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18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot
12. Forced Perspective Imagineers use forced perspective all over Disney World to make buildings appear larger than they actually are. Epcot is no exception. The Eiffel Tower in Paris is actually much smaller than it appears, with the top being considerably smaller than the bottom to create the illusion of height. In the case of the American Adventure pavilion, the opposite is true. The building i
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18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot
13. Address in “Living With The Land” There’s a fun little nod to the park’s history in the “Living With The Land” boat ride. Check out the address on the American farmhouse. It’s the year that Epcot first opened!
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18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot
14. Rhine River Cruise Other than the garden railroad layout, the Germany pavilion doesn’t really have an attraction like so many of the other countries do. But originally it was supposed to feature a ride! The Rhine River Cruise would take guests along a fictional tour of the Rhine River, showcasing Germany’s beauty. The ride building was even built, but the ride itself never came to fruition. If
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18 Sensational Secrets About Walt Disney World’s Epcot
15. Murals at The Land Pavilion As you approach The Land pavilion two incredible mosaic murals greet you on either side of the doors. These murals are completely identical with the exception of one tile. One mural features an emerald tile, while the other a ruby. The artists, a father-daughter team, each signed their respective murals with their birthstones. Photo credit Disney Tourist Blog.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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