EPCOT is a park with a passion for discovery, nature, and celebrating culture. EPCOT is perfect for families because so many of its attractions are inclusive to all ages and heights. Dark rides are classic Disney attractions that use darkness along with settings, audio-animatronics, and other visual effects to craft a ride experience that is incredibly immersive. EPCOT is home to some incredible Disney dark rides. Continue reading to learn more about the best dark rides that you can experience at EPCOT!
Frozen Ever After
If you have a Frozen fan in your family then EPCOT is the park for you. The Norway pavilion in World Showcase is home to an Anna and Elsa meet and greet as well as Frozen Ever After, a dark ride exploring the story of Anna and Elsa. Guests climb aboard a boat and make their way through Arendelle, running into a few familiar faces along the way. Frozen Ever After features Olaf, Kristoff, Sven, Kristoff’s troll family, and of course everyone’s favorite sisters: Anna and Elsa. This dark ride will have any Frozen fan singing along during the experience!
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Another dark ride residing within World Showcase is in the Mexico pavilion. Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros is a festive boat ride that is located inside the pavilion which takes guests on a tour through Mexico. This attraction stars The Three Caballeros: Donald Duck, Panchito, and Jose. These 3 amigos will guide you as you visit iconic sights in Mexico as you search for Donald who has gone missing. This attraction is full of sight, sound, and colorful scenery and is quite a fun celebratory ride.
Journey Into Imagination With Figment
Everyone’s favorite purple dragon is the star of his very own attraction at Journey Into Imagination With Figment. This dark ride explores the human mind and the imagination that it is capable of all while dancing along to Figment’s classic tune “One Little Spark”. Journey Into Imagination With Figment is full of surprises as guests are lead through The Imagination Institute by Dr. Nigel Channing while Figment intervenes in his own imaginative way!
The Seas With Nemo and Friends
More fun for Pixar fans lies within the World Nature section of EPCOT over at The Seas With Nemo and Friends. This dark ride takes guests under the sea on a clam-mobile as they experience Nemo’s story. Nemo has disappeared and guests join Marlin and Dory as they visit iconic scenes from the Finding Nemo film. Guests will exit the attraction and enter Sea Base, EPCOT’s incredible aquarium that is home to dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, and any fish you can think of. Sea Base has several hands-on activities for guests to enjoy as they learn about the aquatic animals that reside on our planet.
Spaceship Earth
Did you know that EPCOT’s iconic ball is home to a dark ride attraction? Spaceship Earth is an incredible attraction that explores humanity and the progress of mankind. Guests will begin at the beginning of mankind and end in the modern era. Audio-animatronics surround guests during this educational and entertaining attraction. Near the end of the ride guests will have an opportunity to create their own future and play with hands-on games and activities upon exiting the attraction.
Featured Photo: Emily Murray.
Written by
Megan Woodard
Contributing Writer
Megan was born into a Disney family. Her first trip to Disney World was when she was only 18 months old. Now as an adult, Megan loves to share the magic of Disney with her two toddlers. Keeping up with Disney news and Disney World knowledge is a fun hobby for Megan. Disney World is her favorite place to be and continuously brings back her childhood joy.
