UPDATED October 21, 2024

Welcome to EPCOT’s World Nature! World Nature is located to the right of World Celebration (coming from the park’s entrance) and encompasses The Land and The Seas pavilions.

This neighborhood made its debut on October 1, 2021 (along with World Discovery and World Celebration) as part of EPCOT’s historic transformation. (These three neighborhoods make up the area formerly known as Future World.)

World Nature is home to several EPCOT attractions, including the popular Soarin’ Around the World. It is also home to the Journey of Water — the very first Moana-themed attraction!

And World Nature has even more to offer…

World Nature Attractions

Soarin’ Around the World

TAKE FLIGHT around — and above! — the world on Soarin’! Landscapes you’ll see along this global journey include the Swiss Alps, Greenland, Sydney Harbour, and Mount Kilimajaro.

Iconic landmarks over which you’ll SOAR include the Great Wall of China, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, the Taj Mahal in India, the Eiffel Tower, and MORE… including EPCOT! This experience is presented by way of a 180-degree, 80-foot IMAX digital projection dome. Soarin‘ is absolutely a CAN’T MISS experience in EPCOT!

Height requirement: 40 inches
Ages: Kids, Teens, Tweens, and Adults
Access: Standby Line; Lightning Lane Multi Pass Tier 1 option; Lightning Lane Premier Pass option

Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana 

Guests can stroll — and play their way! — through a “lush exploration trail” that allows explorers to “play with magical, living water” through the Journey of Water, an immersive walk-through attraction inspired by Moana.

The attraction is a walkthrough trail where guests can “play with magical, living water” in an immersive way. We’ve enjoyed sharing a look inside — along with a FULL WALK-THROUGH — with you!

Click here to GO INSIDE EPCOT’s Moana-Inspired Journey of Water Attraction! And find our FULL VIDEO WALK-THROUGH here!

Height requirement: None
Ages: All
Access: Traditional Standby Line; Virtual Queue may be put into place as needed on busy days

Awesome Planet

This short film (10 minutes in total and voiced by Ty Burrell) leaves an impact as it shares the astounding features of our Awesome Planet!

In-theater special effects bring the production to life and help remind us why it’s so important to care for the “prime real estate” that is our HOME planet.

Height requirement: None
Ages: All
Access: Standby Line

Living with the Land

You may become so relaxed by this gentle boat ride that you won’t even realize the education you’re receiving as you pass through EPCOT’s own greenhouses and hydroponic gardens in Living with the Land!

P.S. You can enjoy produce directly from this attraction when you dine in Sunshine Seasons or Garden Grill!

Height requirement: None
Ages: All
Access: Standby Line; Lightning Lane Multi Pass Tier 2 option; Lightning Lane Premier Pass option

The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Are you ready to truly help to find NEMO? Then hop into a clamobile on The Seas with Nemo & Friends!

This slow-moving ride — filled with favorite tunes and characters from Finding Nemo — ends by dropping guests off into SeaBase, where you can continue to explore and learn more about our friends “Under the Sea!”

Height requirement: None
Ages: All
Access: Standby Line; Lightning Lane Multi Pass Tier 2 option; Lightning Lane Premier Pass option

Turtle Talk With Crush

“DUUUUUUUUDE… “ No Way! Join in a real-time conversation with Crush from Finding Nemo!

Turtle Talk With Crush presents a different live show every time. The kiddos will be entertained while the adults will wonder “HOW did they do that?”

Height requirement: None
Ages: All
Access: Standby Line; Lightning Lane Multi Pass Tier 2 option; Lightning Lane Premier Pass option

SeaBase Aquarium

Sea turtles, reef fish, stingrays, sharks, manatees, dolphins, and more call SeasBase Aquarium (located in The Seas pavilion) home.

Fish feedings take place from 10AM to 3:30PM daily.

Height requirement: None
Ages: All
Access: Walk through and explore at your own pace as long as The Seas pavilion is open

World Nature Dining

World Nature Table Service Restaurants and Character Dining

Coral Reef Restaurant offers one of the most interesting dining experiences available in Walt Disney World. The dining room is lined with massive picture windows looking into the giant, indoor Living Seas aquarium. Throughout your meal, you’ll have the ever-changing scenery of the seas as your entertainment!

The menu here is primarily seafood-oriented featuring options based on the season, but there are many choices that will appeal to all palates.

Located in The Land pavilion, Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at Garden Grill Restaurant features a few VERY special pals: Mickey Mouse is joined by Chip, Dale, and Pluto! These four characters provide the ample entertainment at this family-style restaurant!

The food is served on platters here, so it’s an all-you-can-eat feast with your family. Since the earliest days of EPCOT Center, this restaurant has had many different styles, but has always been Disney World’s only rotating restaurant! Throughout your meal, you’ll see several of the different scenes from the Living with the Land ride below!

World Nature Quick Service Restaurants

A step above traditional quick service, Sunshine Seasons offers variety, delicious food, and a prime location in EPCOT’s World Nature.

Seating in the dining area is plentiful, with condiment bars located on both sides of the entry as you leave the registers. Guests have access to a few counter service classics, like burgers and pizza, and a plentiful “Grab & Go” section.

But Sunshine Seasons has really made a name for itself as a spot where guests can also find better-for-you entrees such as Salmon and Power Salads, and even Rotisserie Chicken for a nice change of pace. Vegetarians and vegan guests will likely be pleased with options here

World Nature Snack Kiosks

You’ll find The Land Cart just steps away from — where else? — The Land pavilion in EPCOT!

This is a handy and quick stop if you’re looking for a healthier snack, with a selection of “better for you” fare like nicely chilled veggie or fruit and cheese plates, or a snack-sized portion of hummus.

World Nature Characters

Meet Moana

Moana meets guests in EPCOT’s World Nature, right near the entrance to Journey of Water!

Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for appearance times.

MORE World Nature FUN

Behind the Seeds Tour

If you love the Living with the Land attraction, then you may want to consider taking the Behind the Seeds Tour!

You’ll visit four greenhouses (plus a fish farm) in The Land Pavilion during this one-hour tour, encountering insects, fish, and plants along the way. You can find complete information including pricing for this tour here. 

EPCOT Seas Adventure — Dolphins in Depth

Did you know you can have a dolphin encounter in The Seas pavilion in EPCOT? EPCOT Seas Adventure — Dolphins in Depth allows YOU to interact with these beautiful ocean creatures!

Experts will share what it’s like to work with and care for the bottlenose dolphins at EPCOT. This tour features an approximately 30-minute interaction with the dolphins, backstage views complete with the opportunity to learn about Disney World’s dolphin care program as well as training and research sessions with marine mammal specialists. You can find complete information including pricing for this tour here. 

EPCOT Seas Adventure — DiveQuest

Are you up for a diving ADVENTURE in The Seas pavilion in EPCOT? SCUBA-certified guests can DIVE into the park with EPCOT Seas Adventure — DiveQuest!

This truly unique experience offers participants to dive in EPCOT’s current-free 5.7-million-gallon saltwater aquarium which is home to over 2,000 sea creatures including — but not limited to — sea turtles, reef fish, stingrays, and sharks! A backstage tour of the aquarium is also part of the experience. You can find complete information including pricing for this tour here. 

It’s all waiting for you in World Nature!

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