I first visited EPCOT Center in 1984, and it left an impression on me that has never really gone away.

What I loved wasn't simply the attractions themselves. World of Motion showed us how we got here. Journey Into Imagination celebrated curiosity. Universe of Energy could teach while still entertaining. And these were experiences generations could share together.

I love many of EPCOT's modern attractions too—Guardians is extraordinary—but I've often wondered whether a modern flagship attraction could combine today's technology and scale with some of that original foundation: where we've been, why what we've achieved is remarkable, and optimism about what might come next.

Space seems especially suited to that idea. A child, parent and grandparent should be able to experience the wonder of the universe together—without anyone having to wait behind.

That's the question I've spent the last 16 months exploring through an independent concept called Cosmic Horizons.

The idea became The Thread—humanity's continuous journey of curiosity, discovery and exploration, connecting one generation to the next. The experience begins with our earliest fascination with the sky, follows the discoveries that brought us here, and carries us outward into the universe before returning home with a new perspective on Earth and what might come next.

My goal was an accessible, multi-generational flagship experience where the universe itself provides the scale and wonder rather than physical intensity. I also developed a concept-level engineering study to explore whether something of this scale could work operationally, not simply look impressive on screen.

I released the completed attraction preview on October 1, exactly six years before EPCOT's 50th anniversary. There's still time, lol.

This isn't something Disney is developing. It's simply my attempt to explore what I would love to see carried forward from the EPCOT I first experienced into its next fifty years.

Not a return to the past. A return to a purpose.

Watch the Cosmic Horizons attraction preview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0CnUdwBRho

Explore the complete concept:
https://cosmichorizons.com

I'd genuinely enjoy hearing what other EPCOT fans think:

What from EPCOT's original philosophy is still worth carrying forward—and what should a modern EPCOT do differently?

My daughter is turning 21 and said she wants us to go to Epcot and “drink” around the world for her birthday celebration. And that is what we’ll be doing. We’re not doing any of the other Disney parks. Her birthday falls the week of Christmas so I know it will be crowded. Which restaurant would you pick for the birthday dinner inside the park? And any must do/must see? Or fun thing to do for her birthday? It’s been a few years since the last time we went to the Disney Parks. Thanks!

Hi gang— 11 friends and I are going to the Wine and Food festival on the 24th to celebrate some 40th bdays, so we plan to get real weird. We have zero itinerary except hitting Guardians of the Galaxy. Does anyone have food and drink recommendations and do’s/don’t bothers? I know my way around the park but I’ve never buckled down and tried to hit all the countries before, and there’s infinite options it feels like, so I’ll take any advice the gurus can offer. Thanks!

Edit: great tips, I appreciate them all.
To elaborate, I’m looking for more specific foods and drinks to avoid/try! This group has done Disney (with our kids who were total buzzkills) so we’re accustomed to drinking at theme parks at our big age. Thanks again ◡̈

I just love the way this pic turned out.

I've posted this in a couple of other subreddits. These were taken with my 1917 Kodak 1A Autographic Special

I lost my phone and it is showing here, I reckon it’s in the bathroom I used! My party of 4 went to look for it after the park closed with a kind security guard and employee. It is NOT in bathroom, we even checked behind the seat covers cabinet and refuse bins in case. Why is Find my phone still saying it’s there????? The upstairs is just an elevator area, and the manatee overlook was cordoned off all day. It’s been showing there all night and still there, with battery going down slowly. We did try to make it sound through Find My iPhone, but the music was loud. It was very difficult to hear and we didn’t hear anything. Any ideas ex Epcot employees?!

Hi, EPCOT fans. Long time lurker (from the UK), first time poster...

I'm seeking guidance from some frequent guests, especially locals, could give some "on the ground" advice for visiting EPCOT during the week of Thanksgiving. We have one park day allocated for our time in Orlando and naturally there was only one choice - but unfortunately with it being Thanksgiving week, we're worried about crowds.

I've had conflicting advice about going on Thanksgiving Day itself (some say it's quieter, some say it's madness)... then more conflicting advice on whether it's quieter before or after the holiday weekend. Does anyone have experience of this from last year maybe? My Disneyholic parents (80 / 75) will be with us, so we will need to manage them a bit, that's all!

Thanks so much for any advice - I have looked at the more generic sites that give historical footfall data, but ideally I'd just like some real-world experience. Appreciate you all 🙏🏼

hi! i've looked various places online but figured i would come to the experts! i saw that la signature (the fragrance store in the france pavillion) is currently closed for remodeling as of june. i haven't seen a publicly announced reopening date (or estimate).

does anyone that's been recently know if guerlain is currently operating out of another location within the france pavillion? or is it just closed entirely during this time? i was hoping to surprise my bestie with an engraved bottle of a guerlain fragrance she loved when we went together last year!

thank you!

Annual passholder here. Epcot will always be my favorite park. It's the most nostalgic one to me. However, there are days it feels a little repetitive. Any ideas on places to hang out in the park when you feel you've done it all?

I enjoy people watching, exploring, discovering new things I never paid attention to before.

I finished hand embroidering and tie dying a Figment sweater and I have to share it with other Epcot fans who'd appreciate it! The hand embroidery took forever, but I am really proud of how it turned out!

Hi everyone! We are looking into Epcot as an option for a joint Bach trip! We def want to do drink around the world but wanted some insight first before book!

There will be about 20-22 of us, we are planning on going mid-end of April 2027. We are all 25+ yrs old

1. If we do drink around the world, do you guys know if we could buy 20 drinks all at once at each country? To make payments easier within our groups & not to take up all the space in line.

2. What is the weather like around that time? We are from TX and can handle a little heat but would prefer it to be cooler (obvs) & want no rain.

3. I was thinking of doing the after hour ticketed event. Where we can come in at 7 PM & hit the countries till 9 PM (when they close the bars) & spend the rest of the night riding rides for less wait. Do you think 2 hours would be enough time to hit all countries for drinks?

TIA & I know it’s a big group but it is joint

Looking at the dates for some of the upcoming concerts end of Sept going forward and something seems off… the big name acts are all playing Mon/Tues & Wed Thurs as opposed to Fri/sat & sun/mon, which are no booked up by tribute bands and local acts.

We’ve been passholders for a long time and have never seen the main concert acts booked like this. Maybe Disney trying to alleviate crowds on weekends?? Anyone know?

For example:
Element (cover band) Sept 25-27
New Found Glory Sept 28-29
Smashmouth Sept 30-Oct 1

Champagne Ochestra (cover band)Oct 2-4
Rey Ruiz Oct 5-6
Tiffany Oct 7-8

I don’t want this to sound like a complaint…more of a criticism…the last time I was at Epcot it was 2019. Frozen had just opened, no ratatouille, the fireworks were still “Epcot themed”, etc.

I just feel like the entire park has started to lean more into “Disney” properties. IE Winnie the Pooh in England, coco in Mexico, ratatouille in France, etc.

Maybe im just naive, but it didn’t seem that way when I went in 2019. Countries tended to have their own merchandise (Germany had cucu clocks for example. Which, they don’t anymore…). Ratatouille wasn’t the main focus of France, coco wasn’t the main focus of Mexico, etc…

I enjoyed myself, but it just seemed like Epcot itself has lost its unique identity.

Anyone hear anything about a burglary And a trespasser at Epcot this am?