Are there two EPCOT balls?

Spaceship Earth is Made Up of More than a Single Sphere We've covered the triangles that pattern the exterior of this Disney World icon, but did you know that it's also not just one big sphere? Spaceship Earth might look like it, but it turns out the park weenie is made from two spheres, actually.



People Also Ask

Epcot's icon is the impressive Spaceship Earth geosphere, affectionately referred to by most as the giant golf ball.

MORE DETAILS

Having realized this, Disney designed the sphere so that the rainwater is collected then funneled away instead of drenching the guests.

MORE DETAILS

Yesterland: Wonders of Life at Epcot. A golden dome houses Wonders of Life, Presented by MetLife. It's not an attraction in the traditional sense.

MORE DETAILS

The Epcot ball is a 165-ft diameter geodesic sphere that is elevated above the ground to stand 180 feet tall. Each face of the polyhedron is divided into three isosceles triangles to form each point. In theory, there are 11,520 total isosceles triangles forming 3840 points.

MORE DETAILS

According to Disney Legend John Hench in his “Designing Disney” book, Fuller's work was a huge inspiration in shaping what would become the park's icon: “We assumed from the beginning that we needed a large sphere for the Epcot icon, and we wanted one with enough space inside for an attraction.

MORE DETAILS

However, a NEW ride has taken the spot of highest average wait time — it's Test Track at 69 minutes. Next up is Soarin' at 34 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 20 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 15 minutes, and Spaceship Earth at 16 minutes.

MORE DETAILS

If you're into rides more than general theme park merriment and atmosphere, we suggest skipping Epcot, as it doesn't offer as many thrills. However, families, foodies and world's fair enthusiasts will likely enjoy their time at this concept park.

MORE DETAILS

July 16, 2023 Update: Spaceship Earth finally has a refurbishment scheduled after its multi-year refurbishment was delayed for multiple years! Hooray for this overdue announcement!!! According to Walt Disney World, Spaceship Earth will close on July 19, 2023 and will reopen… one day later, on July 20, 2023.

MORE DETAILS

The Land Pavilion Fun Fact: At nearly 6 acres, this pavilion is the largest in World Nature. The Land is home to one of EPCOT's most popular rides, Soarin' Around the World. This is one ride that you want to get to as early as possible to avoid the long lines.

MORE DETAILS