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	Alex in Wonderland: Epcot Center
		EPCOT is quieter than its sister parks, and Alex, a boy who has proven to be sensitive to loud noises, was able to explore and enjoy himself without feeling the need to clasp his hands over his ears.
		Anyway, once you get beyond the "wonders of the future" section of EPCOT, you get to a large lake, which is surrounded by miniature representations of many of the nations of the earth.
		Alex's exploration of EPCOT was marred, however, by an invasion of the much dreaded and feared butterfly men.
	www.leaptoad.com /ahp/epcot.html (615 words)

	Walt Disney World - EPCOT Center
		Epcot’s icon is Spaceship Earth, commonly referred to as “the giant golf ball.” Its theme is a World’s Fair of ideas and technology from around the globe.
		Though the official park name is now simply “Epcot,” it was originally an acronym standing for “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.” The name truly encompassed the idea behind the park, a utopian ideal where people of all races, creeds, and nationalities could come together to build a better future.
		Epcot is a family-oriented park and public drunkenness is not well tolerated.
	disneyworld.orlandovacation.com /Epcot.php (2554 words)

	Epcot - Epcot tickets - Epcot center - Epcotcenter - Epcottickets - Orlando-Florida.net - Epcot Video - cheap epcot ...
		Opened on October 1, 1982, as Walt Disney World Resort’s second theme park, Epcot (which originally stood for “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow”) offers state-of-the-art thrill rides in Future World, informative and entertaining pavilions at the World Showcase, fascinating exhibits, specialty shops and great international cuisine.
		Annual events at Epcot include the Epcot International Flower and Garden Show in April, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival from October through mid-November and Holidays Around the World from late November through late December.
		Epcot is typically open at 9 AM daily (seasonal hours; call ahead).
	www.orlando-florida.net /disney/disneys-epcot (446 words)

	Widen Your World - EPCOT - the City
		EPCOT was the driving force behind Walt's entire Florida vision, the perceived destination of his fantastic free enterprise voyage.
		The term "center" in the name of this new theme park, though no longer used today, was a crucial part of the company's strategy at the time.
		In dropping the "Center" from the title and changing the acronym to a name, the company exercised some sound judgment in allowing for the difference between EPCOT the city and Epcot the park.
	www.omniluxe.net /wyw/epcot.htm (2699 words)

	Epcot
		And while Celebration is not merely an updated 90's version of Walt Disney's EPCOT plan, both have their basis in a common philosophy, and play on a common set of American myths and symbols.
		EPCOT was developed as a different kind of theme park which embraced Walt's interest in technology and futuristic architecture.
		EPCOT's symbolic structure is a geodome that represents on a small scale the dome under which EPCOT's original inhabitants were to reside.
	xroads.virginia.edu /~MA98/hogan/celebration/epcot.htm (1377 words)

	Epcot Tickets Disney Epcot Center Ticket Food and Wine Festival
		The name Epcot is derived from the acronym EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow), a utopian city of the future planned by Walt Disney.
		Because the idea of EPCOT was never implemented, the Disney Corporation remained almost the sole landowner in the district allowing it to maintain control of the RCID and the cities of Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista.
		At one point a model of the futuristic park was pushed together against a model of the international park, and EPCOT Center was born.
	www.floridabrasil.com /epcot-tickets.html (1818 words)

	China, Epcot
		Epcot salutes the beauty, history and culture of China with one of the 11 pavilions that make up World Showcase.
		Inside Epcot's Temple of Heaven is a Circle-Vision 360 theater that features the film, "Reflections of China," which gives guests a guided glimpse into Chinese history and culture.
		Other interesting trees native to China are the tallow tree, a plant with waxy fruit traditionally used to make candles and one of the few that changes colors in Florida’s fall, and the runner bamboo.
	www.wdisneyw.co.uk /atchina.html (1021 words)

	Disney World, Walt Disney World Information Guide - INTERCOT - Walt Disney World Inside & Out - Theme Parks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Epcot was to be Walt Disney's dream of the Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow.
		Epcot is by far the most "adult" of all the theme parks, but don't be fooled.
		The original entrance is convenient to Epcot’s 162-acre parking area and the Epcot monorail station (the monorail runs between Epcot and the Magic Kingdom Transportation and Ticket Center three miles to the north).
	www.intercot.com /themeparks/epcot/default.asp (796 words)

	Epcot Theme Park Walt Disney World
		Part of the beauty of Epcot is that it is not a checklist of headline attractions to be conquered, but more of an experience to be enjoyed even savored.
		Epcot is also more than twice the size of the Magic Kingdom, which means visitors will find themselves doing a considerable amount of walking.
		This three-part exhibit is all centered around the 27-foot-deep, 200-foot diameter main salt-water aquarium where an extensive collection of sea life are both displayed and studied.
	www.kingdommagictravel.com /disneyworld/theme_parks/epcot.htm (5696 words)

	Epcot Center Photo Tour by Steve Burns - StartedByAMouse.com Features Section
		The special building codes set up to govern area construction are called the EPCOT Building Codes, but they do not just apply to the park known as EPCOT Center.
		But EPCOT Center was vastly different from either of the previous Disney parks.
		To me, the theme of EPCOT Center was quite simple: that we are all here together on one planet.
	www.startedbyamouse.com /features/epcot_center.shtml (1279 words)

	EPCOT Center
		The additional fee would go to support EPCOT, and what he wanted was a design whereby a research community could be supported by tourist revenue, so that the research would not be dependent on grants, corporate sponsorship, or anything else.
		Scholars were to be resident in EPCOT, and the tourists were to somehow be separated from the scientific work.
		So when Roberta and I were guests of honor at an Orlando science fiction convention -- which was fun -- we took the opportunity to spend a day at EPCOT to see what it became, as opposed to what Mr.
	www.jerrypournelle.com /reports/jerryp/EPCOT.html (512 words)

	Diving Epcot Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		I was originally planning a trip to one of the many grottos that are north of the Orlando, but due to my time limitations, Epcot became the place of choice.
		In a nutshell, for the $140 Disney Diving Experience, each diver is provided with all necessary gear, locker room facilities and amenities, certificate of the dive with his/her name on it, a t-shirt and of course, for your dive logs, a Mickey Mouse stamp.
		Once you are all done with the dive stuff, you are allowed to roam the Epcot center, but fair warning, while I was there most areas closed at 7 pm which was the time I got done with the 4pm dive.
	www.seatasea.com /DivingEpcot.htm (519 words)

	Epcot Center, Orlando, Florida - Picture - MSN Encarta
		Tourism is Florida’s principal source of income, as millions of visitors are attracted to its warm climate, ocean beaches, and world-famous theme parks.
		These parks include Walt Disney World and its affiliated Epcot Center, shown here, near Orlando.
		Epcot Center provides informational exhibits on a broad range of historical, scientific, and cultural topics.
	encarta.msn.com /media_701611452/Epcot_Center_Orlando_Florida.html (62 words)

	EPCOT Central: Why EPCOT Center Was So Special
		Ironically (or not), one of the people who speaks about the importance and significance of EPCOT Center and Spaceship Earth is Marty Sklar -- the same person who oversaw the deconstruction of the brilliant EPCOT Center as he tried to navigate and manipulate the politics of Eisner-era Disney.
		I think that's one of the reasons why EPCOT is faltering: Some of the Imagineers are not focused on the big picture.
		It's possible that the method of survival for those trying to get their projects from being chopped is to develop a salesmanship of their self-importance to the company.
	epcot82.blogspot.com /2006/10/why-epcot-center-was-so-special.html (1604 words)

	EPCOT
		Taking a large departure from Walt Disney's original plan for E.P.C.O.T. (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow), this park centers on educational-type attractions versus Walt's initial plans to be an all-inclusive actual living community.
		Epcot's theming is much different than the fantasy-type theme of the Magic Kingdom.
		Epcot is divided into two areas, Future World and World Showcase.
	www.cob.montevallo.edu /FoxBT/Epcot.html (202 words)

	Widen Your World - Epcot (previously EPCOT Center) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Walt Disney's EPCOT was the product of one man's drive and clear vision, aided by a staff under his direct counsel.
		In stark contrast, EPCOT Center was in every sense the end result of the committee approach.
		While Epcot's less-than-stellar attendance has been a source of difficulty for the company, the park's ultimate shortcoming has been its inherent sense of ineffectuality.
	home.cfl.rr.com /omniluxe/ec.htm (655 words)

	Disney´s Epcot Center - MyDreamFlorida - Orlando and Florida
		Epcot Center Dr Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
		Epcot is like a world's fair and science center combined.
		The other half of Epcot is the World Showcase, where you can tour eleven national pavilions, just like visitors to a world's fair.
	www.mydreamflorida.com /epcot.asp (520 words)

	Epcot Disney World Vacations
		Epcot Center is inspired by Walt Disney's creative genius.
		Epcot is twice the size of the Magic Kingdom, so be prepared to walk.
		Epcot is open daily from 9:00am to 9:00pm daily.
	www.blueribbonvillas.com /main/epcot.asp (317 words)

	Epcot reviews
		Epcot takes its name from Walt Disney's original vision for the Disney World complex, an "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow." Walt envisioned a community where people would live and work, in addition to dropping money at Disney theme parks.
		Epcot usually staggers the opening times of its attractions, with Future World opening and closing before World Showcase, which stays open late to support its many restaurants as well as the nightly performance of the Illuminations laser and fireworks show.
		New at Epcot is The Seas With Nemo and Friends which replaced the Living Seas Pavillion, also new last year was Soarin' From Disney's California Adventure.
	www.themeparkinsider.com /reviews/epcot (702 words)

	EPCOT Grand Opening
		EPCOT Center was named to reflect the ideals and values of EPCOT the city.
		May EPCOT Center entertain, inform and inspire and above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride in man's ability to shape a world that offers hope to people everywhere.
		Epcot may be the only place on Earth where you can explore the whole world in just one day!
	thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com /EpcotGrandOpening.html (738 words)

	Orlando Hotels: Epcot Center
		Epcot Center has many hotels located within 5 miles.
		This will let you compare the best hotel rates for the Epcot Center area.
		This Disney theme park is divided into two areas: Future World, with attractions based on modern advances and futuristic projections, and World Showcase, where various world cultures are on display.
	www.roomrate.com /orlando/attractions/EpcotCenter.asp (150 words)

	Epcot
		In continuing with Epcot's mission, the theme park regularly hosts special events that are either scientific and/or educational.
		Epcot is unique among the four Disney theme parks in that it has two entrances.
		Admission to Epcot is not required and there is an additional fee for this program.
	www.magictrips.com /parks/epcot/index.shtml (1600 words)

	EPCOT: Disney World's EPCOT Center
		At Epcot Center most of the “countries” have an expensive sit down restaurant and a less expensive fast food type restaurant.
		There is very little seating around the Epcot Lagoon, so it is snatched early; but there is lots of standing room.
		Epcot's Mission Space is a great ride, but not for those who get motion sickness.
	www.dwinsider.com /Disney/epcot.html (435 words)

	Walt Disney World Epcot Center water garden installation by Nature Coast Aquascape.
		With Epcot there was a three day window of opportunity in which to install a water garden involving 30 tons of rocks and gravel.
		If Epcot called with a pump problem, warranty work or just questions about the ecosystem, Ed needed to know it would be handled immediately.
		The water garden is located beside the Racetrack in front of the Space Center, in a section formerly used for a smoking area.
	www.naturecoastaquascape.com /epcot.html (824 words)

	Epcot Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Epcot, meaning experimental prototype community of tomorrow, Center is the largest of the three parks in Walt Disney World.
		But besides that, Epcot is a great park.
		Quick Fact : Epcot, originally written as E.P.C.O.T., was actually intended to be a fully working community.
	members.tripod.com /~S2BALL/wdw3.html (100 words)

	Epcot - Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, Walt Disney's Epcot
		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.
		The action centers around the 5.7 million gallon aquarium that is home to thousands of fish including sharks, sea turtles and dolphins.
		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.
	www.wdwinfo.com /wdwinfo/guides/epcot/ep-overview.htm (604 words)

	Epcot \| Walt Disney World Resort
		Experience the Golden State like never before — from the Majestic redwoods of Yosemite to the Golden Gate Bridge to the bright lights of Hollywood.
		Have a field day as Epcot® celebrates spring with colorful flowers, gardens and "toon"-ful topiaries.
		Lifting off at Epcot, Mission: SPACE® has two astronaut training levels to suit the whole family.
	disneyworld.disney.go.com /wdw/parks/parkLanding?id=EPLandingPage (412 words)

	Epcot Center
		As part of the renovation project, Disney Imagineering, the creative team behind the design of Disney theme parks and attractions throughout the world, upgraded the sound system at the main entrance.
		EPCOT, an acronym for “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow,” is as popular today as it was when it opened Oct. 1, 1982, just a few miles from Disney World.
		By far the most adult of Disney’s theme parks, here education is as important as entertainment and basic theme park rides have been replaced by more complex and informative attractions.
	www.bagend.com /bagend/epcot.htm (364 words)

	Orlando Disney tickets
		With over 40 different Disney tickets to choose from spanning 4 basic categories; each having the option of whether they expire 14 days after their first use or Disney tickets that NEVER expire.
		BASE Disney Tickets: Allows for daily admission to either the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center, Disney MGM Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom.
		The number of additional admissions to these Disney attractions depend on the number of days your Disney ticket is valid for.
	www.ticketbear.com /disneytickets.html (271 words)

	International Storytelling Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Don't miss the 35th National Storytelling Festival, October 5-7, 2007!
		Kuniko Yamamoto has performed her solo show, Japanese Storytelling with Magical Mask, Mime & Music in venues across the country including the Kennedy Center and Epcot Disney.
		International Storytelling Center’s Horizon Project Opens Campaign Office
	www.storytellingcenter.com (117 words)

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