EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow). This was Walt Disney’s idea for a futuristic city of tomorrow. He wanted to see a community enriched with education, innovative technology, clean, efficient factories, and homes where families could enjoy living and working in a clean, safe environment. He envisioned a perfect city with public transportation and a multi-cultural civic center covered by ...

Souvenirs at Disney are truly one of a kind. Each park, including resorts and the Downtown Disney area offer amazing items that cannot be found anywhere else. Some things are not even sold online. Epcot is easily one of my favorite Disney parks. And on my most recent trip, I decided to focus on the wonderful gift shops it has ...

Are you an enthusiastic foodie? Do you love visiting Walt Disney World? If you answered yes to both questions, then you are in for a real treat at EPCOT where “snacking around the world” is an experience that is ready and waiting for your taste buds to enjoy! Of all the theme parks, EPCOT has the greatest reputation for the ...

The World Showcase area of Epcot features countries from around the world. Each pavilion allows you the opportunity to sample some of the food and the culture that each has to offer. Some countries feature actual rides (Mexico and Norway). Others features movies showcasing the culture of the host nation (China, Canada, France). While others may feature character interactions (Mary ...

When the Walt Disney Company opened Epcot in 1982, its foundation was built around innovation, international culture, and community. Those principles still hold true today in every square inch of the park that is twice the size of the Magic Kingdom! Epcot has rides that will satisfy the biggest of thrill seekers as well as attractions for the casual Disney ...

Epcot is divided into two magnificently themed worlds. World Showcase puts a variety of world cultures on display. You can enjoy the food and entertainment that each country has to offer. Future World, as the name suggests, showcases the technologies and ideas that have advanced society to where we are today and holds a hopeful wish for various ways our ...

When attempting word associations using Disney parlance, one is unlikely to pair Epcot and thrill rides together. Some hear Epcot and immediately think of World Showcase or the International Food and Wine Festival. Others hear Epcot and think of the iconic Spaceship Earth or its flagship attraction, Soarin’. Others, like me, hear Epcot and immediately think of the recently departed ...

Epcot is a wonderfully themed and beautifully designed park and one of my favorites. There are many exciting attractions, unique sights and sounds, and delicious places to eat and drink. There are also a bountiful amount of hidden gems throughout the park. Here are my top 8 in no particular order. 8. Living with the land boat ride This amazing ...

Epcot is a massive park, so you’ll want to carefully think about how to spend your time there. There’s a lot to do during the day, but it also can’t be missed at night! There are many great attractions in Future World, and a lot of things to experience in the World Showcase as well. I love spending two days ...

Epcot is home to Future World and the World Showcase. While in World Showcase, you can enjoy food and drink from around the world, Future World is home to an amalgamation of rides, attractions, food, and fun you do not want to miss out on. Here is our list of the things you do not want to miss out on ...