Here’s everything you’re wondering about the Living with the Land ride in Disney World’s Epcot.
Living with the Land is one of the most serene and educational attractions you’ll find at Walt Disney World. This slow-moving dark ride experience takes guests through various nature biomes and a showcase of cutting-edge hydroponics and agricultural advents.
🎃 (Seriously, how do they get the pumpkins so big?)
This Epcot staple — located in The Land pavilion — has been around for quite some time. With a ride system that isn’t exactly designed to defy gravity or elicit thrills of any kind (but you’ll be in awe of those pumpkins!), you may be wondering: Is Living with the Land a good ride for your next Disney for Couples outing?
Here’s everything you need to know.
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How Long Is the Boat Ride on Living with the Land?
The Living with the Land boat ride is about 15 minutes long. Compared to other Epcot experiences, LWTL typically has a pretty short wait time, too (usually 5 to 10 minutes).
There really isn’t a bad time to hop aboard this iconic attraction either, though you may want to wedge it in the middle of an action-packed day. Not only does this let you prioritize the higher-demand Epcot rides at rope drop or just before park closing, but it’s also a great way to cool off.
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Are There Any Drops on Living with the Land?
Since many of Walt Disney World’s boat rides have some type of descent, you may be wondering: Does Living with the Land have a drop, too?
Living with the Land does not have any drops. Zero, zilch.
Imagine if Magic Kingdom’s It’s a Small World was all about inspired agriculture. That’s the level of “thrill” you’ll be dealing with on LWTL.
Is the Lab in Living with the Land Real?
It most certainly is. Toward the end of Living with the Land (the section referred to as the Living Laboratory), you’ll spot a Biotechnology Lab on your way through the final Creative Greenhouse. Staffed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this research facility is manned by real scientists who are actively researching and testing new and improved ways to grow and care for crops. 🌱
LTWL is also home to the Integrated Pest Management Lab. You won’t see this insect palace on the boat ride, but you’ll get to spend some backstage time there if you decide to do the Behind the Seeds backstage tour.
Are the Plants in Living with the Land Real?
All of the plants you see on the Living with the Land ride are 100% real. In fact, a number of these crops are harvested and served at The Land eateries like Garden Grill and Sunshine Seasons.
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Cruising through the gardens, guests can expect to see everything from tropical delicacies like bananas, pineapples, and dragonfruit to vegetables like eggplant, cucumbers, and lettuce.
Oh, and about that Aquacell portion of the Living Lab: Disney harvests some of those fish, too. Book a meal at the Coral Reef Restaurant (located right next door to the Land building) to get a chance to indulge in a sustainably sourced seafood dinner!
Wrapping Up
Living with the Land is a must-do for us on every Disney for Couples trip. It’s a welcome reprieve from the Florida sun and an immersive experience we bet Walt himself would be proud of.
It’s also one of Epcot’s opening day attractions, first setting sail on October 1, 1982.
It can be tough to nail edutainment of any kind, especially a dark ride that moves at a snail’s pace, but once again, Disney managed to pull it off and has kept LWTL going for over 40 years.
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