 Year
Opened: 1982
Fun Fact: At nearly 6 acres, this pavilion is the largest
in Future World.
The Land is home to one of Epcot's most popular rides, Soarin'. This is one ride that you want to get to as early as possible to avoid the long lines. You definitely will want to take advantage of FastPass, but even these run out quickly.
The Land is also home to the Circle of Life, Living With the Land Boat Ride, Behind the Seeds Tour, Chip & Dale's Harvest Feast Garden Grill restaurant and the Sunshine Seasons Food Court.
Chip & Dale's Harvest Feast Garden Grill
For a sit down meal, the Garden Grill offers character lunches and dinners. Hosted by Farmer Mickey, Pluto, Chip & Dale, this revolving restaurant serves fresh American cuisine served family style.
Circle of Life
A cute lesson in environmental responsibility awaits you in the
Harvest Theatre. This 20 minute film stars the Lion King's Simba, Timon and Pumbaa. Combining live footage with animation, the tale is told in simple terms that all age groups can enjoy.
This is a good attraction to visit when you need a break and don't want to deal with overly long waits that you may find at some other rides.
The Harvest Theatre can accommodate 428
guests and is wheelchair accessible. For
guests who are hearing impaired, assistive listening devices
are available and reflective captioning is offered. Stop at Guest Services for information.
Living with the Land Boat Ride -
Fastpass will be used for the attraction on an as-needed basis.
A relaxing 13 minute boat ride takes you on an informative
journey through a tropical rain forest, an African desert complete with sandstorm, and the windswept plains
of a small, turn-of-the-century family farm. Guests
experience the struggles of the past and plans
for farming in the future including Hydroponics, Aeroponics and Aquaculture.
It's not just about fruits and veggies, fish farms are on display. Since The Land is a Disney restaurant supplier, You could very well be seeing your entree. Wonder where those Mickey shaped cucumbers in your salad came from? This is where they're grown.
This popular attraction is geared more towards adults, but littler guests will also find it entertaining. Guests in ECVs must be able to
transfer to a wheelchair.
Behind the Seeds Tour
Departing every 45 minutes from 10:30am - 4:30pm
Cost (including tax, theme park admission required):
$16.00 Guests ages 10+
$12.00 Guests ages 3-9
To book in advance call 407-WDW-TOUR
This guided tour will appeal to gardeners.
The tour is an up close look at four greenhouses that are part of the "Living with the Land" attraction. Behind the Seeds is led by a member of the Epcot Science Team. Highlights include:
- Sensory challenge with herbs/spices
- Lady bug release
- Vegetable taste test
- Fish feeding
- Sprouting a seed in your pocket to bring home
- Close look at the alligators
- Latest gardening tips
- Seeing how exotic crops and gigantic fruits and veggies are grown without soil
-Cameras are welcome.
-Children of all ages can participate. Strollers will be provided when needed
-Wheelchair accessible but ECV users must transfer to regular wheelchair
TIP:The Sunshine Seasons food court is one of the best food courts at Walt Disney World. A limited breakfast menu is available. Lunch/dinner is available at the Asian Wok Shop, Sandwich Shop & Bakery, Soup & Salad Shop and Wood Fired Grill Shop. In addition, there's a large amount of seating in the pavilion.
FUN FACTS: If you’re enjoying fresh vegetables or fish at an Epcot
restaurant, it’s likely that they were grown right here.
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