Mission: SPACE: If you have ever dreamed of flying into space, this trip is for you. There are 2 missions where you can choose to fly and land on the red planet, Mars. You could also choose to orbit the Earth for a less intense ride through space. Each pod has four crew members who must interact with the trip to complete the mission.
- Height: 40 inches or taller
- Ages: Kids to Adults
- Thrill Level & Type: Medium & Spinning Dark Ride (Mars)
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Spinning Dark Ride (Earth)
Test Track: A popular ride is the Test Track presented by Chevrolet. It is the fastest trip in one of Disney's parks, reaching a maximum speed of 65 mph. First, you get to design a car from scratch in the Design Center. Then you get in and test the car out by racing it through the track.
- Height: 40 inches or taller
- Ages: Kids to Adults
- Thrill Level & Type: Medium & Thrill Ride with Small Drops
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind:Team up with the Guardians on this omni-coaster as you race through the cosmos to save time and Rock n Roll.
- Height: 42 inches or taller
- Ages: Kids to Adults
- Thrill Level & Type: Medium & Thrill Ride that spins
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Epcot Fireworks
Disney Harmonious:A nighttime display of language, and harmony as told through fireworks, lasers, water projections, and music. Typically the fireworks start at 9 pm in the World Showcase as the park closes down for the night.
Visiting Epcot With Your Toddler
Coming to Epcot with your children? Most of the rides will allow toddlers to ride along. Your little ones can meet and greet Epcot®characters at certain locations within the park.
Character Meet and Greets
Character Meet and Greets are one of our favorite pastimes with our children. Several different characters in Future World including Ralph and Vanellope, Joy and Sadness, Baymax, Pluto and Mickey, Minnie and Goofy can be seen in some locations. At the World Showcase, you will find several Disney princesses, including Anna and Elsa, Belle, Aurora, and Mulan.
Epcot Tips
Don't Miss the Smaller Attractions: Epcot offers many fun and smart attractions for young people, including Turtle Talk with Crush and American Adventure.
Return to World Showcase for Dinner: if you only got to eat the cuisine of a country for lunch, you can try another dinner.
Save a Seat in the Fireworks Area: Come early to find a good place. Remember that spaces may be taken so if you really want to reserve a spot, you'll have to save a spot early.
Stay Close: Choose an Orlando hotel that is closest to the park you want to focus on.
Wear Comfortable Shoes: Epcot is twice as big as Magic Kingdom. So be prepared for many increases. Consider renting a stroller, even if your preschooler is too big for you.
Arrive Early: As with all Disney parks, there are more and more people at Epcot. Pay to get up early and arrive at opening hours.
Genie+: A monetized system to get shorter waits on all rides. The park is not heavy on thrills rides, but the ones that are offered go fast.
Order Lunch and Dinner: Epcot World Showcase offers some of the best Walt Disney World® restaurants for lunch and dinner.
Take a Midday Break: If you arrive early, you'll be sure that your troops will start to lag around lunchtime. Sit down, take a break, and enjoy the scenery.
Coffee: On some of my excursions to the parks, I found myself drained and worn out. I grabbed a cup of coffee and found that it gave me the boost I needed to be brought out of that slump. Please note that coffee may not be for everyone and you will have to consider your medical situation.
Visiting Epcot During Your Pregnancy
Epcot rides and attractions that are appropriate during pregnancy:
Spaceship Earth
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Turtle Talk with Crush
Soarin’
Living with the Land
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival (film with seats)
Advanced Training Lab area of Mission Space
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Frozen Ever After
Reflections of China (Circle-Vision movie - standing)
The American Adventure
Beauty and the Beast Sing Along
Canada Far and Wide (Circle-Vision movie - standing)
World Showcase galleries and exhibits
Special Hints:
The Epcot Food and Wine Festival is one of the top attractions at Epcot®. This festival takes place every October and Disney brings in some of the top Food and Wine critics in the World.
Out of the four major Walt Disney World theme parks, Epcot is the best park to enjoy a nice meal. Many of the restaurants, however, fill up very quickly so book those reservations soon. Here is an Epcot dining guide to assist you in finding the perfect restaurant for your family.
Even though Epcot was just built in 1982 it does have a lot of history and some of the Epcot® attractions have changed over the years to make them better for the guests. In order to truly appreciate Epcot® you might want to read about Epcot’s history and these fun facts about the theme park before visiting.
Mexico: Step inside the grand Mayan pyramid and find a small village inside where you can take a boat ride in the Gran Fiesta Tour starring The Three Caballeros inside. Inside you’ll find a beautifully recreated Spanish-style villa with a pyramid within view.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Boat Ride
Norway: Meet Anna and Elsa at their majestic Royal Sommerhus. You can also sail through Arendelle aboard an ancient Norwegian vessel in the Frozen Ever After ride.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Dark Ride with Small Drops
France:Follow Remy the rat through his culinary adventure in Paris on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Dark Ride
World Celebration
Spaceship Earth: Upon first walking into the park, you'll see the classic giant geodesic dome of Epcot®called Spaceship of the Earth. Inside you'll find a ride that takes you through the monumental moments of history. This classic ride with amazing animatronics is definitely worth riding.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Dark Ride
Journey Into Imagination with Figment: Take a ride through your imagination with Figment, the flying dragon and mascot of Epcot. He will lead and teach you about the 5 senses, this impish dragon will also turn the lab upside down and cause quite a stink in the Smell Lab.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Dark Ride
World Nature
The Seas with Nemo & Friends: A pleasant and relaxing trip for the whole family. Disney does a good job incorporating visual effects and blending them in with the crafted underwater environment. This journey recounts the events of the movie in a visually appealing and dynamic way.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Ride
Living with the Land: Take a trip on a boat through the greenhouses of The Land Pavilion. See how the unique and innovative ways crops are grown. It showcases a variety of edible food and crops from around the world.
- Height: Any height
- Ages: All ages
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Ride
Soarin’ Around the World: Take the opportunity to discover the sights and sounds of the world as you fly through Soarin. You will feel like you are actually flying when you reach 40 feet in the air. Using a 180-degree IMAX projection dome and with the help of Disney's "smellitzer," Soarin' is truly an immersive experience.
- Height: 40 inches or taller
- Ages: Kids to Adults Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Slow Ride with Small Drops
Mission: SPACE: If you have ever dreamed of flying into space, this trip is for you. There are 2 missions where you can choose to fly and land on the red planet, Mars. You could also choose to orbit the Earth for a less intense ride through space. Each pod has four crew members who must interact with the trip to complete the mission.
- Height: 40 inches or taller
- Ages: Kids to Adults
- Thrill Level & Type: Medium & Spinning Dark Ride (Mars)
- Thrill Level & Type: Mild & Spinning Dark Ride (Earth)
Test Track: A popular ride is the Test Track presented by Chevrolet. It is the fastest trip in one of Disney's parks, reaching a maximum speed of 65 mph. First, you get to design a car from scratch in the Design Center. Then you get in and test the car out by racing it through the track.
- Height: 40 inches or taller
- Ages: Kids to Adults
- Thrill Level & Type: Medium & Thrill Ride with Small Drops
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind:Team up with the Guardians on this omni-coaster as you race through the cosmos to save time and Rock n Roll.
- Height: 42 inches or taller
- Ages: Kids to Adults
- Thrill Level & Type: Medium & Thrill Ride that spins
Get The Best Prices on Disney Epcot®Tickets
Epcot Fireworks
Disney Harmonious:A nighttime display of language, and harmony as told through fireworks, lasers, water projections, and music. Typically the fireworks start at 9 pm in the World Showcase as the park closes down for the night.
Visiting Epcot With Your Toddler
Coming to Epcot with your children? Most of the rides will allow toddlers to ride along. Your little ones can meet and greet Epcot®characters at certain locations within the park.
Character Meet and Greets
Character Meet and Greets are one of our favorite pastimes with our children. Several different characters in Future World including Ralph and Vanellope, Joy and Sadness, Baymax, Pluto and Mickey, Minnie and Goofy can be seen in some locations. At the World Showcase, you will find several Disney princesses, including Anna and Elsa, Belle, Aurora, and Mulan.
Epcot Tips
- Don't Miss the Smaller Attractions: Epcot offers many fun and smart attractions for young people, including Turtle Talk with Crush and American Adventure.
- Return to World Showcase for Dinner: if you only got to eat the cuisine of a country for lunch, you can try another dinner.
- Save a Seat in the Fireworks Area: Come early to find a good place. Remember that spaces may be taken so if you really want to reserve a spot, you'll have to save a spot early.
- Stay Close: Choose an Orlando hotel that is closest to the park you want to focus on.
- Wear Comfortable Shoes: Epcot is twice as big as Magic Kingdom. So be prepared for many increases. Consider renting a stroller, even if your preschooler is too big for you.
- Arrive Early: As with all Disney parks, there are more and more people at Epcot. Pay to get up early and arrive at opening hours.
- Genie+: A monetized system to get shorter waits on all rides. The park is not heavy on thrills rides, but the ones that are offered go fast.
- Order Lunch and Dinner: Epcot World Showcase offers some of the best Walt Disney World® restaurants for lunch and dinner.
- Take a Midday Break: If you arrive early, you'll be sure that your troops will start to lag around lunchtime. Sit down, take a break, and enjoy the scenery.
- Coffee: On some of my excursions to the parks, I found myself drained and worn out. I grabbed a cup of coffee and found that it gave me the boost I needed to be brought out of that slump. Please note that coffee may not be for everyone and you will have to consider your medical situation.
Visiting Epcot During Your Pregnancy
Epcot rides and attractions that are appropriate during pregnancy:
- Spaceship Earth
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Turtle Talk with Crush
- Soarin’
- Living with the Land
- Journey into Imagination with Figment
- Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival (film with seats)
- Advanced Training Lab area of Mission Space
- Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
- Frozen Ever After
- Reflections of China (Circle-Vision movie - standing)
- The American Adventure
- Beauty and the Beast Sing Along
- Canada Far and Wide (Circle-Vision movie - standing)
- World Showcase galleries and exhibits
Special Hints:
