Walt Disney World’s EPCOT brings families together by celebrating themes of technology, innovation, and global culture. With iconic attractions like Spaceship Earth and Test Track capturing the attention of guests, there are numerous hidden gems within EPCOT that encourage families to participate in activities and learn about the world around them. Let’s explore these three lesser-known treasures that promise a unique and memorable experience that your entire family will love.

Test Track SIMporium

Often overshadowed by the high-speed thrills of the main Test Track attraction, the Test Track SIMporium offers an extended interactive experience for families with their virtual vehicle creations. This area is easy to find as the main attraction’s exit flows right into the experience. Here, your family will find indoor entertainment like creating a commercial featuring your vehicle creation and a virtual racing track to put your vehicle to the test even further with just your MagicBand. Your family can also commemorate your vehicle’s victory by taking a photo with it in front of a very cool backdrop. Families enjoy creating their dream cars in this collaborative environment that encourages the themes of imagination and engineering.

SeaBase

EPCOT is more commonly known for attractions like Spaceship Earth and globe-trotting through the World Showcase, but there is an area of EPCOT dedicated to life under the sea that often gets overlooked. SeaBase is an excellent spot for families, highlighting the main attractions like The Seas with Nemo & Friends and Turtle Talk with Crush. Go below the surface and discover the SeaBase aquarium where your family can watch fish feedings or see the large but graceful manatees at the Manatee Rehabilitation center. Cast Members are available throughout the aquarium to answer your deep-sea questions and offer interesting information about the sea creatures that live in the aquarium. Families can also explore Bruce’s Shark World where the theme of education through having fun is continued in an interactive Finding Nemo-inspired exhibit.

Kidcot Stops

Get the entire family engaged in a World Showcase adventure! In each country pavilion your family can discover Kidcot Stops which are special stations designed for children to actively participate in EPCOT’s global exploration. Upon reaching the first station, a Cast Member will provide your family with a small Ziploc “suitcase” bag to collect activity cards. These cards feature intriguing facts about that country on one side and a coloring activity on the other. Take the opportunity to interact with the Cast Member, learning more about the cultural traditions of the country while enjoying the coloring activity. Kidcot Fun Stops offer a rewarding experience for young visitors, allowing parents to enjoy the surroundings while getting the entire family involved.

Encourage your family to explore these three hidden gems and add them to your EPCOT itinerary. Go beyond the familiar attractions and peel back the layers to discover how EPCOT embraces the family experience and encourages memories to be made together. EPCOT is a unique blend of entertainment and education, serving as an inspiring backdrop for families to learn together and create enduring memories for everyone. If you are looking for more ways your family can experience Disney World together, join our email list to stay up to date on everything the most magical place on earth has to offer!

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