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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Where can you travel to four continents, soar
over the richly diverse landscape of the Golden State, take a rocket
ride to Mars, explore land and sea adventures, experience future
technologies today and journey into your imagination -- all in one
vacation? Epcot, the Walt Disney World celebration of human achievement
and discovery, is a one-stop vacation spot for all of that.
From the moment you enter Epcot you are instantly transported into two
unique worlds:
- Future World, a high-energy, high-tech land where guests
interact with exhibits, visit a home of the future, thrill to the
pulse-racing liftoff of Mission: SPACE, and experience Soarin', an
exhilarating aerial adventure that immerses guests in a
multi-sensory experience, complete with sights, sounds, scents and
the caress of warm breezes.
- World Showcase, a world of multi-cultural enchantment,
featuring marketplaces bustling with international flavor and a
dazzling display of countries that transports guests through the
magical worlds of 11 nations with just a few steps.
There's something new around every corner at Epcot, including "IllumiNations:
Reflections of Earth," a thunderous fireworks spectacular like
no other. Family fun continues at "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience,"
"Ellen's Energy Adventure," "Turtle Talk With Crush" and
Innoventions.
Epcot is the site for one-of-a-kind world entertainment and special
events, including the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival,
one of the world's largest outdoor festivals of its kind;
Epcot International Food
and Wine Festival; and Epcot Summer Series, featuring
world-renowned live entertainment.
There's more to discover at Epcot:
Epcot for Kids
Epcot spells kid-friendly fun. From toddlers to teens, "Epcot kids"
will discover hands-on activities, high-tech adventure and thrills
at every turn.
In World Showcase, young guests can create their own Epcot souvenirs
at the park's Kidcot Funstops. Craftsmen teach the budding artisans
how to create a one-of-a-kind mask or a musical instrument using
their own magical touch.
Want to meet your favorite Disney character? At World Showcase, you
might spot Mickey and his friends at The American Adventure, Belle
and the Beast at France, Snow White in Germany (home to a miniature
train and village), or Jasmine and Aladdin in Morocco. You may even
see the whole gang coming your way in a double-decker bus ready for
a sing-along.
The Disney Princesses -- Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Sleeping
Beauty, Mary Poppins, Pocahontas and Mulan -- are special guests at
Princess Storybook Dining at Restaurant Akershus in Norway. The
World Showcase eatery, inspired by the famous 14th century Castle
Akershus in the city of Oslo, Norway, is the perfect setting for a
“royal” breakfast or dinner. Make reservations through 407/WDW-DINE.
In Future World, kids can make friends with Crush, an animated sea
turtle that chats with them at The Living Seas, or explore their
imaginations with Figment at the Imagination! pavilion.
Soarin' gives Epcot guests a bird’s-eye
view of California with a breathtaking glide over the majestic
natural wonders and varied terrain of the Golden State. Epcot’s
newest attraction is an exciting, wind-in-your-hair adventure above
towering redwoods, picturesque snow-capped mountains, expansive
sun-kissed deserts and the crashing waves of the Pacific coast.
Soarin' is located at The Land presented by Nestlé USA.
Thrill-seekers prepare for liftoff!
Mission: SPACE, Disney’s most thrilling attraction ever, is now
taking cadets into deep space. Located in Future World, Mission:
SPACE uses the same technology created by NASA to train their
astronauts. The result is a heart-pounding liftoff and spectacular
trip through space sure to bring guests back for more.
Thanks to Disney's FASTPASS, featured at
Soarin',
Mission: SPACE, Maelstrom,
Living with the Land and "Honey, I Shrunk
the Audience," kids and their parents can reduce wait time and enjoy
more time in the park -- and there's no additional charge.
Future is Now
Future World takes guests to new dimensions with high-energy
passports to excitement:
- Spaceship Earth is
Future World's landmark adventure. Dramatic scenes in the
attraction and its post show depict life in the 21st century's
Global Neighborhood. With narration by actor Jeremy Irons and an
impressive musical score, guests experience a time-travel
journey from the beginning of time to the electronic age.
- Soarin' takes guests on an
exhilarating aerial journey over California, with a bird’s-eye
view and an extraordinary sensation of free flight. Using
stunning cinematic artistry and Imagineering-developed
motion-based technology, the experience is intensified with
sweeping winds and the fragrance of orange blossoms and pine
trees.
- Mission: SPACE
presented by HP offers guests a one-of-a-kind simulated space
adventure -- from heart-pounding liftoff to the weightlessness
of outer space.
- Test Track,
presented by General Motors, invites guests to buckle up and
brace themselves for the longest and fastest ride ever in
Vacation Kingdom history.
- Universe of Energy
featuring "Ellen's Energy Adventure" with Ellen DeGeneres, Jamie
Lee Curtis and Bill Nye the Science Guy. DeGeneres plays a woman
who dreams she's on the popular game show "Jeopardy!" As part of
the show, guests venture into a re-creation of the primeval
world complete with moving, roaring, life-size dinosaurs.
- Imagination! presented by
Kodak includes Journey Into Imagination with Figment, featuring
the playful purple dragon demonstrating the power of
imagination; ImageWorks-The Kodak "What If?" Labs; and the 3-D
sensation "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience."
- The Land, presented by
Nestle USA, features Soarin'; the motion picture "Circle of
Life," an environmental fable starring several characters from
"The Lion King"; and the Living with the Land boat ride through
greenhouses of the future.
- The Living Seas includes the
world’s largest saltwater aquarium, featuring a two-story
viewing area of a coral reef filled with colorful marine life,
and "Turtle Talk With Crush," a real-time animated character
that talks, plays and jokes with guests.
- Innoventions, a dazzling showcase where guests can be
among the first to experience the technologies of today that
will shape their lives tomorrow.
- Wonders of Life, now operating seasonally, features
Body Wars, a flight-simulator thrill ride through the human
body, and a variety of shows and activities celebrating human
life.
Discover Your World
Across World Showcase Lagoon, 11 nations display authentic
wares, ethnic cuisine, shows, entertainment and architecture
representing their cultures. World Showcase ambassadors come
from across the globe to represent their homelands. As part of
the show, holidays and festivals are commemorated by the
ambassadors in ways they would be celebrated "back home,"
allowing Epcot guests to join in these international
celebrations. Even the landscaping changes from country to
country around the 1.3-mile promenade.
Clockwise around the promenade:
- Mexico, with an authentic marketplace, lively
Mariachi bands and a boat ride through Mexican history.
- Norway, where guests embark on a voyage through
time beginning in a 10th century Viking village.
- China, with unique live entertainment and a
Circle-Vision 360 film, "Reflections of China," that
showcases past and present China and takes guests to seven
cities around the country.
- Germany transports guests with authentic
surroundings inspired by towns along the Rhine and in
Bavaria.
- Italy, romance and beauty featured in a
reproduction Doge's Palace of Venice.
- The American Adventure showcases important
moments in U.S. history.
- Japan, featuring spectacular gardens and outdoor
entertainment.
- Morocco, where 19 Moroccan artisans spent months
re-creating the intricate, colorful tile masterpieces of
this North African country.
- France, the setting for fresh bakeries, beautiful
shops and gardens, artists and an enchanting film tour
through its cities and countryside.
- United Kingdom, with lovely flower gardens,
cobbled streets and corner pub.
- Canada, with entertainment by a bagpipe band and
a Circle-Vision 360 film through some of Canada's most
picturesque regions.
World-Class Dining at Epcot
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The restaurants of World Showcase offer authentic
cuisine from around the globe, from traditional Italian at
L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante in the Italy showcase
to chicken couscous in Morocco's Restaurant Marrakesh.
Guests can make dining reservations for nearly two dozen
restaurants through Epcot Guest Relations or at the
individual restaurants.
In Future World, restaurants feature regional American
favorites from gourmet pizza to fresh seafood. All Epcot
restaurants have children's value meals and can accommodate
special dietary needs with advance notice.
Important Collections in Epcot Galleries
Five World Showcase countries display treasures from
international collections:
- The American Adventure pavilion presents "Echoes of
Africa" at American Heritage Gallery featuring pieces
from the Walt Disney-Tishman African Art Collection.
- The Mexico pavilion's "Animales Fantasticos"
features wood sculptures from Oaxaca, Mexico.
- Norway pavilion Stave Church Gallery "Heritage
Through Design" explores Norway's few remaining stave
churches.
- Japan's "Tin Toy Stories" is an exhibit featuring
over 350 tin toys on loan from a private collection.
- The Gallery of Arts and History in Morocco showcases
artisan-crafted jewelry, ceramic pottery and ancient
musical instruments.
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