Disney Pros Know: These 3 EPCOT Rides Have "Good" and "Bad" Seats

EPCOT is chock-full of different rides – – and different ride vehicles – – however, not all of them are created equal from comfort and enjoyment standpoints.

Soarin’ Around the World Seating

In fact, there are some really good seats and some that…well, you should probably try to avoid if you can.

Test Track

Test Track, through its three distinct incarnations, has been a major fan favorite at EPCOT for going on three decades. Over that time, thrill seekers have realized that certain seats in the slot-car-like ride vehicles are better than others.

New ride vehicles

Specifically, the left-most seats in the front row are going to be the most thrilling during the high-speed, outdoor portion of the attraction. In comparison, the middle seat in the back row is arguably the “least” thrilling seat in the Test Track vehicle. Which of those is “best” and which is “worst” is probably up to just how “thrilled” you want to be.

Outdoor section

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Soarin’

Soarin’ and its variants – – Over California, Over the World, and the current Across America version – – have been one of EPCOT’s most popular rides since the Disney World version first opened in 2005. A major part of that is due to its unique ride system. As viewers of the Disney Channel circa 2002 know very well, the apparatus is based on an Erector Set, and lifts riders up on benches to mimic hang gliding.

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For the best seat on the ride, you’ll want to be sitting in the front row, so that there’ll be no one above you and no feet hanging in your face. The second and third rows both pale in comparison to the front; however, the second row probably takes the cake for worst of the two, as the feeling of people above you and below you has a tendency to break the immersion. And you’ll want to be sitting in the middle, so nothing is distorted, which is why B1 is the best seat in the house.

Soarin’ Across America

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Frozen Ever After

Moving into World Showcase, Frozen Ever After in the park’s Norway Pavilion is one of the park’s most popular rides. While not as thrilling as Test Track or Soarin’, the attraction’s boats do have some seats that are better than others.

Frozen Ever After

The best place to sit is in the middle rows on the right-hand side of the boat, as they provide the best views of the ride’s animatronic (including the newly revamped Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff) and the least chance to get wet during the drop. On the other hand, the left-hand side, front row, is arguably a spot to avoid. The views of the animatronic are somewhat obstructed, and you’re almost guaranteed to get wet.

Anna and Kristoff

Next time you’re riding these iconic EPCOT attractions, be sure to pay close attention to where you’re about to sit as you board. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney tips.

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