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How To Speak Disney in 10 Easy Steps
1. MK/AK/HS Basic abbreviations for three of the parks at Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. The fourth park, Epcot (or EPCOT), usually is not abbreviated. (Possibly because the name itself is an acronym – Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.)
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18 October
How To Speak Disney in 10 Easy Steps
2. DDP – Stands for Disney Dining Plan. Available to guests staying on property, a DDP can be customized based on your budget and desires. When choosing your DDP it’s important to know the distinctions in restaurant classifications. “Table Service” denotes a traditional sit-down meal with a server. “Buffet” is self-explanatory—a sit-down meal where you serve yourself. “Character Meal” means
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18 October
How To Speak Disney in 10 Easy Steps
3. ADR – Means Advanced Dining Reservation. ADR’s are highly recommended for Table Service and Character Meals. ADR’s cannot be made for Counter Service or Snack establishments. On-property guests can begin making ADR’s 180 days in advance of their trip. For popular restaurants (including BOG and Cindy’s – see below) you will want to take advantage of the full 180 days in order to res
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15 October
18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot
16. Private Lounges There are two private lounges in Epcot that are open to special sets of guests. Members of the Disney Vacation Club can take a break in the DVC Member Lounge, located on the second floor of the Imagination pavilion. DVC members can visit the lounge to relax, charge phones, and enjoy complimentary soft drinks and snacks. For the past few years, Chase Disney Visa cardholders have
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15 October
18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot
1. Swim With the Fishes Did you ever wish you could go swimming with the creatures in “The Seas With Nemo and Friends?” Well you actually can! Epcot Seas Adventures allow you to get up close and personal with these amazing animals. “Dolphins in Depth” is a chance to swim with those curious, friendly mammals. “Aqua Tour” utilizes scuba-assisted snorkel units to allow you to explore the massive salt
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15 October
18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot
17. Surprises in the Outpost Between the China and Germany pavilions in the World Showcase you’ll find the Outpost, an African-themed area with some fun shopping and a refreshment stand. But don’t think that’s all there is to it! Do a little exploring and open a few of the crates – you might find some fun surprises! Also, if you visit the Outpost in the mid afternoon you might get to watch the dra
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15 October
18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot
2. The Royal History of Morocco When EPCOT Center opened there were nine countries represented in the World Showcase; Mexico, China, Germany, Italy, USA, Japan, France, The United Kingdom, and Canada. King Hassan II of Morocco saw the World Showcase as a great way to teach Americans about his country’s culture. So he sent artisans from Morocco to Epcot to build the incredible Morocco pavilion. Whi
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15 October
18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot
18. WestCOT While there are several versions of Disneyland/Magic Kingdom worldwide, Epcot is unique. But at one time there was a plan to give Disneyland Resort its own version of Epcot. WestCOT was planned for California in the late 1980s. But when EuroDisney proved to be a financial loss, plans for WestCOT were scrapped. But eventually Disneyland did get a second park, Disney’s California Adventu
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15 October
18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot
3. The Wonders of Life Pavilion You may have noticed a large, dome-shaped building located between Mission: Space and Ellen’s Energy Adventure. From 1989 to 2004 this building was the Wonders of Life Pavilion, where guests could explore the wonders of the human body. The pavilion was home to a simulator ride called Body Wars, the Cranium Command show, a film about human reproduction called “The Ma
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15 October
18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot
4. Innoventions East While not really a secret, Innoventions East gets missed by a huge number of Epcot guests and is worth checking out. The area includes a fun color exploration exhibit called Colortopia, which my children ask to visit every time we go to Epcot. Storm Struck teaches about extreme weather and how best to prepare for a weather emergency. It’s rarely crowded and a lot of fun!
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