Laserphonic Symphony

Laserphonic Symphony was EPCOT Center’s first true nighttime spectacular — the moment the park discovered what its World Showcase Lagoon could be. Debuting on June…

Carnival De Lumiere

The first-ever nighttime spectacular at EPCOT Center, Carnival de Lumiere debuted on October 23, 1982, just weeks after the park’s grand opening. Staged on the…

The EPCOT Experience

Embark on an immersive journey with The EPCOT Experience! This 360-degree film, featuring Dame Judi Dench’s narration, takes you through the park’s history, future, and captivating attractions like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and World Showcase pavilions.

Illuminations

The first iteration of IllumiNations launched in January 1988, replacing the previous nighttime show, Laserphonic Fantasy, which had run since 1984. This original version featured…

El Rio Del Tiempo

As one of EPCOT Center’s original opening day attractions, El Rio Del Tiempo (“The River of Time”) offered a tranquil yet immersive journey through Mexico’s…

Maelstrom

Opening on July 5, 1988, Maelstrom was a flume-style dark ride located inside the Norway pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase. Originally planned under the name…