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5 Fun Secrets of Disney World’s Epcot

Epcot is one of our favorite parks and it’s definitely the most interactive of Disney’s theme parks.  There are 2 parts to Epcot: Future World and The World Showcase. Here are some of Epcot’s secrets:

1.  Do you know what EPCOT stands for?

It’s an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow.

2.  That big glass golf ball in Epcot is really a geosphere. Inside it is a newly refurbished attraction called “Spaceship Earth.”  During the ride, you’ll be asked to answer some questions about yourself and enter your answers electronically. You’ll also pose for a photo.

At the end of the ride, you’ll enter a high-tech game room.  Watch for your photo on the world map. It will show where you’re from. Then watch the murals at the top of the walls around the room.  You’ll see your future self as depicted by your responses to those questions you answered.

3. The exact center of all of Disney World is marked by a monument in Epcot. (Sort of.)

On the plaza between Innoventions East and Innoventions West, there’s a work of art that features concentric circles. The circles highlight important inventions that changed our world. This monument was intended to mark the center of Disney's property too, which was a cool idea.

The work began and then construction hit a snag. It seems that the Epcot property overlapped the nesting ground of an endangered woodpecker.  Disney ‘walked’ their environmental conservation ‘talk’ by shifting the entire Epcot project 300 feet to preserve the bird's habitat. 

So the circle monument is 300 feet from the exact center of Disney's property – and a symbol of Disney’s dedication to the environment as well as a monument to major innovative accomplishments.

4. The Fountain of Nations is located near Innoventions West. The waters ‘dance’ to a powerful musical score and it's an incredible sight.

5.  “Soarin’” is one of the best rides in the world! We’ve never seen anything like it.  You strap into a hang glider and soar high above the ground on unbelievable adventures!  You’ll want to hold your breath as you sail over waterways, orange groves and pine forests. But don’t. Breathe deeply and smell the air!  Smell-o-vision rules!

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First Mickey's Soundsational Parade at Disneyland - May 26, 2011