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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

2. Soarin’ Around the World If you’ve ever wanted to fly, this attraction may become your new favorite at Disney World. The premise behind the Soarin’ Around the Worldattraction is that you are hang-gliding over beautiful landmarks and locations all over the world. And thanks to the handiwork of some very talented Imagineers, some amazing simulation technology and a hint of pixie dust, once inside

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

6. Spaceship Earth This giant silver geodesic sphere has stood as EPCOT’s iconic symbol since the park first opened on October 1, 1982. It stands seven feet shorter than its Magic Kingdom counterpart, Cinderella Castle and serves as a beacon to parkgoers—calling on them to take a closer look at not only the outside of the sphere, but at what’s inside as well. There’s more to Spaceship Earth than c

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

5. Test Track In this fun, fast-paced attraction presented by Chevrolet, you and your family members can each design a virtual concept car and test it in the form of a 6-seater simulation vehicle to see how it handles on switchbacks, sharp turns and in inclement weather. Then, your simulation vehicle takes you for a high-speed spin on the huge outdoor track. You’ll reach top speeds of 65 miles per

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

4. The Seas with Nemo and Friends This fun family ride aboard a “clam-mobile” is housed in the pavilion of the same name inside Future World. But there’s so much more than just a ride in this pavilion. The journey begins as Guests are immersed in the world of Disney/PIXAR’s Finding Nemo. See Nemo, Marlin, Dory, Bruce, all Nemo’s friends from the dentist’s aquarium and more! Take a ride along the E

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

10. The American Adventure This presentation takes place at the American pavilion on the World Showcase inside a gorgeous theater that can seat up to 1,024 Guests. The “show” is presented using 35 different audio-animatronic robots—some that look just like Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain, who serve as guides throughout the presentation, which takes Guests on a journey through our young nation’s b

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

9. IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth IllumiNations: Reflections of Earthis EPCOT’s nighttime spectacular that takes place on the World Showcase Lagoon. The presentation lasts approximately 15 minutes, and you can see it from anywhere around the World Showcase where you have a clear view of the lagoon. Disney World spends a whopping $25,000 each time this presentation is shown—that’s once every n

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

8. Journey into Imagination with Figment TheJourney into Imaginationattraction was born on March 5, 1983, only a few months after EPCOT opened. The original version of the ride included the lovable Figment and his companion, Dreamfinder. Dreamfinder had red hair and a red beard and often wore a top hat. He and Figment rode aboard the Dream Machine, which looked like a blimp mixed with a vacuum cle

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

7. Turtle Talk with Crush This extremely interactive attraction is housed in the Seas with Nemo and Friends pavilion in Future World and features none other than the hang-ten dude himself, Crush the Sea Turtle from Disney/PIXAR’s Finding Nemo. This 15-minute Q&A session with the Crush-Man is fun for kids and kids at heart. Thanks to improvisation, Disney Magic and an underwater microphone called a

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

There are four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort just outside of Orlando, Florida. Why so many parks under one proverbial roof? How else would Disney be able to contain all of its many attractions and present them to Guests in a meaningful and accessible way? Each theme park at Disney World has a different theme, and those themes have sub-themes. If you’ve never been to Disney World, tha

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

12. The Gran Fiesta Tour starring the Three Caballeros This ride is one of only two rides on the World Showcase and is housed inside the Mexican pyramid in the Mexico pavilion. It opened on April 6, 2007, replacing the El Rio del Tiempoattraction. It is a dark boat ride that takes Guests on a slow tour of Mexico, but this is no ordinary tour. The Three Caballeros—Donald Duck, Panchito Pistoles and

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