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7. The Marvels of Mitsukoshi Don’t skip out on the chance to visit this mega department store located in the Japan Pavilion. This huge housing carries just about all-things Japanese, including traditional clothing, fans, jewelry, anime and pop-culture finds, and whatever else you can imagine. They even offer in-store opportunities you probably didn’t imagine, like picking pearls from a live ...

6. An All-American Adventure This awesome, all-American attraction is a must-do for many visitors at the United States Pavilion. Just under a half hour, this one-of-a-kind show takes you on a grand adventure through American history, starting from the beginning and highlighting major milestones in U.S. history. Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain are your guides along with over 30 other ...

5. Architectural Accents of Italy Did you know that some of Italy’s most recognizable architectural wonders have been accurately replicated for Epcot’s own Italy Pavilion? It’s done with such precision and attention to fine detail that you can’t help but strike a pose for a memorable photo. It’s the next best thing to seeing the real St. Mark’s Square, complete ...

4. Year-round Oktoberfest You can enjoy plenty of delicious treats at the Germany Pavilion, including pretzels, candies, and so much more. But for the ultimate Oktoberfest dining experience head to Biergarten Restaurant. Here you can indulge in a lavish buffet of traditional Bavarian cuisine, featuring everything from schnitzel, bratwurst, strudel, and a bounty of other seemingly endless options. Top it ...

3. All Around Views of China Epcot’s China Pavilion has so much to take in, from performances by the Dragon Legend Acrobats to ancient Chinese art exhibits at the House of Whispering Willows. But one opportunity not to be missed is Reflections of China, a scenic and cultural film that shows visitors a fully encompassing exploration of the country projected ...

2. Get “Frozen” in Norway For the first time in forever, you get to partake in some Arendelle adventures as you make your rounds through the Norway Pavilion. Inspired by Disney’s animated film Frozen is the new ride Frozen Ever After. Like its predecessor Maelstrom, this attraction is a boat ride that takes you through various sights and scenes. But ...

1.  A Gran Fiesta in Mexico Set sail in Mexico with the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros (Donald Duck and his feathered friends Panchito Pistoles and José Carioca). This slow-paced boat ride combines animatronics and video clips representing Disney’s 1944 classic film The Three Caballeros into an enjoyable experience all ages can appreciate. Venture along through different scenes ...

Epcot’s World Showcase makes it possible to visit 11 different countries in a single day with the same ease and convenience as walking next door. In reality that’s really what you’re doing when you make your rounds in each nation’s represented pavilion, enjoying authentic experiences unique to that country along the way. While there’s so much to explore, be sure ...

10.  Fire under the sea Shortly after the opening of the Little Mermaid attraction there was a crazy incident that happened.  During the firework performance of Wishes a piece of a firework fell and landed on top of the attraction causing it to catch fire.  It was quickly extinguished and there were no injuries but only some crazy irony because ...

9.  Pluto wants a treat One afternoon in Tomorrowland a guest noticed an abandoned bag.  Disney security was then called out to investigate and brought a bomb sniffing dog named Pluto.  Pluto sniffed the bag and sat down next to it indicating that it possibly had a bomb inside.  Guests were then evacuated out of all of Tomorrowland and Cast ...