starbucks coffee, specialty beverages, and Disney-baked goods.<\/li>\n<li>Connections Eatery &#8211; LD $ &#8211; Table Service &#8211; Take your taste buds on a tour around the world with dishes inspired by Italian, French, and Asian cuisines. Serving burgers, pizzas, salads and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_23903\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23903\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Club-Cool-Soda-Selections.jpg\" alt=\"Club Cool Beverage Selections\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Club-Cool-Soda-Selections.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Club-Cool-Soda-Selections-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Club-Cool-Soda-Selections-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Club-Cool-Soda-Selections-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Club Cool Beverage Selections<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Club Cool &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/club-cool-in-epcot-free-soda-from-around-the-world\/\">Club Cool Hosted by Coca-Cola<\/a> invites guests to taste drinks from around the world, bringing the global experience of Coca-Cola to life. Taste all kinds of odd sodas for free!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/geo-82-lounge-epcots-new-adults-only-hideaway\/\">GEO-82 Lounge<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> \u00a0(Opening on June 4, 2025) is an adults-only retreat nestled within the iconic Spaceship Earth. With its sophisticated ambiance, inventive menu, and exclusive fireworks viewing, it&#8217;s the perfect place to unwind after a day in the parks.<\/p>\n<p>For over 40 years, Spaceship Earth has welcomed visitors to EPCOT as a shining beacon of optimism and hope. This just-announced lounge is inspired by the stories, shapes, and enduring legacy of this timeless icon. Taking inspiration from the geometric sphere, the zen space to gather and enjoy refreshments will be draped with rich textures and warm metallic tones, giving it a mysterious and elegant intimacy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11070\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Seimens-Epcot-Lounge-For-Military.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Seimens-Epcot-Lounge-For-Military.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Seimens-Epcot-Lounge-For-Military-600x403.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Seimens-Epcot-Lounge-For-Military-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Seimens-Epcot-Lounge-For-Military-540x362.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Seimens-Epcot-Lounge-For-Military-800x537.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This lounge will be located in the old Siemens\u00a0Sponsor&#8217;s lounge on the back side, second floor of Spaceship Earth with large windows featuring magnificent views of Dreamer&#8217;s Point with the World Showcase as a backdrop.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/special\/siemens-epcot-vip-lounge-access-for-us-military-and-veterans\/\">See the old Siemens lounge here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-Lounge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-Lounge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-Lounge-600x377.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-Lounge-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Spaceship-Earth-Lounge-768x482.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Expect this new lounge to be reservations only made through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-advance-dining-reservations-ultimate-guide\/\">Advance Dining Reservations<\/a>, just like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/disneys-hollywood-studios\/ogas-cantina-in-disneys-hollywood-studios\/\">Oga&#8217;s Cantina<\/a> is in Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/creations-shop-at-epcot-the-parks-flagship-store\/\">Creations Shop<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 One-stop shopping for Disney character gifts and park merchandise.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23933\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23933\" class=\"wp-image-23933 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Celebration-Creations-Shop.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT Creations Shop\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Celebration-Creations-Shop.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Celebration-Creations-Shop-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Celebration-Creations-Shop-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Celebration-Creations-Shop-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23933\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT Creations Shop<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Discovery\"><\/span>World Discovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_23909\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23909\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23909\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mission-Space-Sign.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Discovery Mission: SPACE\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mission-Space-Sign.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mission-Space-Sign-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mission-Space-Sign-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mission-Space-Sign-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT World Discovery Mission: SPACE<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-discovery\/\">World Discovery<\/a>, stories about science, technology, and intergalactic adventure come to life.<\/p>\n<p>World Discovery encompasses the eastern half of the old Future World and its 4 pavilions: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-cosmic-rewind-pavilion-in-epcots-world-discovery\/\">Wonders of Xandar Pavilion<\/a> (formerly Ellen&#8217;s Energy Adventure), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-mission-space-pavilion-in-epcots-world-discovery\/\">Mission Space Pavilion<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-test-track-pavilion-in-epcots-world-discovery\/\">Test Track Pavilion<\/a>, and the unused <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-wonders-of-life-pavilion-the-history-of-a-under-used-and-now-closed-location\/\">Wonders of Life Pavilion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-2\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/guardians-of-the-galaxy-cosmic-rewind\/\">Guardians of the Galaxy &#8211; Cosmic Rewind<\/a> &#8211; <em>(H42) (Lightning Lane Single) <\/em>\u00a0&#8211; Join Rocket, Groot, Gamora, and Star-Lord on an urgent mission where you&#8217;ll rewind, rotate, and head towards the action through an exciting space pursuit. This family-thrill attraction features the first-ever reverse-launch on a Disney coaster and is one of the largest fully-enclosed coasters in the world! A new innovation from Walt Disney Imagineering\u2014this coaster rotates 360 degrees so you can focus on the action!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/mission-space-in-epcots-world-discovery\/\">Mission: SPACE<\/a><i> (H44 \u2013 Orange; H40 Green)<\/i> <i>(Lightning Lane Multi)<\/i> \u2013 Experience a simulated launch into space in this realistic simulator which NASA helped design. Centrifugal force is used to simulate periods of both high and low gravity for liftoff, space travel, and landing. Each rider is assigned a task to perform on the mission, which involves pushing a couple of buttons. The ride vehicles are a bit cramped and those with a bit of claustrophobia might not want to attempt this. You will enter the vehicle from the side and sit in one of the four seats and then pull down a roller coaster-type torso restraint. As the vehicle closes the instrument panel will tilt towards you so that it is just a couple feet from your face and the controls can be reached without moving your arms.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23906\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23906\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mission-Space-Earth-and-Rocket.jpg\" alt=\"Mission: SPACE Entrance - Earth and Rocket\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mission-Space-Earth-and-Rocket.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mission-Space-Earth-and-Rocket-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mission-Space-Earth-and-Rocket-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mission-Space-Earth-and-Rocket-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23906\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mission: SPACE Entrance &#8211; Earth and Rocket<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The method of simulating gravity on this ride has been known to make some queasy. So much so that after opening, half of the ride vehicles were dedicated to a non-motion version (the Green Version). In 2017 the Green version was totally redesigned to add some motion, but not enough to induce motion sickness (hopefully).<\/p>\n<p>Today the ride has the Orange (original, full motion) and Green versions. Prior to entering you will pick which version you would like to experience.<\/p>\n<p>The orange version simulates a rocket launch from Florida during which you will experience 2.5 Gs followed by a Zero-G experience. Then you on your way to Mars, with a gravity slingshot around the moon, \u201cHypersleep\u201d, a meteor storm, deceleration for landing, followed by a very nerve-racking landing. While the Orange version ride is operating you should keep your head facing straight ahead at all times to help with any motion issues.<\/p>\n<p>The Green version consists of a liftoff from Florida (not as intense as the Orange version), an orbital tour around the Earth, and a landing back in Florida during a thunderstorm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/test-track-in-epcots-world-discovery\/\">Test Track<\/a> <i>(H40)<\/i> <i>(Multi LL)<\/i> \u2013 Walt Disney Imagineering has collaborated with Chevrolet to push innovation forward and celebrate humanity\u2019s enduring drive (pun intended) on the thrilling road to a brighter tomorrow. But, before we get too far down this winding road, Test Track celebrates today\u2019s innovation while highlighting the past, present, and future. The queue features six distinct exhibits, and within each room, celebrates the vehicles \u2013 and people behind the vehicles \u2013 that push the envelope and help get people to our next chapter in our motion journey.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_33813\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33813\" class=\"wp-image-33813 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Test-Track-Exterior.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Test-Track-Exterior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Test-Track-Exterior-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Test-Track-Exterior-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Test-Track-Exterior-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-33813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Test Track New Concept Art<\/p><\/div>\n<p>New show scenes have been added showcasing technological advances and how our lifestyles and relationships to mobility connect everyone. Enjoy a joy ride through scenes focusing on onboard technology, customization, and personalization. Followed by a trip through a scenic outdoor route, reminding us all of the joys of driving, taking in the world around us, and spending quality time with friends and family.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_33814\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33814\" class=\"wp-image-33814 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Test-Track-Interior.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Test-Track-Interior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Test-Track-Interior-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Test-Track-Interior-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EPCOT-Test-Track-Interior-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-33814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Test Track New Concept Art<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-2\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/space-220-restaurant-lounge-in-epcots-world-discovery\/\">Space 220 Restaurant<\/a> &#8211; L $$$, D $$$$ &#8211; Table Service &#8211; Take a visually stunning ride on the space elevator to a space station 220 miles over Central Florida. There you&#8217;ll enjoy amazing expansive views of the earth and the goings on in space all while dining on excellent and novel food and drink. The menu here is Prix Fixe, meaning there is a set price per person for the meal (lunch $55 adult\/$29 child &amp; dinner $79\/$29 child). For this price, you can pick your choice of appetizer and entree from several menu items. Extras (sides, desserts, and alcoholic drinks) are extra.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/space-220-restaurant-lounge-15-military-discount-at-epcot\/\"><strong>Space 220 Offers a 15% Military Discount!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23891\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Exterior-View.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23891\" class=\"wp-image-23891 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Exterior-View.jpg\" alt=\"Space 220 Dining Room View\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Exterior-View.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Exterior-View-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Exterior-View-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Exterior-View-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Space 220 Dining Room View<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/space-220-restaurant-lounge-in-epcots-world-discovery\/\">Space 220 Lounge<\/a> &#8211; L $$$, D $$$$ &#8211; Table and Bar Service &#8211; The lounge has an a la carte menu serving light bites, some of which come from the dining room menu. Seating is at tables and the bar.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/space-220-restaurant-lounge-15-military-discount-at-epcot\/\"><strong>Space 220 Offers a 15% Military Discount!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23890\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23890\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23890\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Dining-View.jpg\" alt=\"Space 220 Lounge and Dining Room\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Dining-View.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Dining-View-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Dining-View-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Dining-View-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Space 220 Lounge, upper level, and Dining Room, further lower level<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Space 220&#8217;s options include salads, steak, chicken, salmon, pasta, and a burger. All items are presented in unique ways to give you that futuristic space feel.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23892\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23892\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23892\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Steak.jpg\" alt=\"Space 220 Steak and Potatoes\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Steak.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Steak-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Steak-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Space-220-Steak-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Space 220 Steak and Potatoes<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Reservations are highly suggested at both the Space 220 venues as it is a very new and popular restaurant. Reservations often fill up 60 days prior to the date in question. It is possible to walk up and be seated, especially in the lounge, though there may be a long wait.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-2\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Treasures of Xandar &#8211; A merchandise location operated by \u201cThe Broker,\u201d a proud Xandarian who is bringing his locally famous shop to EPCOT. This out-of-this-galaxy shop features treasures acquired during travels across the galaxy, as well as items that pay tribute to the planet Xandar and the Guardians of the Galaxy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Nature\"><\/span>World Nature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-nature\/\">World Nature<\/a> is dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty, awe, and balance of the natural world. It includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-land-pavilion-in-epcots-world-nature\/\">The Land<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-the-seas-with-nemo-and-friends-pavilion\/\">The Seas with Nemo and Friends<\/a> pavilions, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/journey-of-water-inspired-by-moana\/\">Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23896\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23896\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Land-Entrance.jpg\" alt=\"The Land Pavilion Entrance\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Land-Entrance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Land-Entrance-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Land-Entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Land-Entrance-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Land Pavilion Entrance<\/p><\/div>\n<p>World Nature encompasses the western half of the old Future World and 2 of its pavilions: The Land and The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilions and the new Moana-based experience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-3\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-soarin-around-the-world-at-epcot\/\">Soarin&#8217; Around the World<\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span><i>(H40)<\/i> <i>(Lightning Lane Multi)<\/i> &#8211; Fly over scenic world destinations on this hang-glider simulator. Each section of this huge simulator has three long rows of seats. You will strap into your seat and then be lifted up into the air where you will be suspended in front of a huge wide screen upon which the flyover scenes are displayed. Try to notice the scents that accompany many of the scenes! Your seat will move and sway in tune with the video to strengthen the feeling of flying.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23912\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Soarin-Around-the-World.jpg\" alt=\"Soarin' Around the World\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Soarin-Around-the-World.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Soarin-Around-the-World-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Soarin-Around-the-World-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Soarin-Around-the-World-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/living-with-the-land\/\">Living with the Land<\/a> <i>(Lightning Lane Multi)<\/i><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>\u2013 This boat ride takes you on a tour of greenhouses and other methods of food production. You will tour several greenhouses with different environments like tropical and temperate and see methods of efficiently raising crops like hydroponics and farm-raised fish. You will even see some Mickey-shaped produce.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EPCOT-Living-with-the-Land-Mickey-Bush.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EPCOT-Living-with-the-Land-Mickey-Bush.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EPCOT-Living-with-the-Land-Mickey-Bush-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EPCOT-Living-with-the-Land-Mickey-Bush-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EPCOT-Living-with-the-Land-Mickey-Bush-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/a-journey-through-earths-wonders-the-awesome-planet-experience-at-epcot\/\">Awesome Planet<\/a> &#8211; A 4D film about the Earth&#8217;s biomes and the perils of climate change, with narration by Ty Burrell who plays Phil Dunphy on the ABC sitcom Modern Family. The first part of this film is a beautiful visual tour of the planet Earth, but the second half devolves into man-made global warming propaganda and shaming.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-seas-with-nemo-and-friends\/\">The Seas with Nemo and Friends<\/a> <i>(Lightning Lane Multi)<\/i> \u2013 Ride your Clam-Mobile and have fun under the sea with the cast of <i>Finding Nemo. <\/i> The clam-mobiles are 2+ person continuous feed ride vehicles. After you board you will meet Mr. Ray and his class on a field trip and learn that Nemo has wandered off and you must find him. The ride deposits you in a large lofted two-story area where some of the walls are huge aquarium tanks. Explore all types of interactive exhibits all about life under the sea.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Seas-Entrance.jpg\" alt=\"The Seas with Nemo and Friends\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Seas-Entrance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Seas-Entrance-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Seas-Entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Seas-Entrance-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/turtle-talk-with-crush-at-epcots-the-seas-with-nemo-friends-pavilion\/\">Turtle Talk with Crush<\/a> <i>(Lightning Lane Multi)<\/i> \u2013 Engage in real-time questions and answers with Crush in this interactive show. This interactive show is the headliner in The Seas with Nemo and Friends. It features a computer-animated version of Crush the surfer dude turtle from <i>Finding Nemo. <\/i>He has 10-minute conversations with his visitors and interacts personally with the audience. Be sure to do this before you leave Nemo and Friends.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/journey-of-water-inspired-by-moana\/\">Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana<\/a> &#8211; This is the first Walt Disney World theme park experience featuring Moana. This lush exploration trail invites guests to meet and play with magical, living water. Water in the experience has a personality of its own, helping guests learn how to protect the natural water cycle in a fun and engaging way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-3\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-garden-grill-in-epcots-land-pavilion\/\">The Garden Grill<\/a> &#8211; D $$$ &#8211; Table Service &#8211; Chip n\u2019 Dale\u2019s Harvest Feast offers an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal served family style on platters, plus character dining with: Mickey, Chip and Dale, and Pluto. Enjoy char-grilled filet of beef, roasted turkey breast with stuffing and gravy, and sustainable fish of the day. Plus, garden vegetables, sweet potato fries, buttermilk mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, and home-style macaroni &amp; cheese.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Garden-Grill-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"The Garden Grill\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Garden-Grill-Restaurant.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Garden-Grill-Restaurant-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Garden-Grill-Restaurant-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Garden-Grill-Restaurant-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/sunshine-seasons-in-epcots-land-pavillion\/\">Sunshine Seasons<\/a> &#8211; BLD $ &#8211; Counter Service &#8211; Seasonal soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23905\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23905\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Land-Pavilion-Interior.jpg\" alt=\"Sunshine Seasons Restaurant\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Land-Pavilion-Interior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Land-Pavilion-Interior-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Land-Pavilion-Interior-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Land-Pavilion-Interior-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunshine Seasons Restaurant<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-coral-reef-restaurant\/\">Coral Reef Restaurant<\/a> &#8211; LD $$ &#8211; Table service &#8211; Seafood steaks, and more. Enjoy watching the Living Seas aquarium while dining.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-3\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No major shops.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22614\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22614\" class=\"wp-image-22614 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Center-Spine.jpg\" alt=\"Walt Disney World's Epcot\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Center-Spine.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Center-Spine-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Center-Spine-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Center-Spine-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22614\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At the entrance of World Showcase looking back towards World Celebration<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Showcase\"><\/span>World Showcase<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-showcase\/\">EPCOT&#8217;s\u00a0World Showcase<\/a> is a change of pace from both Future World and the other Disney theme parks. World Showcase is comprised of 11 \u201cpavilions,\u201d each representing a different country. The pavilions are spread out on a promenade that circles the World Showcase Lagoon. In all, it is about a 1.2-mile walk around the World Showcase.<\/p>\n<p>Each pavilion is designed to be representative of that country and make you feel as if you are there. Each features <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/live-entertainment-in-walt-disney-worlds-epcot\/\">entertainment<\/a>, dining, and shopping unique to their culture. Some also have attractions, short tourism movies, or street performers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The World Showcase is much beloved by military families, as many of the countries represented are ones that we have spent time in. Enjoying the sights, foods, and shopping brings back fond memories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23935\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23935\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23935\" class=\"wp-image-23935 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT's World Showcase from the UK Pavilion\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23935\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT&#8217;s World Showcase from the UK Pavilion<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The countries of the World Showcase, moving clockwise around the promenade are: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-mexico-pavilion-in-epcots-world-showcase\/\">Mexico<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-norway-pavilion-in-epcots-world-showcase\/\">Norway<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/china-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">China<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/germany-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Germany<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/italy-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Italy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-american-adventure-pavilion\/\">America<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/japan-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Japan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/morocco-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Morocco<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/france-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">France<\/a>, The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/united-kingdom-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">United Kingdom<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/canada-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Canada<\/a>. Each country is staffed primarily by residents of that country who are in the US to work for a period of time as a Disney intern.<\/p>\n<p>As you tour the World Showcase you\u2019ll enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/live-entertainment-in-walt-disney-worlds-epcot\/\">entertainment<\/a> provided by various street performers and bands in set locations. Some of the entertainers you\u2019ll see are jugglers, mini-plays with audience participation, Japanese drummers, and a band or two.<\/p>\n<p>See our post on EPCOT&#8217;s Frozen Treats<\/p>\n<p>The World Showcase boasts some very good restaurants, which are not to be missed.<\/p>\n<p>Transportation is available from the front of the World Showcase to the rear via water taxis called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-transportation-overview\/set-sail-with-walt-disney-worlds-friendships-a-guide-to-scenic-water-transport\/\">FriendShips<\/a>. There are 2 different routes served by different boats.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From to the right of the World Showcase Entrance -to Morocco and back<\/li>\n<li>From to the left of the World Showcase Entrance -to Germany and back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note, that since reopening after the 2020 closures, only the Morocco route has been operating.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23875\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23875\" class=\"wp-image-23875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Friendship.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Friendship.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Friendship-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Friendship-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Friendship-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World Showcase FriendShip<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Showcase_Pavilions\"><\/span>World Showcase Pavilions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_22651\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22651\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-World-Showcase-Lagoon-Mexico-Norway.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot - World Showcase Lagoon\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-World-Showcase-Lagoon-Mexico-Norway.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-World-Showcase-Lagoon-Mexico-Norway-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-World-Showcase-Lagoon-Mexico-Norway-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-World-Showcase-Lagoon-Mexico-Norway-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT &#8211; World Showcase Lagoon Mexico and Norway Pavilions<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The following is a listing of the World Showcase Pavilions, or countries, working your way clockwise around the lagoon.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Showcase_Entrance\"><\/span>World Showcase Entrance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you start meandering your way around the World Showcase, there are a few locations that you might want to check out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-4\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-showcase-refreshment-port\/\">Refreshment Port<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> A quick little stand to order a beverage, either before you start your journey around the world or the last stop as you finish. Refreshment Port is also home to Poutine!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Refreshment Port is currently being transformed into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/la-poutinerie-epcot\/\">La Poutinerie<\/a>, a newly themed Canadian-inspired snack stand hosted by Air Canada.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-dining\/whats-the-deal-with-joffreys-coffee-and-disney\/\"><strong>Joffrey\u2019s Coffee &amp; Tea Company<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>Grab a coffee or tea. Hot, cold, or frozen! Also good for a pastry fix!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Merchandise\"><\/span>Merchandise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Port of Entry &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Featuring EPCOT merch and Pandora jewelry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disney Traders &#8211;<\/strong> More EPCOT and Disney merch.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mexico_Pavilion\"><\/span>Mexico Pavilion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Mexico-Piramid.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot World Showcase - Mexico\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Mexico-Piramid.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Mexico-Piramid-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Mexico-Piramid-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Mexico-Piramid-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dominating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-mexico-pavilion-in-epcots-world-showcase\/\">Mexican pavilion<\/a> is a pre-Colombian pyramid. Inside you\u2019ll enter into a nighttime scene in a Mexican shopping plaza, the Plaza de Los Amigos, with carts and shops offering Mexican jewelry, pottery, clothing, and leather goods. As you go further in you\u2019ll find a tequila bar, restaurant, and boat ride. Look across the way at the smoking volcano in the night sky.<\/p>\n<p>Outside the pyramid on the promenade are two more restaurants, one table service and one counter service as well as a frozen margarita stand.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-4\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/gran-fiesta-tour-starring-the-three-caballeros-2\/\">Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros<\/a> \u2013 This tour features Donald Duck, Jose Carioca and Panchito from Disney&#8217;s 1944 animated film <i>The Three Caballeros<\/i>. Search for Donald all over scenic Mexico on this slow boat ride. You and a dozen others (rarely is this ride busy, so it might be just you) will float past the volcano and through various scenes of beautiful areas of Mexico with Donald comically superimposed.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23936\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Mexico-Grand-Fiesta.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23936\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23936\" class=\"wp-image-23936 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Mexico-Grand-Fiesta.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Mexico-Grand-Fiesta.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Mexico-Grand-Fiesta-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Mexico-Grand-Fiesta-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Mexico-Grand-Fiesta-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-5\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-san-angel-inn-restaurante-in-epcots-mexico\/\">The San Angel Inn Restaurante<\/a> &#8211; LD $$ &#8211; Table Service &#8211; is located within the pyramid. Regional Mexican dishes featuring beef, chicken, and seafood.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23986\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23986\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-San-Angel-Inn-Interior.jpg\" alt=\"The San Angel Inn Restaurante\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-San-Angel-Inn-Interior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-San-Angel-Inn-Interior-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-San-Angel-Inn-Interior-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-San-Angel-Inn-Interior-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The San Angel Inn Restaurante<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/la-cava-del-tequila-a-hidden-gem-for-tequila-lovers\/\">La Cava del Tequila<\/a> &#8211; S$ &#8211; Table and Bar Service &#8211; The tequila bar within the pyramid. Authentic Mexican tequila in margaritas and tasting flights, plus appetizers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23985\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23985\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-La-Cava-de-Margarita.jpg\" alt=\"La Cava del Tequila\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-La-Cava-de-Margarita.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-La-Cava-de-Margarita-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-La-Cava-de-Margarita-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-La-Cava-de-Margarita-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Cava del Tequila<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/la-hacienda-de-san-angel-in-epcots-mexico\/\">La Hacienda de San Angel<\/a> &#8211; D $$ &#8211; Table Service &#8211; located outside the pyramid. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Enjoy the view of the World Showcase Lagoon and Illuminations at the close of the evening.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/la-cantina-de-san-angel-in-epcots-mexico\/\">La Cantina de San Angel<\/a> &#8211; LD $ &#8211; Counter Service- Tacos, churros, tostados, Mexican beer and margaritas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/unraveling-the-distinctiveness-of-the-3-san-angel-restaurants-in-epcot\/\"><strong>Unraveling the Distinctiveness of the 3 San Angel Restaurants<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for an overview of all 3 Mexico Restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/choza-de-margarita-frozen-bliss-with-a-kick\/\">Choza de Margarita<\/a> \u2013 S$ &#8211; Walk up Stand \u2013 The Margarita Hut serves margaritas on the rocks and blended, cerveza, tacos, empanadas, and guacamole.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-Choza-de-Margarita.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23938\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23938 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-Choza-de-Margarita.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT Choza de Margarita\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-Choza-de-Margarita.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-Choza-de-Margarita-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-Choza-de-Margarita-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Mexico-Choza-de-Margarita-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-4\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Plaza de Los Amigos &#8211; Authentic Mexican souvenirs and treasures.<\/p>\n<p>Artesanias La Familia Fashions &#8211; Casual Mexican-styled clothing and jewelry.<\/p>\n<p>El Ranchito del Norte &#8211; Souvenirs and gifts from Northern Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>Vendors&#8217; carts offer home d\u00e9cor gifts, silver jewelry, and other Mexican souvenirs such as sombreros, pi\u00f1atas, pottery, and worry dolls.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Norway_Pavilion\"><\/span>Norway Pavilion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Flower-and-Garden-Elsa-and-Anna.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot World Showcase - Norway\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Flower-and-Garden-Elsa-and-Anna.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Flower-and-Garden-Elsa-and-Anna-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Flower-and-Garden-Elsa-and-Anna-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Flower-and-Garden-Elsa-and-Anna-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-norway-pavilion-in-epcots-world-showcase\/\">Norway Pavilion<\/a> portrays a Norwegian town square complete with its cobblestone courtyard and replicas of a 14th-century fortress and 13th-century Stave church.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-5\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many fans were sorry to see Norway\u2019s Maelstrom ride close. It has been replaced by Frozen Ever After, a <i>Frozen-themed<\/i>\u00a0attraction. The new attraction takes guests to Arendelle via a boat ride and immerses them in many of their favorite moments and music from the film. In addition, a Frozen character meet and greet location was also added.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23939\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23939\" class=\"wp-image-23939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Norway-Pavilion.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT's Norway Pavilion\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Norway-Pavilion.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Norway-Pavilion-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Norway-Pavilion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Norway-Pavilion-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT&#8217;s Norway Pavilion<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Meet Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus \u2013 Meet the royal sisters of Arendelle in a private meet and greet.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/frozen-ever-after-at-epcots-norway\/\">Frozen Ever After<\/a><i> <\/i>(<i>Lightning Lane Multi<\/i>) <i>\u2013<\/i> Board a wooden sailing ship to ride through the world of <i>Frozen.<\/i> Don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll get to hear Elsa sing <i>Let It Go<\/i>! This is a high-demand FastPass!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-6\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-akershus-royal-banquet-hall\/\">Akershus Royal Banquet Hall<\/a> &#8211; BLD $$$ &#8211; Table Service \u2013 Offers \u201cPrincess Storybook Dining\u201d character buffet meals for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. All menus are a mix of traditional Norwegian offerings and more recognizable items. Characters: Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, and occasionally Ariel in her gown.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23988\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23988\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23988\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Norway-Pavilion-Kringla-Bakeri-og-Cafe.jpg\" alt=\"Kringla Bakeri og Kafe Menu\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Norway-Pavilion-Kringla-Bakeri-og-Cafe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Norway-Pavilion-Kringla-Bakeri-og-Cafe-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Norway-Pavilion-Kringla-Bakeri-og-Cafe-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Norway-Pavilion-Kringla-Bakeri-og-Cafe-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kringla Bakeri og Kafe Menu<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/kringla-bakeri-og-kafe\/\">Kringla Bakeri og Kafe<\/a> &#8211; S$ &#8211; Counter Service &#8211; Open-faced sandwiches, pastries, and specialty coffees.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-5\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Puffin\u2019s Roost: Curios and Collectibles \u2013 Books, silver jewelry, Norwegian clothing, perfumes, and colognes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"China_Pavilion\"><\/span>China Pavilion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_23943\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-China-Pavilion.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23943\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23943\" class=\"wp-image-23943 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-China-Pavilion.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase China Pavilion\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-China-Pavilion.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-China-Pavilion-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-China-Pavilion-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-China-Pavilion-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World Showcase China Pavilion<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/china-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">China Pavilion<\/a> is fronted by the triple-arched ceremonial gate patterned after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. To the right is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest which houses the movie Reflections of China. To the left is a side street with a commercial feel, here you find dining and shopping options.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-6\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/reflections-of-china-in-circle-vision-360\/\">Reflections of China<\/a> &#8211; a 360 Circle-Vision presentation filmed in Disney\u2019s movie in the round style, which features multiple screens that totally surround you, giving you a 360-degree view. The movie shows footage of China including the Great Wall, the Forbidden City of Beijing, the Gobi Desert, Inner Mongolia, the Yangtze River, and the tropical rain forests of Hainan Island.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23941\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-China-Pavilion.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23941\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23941\" class=\"wp-image-23941 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-China-Pavilion.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase China Pavilion - Reflections of China\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-China-Pavilion.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-China-Pavilion-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-China-Pavilion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-China-Pavilion-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World Showcase China Pavilion &#8211; Reflections of China<\/p><\/div>\n<p><i>Circle-Vision is a Disney film technique invented for the theme parks in which cameras are mounted on a platform in a circle pointing outward to provide 360 degrees of coverage. The platform was then mounted on dollies, automobiles, helicopters, etc. In the attraction, huge screens are mounted in a circle around the audience, who stand with handrails for balance and are able to look all around themselves in a full circle at the scenes in the movie. <\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-7\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/nine-dragons-restaurant-in-epcots-china\/\">Nine Dragons Restaurant<\/a> &#8211; LD $$ &#8211; Table Service \u2013 A variety of Chinese cooking, including noodles, beef, chicken, and seafood.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-lotus-blossom-cafe-in-epcots-china\/\">Lotus Blossom Cafe<\/a> &#8211; LD $ &#8211; Counter Service &#8211; Orange chicken, steamed rice, egg rolls, potstickers, shrimp fried rice, and vegetarian stir fry.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23942\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-China-Pavilion-Back-Street.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23942\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23942\" class=\"wp-image-23942 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-China-Pavilion-Back-Street.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase China Pavilion\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-China-Pavilion-Back-Street.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-China-Pavilion-Back-Street-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-China-Pavilion-Back-Street-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-China-Pavilion-Back-Street-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World Showcase China Pavilion<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-6\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yong Feng Shangdian Shop \u2013 A wide variety of Chinese merchandise: clothing, furniture, jade carvings, and paper fans.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Outpost\"><\/span>The Outpost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On your way between China and Germany, you will find two things, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-drawbridge-at-epcots-world-showcase\/\">drawbridge<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-outpost-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Outpost<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As you leave China the pathway begins to go uphill. At the top, you\u2019ll pass over a drawbridge. At several times during the day the bridge is raised, preventing your crossing so that fireworks and other barges which are part of the Illuminations nighttime spectacular can pass from their backstage storage area into the World Showcase lagoon.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23931\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Drawbridge.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23931\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23931\" class=\"wp-image-23931 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Drawbridge.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase's Drawbridge\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Drawbridge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Drawbridge-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Drawbridge-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Drawbridge-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World Showcase&#8217;s Drawbridge<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Once you cross the bridge you\u2019ll go downhill again, and the path will curve to the right. On the outside of the curve is the Outpost. Here you\u2019ll find a Quick Service food location, African souvenirs, as well as face painting and hair braiding.<\/p>\n<p>This area was once thought to be the precursor to a full-fledged African pavilion for the World Showcase, but Disney went all out and created Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom instead. Nothing has ever been done with this space which could house a new pavilion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-7\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Outpost has no attractions, other than some outdoor drums for the kids to bang on.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-8\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-outpost-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Refreshment Outpost<\/a> \u2013 S $ &#8211; Quick Service \u2013 Here you\u2019ll find drinks and snacks: hot dogs, frozen yogurt, as well as hot and cold drinks including specialty cocktails and beer. There are a few tables with umbrellas across the walkway.<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23930 size-full aligncenter\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Outpost-World-Showcase.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT's World Showcase Outpost\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Outpost-World-Showcase.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Outpost-World-Showcase-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Outpost-World-Showcase-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Outpost-World-Showcase-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>World Showcase Outpost<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-7\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A variety of African trinkets are offered in an open-air setting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany_Pavilion\"><\/span>Germany Pavilion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_23952\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23952\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Germany.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT Germany Pavilion\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Germany.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Germany-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Germany-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Germany-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT Germany Pavilion<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Enter the German platz (plaza), the surrounding architecture in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/germany-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">German Pavilion<\/a> reflects a diverse cross-section of German regions, from the replica of the medieval castle to the fairy tale Bavarian-style buildings. A fountain with a statue of St. George slaying a dragon is the centerpiece of the cobblestoned platz.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-8\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Germany has no attractions<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-9\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_23951\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23951\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23951\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Germany-Platz.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase Germany Platz\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Germany-Platz.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Germany-Platz-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Germany-Platz-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Germany-Platz-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World Showcase &#8211; Germany Platz<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-biergarten-restaurant-in-germany\/\">Biergarten<\/a> &#8211; L $$ D $$$ &#8211; Buffet Service &#8211; Traditional German food served in an Oktoberfest-style atmosphere. The all-you-can-eat buffet contains assorted sausages, rotisserie chicken, child&#8217;s Frankfurters, assorted salads, breads, red cabbage, wine kraut, potatoes, and spaetzle.\u00a0Guests can be seated at long communal tables.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/sommerfest-in-epcots-germany\/\">Sommerfest<\/a> &#8211; LD $ &#8211; Counter Service &#8211; Bratwurst and frankfurter sandwiches, sauerkraut, soft pretzels, and apple strudel as well as German beer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-8\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Germany-Plaz.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot World Showcase - Germany\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Germany-Plaz.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Germany-Plaz-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Germany-Plaz-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Germany-Plaz-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/karamell-kuche\/\">Karamelle-Kuche<\/a> \u2013<\/strong> Fresh caramel corn, caramel apples, strawberries, marshmallows, and gourmet baked goods. Highly recommended!<\/p>\n<p>Weinkeller &#8211; A large selection of German wines. <strong>This is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/hidden-drink-spots-in-epcots-world-showcase-most-guests-miss\/\">Secret Bars of EPCOT!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Die Weihnachtsecke &#8211; Christmas decorations of all kinds, plus the Christmas pickle.<\/p>\n<p>Kunstarbeit In Kristall &#8211; Crystal jewelry and decorations.<\/p>\n<p>Der Teddybar &#8211; German teddy bears, toys, and gifts.<\/p>\n<p>Glaskunst \u2013 Crystal, glassware, and personally engraved steins.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Italy_Pavilion\"><\/span>Italy Pavilion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Italy.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot World Showcase - Italy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Italy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Italy-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Italy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Italy-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/italy-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Italy Pavilion<\/a> represents various areas of the original country. It features an authentic 83-foot tall replica of the Campanile Bell Tower in St. Mark&#8217;s Square, a replica of the 14th-century pink and white Doge&#8217;s Palace, and Venice with its bridges and gondolas that are moored to striped barbershop-style poles alongside the World Showcase lagoon.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also find the &#8220;Fontana de Nettuno&#8221; a fountain inspired by Bernini&#8217;s Neptune fountain.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-9\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Italy has no attractions<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-10\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_23953\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23953\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Italy-Pavilion-Tutto-Italia-and-Gusto-.jpg\" alt=\"Tutto Italia Ristorante and Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Italy-Pavilion-Tutto-Italia-and-Gusto-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Italy-Pavilion-Tutto-Italia-and-Gusto--600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Italy-Pavilion-Tutto-Italia-and-Gusto--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Italy-Pavilion-Tutto-Italia-and-Gusto--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tutto Italia Ristorante and Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/tutto-italia-ristorante-in-epcots-italy-pavilion\/\">Tutto Italia Ristorante<\/a> &#8211; LD $$ &#8211; Table Service &#8211; Authentic Italian cuisine is found at this full-service restaurant that uses wall murals, dark wood booths, and banquettes to make guests feel as if they&#8217;ve stepped out of the theme park and right into Italy. You will find a wide variety of Italian appetizers, entrees, and desserts including Lasagna alla Bolognese, Ravioli di Ricotta, Pollo al Forno, and Cannoli.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/tutto-gusto-wine-cellar-in-epcots-italy\/\">Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar<\/a> &#8211; LD $$ &#8211; Table Service &#8211; An appetizer-type menu, with various cheeses, mini panini sandwiches, pastas, and seafood, plus more than 200 varieties of Italian wine.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23954\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23954\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Italy-Pavilion-Via-Napoli.jpg\" alt=\"Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Italy-Pavilion-Via-Napoli.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Italy-Pavilion-Via-Napoli-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Italy-Pavilion-Via-Napoli-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Italy-Pavilion-Via-Napoli-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/via-napoli-ristorante-e-pizzeria-in-epcots-italy\/\">Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria<\/a> &#8211; LD $$ &#8211; Table Service \u2013 A stone oven Italian pizzeria and restaurant. This restaurant features a big menu including many pizza varieties as well as build-your-own and a wide variety of Italian appetizers and entrees.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/gelateria-toscana-at-epcots-italy-pavilion\/\">Gelateria Toscana<\/a> &#8211; A charming scoop shop tucked beside Italy\u2019s piazza in EPCOT\u2019s World Showcase, and prepare to experience \u201cla dolce vita\u201d in frozen form. With classic gelato flavors, indulgent sorbet scoops, and unforgettable Italian-style treats, this is your refreshment destination after exploring the gardens, fountains, and piazzas of Italy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-9\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>La Bottega Italiana &#8211; Venetian masks, cookware, decorative items and Italian foodstuffs.<\/p>\n<p>Il Bel Cristallo &#8211; Italian wares including Murano glass, porcelain, crystal, handbags, clothing and accessories.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"American_Pavilion\"><\/span>American Pavilion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-American-Adventure.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot World Showcase - The American Adventure\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-American-Adventure.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-American-Adventure-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-American-Adventure-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-American-Adventure-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-american-adventure-pavilion\/\">American Pavilion<\/a> features a colonial-style mansion whose roots are found in the architecture of Independence Hall, Boston&#8217;s Old State House, Monticello, and Colonial Williamsburg.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Within you will find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/patriotic-disney\/the-american-adventure-at-epcot%e2%80%99s-world-showcase\/\">American Adventure<\/a> attraction.<\/p>\n<p>Across the World Showcase promenade on the lagoon is the outdoor stage and amphitheater known as the America Gardens Theatre. Live shows such as the Candlelight Processional, Eat to the Beat, and Flower Power concerts are held here.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-10\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/patriotic-disney\/the-american-adventure-at-epcot\u2019s-world-showcase\/\">American Adventure<\/a> &#8211; The American Adventure is an attraction that takes audio-animatronics to the next level, coordinating them with scenes and footage, which takes place on the 72-foot wide projection behind them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23959\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23959\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-American-Adventure.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase - American Adventure\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-American-Adventure.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-American-Adventure-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-American-Adventure-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-American-Adventure-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT World Showcase &#8211; American Adventure<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The show is narrated by the figures of Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain, each chosen to represent their century of American progress.<\/p>\n<p>The pair takes us through various scenes in the development of America. The scenes are presented both in still images, animations, movies, and 35 other audio-animatronic figures.<\/p>\n<p>Scenes include: the Mayflower and the Pilgrims; the Boston Tea Party; the writing of the Declaration of Independence; Valley Forge and the Revolutionary War; slavery and the Civil War; the suffering of Native Americans; the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition; the founding of Yosemite National Park; and both World Wars.<\/p>\n<p>While waiting for the next showing, listen to the Voices of Liberty, an a cappella singing group, who perform American folk songs in the lobby. I love the patriotism!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-11\"><\/span><b><\/b>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-regal-eagle-smokehouse-in-epcots-world-showcase\/\">Regal Eagle Smokehouse<\/a> &#8211; LD $ &#8211; Counter Service \u2013 A salute to American Barbecue featuring many different styles of BBQ. Memphis Dry Rub Pork Ribs, Kansas City Smoked Chicken, Texas Brisket, and more!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23958\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23958\" class=\"wp-image-23958 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-American-Adventure-Regal-Eagle-Smokehouse.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase - American Adventure\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-American-Adventure-Regal-Eagle-Smokehouse.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-American-Adventure-Regal-Eagle-Smokehouse-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-American-Adventure-Regal-Eagle-Smokehouse-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-American-Adventure-Regal-Eagle-Smokehouse-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">American Adventure Regal Eagle Smokehouse<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/regal-eagle-smokehouse-outdoor-bar-at-epcots-american-adventure\/\">Regal Eagle Smokehouse Outdoor Bar<\/a> &#8211; Just outside to the left of the front doors of the Regal Eagle Smokehouse is an outdoor bar. Draft beer, hard cider, wine, and cocktails are available. They have a nice specialty cocktail menu. <strong>The Moonshine Sour is awesome!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/fife-drum-tavern-patriotic-sips-all-american-bites\/\">Fife &amp; Drum Tavern<\/a> &#8211; LD $ &#8211; Counter Service &#8211; Turkey Legs, popcorn, ice cream, smoothies, and adult beverages. No seating.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/why-you-shouldnt-overlook-the-funnel-cake-stand-in-epcot\/\">The Funnel Cake Stand<\/a> \u2013 S$ &#8211; Counter Service &#8211; Funnel cakes with various toppings.<\/p>\n<p>Block and Hans &#8211; $ &#8211; A wide range of bottled beer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-10\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Art of Disney \u2013 Collectibles, framed artwork, and sculptures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Japan_Pavilion\"><\/span>Japan Pavilion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-World-Showcase-Japan-Castle.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot World Showcase - Japan\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-World-Showcase-Japan-Castle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-World-Showcase-Japan-Castle-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-World-Showcase-Japan-Castle-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-World-Showcase-Japan-Castle-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/japan-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Japan Pavilion<\/a> is overlooked by a towering blue-roofed pagoda, which is a replica of a 7th-century Horyuji Temple. Enjoy the spectacular Japanese garden with water lilies and colorful koi fish.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the Japanese Taiko Drumming, which is performed several times a day. This energetic performance can be heard around the World Showcase during showtimes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-11\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Japan has no attractions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-12\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_23960\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23960\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Japan-Pavilion.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase Japan Pavilion\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Japan-Pavilion.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Japan-Pavilion-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Japan-Pavilion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Japan-Pavilion-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World Showcase Japan Pavilion<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/teppan-edo-an-immersive-dining-experience-in-epcots-japan\/\">Teppan Edo<\/a> &#8211; LD $$ &#8211; Table Service &#8211; A Benihana-type restaurant, guests are seated around a large grill where chefs chop, prepare and cook your meal. If there are less than 8 in your party, be prepared to sit with other guests. Entrees include chicken, beef, and seafood cooked alone or in combinations with crisp vegetables served with tasty sauces, steamed rice, and salad. Sushi appetizers are also available.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/shiki-sai-sushi-izakaya-in-epcots-japan\/\">Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya<\/a> &#8211; LD $$ &#8211; Table Service &#8211; Enjoy an array of tantalizing dishes crafted with the finest ingredients, reflecting the flavors of each season. Sushi lovers will marvel at a first-hand look at sushi being made behind the counter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/katsura-grill-in-epcots-japan\/\">Katsura Grill<\/a> &#8211; LD $ &#8211; Counter Service &#8211; Japanese curry, teriyaki, sushi, udon noodles, miso soup, and Japanese beers, wines, or sake.<\/p>\n<p>Takumi-Tei \u2013 D $$$ &#8211; Table Service &#8211; Takumi-Tei, means house of the celebrates the relationship between Japanese craftsmanship and the natural world, while the food is inspired by the wonderful collaboration between nature and takumi, the artisan. In addition to a prix fixe multi-course tasting menu and a chef\u2019s table experience, the dinner menu highlights wagyu beef in a sublime setting along with sushi, sashimi, unique desserts, signature cocktails, premium sake, and much more.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23963\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23963\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23963\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Japan-Flowers.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase Japan Pavilion\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Japan-Flowers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Japan-Flowers-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Japan-Flowers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-Japan-Flowers-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT World Showcase Japan Pavilion<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-11\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mitsukoshi Department Store &#8211; A very large variety of Japanese gifts and souvenirs. From Hello Kitty and Tamagotchis to traditional Japanese footwear and clothing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Morocco_Pavilion\"><\/span>Morocco Pavilion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_23969\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23969\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Pavilion.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase Morocco Pavilion\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Pavilion.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Pavilion-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Pavilion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Pavilion-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World Showcase Morocco Pavilion<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/morocco-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">Morocco Pavilion<\/a> features a reproduction of the Koutoubia Minaret of Marrakesh, the prayer tower of the 12th-century mosque. Explore the winding alleys with stucco archways and the ever-changing exhibits of Moroccan arts, artifacts, and costumes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-12\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Morocco has no attractions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-13\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcot-moroccos-spice-road-table\/\">Spice Road Table<\/a> &#8211; LD $ &#8211; Table Service \u2013 Mediterranean small plates and specialty entr\u00e9es\u2014spicy garlic shrimp, fried calamari, beef and chicken skewers, and coriander-crusted rack of lamb.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23987\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23987\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Spice-Road-Table.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase Morocco Pavilion Spice Road Table\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Spice-Road-Table.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Spice-Road-Table-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Spice-Road-Table-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Spice-Road-Table-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Morocco Pavilion Spice Road Table<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/tangierine-cafe-flavors-of-the-medina-at-epcot\/\">Tangierine Cafe<\/a> &#8211; LD $ &#8211; Counter Service &#8211; Mediterranean specialties, salads and desserts.<\/p>\n<p>Sangria Sips &#8211; Sangria by the glass or shareable carafe. <strong>This is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/hidden-drink-spots-in-epcots-world-showcase-most-guests-miss\/\">Secret Bars of EPCOT!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-12\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_23967\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23967\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Pavilion-Shopping.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT Morocco Pavilion Shopping\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Pavilion-Shopping.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Pavilion-Shopping-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Pavilion-Shopping-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Morocco-Pavilion-Shopping-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Morocco Pavilion Shopping<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Tangier Traders &#8211; Moroccan fine jewelry, traditional clothing and shoes, Camel bone mirrors, and handmade daggers.<\/p>\n<p>Brass Bazaar &#8211; features brass or silver decorative plates and mirrors.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This shop also has an Outdoor Bazaar where ceramic tiles, native instruments, and handmade baskets can be found.<\/p>\n<p>Medina Arts &#8211; Moroccan crafts and ceramic plates.<\/p>\n<p>Casablanca Carpets &#8211; Hand-knotted carpets and rugs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"France_Pavilion\"><\/span>France Pavilion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-France-Ratatouille.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot World Showcase - France\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-France-Ratatouille.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-France-Ratatouille-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-France-Ratatouille-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-France-Ratatouille-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Overlooking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/france-pavilion-in-the-epcot-world-showcase\/\">France Pavilion<\/a> is a 1\/10<sup>th<\/sup> scale reproduction of the Eiffel Tower. It is placed in a way that makes it look as if it is the actual size, but off in the distance behind the alley that goes deeper into the pavilion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-13\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-palais-du-cinema-featuring-beauty-and-the-beast-sing-along-impressions-de-france\/\">The Palais du Cin\u00e9ma<\/a> in EPCOT brings together French culture with a real love of Disney with 2 different films, the <strong>Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along<\/strong> starting at 10 a.m. and ending prior to 7 p.m. each day, and <strong>Impressions de France<\/strong> from park open through 10 a.m. and after 7 p.m. through park close. These films are presented on a 200-degree widescreen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Impressions de France<\/strong> \u2013 An 18-minute trip through France, giving guests a glimpse into the beauty of both the French countryside and the densely-populated cities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>See the Palace of Versailles, winemakers, hot air balloons, and the celebration of Bastille Day, all set to a beautiful soundtrack of French composers. Typically open 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 to 8:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along<\/strong> &#8211; Sing along with your favorite songs from the animated classic film, Beauty and the Beast while enjoying a new twist on this enchanting tale. This new version of the story paints Lefou as the hero of the story who in new footage shows how he got Belle and the Beast together behind the scenes of the original movie. While not a bad concept to put a new &#8220;theme park&#8221; spin on the story instead of just repeating the original, this is not the Lefou of the cartoon version. While animated just like the original the visual character is combined with an audio of the overly feminine Josh Gadd version of the live-action movie. Typically open from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Impressions de France and Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along are shown in the same theatre.<\/p>\n<p>Tales As Old As Time: French Storytelling on Stage and Screen &#8211; Step into some of the world\u2019s most enchanting stories. At the Palais du Cinema, you\u2019ll explore 6 distinct gallery cases honoring the costumes, music, and artwork that brought French literature to life through cinema, theater, ballet, and opera. Catch a glimpse of how these stories inspired artists from around the globe, including those who created such timeless Disney classics as Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and\u2014of course\u2014Beauty and the Beast.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/remys-ratatouille-adventure-in-epcots-france-pavilion\/\">Remy&#8217;s Ratatouille Adventure<\/a> <i>(Lightning Lane Multi) <\/i>\u2013 In this Disney Pixar\u2019s \u201cRatatouille\u201d inspired attraction guests \u201cshrink\u201d to Remy\u2019s size and scurry to safety in a dazzling chase across a kitchen with the sights, sounds, and smells of Gusteau\u2019s legendary Parisian restaurant.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23971\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23971\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-France-Remys-Ratatouille-Adventure.jpg\" alt=\"Remy's Ratatouille Adventure\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-France-Remys-Ratatouille-Adventure.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-France-Remys-Ratatouille-Adventure-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-France-Remys-Ratatouille-Adventure-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-France-Remys-Ratatouille-Adventure-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Remy&#8217;s Ratatouille Adventure<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-14\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_23972\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23972\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Les-Chefs-de-France-Interior.jpg\" alt=\"Les Chefs de France\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Les-Chefs-de-France-Interior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Les-Chefs-de-France-Interior-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Les-Chefs-de-France-Interior-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-Les-Chefs-de-France-Interior-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23972\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Les Chefs de France<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/les-chefs-de-france-in-epcots-france-pavilion\/\">Les Chefs de France<\/a> &#8211; LD $$ &#8211; Table Service \u2013 Celebrating fresh and simple ingredients, the menu changes seasonally but may include such delicacies as beef tenderloin, classic onion soup, and roasted duck with cherries.<\/p>\n<p>Monsieur Paul \u2013 D $$$$ &#8211; Table Service \u2013\u00a0Embark on a culinary journey through refined French cuisine at Monsieur Paul, an elegant dining destination located within the France Pavilion in Epcot. Named after the legendary chef Paul Bocuse, this restaurant pays homage to his culinary legacy by offering a dining experience that is both luxurious and unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/les-halles-boulangerie-patisserie-in-epcots-france\/\">Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie<\/a> &#8211; S$ &#8211; Counter Service \u2013 A traditional French bakery. Offerings include soups and salads, fresh baguette sandwiches, and pastries. Wine, champagne, beer, and gourmet coffees are also available.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/la-creperie-de-paris-in-epcots-france-pavilion\/\">Le Cr\u00eaperie de Paris<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0Transport yourself to the charming streets of Paris with a visit to Le Cr\u00eaperie de Paris, a delightful eatery within the France Pavilion in Epcot. This enchanting cr\u00eaperie captures the essence of French culinary tradition, serving up a delectable array of sweet and savory cr\u00eapes that will tantalize your taste buds.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/lartisan-des-glaces-at-epcot-a-sweet-spot-for-ice-cream-lovers\/\">L&#8217;Artisan des Glaces<\/a> &#8211; S$ &#8211; Counter Service \u2013 There are 16 flavors of handcrafted frozen treats, including ice cream and sorbet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-13\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_23975\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23975\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-France-Pavilion.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase France Pavilion\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-France-Pavilion.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-France-Pavilion-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-France-Pavilion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-France-Pavilion-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World Showcase France Pavilion<\/p><\/div>\n<p>La Signature &#8211; French cosmetics, fragrances, and makeup.<\/p>\n<p>Plume et Palette &#8211; Designer French fragrances from Chanel, Escada, Givenchy, Lacoste and more.<\/p>\n<p>La Maison du Vin \u2013 French wines can be sampled and purchased. Wine accessories, chocolates, cookies, kitchen linens, and cookware.<\/p>\n<p>Souvenirs de France &#8211; French souvenirs, berets, miniature Eiffel Towers, and t-shirts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Gateway\"><\/span>International Gateway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22623 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-International-Gateway.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot World Showcase - International Gateway\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-International-Gateway.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-International-Gateway-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-International-Gateway-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-International-Gateway-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located between France and the United Kingdom is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot-international-gateway\/\">International Gateway<\/a>, which is the \u201cback entrance\u201d to EPCOT. Guests staying at the Deluxe EPCOT Resort area can stroll or take the boat from their hotels to the International Gateway to enter EPCOT.<\/p>\n<p>Non-EPCOT Resort area guests are welcome to exit here to check out the resorts, great restaurants, and BoardWalk area that this resort area has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>Disney\u2019s Skyliner gondola station connects EPCOT with the Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, Riviera Resorts, and Disney Hollywood Studios.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23656\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23656\" class=\"wp-image-23656 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT's International Gateway Entrance\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Epcots-International-Gateway-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT&#8217;s International Gateway Entrance<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-14\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The International Gateway has no attractions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-15\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The International Gateway has no dining.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-14\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>World Traveler &#8211; EPCOT and Skyliner Merchandise.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/resorts\/best-disney-world-resorts-for-epcot-fans\/\">Best Disney World Resorts for EPCOT Fans<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"United_Kingdom_Pavilion\"><\/span>United Kingdom Pavilion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-United-Kingdom.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot World Showcase - United Kingdom\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-United-Kingdom.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-United-Kingdom-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-United-Kingdom-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-United-Kingdom-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enter the UK and stroll by red phone booths, a neighborhood pub, and a quaint tea shop. Turn down the cobbled side street with shops, which leads to a park where you can listen to a British Rock concert.<\/p>\n<p>The architecture represents the Tudor, Georgian, and Victorian influences that the United Kingdom is noted for.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-15\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The UK has no attractions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23977\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23977\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-United-Kingdom-Pavilion.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase United Kingdom Pavilion\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-United-Kingdom-Pavilion.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-United-Kingdom-Pavilion-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-United-Kingdom-Pavilion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-World-Showcase-United-Kingdom-Pavilion-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World Showcase United Kingdom Pavilion<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-16\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/yorkshire-county-fish-shop-in-epcots-uk-pavilion\/\">Yorkshire County Fish Shop<\/a> &#8211; LD $ &#8211; Counter Service \u2013 Fish and chips, English cookies, soft drinks, and \u201cdraught\u201d beer, including Bass and Harp Lager.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-rose-crown-pub-dining-room\/\">Rose and Crown Dining Room<\/a> &#8211; LD $$ &#8211; Table Service \u2013 English favorites like cottage pie, fish and chips, bangers and mash, plus a variety of beers and ales and scotch. Food service is available at the bar.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-rose-crown-pub-dining-room\/\">Rose &amp; Crown Pub<\/a> &#8211; Attached to the dining room is the Rose and Crown Pub! This typical English pub is one of the liveliest locations in EPCOT. Have a pint, a pub blend, scotch, Irish whiskey, or your favorite mixed drink. Pub fare from the dining room is also available.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-15\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_23976\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23976\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-United-Kingdom-Pavilion.jpg\" alt=\"EPCOT World Showcase United Kingdom Pavilion\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-United-Kingdom-Pavilion.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-United-Kingdom-Pavilion-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-United-Kingdom-Pavilion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-United-Kingdom-Pavilion-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">World Showcase United Kingdom Pavilion<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Crown &amp; Crest &#8211; Beatles and Rose &amp; Crown merchandise, get your family coat of arms on a plaque.<\/p>\n<p>The Tea Caddy &#8211; Twinings tea and tea accessories.<\/p>\n<p>The Queen&#8217;s Table \u2013 Irish Belleek fine Parian china, native music, and books from Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Scottish or Welsh tartans and ties.<\/p>\n<p>The Sportsmans&#8217; Shop &#8211; Offers all things rugby and soccer &#8211; Clothing, balls, hats, and books.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canada_Pavilion\"><\/span>Canada Pavilion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Canada.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot World Showcase - Canada\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Canada.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Canada-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Canada-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Canada-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Hotel du Canada overlooks the pavilion, it was inspired by the Chateau Laurier, a historic hotel found in Ottawa. Below you\u2019ll find log cabin trading posts, landscaped grounds, and even totem poles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attractions-16\"><\/span>Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/canada-far-and-wide-in-circle-vision-360\/\">Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360<\/a> \u00a0<\/span>&#8211; Explore Canada in a newly updated edition of the classic, 12-minute EPCOT Circle-Vision 360 presentation<i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dining-17\"><\/span>Dining<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/le-cellier-in-epcots-canada-pavilion\/\">Le Cellier Steakhouse<\/a> &#8211; LD $$$ &#8211; Table Service &#8211; One of Disney&#8217;s most popular restaurants, reservations go fast. Enjoy Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup, steaks, prime rib and salmon.<\/p>\n<p>Canada Popcorn Cart \u2013 S$ &#8211; A simple snack stop in EPCOT\u2019s Canada Pavilion serving fresh popcorn, cold drinks, and a small selection of Canadian beers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shopping-16\"><\/span>Shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Northwest Mercantile &#8211; Kitras Art Glass, Hatley clothing, Roots fragrances and athletic wear, Deauville perfume, Ice Wines, body care items, and Canadian hockey gear.<\/p>\n<p>The Trading Post &#8211; Maple products like syrup, candies, tea, and cookies. Handmade native jewelry, Maplefoot Babies stuffed animals, Anne of Green Gables books, BOMA totem poles, and faux raccoon and skunk skin caps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPCOT_Entertainment\"><\/span>EPCOT Entertainment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_22621\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22621\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Harmonious.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot World Showcase - \" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Harmonious.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Harmonious-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Harmonious-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Harmonious-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22621\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Harmonious<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fireworks\"><\/span>Fireworks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"title\" title=\"Luminous The Symphony of Us \u2013 New!\"><strong>Luminous The Symphony of Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Delight in a dramatic show designed to bring us all together. Marvel at a dazzling pageant of fireworks, fountains, music, and lights set to an original composition. New music, along with evocative selections from the Disney songbook, come together to remind us that we are more alike than we are different.<\/p>\n<p>You can view the show anywhere throughout EPCOT that offers a clear view of the World Showcase Lagoon. Since this is an outdoor show, it is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Entertainment is subject to change.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parades\"><\/span>Parades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There currently are no parades at EPCOT.<\/p>\n<p>There hasn\u2019t been one for many years. The last parade to run at EPCOT was the Tapestry of Nations\/Tapestry of Dreams parade, which ran from 1999 to 2001 as part of the millennium celebration. The parade had a unity and world peace theme and featured a variety of large puppets and massive rotating drum units. My family loved it!<\/p>\n<p><b>Shows &amp; Other Entertainment <\/b><\/p>\n<p>One of the great impromptu performances that you might catch in Future World Is the Jaminators. These janitorial percussionists entertain crowds with their infectious beats on trash cans. You\u2019ll find them near Innoventions.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You will find lots of culturally specific entertainment as you tour the countries of the World Showcase. Here are a few:<\/p>\n<p>In Mexico, see a Mariachi band play inside the pyramid.<\/p>\n<p>In Germany, enjoy Oktoberfest Musikanten, the &#8220;oompah&#8221; band inside the Biergarten restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>In the American Adventure, see the Voices of Liberty, an a capella ensemble with a full repertoire of traditional American folk songs.<\/p>\n<p>In Japan, see Matsuriza the traditional Taiko Drummers. When they are playing you can hear these huge drums all across the World Showcase Lagoon.<\/p>\n<p>In the United Kingdom see Command Performance. The band plays popular British music.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See more on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/disney-military-discounts\/live-entertainment-in-walt-disney-worlds-epcot\/\">EPCOT Entertainment<\/a> here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Spaceship-Earth-Monorail-Orange.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot - Spaceship Earth and Monorail Orange\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Spaceship-Earth-Monorail-Orange.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Spaceship-Earth-Monorail-Orange-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Spaceship-Earth-Monorail-Orange-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Epcot-Spaceship-Earth-Monorail-Orange-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts_on_EPCOT\"><\/span>Final thoughts on EPCOT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>EPCOT had historically been a favorite of adults, while definitely not on the top of kid\u2019s lists. Mom and Dad enjoyed the World Showcase, \u201ctouring\u201d other countries while enjoying adult beverages; at the time it opened and for many years EPCOT was the only one of the two parks where you could have an adult drink. While at the same time, most kids were bored.<\/p>\n<p>But in recent years with the addition of a few new big \u201cE Ticket\u201d rides like Test Track, Soarin\u2019 Around the World, and Mission Space, plus the Phineas and Ferb Adventure, and Frozen Ever After Disney has made EPCOT a draw for the younger crowd too.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23991\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23991\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23991\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Epcot-Entrance-Fountain-World-Celebration-Entrance.jpg\" alt=\"Epcot Entrance Fountain World Celebration Entrance\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Epcot-Entrance-Fountain-World-Celebration-Entrance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Epcot-Entrance-Fountain-World-Celebration-Entrance-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Epcot-Entrance-Fountain-World-Celebration-Entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Epcot-Entrance-Fountain-World-Celebration-Entrance-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EPCOT Entrance Fountain World Celebration Entrance<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Military families will really enjoy EPCOT&#8217;s World Showcase, I certainly do as the represented countries are many that we\u2019ve traveled to or been stationed in. Recently a group of other military aviators and I got together on a special occasion for a day at EPCOT. There we were on a cool November day, the seven of us sitting around two tables in the sunny German Platz drinking German beer, eating brats, and telling flying stories! A good day, one of the best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by EPCOT was the second theme park to be opened at Walt Disney World. It opened on 1 October 1982. It is a very large park and is almost twice the size of the Magic Kingdom. EPCOT is like two different theme parks in one. 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