Epcot

Epcot is easily one of the most memorable and unique places to visit in the world. The Disney property actually contains two fantastic parks: Future World and the World Showcase. Future World is the front half of the park and is dominated by large buildings that are sponsored by major corporations around a technology theme. World Showcase, in the back half of the park, features a series of buildings built in the theme of a host nation. These buildings surround a large lake.

At the bottom of this article, you will find links to reviews the individual locations within Epcot. This list of reviews is constantly under construction so some of the links will take you to other sites.

You really need to budget a full day, if not 2 days, to enjoy this park. On busy days, the lines for the Future World attractions could be over an hour long and if you enjoy each building then your first day will be spent just in this park.

The World Showcase requires a more mature intellect and many children will be tire of the cultural barrage. If shopping in distant countries, eating ethnic cuisine and seeing architecture from other lands is interesting to you then you will love this half of Epcot.

Throughout the park, you will find Disney characters signing autographs for youngsters and posing for pictures. If you want to enjoy this activity, you can easily spend the entire day going from one location to another looking for more costumed characters.

Several hints that will allow you to enjoy your day at the park:

• Arrive early and go directly to the attraction that interests you the most. Mission Space and Test Track are currently very popular and will force you into long lines later in the day.
• After you have been on either Mission Space or Test Track, get a FastPass for the other one. You will likely have time to enjoy other activities while you wait and the line will be much more enjoyable using the FastPass.
• There are a lot of great places to eat at the park but the most enjoyable and unique will be in the back at the World Showcase. Plan to eat there for lunch and dinner – most of the restaurants take reservations and it is encouraged that you take advantage of this service.

Future World

Imagination! Pavilion
Mission: SPACE Pavilion
Spaceship Earth Pavilion
Test Track Pavilion
The Land Pavilion
The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion
Universe of Energy
Wonders of Life Pavilion

World Showcase

Canada Pavilion
China Pavilion
France Pavilion
Germany Pavilion
Italy Pavilion
Japan Pavilion
Mexico Pavilion
Morocco Pavilion
Norway Pavilion
U.S.A. Pavilion
United Kingdom Pavilion

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