Orlando Guide - Epcot - Page 1
Epcot – The Thinking Mans Theme Park
I know many husbands who dread going to Disney World – but they love Epcot. Epcot appeals to all ages and caters for all ages, but it especially appeals to men. All the rides are educational, from little tots in the Living Seas with Nemo and Friends,...
Viewed 89 times since 6 September 2011.
Epcot - IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
I am sure that many people have watched this award-winning night time spectacular but does anyone know the background?
IllumiNations first premiered on 1st October 1999 but it was named IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth as it forme...
Viewed 425 times since 1 March 2011.
Epcot World Showcase - Japan
The Japan Pavilion is a serene journey into the culture of this enchanting country. As you look at Japan with Showcase Lagoon behind you, the building on the right is a replica of the principle building of the Japanese Imperial Palace.
The ...
Viewed 346 times since 22 January 2011.
Eating at Epcot
Every time my family and I go to Florida, Epcot is the theme park we seem to visit the most. Not only for the shows, exhibits, rides and shops but also for the excellent restaurants especially those in World Showcase. Dotted around a lagoon are the t...
Viewed 463 times since 7 January 2011.
SOARIN OVER CALIFORNIA
Occasionally, Walt Disney' s imagineers create rides that are good, but not brilliant. Well, in the case of Soarin' , they have definitely hit the jackpot, and this is proved by the enormous queues that are always present at its home in EPCOT' s The ...
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The Coral Reef Restaurant in Epcot
If you fancy a unique, one of a kind dining experience whilst you are in Walt Disney World’s Epcot, head over to the Living Seas in Future World. It is here that you will find the Coral Reef Restaurant. Don’t enter the Living Seas pavilion but walk t...
Viewed 358 times since 7 January 2011.
Epcot World Showcase - The American Adventure
Epcot World Showcase - The American AdventureThe American Adventure is, as would be expected, one of the larger pavilions in Epcot' s World Showcase and is the southern most point of Epcot. The US display is the official host of World Showcas...
Viewed 282 times since 23 December 2010.
Epcot World Showcase Overview
The concept of Epcot formed in the mind of Walt Disney when he was developing ideas for the California Disney Land. He imagined an ' International Street' and that vision is today known as Epcot. The largest of all the Disney parks, Epcot is divided ...
Viewed 358 times since 23 December 2010.
A day at EPCOT
Having only been to EPCOT around 5 Years ago, I was really looking forward to our family trip in 2009. EPCOT is one of 4 Disney Theme Parks and is regarded by many as the best. The Theme Park is sub divided into 2 main areas ‘Future World’ and ‘World...
Viewed 1494 times since 3 November 2010.
Via Napoli At Epcot
This restaurant has opened since we last visited Epcot and we were delighted when some guests at our villa told us about their experience there. Apparently it is owned by a large restaurant group which has more than fifty restaurants in America....
Viewed 517 times since 17 October 2010.
The Sum of All Thrills – Part 2
In part one of this two part article I introduced you to the new ride at Epcot – The Sum of all Thrills. The journey continues! Having decided which ride you wish to experience you are now ready to select the first segment. You have a choice ...
Viewed 380 times since 16 October 2010.
The Sum of All Thrills – Part 1
I had read that a new ‘do it yourself’ interactive thrill ride had opened in Epcot and so on our recent visit to Florida decided that I had to try it out for myself. Having tried it twice I am pleased to report that the Disney Imagineers and Raytheon...
Viewed 393 times since 16 October 2010.
Epcots World Showcase Gardens – part 3
This is the third section of my tour on the gardens in Epcot. JapanAround ninety per cent of the plants used in the Japan Pavilion are native to the country. You may think that Japanese gardens are very similar to Chinese garde...
Viewed 258 times since 16 October 2010.
Epcots World Showcase Gardens – part 2
This is the second section of my tour on the gardens in Epcot. ChinaGardens in China are totally different to a typical garden in the West. Plants have to appear to have been naturally placed without a central plan. Water is an...
Viewed 276 times since 16 October 2010.
Epcots World Showcase Gardens – part 1
Epcot’s World Showcase is made up of themed gardens throughout the eleven nations of the world, together with the many other beautiful areas to be viewed as you walk around the lake. An incredible seven hundred specialists maintain these gard...
Viewed 262 times since 16 October 2010.
World Showcase - Epcot
Epcot is one of my favourite parks but the world showcase sometimes gets overlooked. First, remember to wear your most comfortable shoes, you will be doing a lot of walking, especially around the world showcase. Plan to spend quite a few hour...
Viewed 397 times since 13 October 2010.
Epcot Festival Welcome Center 2010
If you go to the 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival (you will need to pay Theme Park admission) be sure to pay a visit to the Festival Welcome Center which is situated in the former Wonders of Life Pavilion. It is open daily 9 am to 9 pm and has lots ...
Viewed 435 times since 1 October 2010.
Epcot Flower and Garden 2010
This will be the seventeenth time the flower and Garden Festival has taken place when it started in March 2010. My Mother had her birthday whilst in Florida last year and so qualified for free entry to one of the Disney Parks. As she was busy on her ...
Viewed 348 times since 10 June 2010.
Visit Epcot - World Showcase
Epcot is one of my favourite parks but the world showcase sometimes gets overlooked. First, remember to wear your most comfortable shoes, you will be doing a lot of walking, especially around the world showcase. Plan to spend quite a few hour...
Viewed 455 times since 30 March 2010.
Visiting Epcot on a cool day 2010
After a record breaking cold spell in Orlando, it is now day 11 so we decided to put a brave face on and visit Disney. Getting our newly acquired ‘bargain’ jackets into the car we set off in beautiful sunshine with clear blue skies. All records for c...
Viewed 383 times since 12 January 2010.
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