All 11 EPCOT Rides Ranked from Worst to Best in 2025!

Are you ready to take on the BEST rides and attractions at Epcot this year ranked from worst to best?

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“The Magic of Possibility.” Epcot Center’s original slogan when it first opened to guests on October 1, 1982.

Epcot fans to this day herald the park for its commitment to edutainment, a form of teaching guests about specific topics in an entertaining fashion.

Guests still fondly remember these types of edutainment attractions.

These rides and attractions were sponsored mainly by outside companies and once those ended, the attractions would eventually and sadly disappear.

Today, Epcot doesn’t put as much of a basis on these kinds of attractions, rather they are focusing on IPs (Intellectual Properties).

Depending on which Epcot fan you speak to, this could be the worst thing to happen to Epcot OR Epcot is simply adapting to the times and progressing as it should.

Take a journey with me as today we will be ranking all the Epcot rides and attractions that currently reside there today.

These rankings were done based on thrill, history, popularity and fun! With just a spark, let’s get started!

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11. The Seas with Nemo and Friends

The Seas with Nemo and Friends replaced The Living Seas attraction, which opened with the pavilion in 1986.

The Living Seas was a captivating edutainment feature that highlighted a breathtaking saltwater aquarium containing 5.7 million US Gallons.

The aquarium is still a big draw to the Seas Pavilion today. Sadly, the seacab ride which was part of the Living Seas, was walled off after a decline due to the September 11th attacks. It did not reopen.

A New Version of The Living Seas Comes to Life

In December 2003, Disney decided to completely re-theme this area of the park, resulting in The Living Seas being replaced by the Academy Award winning Pixar film, Finding Nemo.

When did finding Nemo ride open at Epcot?

The attraction would open to the public on January 24, 2007 and become the first Epcot Pavilion to be based on a Disney IP (Intellectual Property).

What to Expect on This Epcot Ride

You will hop on board the Clamobiles and dive into the sea with Marlin to assist in finding Nemo. Again…

You will follow them as they journey through the coral reef, meeting lots of underwater critters like jellyfish, different types of sharks, anglerfish, and more while searching for Nemo.

The adventure wraps up with guests at the huge aquarium, belting out “In the Big Blue World.”

Finding Nemo Ride at Epcot. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

The song is not featured in the film but in the Stage musical based on the film located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Generally, this is considered a family attraction. But if you are a solo traveler who enjoys the film, then I would certainly say this attraction is for you.

The attraction’s entrance features the hilarious seagulls, also known as the “MINE!” birds doing their infamous call.

Generally, I would say a Lightning Lane reservation is not needed for this one as a solo traveler. If you want to relax in a cool place, this pavilion is for you.

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At the end of the fun, the characters glide into the real aquarium through a cool glass effect, and you can explore the aquarium after you hop off your clamobile.

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10. Journey Into Imagination With Figment

This attraction is controversial throughout the Disney fandom due to the fact that the current version is the third incarnation of the attraction.

Epcot Journey Into Imagination with Figment Disney Genie Lightning Lane Entrance. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Some people like the original. Others prefer this one. Some say the second version messed up the original and the current one was meant to fix it.

Regardless, this Epcot ride and its lead character, Figment, is beloved by many and continues to be a figurehead for the park today.

When did the current version of the Figment ride open at Epcot?

The current version opened to guests on June 2, 2002 (only 2 years after the second incarnation opened due to its negative response).

Figment at Epcot Journey into Imagination DVC Member Lounge

The attraction is located inside of the Imagination Pavilion, Home to the former and famous Rainbow tunnel and currently a Disney Vacation Club Lounge.

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Another Version of Figment?

In this third version, Figment takes on a more prominent role without including Figment’s original partner, Dreamfinder.

Figment at Epcot Journey into Imagination Institute Inventor of the Year Award with Nigel Channing, Flubber and Wayne Szalinski. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Figment hangs out in all the scenes, and the iconic “One Little Spark” by the amazing Sherman Brothers made a comeback with fresh lyrics.

Tom Fitzgerald, the current Executive Vice President and Senior Creative Executive of WDI Management, brought to life the second and current versions.

Figment at Epcot Journey into Imagination Sensory Labs Imagination Institute. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

This version is 5 minutes long and studies the five senses and would be considered an edutainment attraction in the classic sense for Epcot rides of the past.

What to Expect on This Epcot Ride

You step into this cool open house at the Imagination institute where Dr. Nigel Channing shows off the five labs: Sight, Sound, Smell, Touch, and Taste.

So here’s where things get a bit whacky. Figment is here to lend a hand and things get a bit crazy.

Finally, Channing wraps up the tour at the Touch and Taste labs, making you think how fun it would be with Figment around.

When Channing ditches the tour, Figment totally flips the open house upside down (literally). It’s then that Channing realizes that, just like Figment, imagination thrives when given the freedom to roam wild and free.

Figment at Epcot Journey into Imagination Institute Sensory Signage. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

After that, Channing then joins you and Figment as you all sing a hearty rendition of “One Little Spark.”

Here, you’ll exit the ride and step into ImageWorks, where you get to unleash your creativity through different fun activities.

It’s very unlikely you will need a Lightning Lane reservation for this attraction unless its an unusually busy park day.

I personally have only seen this happen twice in my entire time. You should also take your time when going through the queue for some nods to the former versions of the attraction.

In the first showroom, for example, there is an office door labeled “Dean Finder” in honor of Dreamfinder. This pavilion was originally sponsored by Kodak but has since ended its 28-year run in 2010.

This is another nice place to rest as a solo traveler or just to slow down and explore.

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9. Mission: Space

Another Epcot ride with a controversial history is Mission: Space.

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Mission Space. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Did you know that when this attraction originally debuted, is was essentially built on the grave site of the beloved Horizons attraction, which closed in 1999.

When did Mission Space open at Epcot?

This galactic space simulator is located in the former Future World and opened on August 15, 2003. It reopened with a second version on August 13, 2017, which I will dive into later.

Sponsorship of Mission Space at Epcot

The first sponsors were COMPAQ until 2015 when Hewlett-Packard took over sponsorship after COMPAQ merged with HP.

Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2023 Mission Space with Buzz Lightyear Topiary

Something cool to know is that there was a lounge called the Red Planet Room just for HP employees.

However, I don’t know what the lounge is used for today since HP is no longer a sponsors for this ride at Epcot.

What to Expect on this Epcot Ride

This attraction is a space simulator where you’ll experience the role of astronauts preparing for the inaugural manned voyage to Mars in 2036, immediately following the 75th anniversary of the first human in space.

Mission Space at Epcot

You are then guided to board the X-2 at the fictional International Space Training Center (ITSC) and are organized into groups of four.

An introductory video is shown to provide an overview of the upcoming experience.

Initially led by Gary Sinise, (who was in CSI: Miami and CSI: NY), the narration was taken over by Gina Torres after the 2017 refurbishment.

Choosing your role on Mission Space:

Each guest is shown what to do so no need to worry about messing anything up.

  • Navigator
  • Pilot
  • Commander
  • Engineer.
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The attraction is highly popular among visitors because of its exhilarating nature and capability to reach G forces of 2.5, offering an authentic experience similar to what astronauts encounter. However, now comes the controversy…

The Controversial History of Mission: Space

Originally, the attraction only had one version for guests, the Mars Mission.

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Throughout the attraction, the ride provided warnings through spiels and signs to alert individuals with various issues such as:

  • Being prone to motion sickness, a discomfort of enclosed spaces and elevated anxiety should not ride
  • It also warned that the ride could call dizziness, nausea, headaches, etc.

Despite these warnings, a number of guests, including many individuals aged over 55, were swiftly taken to nearby hospitals due to experiencing nausea and chest pain.

Regrettably, two individuals with pre-existing conditions lost their lives following their ride on Mission Space.

Following these incidents, the ride underwent a temporary closure for refurbishment. Upon its reopening in May 2006, guests were offered two versions of the ride to experience.

Orange vs Green Side of Mission Space at Epcot

The original Version, known as Mission: Orange remained. However, the less intense version, Mission: Green, or Earth Mission, is less intense and has no spinning unlike Orange.

It is recommended to get a Lightning Lane for this attraction as its very popular due to the few thrill rides in Epcot. If you are a a fan of Horizons, there are tributes all over the queue.

Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2023 Mission Space with Buzz Lightyear Topiary

My personal favorite is the Horizons logo located on the rotating gravity wheel.

If you’re a fan of Disney History, here’s another cool one to check out! It’s a tribute to the Mission to Mars and Flight to the Moon attractions, featuring bird landing footage in the mission control room.

Overall, if you want to try something unique, this form of thrilling edutainment will be the one you have to try!

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8. Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros

This cherished classic wasn’t built on the grave of another attraction or opened with its pavilion, but it still is one of the most popular attractions today.

Epcot Mexico Pavilion Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Located in Mexico Pavilion in World Showcase, The Gran Fiesta Tour is a dark water ride that replaced El Rio De Tiempo.

Mexico Pavilion at Epcot Pyramid Entrance

It is the first attraction to feature Disney Characters based on an existing property, the second being Frozen Ever After which replaced Maelstrom in Norway Pavilion.

When did the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros open at Epcot?

This current version of this ride opened on April 6, 2007. You board the boats where you see posters for a concert being played by the caballeros themselves.

Mexico Pavilion Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros In Epcot. One of the best rides at Epcot.

What to Expect on this Epcot Dark Ride

Here you’ll glide by the Mayan pyramid and volcano, as well as passing by the San Angel Inn Restaurante.

Epcot Mexico Pavilion Grand Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Something similar to how you pass by the Blue Bayou when riding Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland resort.

Epcot Mexico Pavilion San Angel Restaurant view from boat of Grand Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

As you round the corner, you spot two of the gang, realizing that Donald isn’t there!

While you travel through the colorful scenes, you follow the duo as they explore Mexico on a “flying poncho/carpet” looking for Donald Duck.

Epcot Mexico Pavilion Three Caballeros Gran Fiesta Tour Poster. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

After that, you step into a cave with some cool live action scenes and finally discover Donald!

Epcot Mexico Pavilion Grand Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros with fireworks. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

You wrap up your Mexico City adventure with a bang, enjoying fireworks and three cool animatronics of the trio rocking out at the concert.

These animatronics came all the way from Tokyo Disney Resort.

This is another one where you won’t necessarily need a Lightning Lane. The longest wait I have seen is 20-minutes, which is quite long for this attraction. It has a runtime of 5-minutes.

Disney Mexico Pavilion Grand Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

At least you’ll be able to wait in an air-conditioned building.

And if you are traveling solo, this attraction usually looks for parties of 1 or 2 often on the chance it is busy, so that will work out in your favor.

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7. Frozen Ever After

Now we travel into the unknown…..well not really! We are entering very familiar territory with this next attraction.

Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Norway Pavilion at Epcot Ana and Elsa Frozen Topiary. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Frozen Ever After is the second Disney IP to take over a former attraction in World Showcase, with Gran Fiesta Tour being the first.

Frozen Ever After Ride with Elsa. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Frozen Ever After sparked mixed reactions from fans when it was announced.

At that time, a few folks thought that Frozen was totally flooded everywhere because of the movie and other media.

Some (like myself) were actually bummed out when its predecessor, Maelstrom, bid farewell for good.

Maelstrom Entrance at Epcot
R.I.P Maelstrom: October 2014

Others were absolutely thrilled that a Frozen Attraction was coming to the parks.

This attraction, since it opened in June 2016, was so popular that similar versions are being built at other Disney Parks across the globe.

What to Expect on This Epcot Dark Ride

Frozen Ever After features these cool audio animatronics that step up the facial animation game we see on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride.

The ones in this attraction are also the first to use electricity.

There are also no new songs in this attraction but original songs with revised lyrics by the original composers.

Disney uses scenes that’s a mixture of the Frozen film and the Frozen Fever Short.

Here, you’ll hop on a boat to Arendelle as they celebrate the day Anna saved Elsa with true love. It’s now declared the “Official Summer Snow Day!”

You’ll also check out the fun ads and take a leisurely walk through Trading Oakens. You might even spot Olaf and Sven singing a Frozen favorite together.

After that, you ride by Grand Pabbie who is retelling the Frozen tale to some young ones as you enter Elsa’s magical Ice Palace!

Time to Let it Go!

At some point, you’ll bump into Anna and Kristoff leading you to the palace gates.

There, you’ll enjoy a stunning performance of “Let It Go” by Elsa as you explore the palace from top to bottom.

Frozen Ever After Ride at Disney's Epcot with Elsa. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

After bumping into Marshmallow and a few Snowgies, you head back to Arendelle and discover the Frozen crew belting out “In Summer” in unison.

This dark ride is 5 minutes long and a credit to Walt Disney Imagineering. It is also still extremely popular so Lightning Lane Reservations are strongly encouraged or make sure you rope drop to rush over to the attraction.

Please be safe if you do the latter option as I’ve seen crowds get a bit rowdy as they rush through the park to get to the ride located in Norway Pavilion in World Showcase.

Pro Tip for Riding Frozen Ever After at Epcot

My suggestion would be to enter through International Gateway as its already in the middle of World Showcase.

Norway Pavilion at Epcot Frozen Ever After Ride Area

It’ll plop you in between the bridge for U.K. and France Pavilions. Go past the United Kingdom and Canada Pavilion and head towards Mexico Pavilion.

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Norway is right after and a shorter walk compared to walking from the main park’s entrance through the former Future World.

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6. Living With The Land

Most fans can agree that Living with the Land is cherished and classic in Epcot. Located within the Land Pavilion, it is a slow-moving ride focused on agriculture and environmental life.

Living with the Land Ride during Disney Christmas at Epcot Festival of the Holidays. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

This edutainment ride still stands as a favorite today as it gives you a chance to relax while learning about new technology that assists with sustainability.

When did Living with the Land open at Epcot?

Living with the Land is about a 20-minute ride that debuted with the park in October 1982. It tends to close when the sun sets since it depends on the sunlight to run.

View looking toward The Land Pavilion in EPCOT Center at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. 1982
The Land Pavilion in 1982. Photo Credit: Florida Memory.

This ride also is one of the few in the park that continues to have a sponsor, Chiquita Brands International, with predecessors being Nestle and Kraft.

What to Expect on This Epcot Ride

Living with the land is an upgraded version of “Listen to the Land.”

Living with the Land Ride during Disney Christmas at Epcot Festival of the Holidays. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Hardly anything really changed between the two versions, but a couple of things to point out are that they swapped out the theme song “Listen to the Land” and now have an automated guide instead of a live Cast Member.

First Portion of Living with the Land

Living with the Land features a dark ride section at the start of the journey, guiding guests through various natural settings such as rainforests during a thunderstorm, a desert, and a prairie.

This section effectively establishes the theme of how nature influences the landscape.

Epcot Food and Wine Festival at Disney The Land Pavilion with the Living with the Land Ride Prairie Scene with Buffalos. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

In the attraction, different biomes create heat, mist, wind, along with sound and lighting effects to replicate natural conditions.

 Epcot Food and Wine Festival at Disney The Land Pavilion with the Living with the Land Ride. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

The initial segment wraps up as you drift into a cozy theater that delves into the intricate connection between nature and humanity, highlighting the ways in which we have adapted it to serve our requirements and goals.

Second Portion of Living with the Land

The second section is the most popular amongst guests, The Living Laboratory. It features five sections which allows you to see nature in a greenhouse setting.

NikkyJ on Living with the Land Ride during Disney Christmas at Epcot Festival of the Holidays. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Plus, you can actually do an affordable “Behind the Seeds” tour to explore a bit more of it.

The Living Laboratory has five sections:
  1. The Tropics Greenhouse has tropical fruit such as bananas, dragon fruit, vanilla, pineapple and papaya.
  2. Aquacell showcases aquaculture and has tilapia, bass, catfish and sturgeon.
  3. Temperate Greenhouse has gigantic crops such as Atlantic giant pumpkins and winter melon. You’ll also see sunflower, beets, cucumbers and more.
  4. The String Greenhouse showcases unique ways to grow different crops using the vertical growing and Nutrient Film techniques.
  5. Creative Greenhouse showcases creative thoughts regarding the future of agriculture and the fan-favorite NASA hydroponic growing units and plants grown via aeroponics.

The living lab also contains a Biotech Lab and a Integrated Pest Management Lab.

Little known fact that some of the fish featured are harvested for Coral Reef Restaurant.

On top of this being one of the original Epcot edutainment attractions, it’s great for solo travelers as its rarely busy.

Living with the Land Ride during Disney Christmas at Epcot Festival of the Holidays. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

During the holiday season, it gets a special overlay. It’s rare that you need a Lightning Reservation for this attraction, but it’s a great way to relax and truly appreciate the wonder of nature and agriculture.

It may be a bit awkward if you have Coral Reef reservations after though.

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5. Spaceship Earth

To no one’s surprise, the park icon itself tops off at the number five spot for this list. There is absolutely nothing like this in the world and its first of its kind.

Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Encanto Topiary at the Entrance near Spaceship Earth. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

It is a sphere within a sphere, with the second holding the Spaceship Earth attraction itself.

When did Spaceship Earth open at Epcot?

The Spaceship Earth ride is an environmentally friendly attraction, with a super cool rain draining system that opened with the park in October of 1982.

It represents the evolution of communication over time and our ongoing advancements in this field. Spaceship Earth is also a symbol of advancement and the aspiration for a promising future.

News of a significant refurbishment for the attraction was revealed at D23 Expo, however, it was postponed due to the global crisis of 2020.

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What to Expect on this Epcot Ride

Spaceship Earth is usually either the first or last attraction most Disney guests ride on.

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It’s here where you’ll embark on a time machine-themed journey where you will discover the evolution of communication, from the time of cavemen to the birth of mathematics in Alexandria, the invention of the printing press, and the modern era of computers.

The ride is a nice place to rest with a ride time of 15-minutes.

Not to worry, your host Dame Judi Dench, known for Shakespeare in Love and Skyfall, will guide you through your journey safely.

Spaceship Earth showcases a stunning mural celebrating communication at its entrance, offering interactive features for visitors to envision and create their own future.

Post-show Features

The post show, “Project Tomorrow” has several attractions to entertain you while staying cool from the Florida heat.

One of the most popular and unintentional being the Bubblegum wall outside of the exit, which is popular amongst Disney Instagrammers for photo-ops. This attraction is hit and miss depending on when you go to ride.

NikkyJ at Epcot in Front of Bubble Gum Wall at Spaceship Earth. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.
The Famous Bubblegum Wall at Epcot

Lately I have seen very long wait times going past the queue to ride, so best bet would be to Lightning Lane Reservation if possible.

Epcot Spaceship Earth Lightning Lane Entrance. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.
Lightning Lane/Genie+ at Spaceship Earth

If not available, visit around lunchtime or near park close. I have gone during park close and had the whole ride to myself before. It’s a very cool experience, especially if you are a solo traveler.

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4. Soarin’ Around The World

Soarin’ is located inside the Land pavilion at Epcot and is one of the popular, if not the most popular rides in Epcot and Walt Disney World Property.

Soarin around the world epcot. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

So popular in fact that this is the second incarnation of the ride to exist. The original was at Disney California Adventure.

As of now, there are versions of this attraction at these two parks, as well as Shanghai and Tokyo Disney Resort.

What ride did Soarin replace at Epcot?

Like most younger attractions, this one replaced an Epcot classic, Food Rocks and before that Kitchen Kabaret.

Here you’ll pass through airport gates and board accordingly. The atmosphere and announcements are all airport-themed, creating excitement for an exhilarating global adventure.

What to Expect on this Epcot Ride

Soarin features three theaters to cater to guests and was introduced in the summer of 2016 to increase the hourly rider capacity, accommodating up to 87 riders per theater.

Soarin at Disney California Adventure Disneyland and Epcot
Photo Courtesy of Disney Co.

When did Soarin open at Epcot?

The original opened on May 5, 2005 (05-05-05) at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida with the same California theme.

Soarin’s ride experience lasts about 5 minutes as you are raised in hang gliders 80-ft. above the ground.

Your attendant, Patrick Warburton, recognized for his roles as Kronk in The Emperor’s New Groove, Joe from Family Guy, and Lemony Snicket in A Series of Unfortunate Events, is highly popular among fans of this ride.

Soarin Around the World with Patrick your flight attendant. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Soarin Around The World offers an enhanced experience with updated computer imagery, seamless transitions between scenes, and a new score performed by the London Studio Orchestra.

Monuments You Will See on Soarin Around the World

They keep it thrilling with some close calls but you will visit places including:

  • The Matterhorn in Switzerland
  • Sydney Harbour in Australia
  • The Taj Mahal in India
  • Neuschwanstein Castle: inspiration for Cinderella Castle in Germany
  • Mount Kilamanjaro in Tanzania and more!

The most talked about feature of the attraction is the smells pumped through the attraction.

Soarin Over California at Disney California Adventure Disneyland and Epcot
Photo Courtesy of Disney Co. via Joshua Sudock

You can smell the salty sea air, citrus oranges and other decadent and surreal things.

This attraction is another rope dropper for most guests. Mainly due to the fact that its family friendly, it can boast high wait times so if you can, grab a Lightning Lane or visit towards the end of the evening.

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3. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

Guess what? Chef Remy is now at the France Pavilion and he’s super excited for you to come and try his amazing dishes at Remys Ratatouille Adventure in Epcot. Yep, you heard it right!

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Front Entrance. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

If you’ve been to EPCOT since October 1st, 2021, you might have noticed that the France Pavilion has gotten even bigger!

Eiffel Tower from Remy area of Epcot France Pavilion. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Here you’ll experience even more of the wonderful French culture, all while hanging out with a talented chef from Paris.

Despite his small size, Remy’s definitely making a big name for himself.

What to expect on this Epcot ride?

Just by the entrance to the attraction, you’ll spot a fancy fountain featuring the charming little chef perched on its peak. He’s all smiles in his chef hat, spoon in hand!

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Water Fountain in France Pavilion. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

As you stroll up to the ride, you’ll notice it totally resembles Gusteau’s restaurant! Next up, you’ll jump into the ratmobile and get miniaturized to Remy’s size like magic.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ratmobile Epcot Walt Disney World. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Remy and Chef Gusteau are brainstorming what to serve the guests in the ratmobiles, and you won’t believe it – Ratatouille wins the vote! Then, oopsie daisy!

You unexpectedly tumble through a window pane and find yourself on the restaurant kitchen floor!

Remys Ratatouille Adventure Ride with Large Food in Freezer. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Now, it’s a wild dash led by Remy to guide you safely through the kitchen, which involves navigating a chilly storage room and zipping under a scorching oven.

Finally, you make it to Chef Remy’s Bistro restaurant where you join a colony of rats, Remy, and Chef Gusteau in feasting on the delicious Ratatouille.

Because the wait times can be long, I recommend making a Genie Plus reservation for this ride.

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2. Test Track

Test Track is by far one of the most popular among fans at Epcot to ride. This attraction rarely ceases to have long wait times and many rope drop the park specifically for this ride.

Test Track Epcot Front Area with Monorail driving by. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

When did Test Track open at Epcot?

Test Track has seen only one refurbishment since it opened to the public officially on March 17, 1999, but it was essentially a complete overhaul from what older Epcot fans once remembered. It all has to do with sponsorship.

At the time of updating this article (and according to Disney), Test Track Presented by Chevrolet is being reimagined and is currently closed. Please check back later for updates.

Test Track Epcot Silver Futuristic Car. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.
Test Track

When Test Track debuted, it replaced World of Motion, another beloved Epcot classic edutainment attraction.

World of Motion attraction in EPCOT Center at the Walt Disney World Resort - Orlando, Florida. 1983
World of Motion attraction in EPCOT Center at the Walt Disney World Resort – Orlando, Florida. 1983 Photo Credit: Florida Memory

But there were no complaints once Test Track came to be from guests although it did face issues during construction and faced quite a bit of downtime during soft opening.

Test Track Epcot Racing Game. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

It was a fun adventure that transformed visitors into crash test dummies at the General Motors (GM) facility.

Visitors got to see firsthand how GM cars were put through rigorous testing before hitting the market.

You couldn’t beat the excitement of zooming through a wall at a blazing 64.9 miles per hour (MPH) during the speed test, making it one of the fastest rides at Disney World.

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A New Look for Test Track at Epcot

Fans of the classic was a bit bummed out to hear that and because of a new partnership with Chevrolet, the attraction would undergo a major makeover.

New Opening Date of Test Track

The original Test Track closed on April 2012 and reopened on December 6, 2012.

Everything was updated to look sleek, modern and technologically advanced.

You can now design your own cars in the Chevrolet Design Studio and with your designs connected to their RFID Magicbands.

You are also able to test your car on the tracks based on efficiency, capability, responsiveness and power.

What to Expect on this High-thrill Epcot Ride

The tests zoom through this cool Tron-style place, all hooked up to ONSTAR, and the track remains unchanged.

The thrilling rush of zooming at 64.9 MPH remains, and after the ride, you can check out the newest Chevrolet vehicles, race your own designs, shop for gifts, and more.

You will be happy to know that the World of Motion logo can still be spotted all around the attraction.

Test Track is an absolute must-do and Lightning Lane is a must as well. It is easier to maneuver as a solo traveler since you can utilize the single rider line and possibly get through quicker if you time it right.

Test Track Epcot Design Motion area with Red Corvette. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.
Test Track at Epcot

I would suggest going when the park opens or during lunch time, between 11 a.m to 1 p.m.

Test Track Epcot Front Entrance. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

This Epcot ride is the perfect ride for first time thrill seekers, car enthusiasts, solo travelers and everyone in between.

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1. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

This galactic roller coaster is the newest addition to the park. It’s in Epcot where you’ll join Rocket, Groot, Drax, Gamora and Star-Lord (a.k.a. Peter Quill) to save humanity!

Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot Walt Disney World Resort. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.

Disney hasn’t made an official announcement about the speed of Guardians of the Galaxy, but you’re in for a treat with this fun roller coaster that brings some exciting firsts to Walt Disney World, like:

  • The first coaster attraction at EPCOT.
  • First reverse launch for a Disney coaster.
  • The first Disney Omnicoaster, where vehicles make controlled rotations to always keep guests focused on the action.
  • First Walt Disney World attraction to feature the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Guardians of the Galaxy Disney Roller Coaster Stats:

  • Height Restriction: 42 inches
  • Guardians of the Galaxy Length: 5,557 feet
  • Max Speed for Guardians of the Galaxy: 50 to 60 miles per hour*
  • Inversions: 0
  • Manufacturer: Vekoma
  • Pros: Innovative track layout and ride design, line moves quickly, beautiful queue.
  • Cons: Not the best if you suffer from motion sickness.
Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot Walt Disney World Resort roller coaster. One of the best epcot rides ranked from worst to best for your disney world vacation.
Guardians of the Galaxy Ride

As you can see, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is one of the BEST Epcot rides you must-do on your Disney World vacation!

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Wrapping Up on the Best Epcot Rides All Ranked!

I hope I have helped you realized that there are so many incredible rides and attractions you MUST do at Epcot theme park!

Best rides at Epcot
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Until next time, Happy Park Hopping Hipsters!

Victoria Wade Disney Writer at ThemeParkHipster

About the Author

Victoria is a professional solo traveler here to make your solo trips as stress free AND enjoyable as possible for you.

She has over 5 years of Disney and Non-Disney travel experience and was featured by POPSUGAR as one of the Top 50 Black Disney Creators you should follow.

She is a Proud Native to Baltimore, Md but always will call Disney World home.

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(Original Article Date: February 11, 2021/Updated by Editor on July 29, 2024)

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