Explore Epcot’s
World Showcase

Hi guys and welcome to the fantastic World Showcase, normally we arrive here around mid afternoon after Future World and take our time to travel around the lagoon before the Illuminations and Reflections of Earth water show starts on the lagoon in the evening.

However… this will depend on what time of year you visit as closing times do change through out the year, so take a look at this website for times of all the parks at Disney?

This will give you a guide when planning your days out along with our World Showcase map of Epcot.

Also to keep you up to date with what’s going on at Epcot, plus the other Disney parks during your stay, here’s a useful events calendar.

Sunkissed tip; So where do you start? Well that’s totally up to you, take your pick, but if it’s your first time at Epcot and the World Showcase we recommend you start at Mexico and work your way around the lagoon clockwise, so Norway would be next.

Here’s our list of the fantastic countries on offer at the World Showcase, clockwise around the lagoon;

1. Mexico…El Rio del Tiempo – A great favorite with the crowds, cruise away down the river of time exploring Mexican culture, you can dine here, booking is recommended during peak times, see your park map for booking instructions.
   
   
2. Norway…Maelstrom – We love this for its exciting boat ride through the fjords with the Vikings and the odd troll. Fastpass is advisable during peak season.
   
   
3. China…Reflections of China – This oriental land is very colourful with its culture and entertainment, also try Circle-Vision 360 and discover the mysterious East great fun.
   
   
4. Germany…Dine in the brilliant Biergarten and catch a traditional German musical performance Wonder bah!!! Excellent shops on offer as well for that unique present to take back home with you.
   
   
5. Italy…Wine and Dine in the Venetian square and browse through the shops with all the charm that Venice and Italy has to offer.
   
   
6. The American Adventure…Join Ben Franklin and Mark Twain in classical American style, also you can sit by the band stand overlooking the World Showcase and lagoon, plus enjoy some wonderful music throughout the day.
   
   
7. Japan…Want to try authentic Japanese cuisine like sushi? Want to purchase a bonsai tree? We love this part of Epcot, especially the gallery. There is a great viewing point to watch the parades and fireworks from the balcony.
   
   
8. Morocco…You know when you are here by the smell of the spices and the ancient buildings in front of you filled with adventure, good food and Moroccan art.
   
   
9. France…Impressions de France – See the Eiffel Tower and a French chateaux in this visual celebration of French countryside, food and wine.
   
   
10. United Kingdom…Like the Beatles music? Fancy an English pint or cup of tea? Try a portion of Fish and Chips, well if you do you have found a little part of England, Check out this all time favourite at Epcot, good food, good fun and good times... yes you’ve guessed it, we are from the UK.
    
    
11. Canada…You must go and see the Circle-Vision 360 tour, a breath taken view of Canada in all is glory.

What we love about the World Showcase is the International feel it brings and with the millions of visitors each year, this adds to that feeling you are actually in these countries, it’s so real and authentic.

So… by the time you have explored the countries and your feet are starting to ache, the kids are tired, well there’s one more extravaganza on offer and that’s the fantastic Reflections of Earth – IllumiNations which is situated over the lagoon.

We will keep updating this page via our RSS feed regarding new additions, changes etc, so click onto the RSS feed above and follow the instructions to keep you on top off what’s happening at the World Showcase, where like your local paper boy, delivering your morning news free of charge.

• Organize a weekly plan