Epcot, The Future of Tomorrow

Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort located in Florida is the ideal place for your next family vacation. The name, Epcot, stands for "Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow" and was to be Walt Disney’s vision of a huge futuristic self sustaining city. Unfortunately, he died before he could complete his plans for the city. But, great ideas at Disney never die. Walt’s vision still offers us a very educational theme park that is also very adult oriented.



Future World is the section of EPCOT that has rides and attractions that showcases future progress and technology.



Spaceship Earth



This is a ride that takes you from the beginning of time through to today. It lasts about 15 minutes and is very educational. You step off the ride into Project Tomorrow which has multiple interactive new technology for you to check out.



Ellen’s Energy Adventure



This is the Universe of Energy ride and it has recently been updated to include a section with Ellen Degeneres and Bill Nye, the Science Guy. Beware of the dinosaurs; they may be hungry.



Mission Space



This is a simulator ride that gives you the experience of liftoff, G forces, and reentry from space. If you ever dreamed about being an astronaut, this is your chance.



Test Track



This is a roller coaster type of thrill ride that lets you see what it feels like to ride an automobile test track.



Imagination



Let your ideas run wild – color, sounds, smells. Enjoy the Journey into Imagination with Figment attraction – a fun ride that lets your mind run wild.



The Land Pavilion



This attraction is an important one. It features a boat ride entitled The Land, in which you journey through different types of growing areas and eras on this planet. It also travels through the Walt Disney World greenhouse and fisheries so that you can watch the innovative ways that Disney used to produce seafood and vegetables for use in its resorts.



Many other attractions are located throughout Epcot including the different countries near the World Showcase.



Mexico



This country is represented by an Aztec temple which offers a ride through the country’s past and present. There is a Mexican restaurant as well as a Mexican cantina.



Norway



Norway's attraction has a boat ride through the Norwegian seaside and exits into a movie about the country of Norway. You can eat at the Norwegian smorgasbord .



China



There is a 15 minute 360 circle vision movie on China inside the massive Chinese temple. Chinese souvenir are available.



Germany



A beer Hall is the attraction where you can have the experience of German food and fun. Shops offer German figurines and gifts.



Italy



The architecture is antiquated and the shops are unique and filled with Italian goods.



America



The American Experience is a history lesson onstage.



Japan



This pavilion is a large Japanese building which offers shops and a wonderful Japanese restaurant.



Morocco



Grab a snack at the Moroccan restaurant and get a good deal on some interesting souvenirs from Morocco.



France



Buy French souvenirs while waiting to see a movie about France in 360 Circle Vision. Walk by the Seine and have your picture taken in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower



England and Canada round out the countries in this around the world adventure that takes you on a fast trip around the world during your vacation at Walt Disney World Epcot Center Theme Park.



A Great Vacation For Families and Adults



Epcot has something to offer everyone – from the thrills of space to cuisine to around the world. Make sure to plan for an extra day at Epcot the next time you visit the Walt Disney World resort in Florida.



Herb likes to write about Disney World. Please check out his website that contains information on Epcot as well as Walt Disney World.