April 22 is Earth Day, and there are many ways to celebrate this special day. Conservation efforts continue to take place around the world, and especially at Walt Disney World as Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened on Earth Day in 1998.
While Animal Kingdom may be the focus for Earth Day every year, EPCOT can also be a focus for this day. Living with the Land in the Land Pavilion at EPCOT is one place where you can see firsthand how Walt Disney World horticulturalists are using innovative growing techniques and cross-breeding high-yield crops to help feed a growing planet. Discover a cornucopia of fruits and veggies from around the world—some modified to jaw-dropping effect. Feast your eyes on edible food crops from around the world. Glimpse hybrid striped bass, tilapia, catfish and freshwater shrimp in our fish farm. On this eye-opening tour, you’ll be inspired by a hopeful vision of farming’s future.
Living with the Land is an updated version of a previous attraction, Listen to the Land. Very little was changed between the two versions of the attraction.
The Disney Parks YouTube released a one hour ambiance video celebrate Earth Day. This Living with the Land ambient ride along video features: Full POV of Living with the Land with ambient audio and music. Living with the Land rainforest waterfalls, desert landscapes, and American farmland scenes in detailed ride-through views. Close-up Living with the Land greenhouse tour, lab scenes, and behind-the-scenes footage, showcasing sustainable farming, crop harvesting, and fish farm aquaculture. You can see that video here:
A full ride through of Living with the Land can also be found on the Daps Magic YouTube and can be seen here:
If you want a more in depth look at Living with the Land, you can also enjoy a behind the scenes look in a tour called Behind the Seeds. This one hour tour will include a look into the fish farm and 4 greenhouses that make up The Land Pavilion. This tour is perfect for anyone with an interest in gardening or natural sciences. During the tour, you’ll discover the latest plant-growing techniques, including hydroponics. You will also learn about the hybrid striped bass, tilapia, catfish and freshwater shrimp in our fish farm. Behold gigantic fruits and vegetables and unusual crops from around the world.
Make reservations online or via the My Disney Experience app. Same-day reservations and walk-ins can be made on a limited basis and are subject to availability.
What do you think of the one hour ambiance video of Living with the Land? Is Living with the Land a must-do when you visit EPCOT? Share your thoughts in the comments.
