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”

• Matt Paul’s 11/19 – 11/23/09 WDW Photo Report

  
  WDW News Today — Authority: 128
  Matt Paul also spent a few days at the Walt Disney World Resort recently and is sharing some newsworthy photos he collected over the weekend: We’ll start Thursday Night at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party The Dapper Dans are in their Holiday Best this year, show off new outfits The ...
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• NFFC Disney World Holiday Extravaganza places the emphasis on in-park fun

  
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  Jim Hill chats with Anita Schaengold, Special Events Chairperson for the NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club about this year’s programming changes. Which will leave more time to explore & enjoy WDW’s theme parks ...( read more )
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• Tom Corless’ 11/19-11/23/09 WDW Photo Report

  
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  I have returned from five wonderful days at the Walt Disney World Resort and I have a plethora of newsworthy photos to share with you from my trip: This year’s holiday display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is themed to “it’s a small world” I attended a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party ...
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• Thanksgiving at Disney World

  
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  Find out where to get a taste of Thanksgiving at Disney World -- and were not talking traditional holiday meals -- at A Mom and The Mouse at TheDailyDisney.com.
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• Epcots Sky-Rocketing ---- literally

  
  My Disney Blog — Authority: 100
  {Below is a post from my son, Disney Mike (age 11)} BOOM!!! Mission Space is a must-ride for anyone who likes a little adventure. Oh yea, I forgot to tell you about the sides. Now youre probably wondering "What do you mean by sides?" The 2 sides are different levels of how much you can take in a ride. The less scary ...
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• twin cities eats: Sidetrip: Dubai, UAE

  
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  Dubai is like Las Vegas, Epcot and the Mall of America all rolled in to one. It was simply not what I was expecting. View post: twin cities eats: Sidetrip: Dubai, UAE
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• Two True Freaks! Classic – Episode 5

  
  The Comics Podcast Network — Authority: 145
  PLEASE NOTE:This episode is a rerun that originally aired September 8th, 2008. Episode 5 – Forgotten And Neglected Television Shows The Freaks discuss some of their favorite television shows that may have fallen through the cracks. Join Chris Honeywell and Scott H. Gardner for list of idiot-box ...
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• Mousing around: A review of Disney theme park iPhone apps

  
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  -: Software , Odds and ends , Holidays , App Store , App Review My wife and I are unabashed Disneyphiles, so the last two months have been a lot of fun. After my wife taught a tutorial in L.A Read more from the original source: Mousing around: A review of Disney theme park iPhone apps
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• Rebecca & Joe : Preview

  
  Root Photography — Authority: 119
  Im so excited to share this preview with you from Rebecca & Joes VIP Walt Disney World engagement session. :) I think their session is my personal favorite from 2009, seeing as it was the perfect mix of an amazing, super-fun and happy couple-now-friends, great weather, and our favorite locations to shoot! ...
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• Trip Report: Location, Location, Location

  
  Mousekingdom Blog — Authority: 120
  Location, location, location… it’s important for everybody. If you buy a house for yourself, buy to let or if you go on holiday. Choosing a Disney Vacation Club location is no difference. You want the best place with all the fun and good stuff Disney is known for. So how to choose one place for [...]
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• Just around the corner...

  
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  ...is Christmas! In honor of all those radio stations that start playing Christmas music earlier and earlier every year here is a look at the Christmas corner in Germany...
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• Retro Photo: Figment of Your Imagination

  
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  I go to Disney World for my Disney Mom’s Panel training in 15 days! So, for the next few weeks I’m going to share my favorite 80’s vintage Disney World photos! me, my brother, DreamFinder & Figment. Epcot. 1984. This lovely gentleman my brother and I are standing with is DreamFinder and his pet ...
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• Authentic Chinese, even as takeout...

  
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  The sign outside the Lotus Blossom Cafe - the gateway to good Chinese fast food in Epcot...
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• The Concept Art Of Epcot’s Spaceship Earth

  
  MiceChat — Authority: 127
  Let’s take a look at the genesis of the ultimate icon for Epcot itself, Spaceship Earth.  From these early drawings by Herb Ryman and others, we can see exactly how this classic Disney attraction took shape.  Join us as we take communication from the Cro-magnon age to the future!
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• A Pigment Of The Imagination. It starts with one Spark.

  
  The Retroist — Authority: 535
  A Pigment of Imagination is an Etsy store that sells art based on the earlier graphical work of EPCOT Center. The work varies from piece to piece with some being directly related to Epcot, but other being merely inspired. All of them are whimsical and fun, so drop on by and check it out . This Memories Of The ...
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• Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2009

  
  Wine For Newbies — Authority: 113
  We’re finally back from ten days at Walt Disney World. For us, the highlight was the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Now in its 14th year, it is the longest and largest food and wine festival in the world. The festival features 35 food and wine booths all around Epcot’s World Showcase. Each of the ...
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• Spaceship Earth at Epcot

  
  Pxleyes Photoshop Contest Watch — Authority: 459
  New image in the theme park photography contest Another shot from the archives. This picture was made 1989 in Epcot Center with a Zeiss Ikon from the 1960s. Scanned just recently with a Nikon Co … Spaceship Earth at Epcot photography picture Related posts: Solice Below the Earth New image in the ...
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• Designing Vinylmation

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 624
  November is a special month for Vinylmation – we celebrated our first birthday on November 7, 2009. We first introduced blank Create-Your-Own Vinylmation at the annual Festival of the Masters 2008 at Downtown Disney . To celebrate this first year milestone, we are launching the Park 3 series at Disneyland ...
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• Vanessa Carlton

  
  Samantha Ling — Authority: 126
  I am doing my entries all out of order. But as long as I post something right? At some point, I went to see Vanessa Carlton as Epcot’s Eat to the Beat. She came with only one other person, a guitarist. From what I could tell he really didn’t need to be there. But I think touring on your own gets really ...
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• Interview with EPCOT VP Dan Cockerell

  
  The Disney Blog — Authority: 539
  Chad Emerson of Blooloop.com has a short interview with EPCOT Vice President Dan Cockerell. I’ve met Dan on a couple of occasions and can tell you his heart is definitely in the right place. He comes with a lot of front line experience as well as operations experience. When asked about his leadership style he said: ...
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