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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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• Spaceship Earth at Epcot

  
  Pxleyes Photoshop Contest Watch — Authority: 165
  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: 631
  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: 118
  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: 526
  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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• Italian doorway

  
  The Backside of Water — Authority: 126
  Next time you are wandering around the Italy pavilion spend a couple extra minutes at the Doge Palace (modeled after the real deal in Venice), the architecture and details are terrific. Look at the door, columns, light, etc. here on the back entrance alone...
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• Video Walkthrough of Mobile Magic App

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 631
  We just announced that our first official Disney Parks mobile application is live and shared the list of phones the app is currently available on. Now, we have a video walkthrough. Let us know what you think. As we mentioned, Verizon Wireless customers can download the application for $9.99 for 180 days. Just ...
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• 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...
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• “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 ...
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• Disney officially retires the Lights of Winter holiday archway at Epcot

  
  Orlando Attractions Magazine Blog — Authority: 520
  With Christmas decorations beginning to show up all over Walt Disney World, fans have wondered when the popular Lights of Winter archways linking Epcot’s Future World and the World Showcase would be installed. The answer: they won’t. Today Disney announced that the Lights of Winter have officially been retired: ...
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• “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 ...
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• Mobile Magic – First Disney Parks Mobile App Now Available

  
  Disney Parks Blog — Authority: 631
  It’s here. Our first official Disney Parks mobile application is now available and you’re invited to check it out. Trying Mobile Magic is simple. Verizon Wireless customers can download the application for $9.99 for 180 days.   Just go to the Media Center to “Browse & Download,” then “Get New ...
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• Samantha Brown visits Disney World again

  
  Theme Park Rangers — Authority: 502
  Travel Channel darling Samantha Brown was at Disney World last week to film a special. Where was she spotted? Find out at A Mom and The Mouse on TheDailyDisney.com.
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• Sum of all Thrills – Epcot – Walt Disney World Resort

  
  WDW Daily News — Authority: 153
  SUM OF ALL THRILLS: Epcot guests Mason Nance, 11, and Steve Nance, of Memphis, Tenn., experience the new Sum of all Thrills ride, Oct. 15, 2009, at Innoventions East in Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort. This interactive experience, presented by the Raytheon Company, lets guests custom-design their own thrill ride ...
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• 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 ...
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• Desktop: Staring at the ceiling...

  
  The Backside of Water — Authority: 126
  ...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: 631
  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 ...
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• 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.)
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• Donkey cart

  
  The Backside of Water — Authority: 126
  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.
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• 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.
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• 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 ...
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