| Location: | Walt Disney World (Bay Lake, FL) |
| Opening Date: | October 1, 1982 |
| Icon: | Spaceship Earth (Geodesic Sphere) |
| Latest Updates: | Frozen Ever After Refurbishment (Feb 2026), Test Track 3.0 |
EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) is the second-oldest theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. Originally envisioned by Walt Disney as a living city of the future, today it stands as a global celebration of human achievement, technological innovation, and international culture.
Following a massive multi-year transformation, the former “Future World” has been replaced by three distinct neighborhoods, joining the iconic World Showcase to create a unified park experience:
Address: 200 Epcot Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821
Note: These records are compiled from official Disney announcements and verified news reports as of February 2026.
When did Epcot open?
Epcot officially opened on October 1, 1982. It celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2022 and currently stands as a 43-year-old staple of Florida tourism.
What were the originally proposed pavilions?
While 11 countries sit around the lagoon today, pavilions for Israel, Spain, and Equatorial Africa were announced at the park’s opening but never completed.
Which World Showcase pavilions are the newest?
Unlike the original nine, the Morocco Pavilion (1984) and Norway Pavilion (1988) were added several years after the park opened.
Whether you are embarking on a high-speed intergalactic mission or sampling cuisine during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Epcot offers a journey of discovery unlike any other theme park on Earth.
Located in the expanded France Pavilion in World Showcase at EPCOT, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is a trackless dark ride that invites guests to shrink down to the size of a rat and race through Gusteau’s restaurant in a fast-paced, chaotic culinary adventure. Inspired by Pixar’s Ratatouille, the attraction blends physical sets, projection screens, and motion-based … Read more
Restaurant Marrakesh is a table-service restaurant located in the Morocco pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. The restaurant features authentic Moroccan cuisine and immersive theming that transports guests to the bustling streets of Marrakesh. The interior of the restaurant is decorated with intricate tile work, vibrant fabrics, and Moroccan lanterns, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. … Read more
Rose & Crown Pub is the lively bar half of EPCOT’s Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room, located in the United Kingdom Pavilion along World Showcase Lagoon. Opened with EPCOT on October 1, 1982, the location has long been one of the park’s most recognizable examples of cultural dining and atmosphere, blending a traditional … Read more
San Angel Inn Restaurante is one of EPCOT’s most atmospheric table-service restaurants, located inside the Mexico Pavilion in World Showcase. Opened with EPCOT on October 1, 1982, the restaurant sits beneath the pavilion’s famous indoor twilight sky, beside a gently moving waterway used by what is now Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros. The … Read more
SeaBase is an enthralling and immersive marine habitat located within The Seas with Nemo & Friends pavilion at Epcot. SeaBase is a vast aquarium complex that showcases various marine habitats, each carefully designed to mimic natural underwater environments. The centerpiece of SeaBase is the massive Caribbean Coral Reef aquarium, which spans over 5.7 million liters … Read more
Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya is a table-service restaurant in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion, located on the pavilion’s second floor in the space formerly occupied by Tokyo Dining. Opened in 2023, it refreshed one of World Showcase’s most scenic dining rooms with a concept built around Japanese seasonal festivals, sushi, small plates, and the social energy of an … Read more
Soarin’ Around the World is a popular flight-simulation attraction at Disney World, located in Epcot’s Land Pavilion. It debuted in June 2016 and is a reimagined version of the original Soarin’ attraction that was first introduced at Disney California Adventure Park. The attraction takes guests on a breathtaking and immersive journey around the world, simulating … Read more
Sommerfest is a quick-service dining location located in the Germany pavilion at EPCOT. Sommerfest offers guests a taste of authentic German cuisine in a charming and picturesque Bavarian setting. The restaurant’s ambiance is inspired by a traditional German outdoor market, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Guests can enjoy their meals in an outdoor seating … Read more
Space 220 is a restaurant located in Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort. The restaurant is themed around a space station, where guests can enjoy a unique dining experience with panoramic views of outer space.Upon arrival at Space 220, guests are escorted to a “space elevator” that simulates a journey from Earth to the space … Read more
Spaceship Earth is the defining icon of EPCOT and one of the most important attractions in Walt Disney World history. Opened with EPCOT Center on October 1, 1982, the attraction is housed inside the park’s 180-foot geodesic sphere, a structure so instantly recognizable that it has become shorthand for the entire park. Like Cinderella Castle … Read more