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Disney's Epcot Center

“May Epcot Center entertain, inform and inspire. And, above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride in man’s ability to shape a world that offers hope to people everywhere.”

…E. Cardon Walker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Walt Disney Productions, Oct. 24, 1982

E - Experimental
    P - Prototype
       C - Community
          O - Of
             T - Tomorrow

Epcot was to be Walt Disney's dream of the Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow.  In some ways, the forward thinking of Epcot's Future World and the diversity of cultures at World Showcase keep a part of Walt's dream alive.  Disney in this case turned the idea of Epcot into a fantastic theme park and it could be argued, moved the spirit of Epcot to the Disney built town of Celebration, Florida, only miles from the Magic of Walt Disney World. 

Epcot is more than twice the size of the Magic Kingdom, which means visitors will find themselves doing a considerable amount of walking. Due to the overall size and the design of the park guests often find that they are unable to see and experience all of the attractions found at Epcot in a single day.

Epcot is basically divided into two separate and different themed areas:

Future World: Among its fountains and gardens are large pavilions each showcasing a technology and offering a glimpse at its past, present and future impact on mankind.

World Showcase: Epcot's other themed area, is situated along the shores of World Showcase Lagoon a 40-acre lake that visually and physically separates it from Future World. Eleven countries are scattered along a mile long promenade each offering guests an opportunity to experience the cuisine, culture, history and architecture of the host country.

Must See Epcot Attractions

While there are many great attractions at the Epcot Center, here are some of the highlights:

• The "Mom, I Can't Believe It's Disney!" Fountain
  A spontaneous eruption of water that spouts up from and down on the walkway that leads between Future World and World Showcase.
   
• Spaceship Earth Pavilion – Step into the world-renowned 180-foot-tall geosphere to explore the stirring story of human communication. Be transported to the further reaches of the solar system in a Time Machine vehicle that takes you through magnificent moments of the past, present and future - from the dawn of recorded time to the 21st century's New Global Neighborhood.
   
• Innoventions West: The Road to Tomorrow: Experience new technologies first hand through exhilarating experiences where you can touch, feel and play with the toys and tools of the future. Become an action figure in a video game. Examine DNA with the "Look Closer" machine. Run a virtual business in Opportunity City. Play the Toontown Tag game. As you explore this science and technology wonderland, look for the real fire truck on display at "Where's the Fire?" It's America's largest fire safety and prevention exhibit, brimming with creative fun and games for the whole gang. Put your hands on tomorrow's technology today - at Innoventions!
   
• Innoventions East: In addition to the other exciting exhibits, visit the new Fantastic Plastics Works, where you can have fun constructing your own robot to take home. See how plastics have made like fantastic. This whole building is designed especially for kids!
   
• Soarin': Take a free-flying adventure across the natural wonders of the Golden State aboard this thrilling Disney's California Adventure park attraction. With the wind in your hair, glide 40 feet in the air as you look down upon the breathtaking vistas of Yosemite and redwood forests. Soar as high as your imagination over a world of wonders.
   
• Honey I Shrunk The Audience: Professor Wayne Szalinski is at it again and this time you're the one who gets shrunk. This interactive adventure goes beyond 3-D with incredible special effects and awesome surprises. Be ready to make nice to mice, face the fangs of a python and duck when a dog has a very itchy nose. You might feel small, but your laughs will be big!
   
• Mexico Pavilion - Mariachi Cobre: Discover the best of Mariachi music "under the stars" in the festive market inside the Mexico Pavilion or outside in front of the Pavilion's handsome Mayan exterior. The Cobre - who have performed with such stars as Linda Ronstadt, Julio Iglesias and Carlos Santana - play with powerful emotions of joy and love, in the true spirit of their musical heritage. Enjoy the best of this exhilarating band!
   
• Norway Pavilion - Maelstrom: Tricky trolls are out to befuddle you as you explore the heritage of Norway in this adventure-packed boat ride. Watch for polar bears and pirates and hold on tight as you plummet backwards into the stormy North Sea! The spirit of adventure is always alive on Maelstrom.
   
• China Pavilion - Reflections of China: Explore China as never before in this stirring Circle - Vision 360 - film that puts you in the center of the action. Sweep from Beijing to Shanghai, from inner Mongolia to the Forbidden City, from the distant lands of the Hunan province to the Great Wall, discovering all the brilliant facets of this Land of Many Faces.

Don't Miss: Test Track

Presented by General Motors

Enter the hair-raising world of auto testing on one of the longest, fastest rides in Disney history! Strap yourself in to race up bumpy terrain, roar through hair-pin turns, speed into freezing cold chambers, and rush on to 50-degree banked curves at 60 miles an hour. At just under 5-minutes and with a top speed of 65 mph this is the longest and fastest ride at Walt Disney World. While waiting for the thrill you will have a rare sneek peek inside the world of automobile testing and get a first hand look at how cars and trucks are tested.

Minimum height requirement
40 inches / 102 cm
 

IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
 
The sky erupts with light and fire as this nighttime spectacular celebrates our world.  It's the most magnificent show of its kind in our history, with dazzling special effects, colorful lasers, brilliant fireworks, and fiery torches all choreographed to an incredible musical score. Witness a thrilling nighttime kaleidoscope as the sky erupts with over 1,100 pyrotechnic bursts and the extraordinary Earth Globe floats across the lagoon, revealing wonders of the seven continents on its curved LED screens - the first ever of their kind. Revel in rousing original music as lasers turn the very sky into a work of art.

Viewing Dates:
Nightly, Please check Daily Times Guide upon entry for start time.

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