epcot guide for kids & teens

epcot map & attractions

epcot's themed areas
  • epcot’s four main “neighborhoods” or “themed” areas: epcot has 4 main “hub” areas for exploration. world celebration, world discovery, world nature, and world showcase. 
  • epcot’s world showcase: this is the biggest part of the park. it features eleven pavilions that each represent a country. these pavilions surround the World Showcase Lagoon and include Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, the United States, Japan, Morocco, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada. they each offer the culture, food, and architecture of each country.
  • world celebration: this area features one ride–spaceship earth, creations for shopping, & connections eatery for dining. another added bonus in world ceelbration is imageworks with a fun ride through figment the dragons imagination.
  • world discovery: here guests can explore the world of science and technology. features three rides–guardians of the galaxy: cosmic rewind and mission: space—the 3rd attraction is test track but it is currently undergoing re-imaging. it also features one dining experience at space 220. 
  • world nature: guests can discover our incredible planet in this area. features one in the seas pavilion–the seas with nemo & friends, one experience–turtle talk with crush, and one dining experience at coral reef restaurant. the land pavilion features two ride–soarin’ around the world and living with the land. this area offers a number of quick service dining options as well as character meet and greet dining with chip n’ dale. the newest experience is journey of water featuring moana. moana has scheduled meet and greets in this area.
  •  epcot festivals:

    epcot features four main festivals: the international flower & garden festival, the international food & wine festival, the international festival of the arts, and the international festival of the holidays. altogether, each festival brings its own unique experience to Epcot, from flowers, to wine, to art, and fun global celebrations. Visit the Disney website for select dates of these festivals. Currently, Epcot is celebrating the International Flower & Garden Festival.

  • epcot fireworks: luminous: the symphony of us is a fireworks show with a 360-degree display of fireworks. it takes place nightly in the showcase lagoon and features fireworks, fountains, music, and lights. 
epcot attractions for kids

7 best rides for kids at epcot: Epcot has seven rides without height requirements that can be found throughout the park.

  • spaceship earth: spaceship earth is found at the front of the park. it is travel through time in discovering human communication. it may not be as interesting ride for kids as some of the other rides at epcot, but kids can use the touch screen to create their own world and their is a great interactive play area once you exit the ride (slow ride, 2 to 3 guests per cart).
  • the seas with nemo: this ride is located in the seas pavilion. this is a nemo themed dark ride. guests board a “clamobile” for a digital encounter with marlin and dory projected in a real aquarium (slow ride, 2 to 3 guests per clamobile).
  • living with the land: in the land pavilion take a boat ride through disney’s greenhouse. it takes you through the evolution of farming (slow ride, 4 to 5 guests per seat).

  • journey into imagination with figment: this ride is located in world celebration. this is a dark ride featuring the purple dragon figment. it is a playful adventure of discovering the 5 senses ( slow ride, 2 to 3 guests per cart).

  • remy’s ratatouille adventure: located in the france pavilion, this is the newest family-friendly 4-d dark ride at epcot. it requires 4-d glasses but is a fun spin through remy’s kitchen (mid-range intensity, 4 guests per cart).

  • frozen ever after: this dark boat ride can be found in the german pavilion. explore arendelle in this musical boat ride with all your favorite frozen songs (mid-range intensity–small drop, 3 to 4 guests per seat).

  • gran fiesta tour starring the three caballeros: cruise on a boat ride through the Mexican pavilion for a leisurely ride through the digital world of the 3 caballero feathered friends as they search for donald duck (slow ride, 3 to 4 guests per seat). 

epcot thrill rides for teens
  • guardians of the galaxy: cosmic rewind in world discovery: this is thrilling roller coaster themed after the marvel movies guardians of the galaxy. it is a spinning roller coaster so beware if you get motion sickness (high speed, intense, rotation seats, music, 4 guests per cart–2 in front–2 in back, indoor, height requirement–42 in or taller).
  • test track in world discovery: this is a high speed test simulation track that tests the speed of a car. It is currently closed for re-imagining ( car simulation, indoor & outdoor, high speed, intense, height requirement–40 in or taller).
  • soarin’ around the world in world nature: this a 360 IMAX type flight simulation that takes guests on journey around the world (mid-intensity, 3 rows per cart–10 guests per row, height requirement–40 in or taller). all bags must be stored underneath your seat.
  • mission: SPACE orange in world discovery: is 1 side of mission space, a spacecraft that spins and tilts as you launch into space. The orange side is the most intense for the thrill seekers (high-intensity–2.5 g-force, 4 people per capsule, height requirement–44 in or taller). before riding the orange line, make sure you are free of any health conditions, can handle motion sickness and tight spaces. 
  • mission: SPACE green in world discovery: this is a more family-friendly version of the ride. this is a minimal spin around the earth’s orbit (mid-intensity, 4 people per capsule, height requirement–40 in or taller).
epcot around the park experiences
  • germany pavilion–miniature trains: discover models of miniature trains in the germany pavilion. note: this are not a rideable attraction, only a display.
  • italy pavilion–sergio the juggler: performs in the italy pavilion. this is a fun, interactive show. 
  • the american pavilion: this is has an animatronics show which might not intrigue the kids, but is a good place to enjoy air-conditioning and maybe a nap.
  • japan–matsuria drummers: live performance of the sounds of the ancient japanese drums. 
  • france pavilion–beauty & the beast sing-a-long: this is a 15 minute experience featuring songs from beauty and the beast. 
  • canada pavilion: another movie inside this pavilion that is a good place to rest, relax, and nap. 

  • JAMMitors Show: drummers dressed as janitors can be found playing drummers outside of the creations shop. 

  • forces of nature acrobatic show: this is a 15 minute show outside of inspiration garden. they only perform on select days and times. 

  • disney and pixar short film festival: this is near figment’s imagination and is an indoor 3D movie experience. it features 3 disney pixar short films.

  • the sea’s pavilion:  At the Seas Pavilion with Nemo and Friends, kids can get an up-close look at marine life in a massive aquarium. in addition to that, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy. for example, kids can help dory find her way to her friends on a scavenger hunt by solving clues and collecting stickers.
  • turtle talk with crush: another fun adventure in the Seas Pavilion is turtle talk with crush. this is where kids can have a live conversation with Crush the Turtle.

  • Awesome Planet: this is located in the land pavilion and is a short 10 minute movie about our planet. nice place to take a break.

  • kidcot fun stops: this offers a fun educational experience for kids as they explore the world showcase. these interactive stations are located in each of the 11 showcase world pavilions, providing young visitors with opportunities to engage in cultural activities, collect stamps, and create souvenirs.

  • the playground by creations shop: this playground is found right outside the creation shop near the test track attraction. it is great place for kids to run and burn off some energy.

  • exclusive disney cardholder photo spot: bring your disney visa card the next time you visit EPCOT and enjoy a Cardmember-exclusive disney character experience. that works similar to a lightning lane pass. this experience takes place in world nature at imagineworks. 
  • club cool in world celebration: enjoy sampling coca-cola international products at this station.
interactive epcot experiences
  • the advanced training lab: located in World Discovery, is an exciting and interactive experience for kids of all ages to pretend to be real astronauts on a mission to mars. it features a high-tech play area where kids can race against another player or create and send fun video postcards.
  • spaceship earth: once you exit the ride, kids can enjoy an interactive play area filled with games and hands-on activities.
  • journey into imagination with figment: has a play  that kids can jump on  light-up pads and can play the musical instruments with motion sensors.
  •  journey of water featuring moana: this is an outdoor walk-though experience that allows guests to explore the water cycle in fun and interactive ways.
  • DuckTales World Showcase Adventurein World Showcase: this is an interactive in world showcase in search of ancient artifacts using the Disney play app.
  • Beauty and the Beast Sing-Alongin World Showcase: enjoy a 15 minute short film sing-a-long in the france pavilion. 
epcot meet and greets
  • akershus royal banquet hall character dining: meet your favorite princess at this seat down character dining experience in the norway pavilion. this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and serves a family style meal.
  • breakfast pricing is $55 for adults, and $35 for kids ages 3-9, while lunch & dinner is $67 per adult, and $43 for kids ages 3-9. reservations are required and can be made 60 days in advance to your check in date. princesses you may see include: Ariel, Belle, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora, and Snow White. of courses, princess are subject to change. 
  • the garden grill restaurant character dining: in the land pavilion, you can experience character dining with chip n’ dale, mickey, & pluto. enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. prices range from $49 per adult to $33 per kid (3-9) for breakfast or $62 per adult to $42 per kid (3-9) for lunch or dinner. reservations are required and can be made 60 days in advance to your check in date.
  • mexico pavilion: meet donald duck.
  • norway pavilion: meet elsa and anna.
  • china pavilion: meet mulan.
  • germany pavilion: meet snow white.
  • morocco pavilion: meet jasmine.
  • france pavilion: meet belle & aurora.
  • united kingdom pavilion: meet alice in wonderland.
  • entrance of the park: meet characters like minnie or goofy. occasionally meet moana near journey, figment or joy near imagination, or mickey near disney pixar short films.
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