EPCOT ATTRACTIONS FOR KIDS: Agent P ~ Kidcot ~ Epcot's Character Experiences ~ Epcot's Hidden Gems ~ Epcot at Night ~ Epcot's Rides
Epcot has some popular rides. If you are visiting during the peak season, be sure to take advantage of the Fast Pass so your kids can visit their favorite ride during your trip. The Disney World Fast Pass allows you to skip the long line and instead enter the ride through the Fast Pass entrance, which has little to no wait. (Each person in your party must have a Fast Pass ticket in order to use the Fast Pass entrance to the ride.) A one hour time window is specified on the ticket, telling you when you can use the Fast Pass entrance. You can get the free Fast Pass tickets from the Disney Fast Pass Distribution kiosks that are located near the entrance to Epcot or near some of the ride entrances. You can only get one Fast Pass ticket at a time. Once the time has expired on the first ticket, then you can get another one. Note: Disney is in the process of testing a new Fast Pass+ system (through the new Disney "MagicBands") that will allow you to reserve up to three Fast Passes a day through their website or the Disney Mobile App.
During the peak season, you should arrive early at Epcot to get a Fast Pass for your favorite ride. If you can't get a Fast Pass and the llines are long, then try odd times (e.g., early morning, lunch time, dinner time, or even after dinner). Estimated wait times are often posted near the ride entrance. There are also Apps available that you can use to check estimated wait times (e.g., Official Disney App or unofficial WDW Waits). During peak times, you can enjoy alternate activities such as Agent P's World Showcase Adventure, Kidcot Fun Stops, Epcot's Character Meet & Greets, exploring the Epcot's Hidden Gems until it is time to use your Fast Pass.
RIDES FOR PRESCHOOLERS
If you find that your preschooler isn't into the rides, there are other fun things to do at Epcot. Your preschooler might enjoy collecting autographs from his/her favorite Disney characters at the Character Meet & Greets, doing a craft and collecting stamps at Epcot's Kidcot Stations or exploring some of Epcot's Hidden Gems instead.
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros (World Showcase - Mexico)
Journey Into Imagination with Figment (Future World) - *Fast pass available
Living with the Land (Future World) - *Fast pass available, Fast Pass Distribution machine
The Seas with Nemo & Friends (Future World)
Spaceship Earth (Future World) - *Fast pass available
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RIDES FOR SCHOOL-AGE KIDS
If you find that your school-aged wants to try something other than the rides, then your child might enjoy working as a secret agent in Agent P's World Showcase Adventure; collecting autographs from his/her favorite Disney characters at the Character Meet & Greets; doing a craft, collecting stamps, and playing the part of a world traveler at Epcot's Kidcot Stations; or exploring some of Epcot's Hidden Gems instead.
Captain EO (Future World) - *Fast pass available
Ellen's Energy Adventure (Future World) - *Fast pass available
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros (World Showcase - Mexico)
Journey Into Imagination with Figment (Future World) - *Fast pass available
Living with the Land (Future World) - *Fast pass available, Fast Pass Distribution machine
Maelstrom (World Showcase - Norway) - *Fast pass available, Fast Pass Distribution machine
Mission: Space (Future World) - *Fast pass available, Fast Pass Distribution machine
Soarin' (Future World) - *Fast pass available, Fast Pass Distribution machine
The Seas with Nemo & Friends (Future World)
Spaceship Earth (Future World) - *Fast pass available
Test Track (Future World) - *Fast pass available
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RIDES FOR TEENS
Captain EO (Future World) - *Fast pass available
Mission: Space (Future World) - *Fast pass available, Fast Pass Distribution machine
Soarin' (Future World) - *Fast pass available, Fast Pass Distribution machine
Test Track (Future World) - *Fast pass available
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on rides for teens at Epcot.