{"id":974,"date":"2010-08-13T12:41:44","date_gmt":"2010-08-13T16:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alcapones.com\/blog\/?p=974"},"modified":"2025-10-19T16:50:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T20:50:00","slug":"spotlight-walt-disney-worlds-epcot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alcapones.com\/blog\/spotlight-walt-disney-worlds-epcot-974","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight: Walt Disney World’s Epcot"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Epcot<\/a><\/p>\n

Epcot<\/a><\/strong> is easily recognized by its signature \u201cgiant golf ball\u201d icon, Spaceship Earth.\u00a0 Epcot is divided into two sections: Future World<\/strong> and World Showcase.<\/strong><\/p>\n

World Showcase<\/strong> is a collection of pavilions with shops, attractions and restaurants that represent the culture and cuisine of 11 countries<\/strong>: United States, Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom, and Canada.\u00a0 Some of the attractions inside the pavilions include the Gran Fiesta Tour starring the Three Caballeros<\/strong><\/a>, a charming boat ride through a shady lagoon at the foot of a smoking volcano (Mexico).\u00a0 Reflections of China<\/strong><\/a> is an amazing film presentation in CircleVision 360 that takes you on a visual journey across this amazing country, including the historical Forbidden City<\/strong> and The Great Wall of China<\/strong>.\u00a0 There is something interesting to see in each country.\u00a0 In true Disney spirit, everything is so realistic-looking; you will feel like you took a trip around the world.<\/p>\n

Future World\u2019s<\/strong> attractions focus on technological advancements, innovation, and wonder, as well as inspiring entertainment and shows. Find one of the largest man-made ocean environments in the world at The Seas with Nemo & Friends<\/strong> pavilion.\u00a0 Check out the Land Pavilion<\/strong> and learn how scientific techniques are helping farmers to meet the worlds\u2019 food needs. Enjoy the Soarin\u2019<\/strong> attraction, which will give you the sensation of hang-gliding over California.\u00a0 If you have a strong stomach, Mission: SPACE<\/strong> will bring you on a realistic space flight to Mars. Recently returning is Captain EO<\/strong>, the classic 3-D film musical starring Michael Jackson<\/strong>. Make sure you check out the fastest attraction at Epcot, Test Track<\/strong>, which is a 60 mph thrill ride where you become a test subject in an automobile.\u00a0 There are many more things to see and do, even inside the \u2018giant golf ball,\u2019 Spaceship Earth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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