We have seen big changes for Epcot. There are new rides, attractions, and dining experiences. With all the NEW Epcot attractions coming, you are going to want to start planning your next Disney vacation now!
Epcot is unified into four neighborhoods: World Showcase, World Celebration, World Nature, and World Discovery.
Each area has brand-new experiences that focus on different aspects of the world and its inhabitants.
NEW Epcot Attractions
World Celebration
One of the first things guests will begin to see with updates coming to Epcot is going to be the main entrance.
The plaza has gone through a major renovation that has new pathways, more green spaces, and a new fountain.
A new statue of Walt Disney is located at Dreamers Point. It features Walt sitting on the stairs in a contemplative pose.
You will also find that Spaceship Earth transforms at night into a Beacon of Magic with new color gradients & new lighting fixtures evoking a twinkling starlight sky.
Connections Café & Eatery at EPCOT is a new restaurant in this part of the park. It has two different dining experiences – an eatery serving lunch and dinner along with a pastry shop & cafe.
World Nature
Journey of Water is an interactive area where “guests interact with magical, living water in a beautiful and inspiring setting.”
As you exit, you will get the chance to meet and greet with Moana.
World Discover
The World Discovery area features new ways to experience science, technology, and space travel.
One of the most popular new Epcot attractions is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
The attraction features a storytelling roller coaster that rotates 360 degrees to focus guests on the action. Guests also get to experience the first reverse launch on a Disney coaster.
Adjacent to Mission: SPACE pavilion is the new restaurant Space 220.
In this one-of-a-kind dining experience, guests will dine in a space station that provides both day and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up.
To begin your journey to the restaurant, you will board a special space elevator that will ascend to the stars while being able to see an aerial view of Epcot as you travel high above the planet.
When you get to the actual restaurant, you will find a menu featuring modern American cuisine, more than 1,000 bottles of the world’s finest wines and a wide selection of craft beer.
There are so many new things coming to Walt Disney World and we can’t wait to experience them all.