Epcot Rides, Ranked
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It's difficult not to be allured by Disney's Epcot, with its beckoning geodesic sphere. Curiosity is piqued: What is it?!
That's exactly what Disney wants you to feel when you leave behind the rides at Magic Kingdom and experience the resort's second theme park, which opened in Orlando, Florida, in 1982.
This park is all about inspiration and learning. In a way, Epcot is Disney's interactive science museum, yet it also features its World Showcase, where you can visit different countries without the need for a passport.
Just what will you find inside? Follow along for a look and ranking of all 26 Epcot rides and attractions, based on reviews and thrills.
26. American Heritage Gallery
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Type: Exhibit
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: Unrated
Epcot's main feature is its World Showcase, which brings 11 countries — Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, the United States, Japan, Morocco, France, the United Kingdom and Canada — to Orlando to give you a taste of multiple cultures. So, of all the countries in the world, we're a bit confused as to why America is one of the chosen 11 when the theme park is already in America.
Sure, in the American World Showcase, you'll uncover the traditions and culture of the American Indians who first occupied the land that is now the United States. While cool, this isn't why you're visiting Epcot.
25. Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360
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Type: Film
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: Unrated
When visiting the Canadian portion of Epcot's World Showcase, you can see the splendor of its landscape and cities in this 360-degree Circle-Vision film, a 12-minute showcase that debuted on Jan. 17, 2020.
The structure featured in Canada is made to resemble Quebec City's Chateau du Frontenac, the most iconic building in the city.
24. Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
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Type: Film
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: Unrated
What's better than watching a movie? Singing along with one! Within the France World Showcase is a French theater that plays a 15-minute "Beauty and the Beast" film of your favorite songs from the film, so you and the entire audience can sing along.
The theater, Palais du Cinema, also features six exhibits of French costumes, music and artwork.
23. Awesome Planet
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Type: Film
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: Unrated
The icon of Epcot is this illuminated silver orb and — yes! — you can go inside.
Alas, it isn't a ride. Rather, it is a 10-minute IMAX-style movie showcasing images of beauty from around the globe. (Get it?)
22. Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
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Type: Film
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: Unrated
If you're a Disney fan, you have most likely seen all of the Pixar films as well. In this attraction, you can see three short films by Pixar.
The 18-minute "festival" utilizes 3D glasses and special effects.
21. Soarin' Around the World
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Type: Air ride
Height: 40" and up
Ages: Anyone who meets height requirements
Thrill level: 2
Tripadvisor: Unrated
From films to boat rides to a chance to take in the world from a bird's eye view, there are a few rides in Epcot, although they serve as a way to educate and further your knowledge.
Soarin' Around the World is a slow-moving ride soaring above some of the most iconic architecture and landscapes across the globe in a 180-degree, 80-foot IMAX projection dome.
20. Journey Into Imagination With Figment
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Type: Slow ride
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 2
Tripadvisor: 3.5 (out of 5)
Travel in the dark through the whimsical labs of Dr. Nigel Channing (played by Eric Idle for Monty Python fans) to learn about the five senses in a fun and imaginative ride.
19. Stave Church Gallery
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Type: Exhibit
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: 3.5
In Norway's World Showcase, discover the stories and history of Vikings. The exhibit highlights real-life characters along with those of fictional lore, which includes Odin, Loki and Thor of the Disney-owned Marvel series.
18. Mexico Folk Art Gallery
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Type: Exhibit
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: 3.5
Mexico's Day of the Dead was brought to life by the colorful film "Coco," but long before the movie, Epcot honored the celebration of the dead in this folk art gallery.
Located at Mexico's World Showcase, you'll learn about this beautiful tradition of honoring those who have passed.
17. Gallery of Arts and History
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Type: Interactive exhibit
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: 3.5
Morocco is home to unique competitive races in the Sahara Desert. In this exhibition, you will learn about the desert and how the competition has evolved throughout the years.
From the lifelike diorama that exposes the 155-mile, six-day Marathon of the Sands to the interactive race adventure in the Rally of the Gazelles, you'll experience and be surrounded by the sights and sounds of Morocco.
16. ImageWorks – The "What If" Lab
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Type: Interactive play space
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 2
Tripadvisor: 3.5
After your Journey Into Imagination With Figment, you get to play in one of Epcot's most fun-filled spaces.
Disney's version of a hands-on museum is for all ages to enjoy, making it easy to get lost for hours in this attraction.
15. Mission: SPACE
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Type: Simulated coaster
Height: 44" or 40" (and up), depending on the selected mission
Ages: All who meet height requirement
Thrill level: 3
TripAdvisor: 3.5
One of the more thrilling rides found in Epcot will blast you into space in a simulated ride with two options.
Will you go on the Orange Mission to experience G-force (for passengers 44 inches and taller) or take the gentler Green Mission (for those who are 40 inches and taller)?
14. House of the Whispering Willows
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Type: Exhibit
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: 4
Admittedly, this is an advertisement for Shanghai Disney Resort, the newest Disney park.
Still, the exhibit in China's World Showcase does blend Disney Imagineering with just a peek at the distinctly Chinese theme park, making it pretty cool for those unfamiliar with Chinese culture.
13. Bitutsu-kan Gallery
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Type: Exhibit
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: 4
Another benefit of the World Showcase is that, in each "country," Epcot employs staff from the country to help you learn even more and get a more authentic experience.
You will also uncover art and history through the exhibits in this gallery dedicated to Japanese art.
12. Kidcot Fun Stops
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Type: Scavenger hunt
Height: Any
Ages: Kids
Thrill level: 1 (out of 3)
Tripadvisor: 4
As Epcot aims to educate, it provides a game for little ones with a Kidcot Fun Stop in all 11 World Showcase countries.
Here, kids pick up activity cards with interesting facts and activities about each culture.
11. The American Adventure
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Type: Audio-Animatronics show
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: 4
You can travel through America's history with an Audio-Animatronic and 72-foot image projection show in the Colonial theater in the American World Showcase.
As the host pavilion of the World Showcase, The American Adventure is a hard one to skip. And, unlike the previously mentioned American History Gallery, the 30-minute show is really quite good. Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain encourage audiences to explore American history all the way through the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in New York and even more recent footage of the Obamas, Mark Zuckerberg and Madonna.
10. Impressions de France
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Type: Film
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: 4
With a 200-degree widescreen view, be prepared to be awed by enchanting France through an 18-minute film that highlights the country's chateaus, fashion, vineyards, seaside, countrysides and cities.
As you'd expect, the film can be found in France's World Showcase.
9. Reflections of China
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Type: Film
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: 4
You can also witness the sights and sounds of China in a Circle-Vision 360-degree film.
This 14-minute journey follows the mountains, rivers and Silk Road, the very path that Marco Polo used to introduce the West to the Far East.
8. Spaceship Earth
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Type: Slow ride
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 2
Tripadvisor: 4
You can take a trip across time in Spaceship Earth. From the dawn of humanity to the present day, you will tour landmark moments in history in terms of technology with this Omnimover attraction that features Audio-Animatronics. The informative experience is 16 minutes in length.
Even cooler? This attraction is found within the sphere.
7. Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Cabelleros
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Type: Boat ride
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 2
Tripadvisor: 4
Take a boat ride through Mexico. Inspired by the Disney film "The Three Caballeros" from 1944, it's a bit like the Magic Kingdom's "It's a Small World" ride.
But this one is a lively and musical showcase of the country south of the border.
6. Frozen Ever After
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Type: Boat ride
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 2
Tripadvisor: 4
After the success of the Disney film "Frozen," Norway's World Showcase swapped out its Viking voyage in the sea and gave visitors a chance to visit Arendelle.
The slow-moving water voyage is as filled with music as the film.
5. SeaBase
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Type: Aquarium
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: 4
This interactive aquarium gives you a glimpse at more than 4,000 creatures and 60 different species that live under the sea. Discover manatees, coral reefs, sharks, sea turtles and more at Disney's aquarium.
Even better, live feedings take place daily.
4. The Seas with Nemo & Friends
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Type: Slow ride
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 2
Tripadvisor: 4
You can go under the sea with the star character in Pixar's "Finding Nemo." He's lost again, and instead of watching the film, you are submerged with the cast in their pursuit.
While here, you can see the "rainforests of the sea," coral reefs in Epcot's aquarium exhibits, which include three species of manatees.
3. Living with the Land
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Type: Boat ride
Height: Any
Ages: All
Thrill level: 1
Tripadvisor: 4
Cruise along to learn about farming with this tour that showcases agriculture and horticulture around the world.
The real-life greenhouse and surrounding amenities actually provide produce and seafood served at the nearby Sunshine Seasons and Garden Grill Restaurants.
2. Test Track
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Type: Thrill
Height: 40" (and up)
Ages: All who meet height requirement
Thrill level: 3
Tripadvisor: 4.5
By far the most exhilarating ride at Epcot, you can experience what it is like to race around a test track when you buckle into a concept car that travels along both smooth and rugged terrain in all types of simulated weather.
The ride takes you on straightaways, switchbacks, three-story-tall hills and curves so tight you'll experience them from a 50-degree angle — all at speeds up to 65 miles per hour.
1. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
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Type: Roller coaster
Height: 42''
Ages: 11+
Thrill level: 3 (out of 3)
TripAdvisor: 4.5
If there is one thing that made Epcot the least exciting Disney World park is that it lacked any roller coasters. Thankfully, Disney has remedied this with a new thrilling ride that capitalizes on Marvel fever.
The ride has a reverse launch, so you'll be sure to feel a rush from the get-go.