Ever since I first heard of Epcot’s VIP Lounges, they have fascinated me; it’s like finding out you have a secret room in the back of your closet.

Even people who know Epcot inside and out may never realise that right under their noses, behind a nondescript door, lie secret areas waiting to be explored. But why were they built, who are they for, and what do they look like?

When Epcot was first being built, getting sponsors onboard was critical to help underwrite the massive cost, so to sweeten the deal, each sponsor was promised their own private lounge, hidden within their respective pavilions. These would be luxurious suites where executives could relax, entertain clients and have their own private clubs on Disney property.

Over the years, some have been abandoned, some remain as time capsules of the 80’s, one has been demolished entirely and the lucky few still with sponsors have been updated with cool features to impress their guests.

Here’s an overview of all of the lounges in Future World, past and present: