20. The boat ride that never was
Walk to the back wall in the Germany Pavilion (the one covered by a mural). Knock on it, and you'll notice a hollow sound. That's because the wall covers the area that was originally intended to host the never-built Rhine River Cruise boat ride.
19. Cross the channel
When you cross the small bridge in the International Gateway between the UK and France pavilions, you are symbolically crossing the English Channel. Take a look at the wall down by the water. You'll notice a bicycle parked next to an artist's easel, along with a partially-completed painting.
18. Water on demand
In the Italy pavilion, look for little red buttons located close to the fountains behind the shops. If you push them, water sprays out from one of a handful of locations.
17. Hidden meaning
The Japanese pagoda has five stories. Each represents one of the elements that Buddhists believe make up everything in the universe - in ascending order: earth, water, fire, wind and sky.
16. Stop that!
On Mission: Space, try hitting all of the switches and dials at once. Gary Sinise will come over the speaker and tell you to cut it out.
15. In the dark
Most of the pavilions in World Showcase are lit up as part of the Illuminations show - but Morocco isn't. The temple remains dark, as this would violate local religious beliefs.
14. Flawed creations
Look at the mosaic tiles in the Morocco Pavilion. Each mosaic has at least one flawed tile in it - as local beliefs dictate that only Allah can create something that is "perfect".
13. A grassy roof
The roof of the Kringla Bakeri og Kafein the Norway Pavilion has real grass growing on it. Horticulture Cast Members clamber onto the structure and maintain it.
12. Ride along with Mickey
Note: Maelstrom is now closed, but we'll keep this here for memory's sake: In the loading area for Maelstrom, look at the painting on the wall. One of the Vikings on-board has a helmet with Mickey Mouse ears, while another is wearing a Mickey watch.
11. A unique address
On the Living with the Land boat ride, check out the address on the mailbox in front of the farm house - it reflects the year that Epcot opened.
Comments
Wow, I have been to Epcot a few times and had no idea. Next time I go I am definitely going to try some of these out. Very interesting and cool, thanks for sharing!
On main street in the back of the candy store there is a small hat store with an old fashion phone...if you pick it up and listen you can ease drop on Mr Disney having a conversation. ..also if you go into the barbershop and ask for a mickey special you will get a surprise
What is a "fashion phone" and how can it be old? Or were you trying to say "old-fashioned phone"?
The building for Soarin is painted a specific Sky Blue to help hide the enormous structure from World Showcase. Look past the Canada pavilion from China to notice (or not notice) the structure.
Not too exciting, but there's a survey marker in Epcot... I believe it's near the stroller parking area outside The Nemo ride.