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Since EPCOT and Hollywood Studios now house 2 of Disney World’s most popular rides, it should be more commonly accepted that each park has its own unique attractions and benefits. After all, a recent survey<\/a> revealed that each park has one of parkgoers’ favorite rides, with Mission Space and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ranked as number one in 19 states. Still, the EPCOT<\/a> vs Hollywood Studios<\/a> battle continues to rage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer for most people will come down to personal preferences, so here are some insights to help you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPCOT Vs Hollywood Studios, Putting it Simply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to EPCOT vs Hollywood Studios, it is like comparing apples to oranges: both are equally delicious, but very different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPCOT is based on world cultures and world exploration, while Hollywood Studios is based on Hollywood and the movies we love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is EPCOT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EPCOT came from a concept by Walt Disney<\/a> for an experimental prototype community of tomorrow, a perfect utopian city. While Walt\u2019s dream for an actual city never came to fruition, Imagineers used his concept of improvement, and the future, to create the original EPCOT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, EPCOT focuses less on the future,<\/a> but more on the current world around us. Different park sections include World Nature, World Discovery, World Celebration, and World Showcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EPCOT is the ideal park to enjoy delectable and diverse food and drink choices, while exploring different cultures, and the world we live in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPCOT is not typically known for its thrill rides, with the exception of Test Track and Mission Space, but with the addition of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, EPCOT is a new contender when it comes to EPCOT vs Hollywood Studios for \u201cbest thrill rides.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Hollywood Studios?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios is themed to movies, tv shows, theater, and Hollywood. Upon entry to the park, you enter the golden age of Hollywood. When you head farther back into the park, you enter the movies of Star Wars and Toy Story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hollywood Studios is known for having the best Disney thrill rides. Rock \u2018n\u2019 Rollercoaster takes guests through loops and corkscrews, and Tower of Terror is a 13 story drop through an abandoned old Hollywood Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Millennium Falcon: Smuggler\u2019s Run allows guests to pilot their own Millennium Falcon on a thrilling mission, and Rise of the Resistance is part thrill ride, part show as you join the resistance and become captured by the First Order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that we know what each park is about, let\u2019s continue on our journey to determine which is better when it comes to the EPCOT vs Hollywood Studios debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPCOT VS Hollywood Studios: Which Has Better Rides?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Disney Hollywood Studios Rides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Built to celebrate the golden age of film, you wouldn’t expect Hollywood Studios to be home to some of Disney’s biggest thrills, and yet rides like Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror and Star Wars Rise of the Resistance are just that–thrilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hollywood Studios is also home to some of Disney’s most immersive experiences. To determine who wins in the battle of EPCOT vs Hollywood Studios, we need to discuss thrill rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rock \u2018n\u2019 Rollercoaster<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Rock \u2018n\u2019 Rollercoaster is a thrilling experience with the band Aerosmith. After meeting the band you are put on a super stretch, super fast limo to get across town quickly to make it to the concert in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The limo ride takes a few exhilarating turns over loops, and twisting through corkscrews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tower of Terror<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tower of Terror begins when you enter an abandoned hotel from the golden age of Hollywood. After a fatal lightning strike on the elevator shaft, the hotel was left abandoned and in disrepair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the library, guests will be greeted by a familiar face as they learn about, and enter, the Twilight Zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the basement, guests board a service maintenance elevator, before taking their own exciting journey up and down the haunted elevator shafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tower of Terror has multiple randomized drop sequences, making each ride a bit different, therefore keeping you on your toes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Star Wars Rise of the Resistance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Rise of the Resistance is one of the most popular rides in all of Disney World. It has to give Hollywood Studios an extra point in the battle of EPCOT vs Hollywood Studios, due to its uniqueness and immersion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In ROR, you\u2019ll join the Resistance and be transported to a safe location in the Star Wars universe. Soon, your transport ship is captured by the First Order and you are forced to board their ship and enter interrogation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, just in the nick of time, the Resistance returns to help you escape. Up until this point, the ride has been immersive, fascinating, and suspenseful, but not all that thrilling, but that is all about the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once guests make their way to the escape vehicles, the real thrills begin. The droids directing the craft have a bit of trouble finding the escape pods, the First Order notices, and a chase and gun fight ensues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a complete explanation of the ride and its thrills, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millennium Falcon: Smuggler\u2019s Run<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Millennium Falcon: Smuggler\u2019s Run is an interactive simulator type ride. While the ride is a simulation, the thrills feel real. Inside, guests can control the flight, guns, and other aspects of the Millennium Falcon as you complete a mission to steal some loot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The simulator responds in real time to the pilots, gunners, and engineers, making each ride different. We have even crashed a couple times, which always elicits the stomach in your throat feeling.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rides for Kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hollywood Studios is not just thrill rides. In fact, there are many kid favorite rides found in this park. When it comes to the EPCOT vs Hollywood Studios debate, EPCOT does have Frozen Ever After, but Hollywood Studios has many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hollywood Studios boasts Toy Story Land<\/a>, an entire area devoted to Toy Story and kid friendly rides. Slinky Dog Dash is a fun, kid friendly coaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alien Swirling Saucers is perfect for kids of all ages and (almost all) sizes. This swirling experience takes guests on a spin with the aliens from Toy Story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, Toy Story Mania is a fun interactive shooter style game for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EPCOT Rides and Attractions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we said before when it comes to the EPCOT vs Hollywood Studios discussion, it\u2019s like comparing apples to oranges. EPCOT is split in two, by the World Showcase, and what used to be called Future World.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Future World has now been split further, and renamed to World Discovery, World Celebration, and World Nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Showcase<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It is important to note, the World Showcase section of the park is not known for thrill rides, but rather thrilling cultures. A couple rides can be found in this section, such a boat ride in Mexico, Frozen Ever After in Norway, as well as many shows and films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The World Showcase is known for beautiful architecture, diverse souvenirs, tasty dining, an assortment of drinks, and the opportunity for cultural education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the World Showcase of EPCOT is home to many beloved festivals throughout the year. Each brings new limited edition food and drink options, as well as entertainment and souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If thrills are more your thing, you will want to stay in the World Discovery area of EPCOT. Here, you will find the three main thrill rides of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mission Space<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Mission Space is rather self explanatory. It is a mission to space and mars. This simulator type ride can provide a gentle ride on the green side, for those with motion sickness ailments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, on the orange side, the ride does not hold back. On the orange side, the ride spins like a centrifuge to simulate the effect of G forces similar to what one might feel while launching into space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Track<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Test Track is a beloved EPCOT ride, and was the first thrill ride inside of EPCOT. Test Track allows you to design your own simulated car, and test its abilities inside of a real test track, with you as the test dummies. NOTE: As of summer 2024, Test Track is closed for extensive renovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Test Track takes guests through hairpin turns, hills and curves, and even a speed test at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Cosmic Rewind is the newest thrill ride inside of EPCOT. Cosmic Rewind has been coined the \u201cModern version of Space Mountain,\u201d a title we also deem fitting. The ride begins as guests are transported to Xandar to explore all their planet has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shortly after the transport, the Xandarian ship you have been transported to is taken over. Without spoiling the fun and surprises this ride has to offer, you\u2019ll soon find yourself travelling through space\u2026 and time, forwards, backwards, and sideways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This ride is not something that can be explained with words. It needs to be experienced first hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hollywood Studios Restaurants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If we were strictly comparing EPCOT vs Hollywood Studios restaurants, EPCOT would surely win. But, that can be said when comparing EPCOT to food at any of the other Disney parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hollywood Studios often has lackluster and repetitive food options, with a few exceptions. The park has been making an effort to add in more diverse dining options, like Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo inside Galaxy\u2019s Edge<\/a>, or Woody’s Roundup all you care to eat barbecue restaurant in Toy Story Land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The crown jewel of Hollywood Studios dining is the Hollywood Brown Derby. This high end restaurant serves stunning contemporary American cuisine and drink offerings, with a price tag to match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hollywood Brown Derby is known to be one of the best restaurants inside all of Walt Disney World.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a complete list of our favorite Hollywood Studios dining offerings, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPCOT Restaurants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, in the EPCOT vs Hollywood Studios debate, EPCOT wins in the restaurant category. EPCOT does have a few traditional restaurants in the World Celebration area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, the restaurants in the World Showcase are the real stars. Each World Showcase country has at least one quick service option, and one table service option, but many have more than one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many guests will tell you that the Italy and France Pavilions offer the best dining (Think delicious pasta and crepes, and the best wine selections in the parks), but we also enjoy Biergarten in the Germany pavilion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One fan favorite restaurant not found in the World Showcase is Space 220. At Space 220, guests dine 220 miles above Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upon entering the restaurant, you will board a futuristic elevator and witness the park get smaller and smaller as you climb higher and higher, until you can see almost all of Earth below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The food is out of this world, (pun intended.) This restaurant has quickly become one of our favorites inside all of Walt Disney World. The food is world class, and the atmosphere is downright fascinating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We could discuss EPCOT restaurants for hours, and in fact we have, and all of that information can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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