The BEST KEPT SECRETS of EPCOT: Part 2 | Figment, Mission: Space, The Seas, The Land Details

You asked for it! We’re back with more secrets from EPCOT! From Journey into Imagination with Figment to Mission: Space, we’re spilling all the tea on the best details, secret, and more!
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[@taylormmade]

Please do a Secrets of World Showcase! We love a good trip around the world :)

[@sharonprykowski3508]

I second this

[@Michellesalot]

Thank you for pointing out things like the work of Mr. Sharff and questioning how people like him could end up finding work after their atrocities. Having the freedom to say what should be said suites you

[@gryphonosiris2577]

Except he didn't commit atrocities, his method of interrogation was a passive method where he would just talk with them about normal everyday things, bring them pastries, take them to visit towns near by for lunch or dinner, but never things like torture, or hard press them for information. He wasn't a party member, but was drafted as someone else said after "Stupid mustache" took over and he wasn't allowed to leave the country.

[@juliebuchheit7015]

I was at Epcot a couple weeks ago and I had to introduce my kids to Mr. Eel! He really is so polite. 😂

[@michichi01]

I’m on a Mammoth Club video!!! 💗 😂 I got to meet you Molly that day, I’m the over excited CM at the entrance of The Seas. It was a pleasure to finally meet you and let you know how much I love the content you all create for us. You definitely have that “it” factor that not many people have. 💗💗💗

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Congrats! 😍

[@hipo4eyes1]

Congratulations!!

[@prettiestpigeon]

I love Mr Eel. And I love how Molly doesn’t pretend to enjoy things she’s obviously not enjoying.

[@johnmunro7548]

I did some research on Hans Scharff. He was just an average businessman who lived in South Africa with his British wife. He was vacationing in his native Germany when a certain 3rd Reich took over and he was not allowed to leave. On top of that he was drafted by said 3rd Reich. He somehow became an interrogator. When all of his superiors were killed he became top interrogator. Thing is, his style was to be the ultimate GOOD COP. He got what he wanted through kindness and would sometimes HELP the Allies gaining certain info while still playing for the side he was forced to fight for. (This is where I’m a bit lost but it all makes sense) After the war he was likely recruited by the US government in something like Operation Paperclip 📎 a program where former Germans who were in the military or scientists were asked to contribute to the US’s interests. His GOOD COP approach has been researched over and over so yeah he actually did more good than bad. Again, he was forced to fight for the guy with the silly mustache. So there ya go

[@monicahorn1]

Thank you for pointing out that not all men in the German military during WW2 were monsters. My grandfather wanted nothing to do with "Stupid Mustache" guy but he had no choice. Many people here in the US are oblivious to the fact that it was a "join or be shot on the spot" situation. My grandfather left his young wife and baby, to repair airplanes. He thought he'd be safe from combat. Sadly, at age 24, he lost his life nonetheless. It's easy to villainize people when you don't know the whole story. Many of those young German boys were just doing what their superiors told them to do ..... Much like U.S. soldiers, who we call heroes for doing so!

[@kylenenickoli2103]

Yes please do a Behind the Seeds tour!!!!

[@sherrystrawn7628]

OG Figment and Dreamfinder fanatic here.. I would give ANYTHING to ride the original one more time. I rode it too many times to count between 1985 and 1991. I then moved to another state, and didn't come back to WDW until 1999. When I found out that the ride was gone..I sobbed. My daughters never got to experience it with me. Sooo sad.

[@valeriegoulettalbot9900]

Molly, please know that whenever you propose an idea for a video, we automatically are interested! 🥰🖤🖤🖤

[@kates7277]

Anyone else here for Mr. Eel? 🐟🐟

[@keecreations]

I made sure to say hi to Mr. Eel when I went to Epcot recently! :D

[@wdwexploreandchill]

And he didn’t disappoint! 😂

[@alyross3081]

That snowflake eel. I had one awhile back. They are escape artists. Mine got out while I was at work. I couldn’t find it anywhere. I found it curled up under my recliner. It was alive so we put it back in the tank. It could have very well been there for hours. So…..they can survive out of water for waaaaaaay longer than your average sea creature. Gave it to a local pet shop that had a huge display. Also…..they aren’t venomous,but a bite will take you to the hospital. Guaranteed serious infection, with loss of flesh if not treated asap. They don’t see well, so it’s easy for them to mistake your fingers for a snack.

[@barbehrhart]

I’m here to say thank you Molly for doing MS Orange. The MAM Fam appreciates what you do for us!

[@vWolfLegendv]

My wife and I got to ride Mission Space with Molly! We had just talked about keeping an eye out for her and not even 5 minutes later we saw her in the Orange line! It was our first big trip together on try number 3 after Covid lockdown and my cancer treatment delayed it. Watching Molly's videos like this one just got me so excited for our vacation! Thank you so much Molly for making our Epcot day even better!!!

[@CorieHernandez]

This is the first time I have ever heard someone brought up the Nazi link to WDW! Thank you for shedding that light!

[@wdwexploreandchill]

The seas is the most under rated chill spot in Epcot! Happy Wednesday, Mam Fam! 🎉🎉🎉

[@jordangreen5150]

Molly, I met you at Mission Space on this day and got to ride Orange with you! I hope I didn't make too big a fool of myself after one too many margarita from the tequila bar 😅 It was such a cool experience because my husband and I were outside of Mission Space just enjoying each other's company and I mentioned "how cool would it be if Molly just walked up?" And then two minutes later there you were!! Btw you were right about the Beauty and the Beast pink gowns at HWS being so pretty and also so hard to capture on camera!

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

We're going to Epcot in late January for the first time in about 20 years. Both of these videos have been a big help for planning! Also, the whole bit about the mosaic artist in this video is hilarious haha

[@mikaelak9427]

The sharf story was interesting. Would y’all do a Disney dark history tour?

[@johnmunro7548]

Scharff was actually in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was vacationing in his native Germany when the war broke out and got drafted. He ended up in interrogating, but was the definition of GOOD COP. Being married to a British woman, he showed sympathy to ally captives

[@laurenzimman4842]

Molly isn't joking about the 67 warnings on Mission Space Orange! My brother and I went on it and there were warnings EVERYWHERE! They even made us read a card with warnings and asked us if we were sure we wanted to ride as we were in the pod. We were laughing to hard, we were doubled over...the margaritas beforehand probably made it even funnier to us. We did not get sick. :) Thanks for another great video Molly!

[@utube101x]

I don't recall much about the original JII, except it scared me until it reached a point in the track where you went over a small hump, chimes played and we were presented with an all white paper creations room... tingles! From that point on the ride was amazing.

[@kaitlynkrna626]

I cannot tell you how much I love these secrets videos! And today's video was super special for me because it featured several of my favorite things! My boy Figment, Living With the Land, Mr. Eel, Manatees, and sharks! 💜💜💜

[@Michellesalot]

Oooh! You should do some content at the Georgia aquarium the next time you’re there. There are some other fun attractions in ATL but you would enjoy the aquarium the most of course lol

[@disneyvette]

Definitely love the videos about different parks and lands Would love one on World Showcase- love to eat,drink and luxuriate 😍

[@MicheleKlinger]

Molly knowledge will forever blow my mind. I can’t wait to be in the parks so soon and keep my eyes peeled for all the Easter eggs we’ve learned about.

[@funnymanatee]

Always love a visit with Mr. Eel! How about Molly trying the scuba experience?

[@blueberry464]

Behind the seeds tour would be awesome! The nerdy things were my favorite in childhood (RIP Ellen's energy adventure & that journey into the human body one) so I'm glad this one hangs on and I'm hoping to do the tour myself someday.

[@sarahmiorelli1059]

Would absolutely love a Secrets of World Showcase video! This series is fantastic!!

[@shawntatton5861]

Molly you are awesome! Firstly, thank you for all of your Disney and Universal content. Secondly, thank you for you Shark conservation messages. There isn’t enough love out there for the most amazing predators on the planet. Thankfully my son (16mo old) is already figuring out how amazing they are. On a boardwalk in NC this past weekend he saw a photo op shark figure and went up to it saying, “yay, a shark!” Over and over. Proud father here. Third, working as a diver/biologist at an aquarium is super fun, but super tiring. Especially cleaning the exhibits and all the decor inside them. Helping to care for and raise aquatic animals has been one of the most fulfilling things I have ever done and my top 2 favorites were bonnetheads and barracuda.

[@brookefencl4344]

The United States has directly benefited from the work of N*zis thousands of times over through the automobile and pharmaceutical industries alone. It's not that surprising that some of them were artists, too (notwithstanding the head of the party who was an accomplished painter in his own right). I was just in WDW in October but we didn't go on Mission: Space. I had no idea they renamed the green side and got rid of Gary Sinise! Great video as always.

[@laurenengberg5540]

Living with the Land is my husband's favorite (farming family). On our last trip, we went to Epcot on our travel day, so I was quite sleepy. It put me to sleep. I could not keep my eyes open no matter how hard I tried. I do usually enjoy the ride, though!

[@elliebeep27]

YES! A Mr Eel cameo! My favorite! I'd love a Behind the Seeds tour, I've never done it.

[@paperinkspirations]

We would LOVE a World Showcase secrets video!!!!

[@kaiaschwartz2299]

I cannot believe the fun fact about the mosaics!! Literally who let that happen lol

[@malxredleader]

23:39 I actually used to be one of those people who cleaned tanks! It’s a lot cooler than you think!

[@justinhogan1597]

I love going back and watching old MAM’s that I missed! Molly, I love how you make Disney also a history of the 20th century. Um abraço forte!

[@MissMyMusicAddiction]

the imagination tunnel was great. and hot from all that neon but mainly it was great

[@LPlandOFazul]

When I visited the Seas, we asked why the dolphins are separated from the rest of the fish but the sharks get to hang out with them. They said the sharks are well fed so they don't go after the other fish. However, the dolphins would get bored in the tanks and started messing with the other fish. So they had to separate them. There's actually a tunnel for the fish to go between the two tanks, but the fish prefer to hang out with the sharks lol.

[@tashamatthews2701]

Omg THANK YOU for telling us where we can hear the old Epcot music 😂 I miss it so much!

[@amandacoleman7248]

Please, please, please do a video on the behind the seeds tour! I would geek out so hard core and probably watch it on repeat 😂

[@MissSunshine2525]

Thank you for pointing out these details! I’m glad you’re able to talk about ALL the details - even the uncomfortable ones. I went down the wormhole on Hans Scharff when you mentioned him. A man definitely worth looking into as he intentionally worked to prevent torture practices by German interrogators and the US adopted his methods after the war (as we did with so many different Germans).

[@stephencoutu2674]

Inside The Land Pavillion the baloons were originally part of a working koo koo clock, they would move up and down and koo koo every 15 minutes, look it up!

[@KirstAngel]

I'd love for you to do some of the other pavilions at Epcot! I think that would be fun to watch! Another idea I've been thinking about, have you thought about branching out even further? My favorite videos you've done were your Disney cruise ones and I think it would be interesting to see you try other cruise lines! (or even just more Disney cruises).

[@davidfaldrich]

I did the SCUBA dive at EPCOT last month. I think it was well worth the money. I would recommend it to anyone. You also don't need a park ticket for this experience so you can do it on a rest day from the park.

[@NudgeRocks]

YES, please go on the green house tour. I'd love to see more tours / excursions from Team Mammoth. Thanks for rockin' entertainment and vaca prep.

[@Starz723]

My son and I rode the mission space the first week it was opened. There was only one ride, not 2. At one point you felt weightlessness like the astronauts are subjected to. I think it lasted all of 1 or 2 months. Way too many people we’re getting sick. My son and I did not get Sick and it was the most indescribable experience. We felt as if we were floating. How they were able to achieve that feeling of weightlessness baffles me to this day. As stated before, it didn’t last long. Only Disney can come up with these things. Another ride that was modified was the stitch ride extra terrorterrestrial Alien space encounter. At one point the alien was breathing in your ear and then it escaped and you felt these things come out from under your chair and touch your legs. It frightened the daylights out of so many people they had to modify it. I’m glad I got to experience both rides before the modifications. I thought they were great. Not sure if you’re aware of that.? I almost forgot, Disney went above and beyond for me in 1999 when my son turns 7 years old. My husband had recently passed away and I wanted my son to have a nice birthday. I called Disney and spoke to cast members and told them we were coming to the land to celebrate his birthday. They created a birthday cake with gummy worms & other decorations. It was a surprise!! I shared the cake with everybody that nearby. ❤️❤️Disney!!

[@Heatherofscots]

Behind the seeds would be really cool to see 😊

[@TammraDaugherty]

For info on Hanns Scharff read "The Interrogator" by Raymond F Toliver. Scharff was running the family textile business in South Africa but was visiting family in Germany when war broke out. He got drafted and was to be sent to the Russian Front. But his English South African wife marched into a general's office and convinced him that Hanns would be wasted as foot soldier in Russian since Hanns spoke English. Scharff ended up living in the USA after the war.

[@nataliepugh6447]

Rewatching this video today and I know it’s super late but I would LOVE a secrets of world showcase video! I’d watch the crap outta that. That is all ❤

[@brandonvieira8114]

Kudos to Molly for braving Mission Space I always skip it lol - things she’s willing to do for the content 🎉

[@ddjrm]

Epcot is my favorite park and living with the land is my favorite ride. I have done the Behind the Seeds tour years ago and am so glad they have brought it back!!! This could actually make me go to Disney World again.

[@jessica_unicorns4303]

I absolutely LOVE these secrets videos!!!!

[@maryjesch8944]

I am finally watching this video. I can't thank you enough for sharing all your knowledge about these pavilions. Especially at Mission:Space, which I know is not your favorite, I loved it that you showcased the moon. I once spent about an hour looking at all the mission landings. Real science at a theme park. Who woulda thunk? XO

[@STEPS-THRU-MOUNTAINS]

YES, please do a video on world showcase. Love all your videos, and will be happy with any and all content you are able to give us. Thank you so much! I’ve just had ankle surgery and while I’m at home healing I feel like I’m able to visit and see all these amazing places I never even knew where there! Keep up the good work ❤

[@TerriR1818]

Mr. Eel. He’s my favorite. Happy Holidays to the three of you! Really enjoying your Zetus Lepetus podcasts. They make me giggle! 💖

[@LPlandOFazul]

I love the Disney dog as I call him. He's on some of my favorite attractions and usually one of my favorite parts :)

[@marthabowen436]

Yes to Behind the Seeds secrets! Yes to World Showcase secrets! All the EPCOT contennnnnnnnnt!!

[@paganwheels1]

I love Epcot!

[@77Scarlet]

My fav park ❗️

[@valeriewhittaker3521]

Yes!! Please do a secrets of world showcase! Always love learning with Molly!

[@irishgirl4977]

My favorite type of VLOGS and Molly of course!

[@benjaminjhobbs]

Yes, Molly. I'd love to see the MAM fam on any of the various tours available.

[@davidnewell3717]

Do we want more videos??!! Everything! Everywhere! More, more, MORE! I went do WDW last week and my trip was enriched so much by all the Molly tidbits I had tucked away in my brain.

[@ninabeena83]

Original Imagination pavilion was theee absolute BEST for the creative kiddos back then, but they HAVE to bring back the Imaginarium, updated of course. Incorporate ideas from innoventions and d-quest, or shoot, the now defunct Play idea 🥴 Figment is my favorite though, so I may def be biased But yes please to the more Epcot videos! You could detail the different foliage and plants or pavement patterns in each pavilion and we’d be here for it 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@lisadoget9963]

Love this one! Our kids love love love some of these and our son loves Mission Space team green. Thanks Molly !!

[@kristibraham7555]

We just spent the day at Epcot and made a point to visit Mr Eel. I took a picture for Molly.

[@phantomx3.0]

i would be very interested in all the unique tours disney has to offer

[@PointlessNostalgia]

Really liked this one, Molly! Fun secrets and a great time!

[@brandiostendorf7454]

Yes a secrets of world showcase would be amazing!

[@marthakeating6356]

Yes! I would LOVE an Epcot WS secrets! Epcot is my favorite park because of WS. I could (& have) spent days of my trips there.

[@bgupton533]

Behind the Seeds is a great tour!!! I would like to see more of the Tours. I loved the Wild Africa Trek!

[@stuffingtonjfluffypantsiii]

took the Behinds The Seed tour my last trip to Epcot. Loved it!

[@timschultz2806]

I was a kid when I went to OG epcot. Horizons was an amazing ride. I miss it.

[@maryjesch8841]

Worls Showcase video? Yes, please! Thank you for this part 2.

[@alyross3081]

Horizons reminds me of when microwaves hit the market. A lot of younguns don’t know they were marketed for cooking, not heating up. We went to a place called Microwave Cooking Etc. for “cooking classes”, where we learned to cook entire meals in these microwaves. It’s actually worse than it sounds, because think of how much lesser the technology was back then. I remember scrambled eggs. They puff up like a XL piece of popcorn.

[@laurafewell2301]

All of your ideas sound interesting to us! Please just teach us everything! All of your videos have such great tips! My stress level for our upcoming trip has decreased 10 fold because now I feel like I also have the knowledge! PS I am excited to meet Mr. Eel!!!

[@kailasmith5363]

I love this series so much

[@erinkoop4557]

I totally want to see a Secrets of World Showcase! I love these videos. Keep them coming!

[@lyssar28]

Please do the behind the seeds tour! And the pavilion secrets

[@leslienall4717]

Fun fact: Blue Tangs are vegetarian. So when Dory says, "I don't think I've ever eaten a fish," she was right.

[@cristieshenold8921]

Yes please do secrets of World Showcase. 🙂

[@karebear3152]

I would have that giant Nigel Moon proudly displayed on my wall along side a decal of astronaut Figment on the planet. I don't know why, but it makes me laugh so hard every time.

[@michelemyers1515]

Hans Scharff, very interesting story. I just looked him up

[@curiousturtle3011]

I remember bits and pieces of the original figment ride. I remember the first scene with Dreamfinder and his machine. He was collecting dreams into his machine... the bag at the back of his machine got full and out popped Figment. He was created by people's dreams inside Dreamfinder's machine.

[@jameskrug]

Yes! Secrets of the world showcase sounds amazing!

[@andreagillette1652]

I’ve never heard the ‘weenie’ label for eye catching visuals before! Fun. 💚

[@michellelloyd9414]

I’d love to see a world show case secrets vlog, I love walking around looking at the different countries eating and drinking.

[@Bigolesausage]

I’ll be there Jan 7th for marathon weekend. I haven’t been in over 20 years. I’m very excited.

[@mm303]

Mission to Mars broke my brain. I knew I’d hate it but in the efforts of giving it a try I rode it anyways. The g-forces made it so my body forgot how to breathe. I had to repeat to myself over and over again that I was okay and it was just a ride to get through it.

[@TheFloridaGadabout]

Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see you'all on The Wild Africa Trek!!

[@lovestodive1879]

Thanks for taking for the team, I have never - nor will I ever - ridden Mission Space so it's cool to get to see everything. Hate to sound like an old curmudgeon but I preferred the old Figment, the old Listen to the Land and the old Living Seas and Horizons. Figment because it was just better. Listen to the Land because it's always better to have a real person instead of a recording. Living Seas because you actually rode sort of inside the aquarium without the Nemo overlays and got to feel much closer to the animals. I have been diving in there twice so I've gotten closer than a lot of people but for non-divers it was a better way to see the animals. Horizons, because, well it was a good ride.

[@cloudy21264]

I’m currently on vacation at DisneyWorld, and I’m having fun! Nice video to refresh my mind from those snacks and rides, lol! 😂

[@sharonprykowski3508]

Yes please do the Behind the Seeds tour and other tours if you are allowed to film!

[@maryjesch8944]

And, BTW, World Showcase videos - YES PLEASE!

[@mugglechris]

All the secrets!!! I need them all.

[@briansieve]

I love these. And a little giggle, I know you know but it was Western River Expedition. You mistakingly said Expansion. I appreciate you

[@Chkulater]

Always fun when you spot yourself in the videos!

[@luceroreyes9]

I’d love to see secrets of world showcase! these videos are amazing thank you! 💗

[@susanmilonis1267]

Love your videos. Please do the behind the scenes tour of living with the land

[@melaniesopczak9107]

Yes please do a secrets of world showcase video 😍😍

[@fantasygeek13]

The land one surprised me but also... Didn't... Walt Disney was a... character. thats the best way I can say it 😅

[@dawnwalker152]

My husband and I went on the "orange" Mission Space....still remember the feeling ~ makes me dizzy/sick just thinking about it. :/ Love your channel Molly

[@haley__1316]

YES TO ALL THE SECRET VIDEOS!!!