We love Epcot! It is one of our favorite parks to visit. Our favorite section is World Showcase, which highlights eleven countries: Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, The United States, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom, and Canada. We love the rest of Epcot, but there is so much to do, see, and taste in World Showcase. Here are five things we love about World Showcase.
5 – It’s Totally Different
Culture and cuisine are the stars at World Showcase. It’s decidedly not your typical theme park. And while there is plenty to see and do, and it even has two “water rides,” it’s not what you think a theme park will be. World Showcase Lagoon is at the center, and the eleven countries ring the lagoon, making it a full circle round trip. Don’t worry; this is no boring field trip. Each country pavilion has lots to see and do. Kids can visit each country’s KidCot Center, where they can meet a cast member from that country and get a country sticker and card to collect. You can spend an entire afternoon here and not get to everything!
4 – Around the World in 1.3 miles
Each country pavilion offers a glimpse of their country’s culture through various means. China, France, and Canada all have movies that showcase their countries. Both the France and Canada movies were updated in January 2020. Canada Far and Wide, the film in Canada, has new scenes, a musical score by Canadian composer Andrew Lockington, and new narration by award-winning actors Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy. It is still our family’s favorite film in World Showcase. France has added a Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-Long, which you don’t want to miss, along with the new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the new La Creperie de Paris restaurant!
Other countries have small museum displays where guests can learn about cultures they may never travel to. Again, don’t think stuffy and boring. Exhibits are interesting and interactive. Even Jules Verne would never have guessed that you could travel around the world in only 1.3 miles!
3 – Unique Character Meetings
Because of the many countries, Epcot is a character lover’s dream come true. Characters such as Jasmine, Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, Aurora, Belle, Mulan, and Donald Duck are all out and available to meet along World Showcase. Times and characters vary, so check the My Disney Experience App for up-to-date information.
2 – Fireworks Spectacular
A brand new nighttime spectacular, “Luminous the Symphony of Us,” brings guests together around World Showcase Lagoon and shines a light on the shared experiences that connect people across the globe. The new show is the perfect finale to a memorable day at EPCOT, with a dazzling display of fireworks, fountains, lights, and music. Much like a beautiful piece of music, “Luminous the Symphony of Us” is made up of a series of movements representing common themes of the human experience. Make sure you check it out!
1 – Some of the Best Dining at Disney World
The dining at World Showcase is a destination all its own. World Showcase features 15 table service restaurants and too many to count stands and other quick-service food options. The hands-down highlight of the year is the annual Food & Wine Festival, which takes place from late August through mid-November. You’ll “taste your way around the world” at over thirty global marketplaces featuring foods and beverages from all over the world. This is all in addition to the regular abundance of food offerings World Showcase has. If you’re a Foodie, then a day (or more) at World Showcase is a must! The three other festivals: the Festival of the Arts, the Flower and Garden Festival, and the Festival of the Holidays, also have plenty of food offerings that are worth checking out!
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