Park: Epcot

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.

The Four Neighborhoods of EPCOT

Following a massive multi-year transformation, the former “Future World” has been replaced by three distinct neighborhoods, joining the iconic World Showcase to create a unified park experience:

• World Celebration: The park’s hub, featuring Spaceship Earth, the Creations Shop, and the new CommuniCore Hall.
• World Discovery: The high-action home of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and the newly reimagined Test Track 3.0.
• World Nature: Focused on the beauty of Earth, featuring Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana and the The Seas with Nemo & Friends.
• World Showcase: 11 pavilions representing global nations including Mexico, Japan, France, and Norway.

Where is Epcot Located?

Address: 200 Epcot Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821

Helpful Park Resources:

• Live Epcot Park Hours
• Downloadable Epcot Park Map
• The Complete History of Epcot Attractions (1982-Today)

Essential Epcot Facts & History

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.

Epcot Attendance & Fun Statistics

• Fastest Ride: Test Track remains the fastest ride at Disney World, hitting speeds of 64.9 mph.
• Capacity: Epcot features the largest parking lot of any Disney theme park, with over 10,000 spaces.
• Agriculture: More than 30 tons of fruits and vegetables are grown annually inside the Land Pavilion greenhouses.
• The “Golf Ball”: Spaceship Earth is comprised of 11,324 individual Alucobond triangle components.

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.