Epcot

Epcot, part of the very popular family vacation destination, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, opened on October 1, 1982.

The name Epcot derives from the acronym EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow), originally intended by founder Walt Disney to be a utopian city of the future. Unfortunately, Walt died before construction began. In the spirit of Walt's vision, the Walt Disney Company created the park as a way to highlight the technologies and visions of the future in Tomorrowland, to educate and inspire us to conserve our earthly resources in The Land, and to embrace other cultures in the World Showcase.

The Epcot theme park icon, Spaceship Earth, looking like a giant golf ball rising high above the horizon, welcomes you as you walk through the Park's main entrance.
The park consists of two sections: Future World filled with rides and attractions to delight all ages; and World Showcase, a collective of Pavilions where you'll find shops, attractions and restaurants that represent the culture and cuisine of 11 countries.

At the Kidcot stations, kids can create free one-of-a-kind souvenirs. Every evening Epcot presents "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth"... an amazing fireworks and light show.

Blogs from Epcot enthusiasts or family travel blogs will give you many insights to make the most of your visit.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Epcot”

• Epcots Lights of Winter retired from Disney World holiday lineup

  
  Theme Park Rangers — Authority: 502
  Walt Disney World officially announced late Wednesday it is retiring the Lights of Winter holiday arches at Epcot. Guests, passholders and cast members were so upset they generated more than 46 pages of complaints on a fan forum. Read about...
  10 hours ago

• “Lights of Winter” at Epcot Officially Retired

  
  WDW News Today — Authority: 127
  The popular “Lights of Winter” holiday display at Epcot will not be returning this year. The Disney Parks twitter had the following to say about the change: The Lights of Winter at Epcot has been enjoyed for years. But (technology) to operate the lights is obsolete, prompting us to retire the lights. To ...
  16 hours ago

• “Lights of Winter” no longer Holiday offering at Epcot

  
  WDW Daily News — Authority: 153
  It appears that one of Epcot’s most visible attractions during the holiday season, the “Lights of Winter” will not be visible for the 2009 season. DisneyParks released the following statement on their twitter page: Note: The Lights of Winter at Epcot has been enjoyed for years. But tech to operate the ...
  16 hours ago

• Epcot: Flower & Garden Festival gets earlier start

  
  WDW Daily News — Authority: 153
  Next year’s Epcot Flower & Garden Festival will see its earliest start ever. The festival will kick off March 3, 2010 –  two weeks earlier than the 2009 edition. There’s colorful reasoning for the move. “The advantage of starting earlier is that we’ll be able to feature more brilliant color than ...
  2 days ago

• Desktop: Staring at the ceiling...

  
  The Backside of Water — Authority: 125
  ...And staring at the ceiling for good reason I might add! The Temple of Heaven in China is beautiful inside and out, look up as you enter for this masterpiece of art and architecture...
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• Reflection of China

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 620
  In 2001, I embarked on a personal “art” project within World Showcase at Epcot . I visited various countries and tried to capture the essence of their cultures through their architecture. This image is part of that personal project, and is really a rather “tongue-in-cheek” look at China. Remember the old ...
  2 days ago

• Epcot: Plan for an earlier Flower & Garden Festival

  
  Theme Park Rangers — Authority: 502
  Disney World has announced an early starting date for the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival: March 3, 2010. More details at our sister blog, The Daily Disney. (Preview: More butterflies.)
  3 days ago

• Donkey cart

  
  The Backside of Water — Authority: 125
  This little donkey and colorful cart can be found near Italy. I believe they sell refreshments from it when the weather permits, however they havent been serving when Ive been around.
  3 days ago

• Epcot Bridge Opening Up (VIDEO)

  
  WDW Daily News — Authority: 153
  Here is video of the Bridge in the World Showcase opeing up and allowing the inferno barges to enter in the World Showcase Lagoon.
  4 days ago

• Brandon Struve’s 11/6/09 WDW Photo Report

  
  WDW News Today — Authority: 127
  WDWNT Reporter Brandon Struve was on a mission Friday: to take as many newsworthy photos in one day as humanly possible. Did Brandon succeed in his mission? Let’s find out: Welcome to the place “Where Dreams Come True” Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is coming to the Magic Kingdom The Main ...
  5 days ago

• Travel Channel’s Andrew Zimmern: Mickey Melons and Haggis

  
  The DIS Unplugged Disney Blog — Authority: 112
  The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival not only has country kiosks with their wide samplings of dishes, but the festival also brings in dozens of visiting chefs and speakers including many celebrity chefs and television personalities.  October 30th and 31st, Travel Channel Personality Andrew Zimmern attended ...
  6 days ago

• Disney reports eight injuries in 3rd quarter; all other parks report none

  
  Tourism Central Florida — Authority: 423
  Walt Disney World reported eight guest injuries during the third quarter of the year, according to updated state filings, most of which occurred following rides on various thrill attractions. But for the second quarter in a row, none of the...
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• New monorail train goes into service at Disney World

  
  Tourism Central Florida — Authority: 423
  Monorail Teal, the “new” train built by Walt Disney World using the undamaged remains of two trains that collided this summer, is officially in service. “Teal is now up and running,” Disney spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez said this morning. More here.
  1 week ago

• Streetmosphere performers at France Pavilion (VIDEO)

  
  WDW Daily News — Authority: 153
  Here are some Streetmosphere performers at the France Pavilion during Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival. This was filmed by my 10 year old daughter
  1 week ago

• 2009 Epcot Food and Wine Festival - Sunday Culinary Demos

  
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  Getting back to Sundays events, which I didnt have time to finish writing about while we were in Florida... The end of Daylight Saving time meant an extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning - yay!!! We finally left the room to walk to Epcot at about 9:15, and as we walked out to the boardwalk, who should we see ...
  1 week ago

• Last call at Disneys Epcot Food & Wine festival

  
  Theme Park Rangers — Authority: 502
  When it comes to Disneys Epcot International Food & Wine Festival I am, how to put it delicately... a gluttonous pig. Unfortunately, the international feedbag wraps up for another year this weekend so if you havent yet munched in Munich...
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• Expanded Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot to offer many new features

  
  Orlando Attractions Magazine Blog — Authority: 472
  The 17th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off March 3, 2010 – earlier than ever (Last year’s festival began March 18.) – and continues for 75 days through May 16, 2010, with many brand-new features. “The advantage of starting earlier is that we’ll be able to feature more ...
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• Epcot Food & Wine Photo Gallery & Menus 2009

  
  WDW Daily News — Authority: 153
  Here is a collection of our photos from the 2009 Epcot Food and Wine Festival.  We also have every menu from the various food booths around the world.  Check out the slideshow:
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• Bizarre Foods’ Andrew Zimmern at Epcot Food & Wine Festival

  
  WDW Daily News — Authority: 153
  Andrew Zimmern is currently and most widely known as the host of a weekly travel and food program on the Travel Channel called Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. He was recently at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival signing autographs and posing for photos with his fans.
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• Flower and Garden Festival Blooms Early at Epcot in 2010

  
  WDW News Today — Authority: 127
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The 17th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off March 3 – earlier than ever – and continues for 75 days through May 16, 2010, with bold strokes of seasonal color and brand-new topiary whimsy. Last year’s festival began March 18; now Walt Disney World guests ...
  1 week ago

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