EPCOT is a park that has explored human culture, connection, and innovation since its opening in 1982. Some attractions in this park have been operating since opening day, but many of EPCOT’s attractions are newer and showcase some great modern Imagineering. If you haven’t visited EPCOT in a while then you might be surprised at how much the park has changed in recent years. But underneath the new attractions and areas you will still find the spirit of EPCOT as it was during its early years. If you have an upcoming visit to Disney World then be sure to check out the newest attractions at EPCOT.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Guests who are 42 inches or taller will love EPCOT’s newest roller coaster: Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. This roller coaster is not only fast, but also features an innovative backwards launch. Starring your favorite characters like Starlord, Gamora, Groot, Drax, and more, this attraction uses incredible special effects to transport you to another galaxy. Backed by an awesome soundtrack, this attraction has quickly become a fan favorite.
Journey of Water- Inspired by Moana
This interactive walkthrough attraction has opened recently, and guests have quickly fallen in love with the experience. Journey of Water- Inspired by Moana, is a recent addition to the World Nature section of park and located near The Seas with Nemo and Friends. This attraction aims to educate guests on the water cycle while encouraging playful interactivity with water. There is a wet path and a dry path for this attraction, so guests can choose which experience they would rather have.
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
Located in the France pavilion of World Showcase, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is a new attraction that shrinks guests down to the size of a rat. Guests experience the craziness of a French kitchen as characters from the Ratatouille film come to life through 3D effects. This attraction is for guests of all ages and heights.
Figment Meet and Greet
Everyone’s favorite purple dragon now has a meet and greet inside ImageWorks, near the exit of the Journey Into Your Imagination with Figment attraction. Guests can meet Figment throughout the day and pose for photos taken by a Photopass Photographer. After meeting Figment, guests can walk across the room to meet Joy from Inside Out as well.
Frozen Ever After
One of the newer attractions in World Showcase is located in the Norway pavilion. Frozen Ever After is a dark-ride boat ride attraction through Arendelle. Guests can spot their favorite Frozen characters like Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven, and see several scenes from the film as well as some classic songs. This attraction is for guests of all ages and heights, but parents of small children should be aware that there is a slight drop during this attraction and during a portion of the attraction the ride vehicle travels in reverse.
What are your favorite new attractions at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments below!
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.
