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5 Things to Love About World Showcase at Epcot

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!

Mexico Pavilion - Epcot

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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Cindy E. Nykamp

After friends and family made them their go-to people for Walt Disney World advice, Cindy and Chad launched DisneyLists.com in August 2015 to share their knowledge and love of Disney. Cindy wears many hats for DisneyLists.com. As a content creator, she has written over six hundred articles providing news, tips, planning, and more, for trips to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line to our followers. She directs a team of authors to bring our fans up-to-date information so that they can have the best Disney vacation experience. Cindy manages DisneyLists.com's Instagram account, sharing photos and videos to bring some Disney magic into our followers' feeds. She is also our chief photographer and has her photos featured on the official Walt Disney World Instagram account. Finally, Cindy regularly represents DisneyLists.com at Disney media events. While attending these events, she gets an insider's view of all the new things that have come to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line and passes this information and tips to our followers.
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