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Operating since October 1, 1982 |
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EPCOT Center |
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407-824-4321 |
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Walt Disney World - Epcot's site |
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Lake Buena Vista, FL USA
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735 |
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Notes:
Even before the new Magic Kingdom opened, Walt Disney was developing plans for EPCOT Center , or Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, conceived in 1966 as a real community experimenting with the new ideas and materials of the technologically advancing US. The idea failed to shape up as Disney had envisioned: EPCOT didn't open its gates until 1982, when global recession and ecological concerns had put a damper on the belief in the infallibility of science. One drawback of this park is simply its immense size: twice as big as the Magic Kingdom and very sapping on the feet.
Inside the unmissable 180ft geosphere (unlike a semicircular geodesic dome , the geosphere is completely round), Future World , a reminder of the park's original concept, details the history and possible advances to be made in agriculture, transportation, energy and communications. The best of the rides - all corporately sponsored, so don't expect any mention of alternative power or global warming - are the superb Test Track , a radical combination of simulator and switchback ride in which you test a high-speed car of the future; Body Wars , a fast-paced simulator voyage through the body's immune system; and the 4D cinematic thrill of Honey, I Shrunk the Audience . Occupying the largest area in the park is the World Showcase , with eleven different "countries" represented by street sets. The restaurants here are the best in Walt Disney World, and it's a great place to watch the spectacular nighttime sound and light show, Illuminations . Travel Info:
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SFOG Freak
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2627
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I seek thrilling rides, not educational ones. The park was alright but not great.
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| 7-6-04 23:04:04 |
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slnewbus
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1670
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This park is not terrific, not bad.
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| 2-12-05 14:56:06 |
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Tanks4me05
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 849
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I'm sorry, Disney, but you are TERRIBLE theme park creators.
65 miles per hour is fast, but it's just a stupid car. I've been iin cars faster than that. Disney has done a poor job. No thrill. The food atmosphere at that italian resturant stunk. Just a giant, loud, noisy room with insane food prices ad mediocre food quality.
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| 4-20-05 14:56:18 |
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RLLrCoastrLover
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1059
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Why isn't Soarin on the ride list? It was the most popular ride when I visited.
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| 7-30-05 20:55:24 |
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James
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 10547
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Epcot is an "odd" park its not much for rides but its still a nice place.
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| 8-27-05 11:09:36 |
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I love DW
Joined: Jun 2006
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Epcot is a nice park needs more rides but still is a nice park. Unfortunetly I wasn't able to ride Test Track because it was broken down like a lot of Walt Disney World's rides that either broke down while I was on them or in line or going to go get in line. (3 broke down while I was on them, 1 while I was in line, and 1 while I was going to get in line)
Edit: And all of the ones that had problem's were in Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
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| 6-11-06 17:18:51 |
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medusa548
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 186
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I'm from California, and maybe unlike some east coasters, I have never experienced a true blend of culutures like at a World's Fair, so Epcot was actually a magical experience for me. It was great walking around the park for me to see multiple "countries" and I thought the Chinese food was great as well. So, because it was a first time experience at a World's Fair, I gave it five stars, because it was nice to take a break from the hectic nature of some of the other parks.
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| 9-25-06 23:26:32 |
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GeminiRider
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 222
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It was okay, but was kind of scholarlike. Im on vacation! I dont care about educationial stuff when on vacation!
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| 5-11-07 17:32:59 |
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Yellowbird88
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 163
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Epot is great if you are over 21! I got nice and toasty from tasting beers from around the World....then I did a little 'drunk driving' on test track. I can see it being a bit boring for kids...but the food and drinking Beergarden (sp?) is fantasic with the show.
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