Epcot, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, opened in 1982. It was conceived by Walt Disney to "take its cue from the new ideas and new technologies that are now emerging from the creative centers of American industry." This concept is best exemplified by Spaceship Earth, the glistening geosphere that has become Epcot's icon.
Epcot consists of two themed areas, Future World and World Showcase. Future World features attractions that focus on energy, communication, health, the land and our environment, the ocean, imagination, transportation and space exploration.
Centered around a beautiful reflective lagoon is Epcot's World Showcase. Eleven countries are represented, each providing fascinating glimpses into their unique culture. Strolling from one land to another, you'll find yourself immersed in the distinct atmosphere that each country offers.
Every evening, Epcot presents IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. This spectacular presentation is centered around the World Showcase Lagoon where fireworks, lasers and dancing fountains combine in a choreographed display performed to an inspirational musical score.
Epcot consists of two themed areas, Future World and World Showcase. Future World features attractions that focus on energy, communication, health, the land and our environment, the ocean, imagination, transportation and space exploration.
Centered around a beautiful reflective lagoon is Epcot's World Showcase. Eleven countries are represented, each providing fascinating glimpses into their unique culture. Strolling from one land to another, you'll find yourself immersed in the distinct atmosphere that each country offers.
Every evening, Epcot presents IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. This spectacular presentation is centered around the World Showcase Lagoon where fireworks, lasers and dancing fountains combine in a choreographed display performed to an inspirational musical score.
Spaceship Earth - Future World, which opens (and closes) earlier than the World Showcase, pretty much covers the area between the main entrance to EPCOT, and the large lagoon. It is themed into distinct pavillions and is dominated by Spaceship Earth, a large 180-foot geodesic sphere made from white aluminium.
As well as providing a focus for the park, Spaceship Earth contains a slow ride, which winds its way along a track through the dome itself, tracing the history of human communication from cave drawings through satellite and television. (April 9, 2006)
As well as providing a focus for the park, Spaceship Earth contains a slow ride, which winds its way along a track through the dome itself, tracing the history of human communication from cave drawings through satellite and television. (April 9, 2006)
Spaceship Earth - Future World, which opens (and closes) earlier than the World Showcase, pretty much covers the area between the main entrance to EPCOT, and the large lagoon. It is themed into distinct pavillions and is dominated by Spaceship Earth, a large 180-foot geodesic sphere made from white aluminium.
As well as providing a focus for the park, Spaceship Earth contains a slow ride, which winds its way along a track through the dome itself, tracing the history of human communication from cave drawings through satellite and television. (April 9, 2006)
As well as providing a focus for the park, Spaceship Earth contains a slow ride, which winds its way along a track through the dome itself, tracing the history of human communication from cave drawings through satellite and television. (April 9, 2006)