EPCOT, stylized in all uppercase as EPCOT, is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida
. It is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Experiences division
. The park opened on October 1, 1982, as EPCOT Center and was the second of four theme parks built at Walt Disney World
. EPCOT spans 305 acres (123 hectares), more than twice the size of Magic Kingdom
. EPCOT is often referred to as a "permanent world's fair" and is dedicated to the celebration of human achievement, particularly technological innovation and international culture
. The park features a variety of attractions, rides, international pavilions, award-winning fireworks, and seasonal special events
. Some of the popular attractions at EPCOT include:
- Spaceship Earth: A journey through the history of communication, from humanity's first cave paintings through today and tomorrow
- World Celebration: The first stop after arriving at EPCOT, where you'll travel through the history of communication
- World Discovery: Unique adventures await throughout this area of the park
- World Nature: Explore global culture, space, the seas, and Mother Nature
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: An intergalactic, family-friendly chase through time and space
EPCOT also offers unparalleled entertainment and events, with live performances, Disney character meet-and-greets, and seasonal festivals
. The park is suitable for all ages and heights, and visitors can purchase the Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane Entrance for more than 40 attractions across the park, as well as Individual Lightning Lane Entrance for highly demanded attractions
