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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

6. Spaceship Earth This giant silver geodesic sphere has stood as EPCOT’s iconic symbol since the park first opened on October 1, 1982. It stands seven feet shorter than its Magic Kingdom counterpart, Cinderella Castle and serves as a beacon to parkgoers—calling on them to take a closer look at not only the outside of the sphere, but at w

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

7. Turtle Talk with Crush This extremely interactive attraction is housed in the Seas with Nemo and Friends pavilion in Future World and features none other than the hang-ten dude himself, Crush the Sea Turtle from Disney/PIXAR’s Finding Nemo. This 15-minute Q&A session with the Crush-Man is fun for kids and kids at heart. Thanks to impro

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

8. Journey into Imagination with Figment TheJourney into Imaginationattraction was born on March 5, 1983, only a few months after EPCOT opened. The original version of the ride included the lovable Figment and his companion, Dreamfinder. Dreamfinder had red hair and a red beard and often wore a top hat. He and Figment rode aboard the Drea

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

9. IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth IllumiNations: Reflections of Earthis EPCOT’s nighttime spectacular that takes place on the World Showcase Lagoon. The presentation lasts approximately 15 minutes, and you can see it from anywhere around the World Showcase where you have a clear view of the lagoon. Disney World spends a whopping $25,

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

10. The American Adventure This presentation takes place at the American pavilion on the World Showcase inside a gorgeous theater that can seat up to 1,024 Guests. The “show” is presented using 35 different audio-animatronic robots—some that look just like Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain, who serve as guides throughout the presentation,

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

11. Disney and PIXAR Short Film Festival This 18-minute presentation takes place in the Magic Eye Theater, and Guests will appreciate it very much, especially if they are fans of the magic of animation. Before heading to the auditorium, Guests are led in a pre-show room. A short video is shown with host John Lasseter—Chief Creative Office

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

12. The Gran Fiesta Tour starring the Three Caballeros This ride is one of only two rides on the World Showcase and is housed inside the Mexican pyramid in the Mexico pavilion. It opened on April 6, 2007, replacing the El Rio del Tiempoattraction. It is a dark boat ride that takes Guests on a slow tour of Mexico, but this is no ordinary t

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We’ve Ranked the Attractions at EPCOT, and Here They Are!

There are four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort just outside of Orlando, Florida. Why so many parks under one proverbial roof? How else would Disney be able to contain all of its many attractions and present them to Guests in a meaningful and accessible way? Each theme park at Disney World has a different theme, and those theme

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10 Travel Essentials to Pack for a Stay at a Walt Disney World Resort

1. Swimsuits The Walt Disney World resorts are known for many things – especially the pools! When you’re not exploring the parks, recharge and relax at the pool in your favorite swimsuit. If you aren’t sure if you are swimming or not, bring one just in case. You never know when you’ll need to take a dip on a hot Florida day! The Dis

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10 Travel Essentials to Pack for a Stay at a Walt Disney World Resort

2. Sunscreen This is a park essential, but it shouldn’t be forgotten while you’re at the resort! Having some sunscreen in your park bag, pool bag, and some extras in your resort room will keep you protected from the sun’s harmful rays. Bringing your own can also save you some money!

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