While many people are attracted to Epcot for the fast-paced rides or futuristic attractions, a few of us love the nostalgia of a flip phone that sets off events in the World Showcase. However, while the history of this attraction is well documented, the future of the current iteration of the World Showcase Adventure is FINALLY here. Epcot’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure opened in December of 2022.
Is DuckTales World Showcase Adventure Open in Epcot?
Yes. Despite constant delays, DuckTales World Showcase Adventure finally opened in Epcot on December 16, 2022. Epcot’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure was delayed following the COVID-19 outbreak. You’ve met your match if you’re looking for one of the newest Disney World attractions in 2023.
What is DuckTales World Showcase Adventure?
Load the Play Disney Parks mobile app in preparation to explore exotic destinations, mysteries, and priceless treasures. Team up with Scrooge McDuck, Launchpad, Webby, Donald, Huey, Dewey, and Louie as they travel around the Epcot World Showcase, searching for artifacts.
Scrooge McDuck, his nephews, and friends search for the world’s precious ancient artifacts on a quacky quest to find “the priceless seven lost magic treasures” to return them to their rightful owners. You will track clues, fight villains, and find relics while working with your loved ones. If you finish your seven adventures, aka “adven-shares”, you will receive a finale event!
Which Countries Will Take Part in DuckTales World Showcase Adventure?
As of the last announcement, the following countries are taking part in Ducktales World Showcase Adventure:
- China Pavilion
- France Pavilion
- Germany Pavilion
- Italy Pavilion
- Japan Pavilion
- Mexico Pavilion
- United Kingdom Pavilion
Is the World Showcase Adventure Good for Disney World Guests with Autism?
Yes, it provides a set routine and way for guests with autism to explore the countries of Epcot’s World Showcase. From our personal review, my son can ignore the crowds while becoming engrossed in the adventure game. However, there were sometimes crowds in the areas where these attractions are. Other potential downfalls include that it may involve heat, lots of walking, and playing longer than intended. While sometimes the mechanical interactions are loud, they are very engaging.
What was Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure?
Before it was Agent P’s, Kim Possible’s World Showcase Adventure issued guests flip phones, known as Kimmunicators, to communicate with Wade and beat a slew of bad guys. When it closed, Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure opened. Agent P incorporated guest cell phones in 2016 and became part of the Play Disney Parks app in 2018. However, there was a time when you could use either the flip phone or the app for Agent P’s.
Each showcase country features Phineas, Ferb, and Perry on vacation with their family. Many of the mechanical interactions from Kim Possible carried over to this attraction (and will presumably continue in future iterations). Whether you’re locating singing steins in Germany, reading hidden messages in Mexico, or retrieving a sample of Chai tea in the United Kingdom, you are undoubtedly saving the world.
What’s Happened to the Old World Showcase Adventures?
Interestingly, Disney has historically retired each World Showcase Adventure attraction within a few years after it goes off the air. Kim Possible went off the air in 2007 and closed in 2012. The Phineas & Ferb show ended in 2015 and closed in 2020. The original DuckTales ended in 1990, and the reboot ended in 2021. It’s questionable how long this experience will be around.
When did Kim Possible’s World Showcase Adventure Close?
Kim Possible’s World Showcase Adventure opened in January 2009 and closed all Kimmunicators (or flip phones) on May 17, 2012. As much as I loved it, it was behind the times since Kim Possible ended in 2007.
When did Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure open and close?
Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure opened soon after the close of Kim Possible’s World Showcase Adventure (June 2012) and closed in February 2020. However, Phineas and Ferb went off the air in 2015, so it is a bit surprising that it lasted this long.
What Replaced Phineas & Ferb in Epcot?
Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure in Epcot closed in February 2020 and was supposed to be replaced with DuckTales World Showcase Adventure the following month. Unfortunately, there is no more Phineas and Ferb in Epcot.
A Last Note About the World Showcase Adventure
For those of you who miss Agent P in Epcot, we are with you! Who will stop Dr. Doofenshmirtz? We will miss Perry the Platypus (er Agent P) ziplining across building tops in Epcot (RIP)! We have loved this scavenger hunt through all its iterations: Kim Possible’s World Showcase Adventure and Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure. This is the perfect way for adults to stroll through World Showcase while their kiddos remain occupied.
We are so happy it returned! While Ducktales isn’t a ride, it brings back tourists’ favorite parts of Epcot. What are your thoughts?
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I was so hoping the Ducktales game would open before our last trip. Great summary of the history!