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Epcot reviews

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Posted: February 28, 2011

Epcot was the second theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, opening October 1, 1982. (If you are wondering, Epcot originally was an acronym standing for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.) Inspired by world's fairs, Epcot includes two major sections – Future World and World Showcase.

Future World is dominated by the 180-foot-tall Spaceship Earth geosphere. Don't make that your first stop of the day, though; the lines for that ride all but disappear later in the day. Instead, grab a FastPass ride reservation for the popular Soarin' (inside The Land pavilion) or Test Track, located to the left of and behind Spaceship Earth.

Dining at one of the many restaurants in the national pavilions around World Showcase is another highlight Epcot. Call 407-WDW-DINE for reservations: 180 days in advance for the most popular restaurants, including Canada's Le Cellier Steakhouse.

Buy your tickets in advance on Disney's website, or as part of a Disney hotel stay. Check Disney's website for park operating hours, too. World Showcase attractions often open two hours after Future World's.

Follow the signs from Interstate 4 to find Epcot, or get driving directions from our Google Map of America's top theme parks. Scroll down to links for Theme Park Insider readers' reviews of Epcot's attractions and restaurants. Or search our archives for more news about Walt Disney World's Epcot.

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Readers' Tips for Visiting Epcot

[1110 + / 146 -] Call 407-WDW-DINE or visit http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/restaurants/ up to 180 days before your visit to make your dining reservations.

[673 + / 26 -] As soon as the park opens, go either to get a fastpass for Soarin or Test Track ASAP

[667 + / 132 -] If staying at a Disney-owned resort, take advantage of the Extra Magic hours, where lines are short and crowds are small! It's the best time to visit some of the more popular attractions while feeling like you're the only ones in the park!

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Readers' reviews:

Attractions
Future World - Imagination(Rating)(Height)
Captain EO7
Journey Into the Imagination With Figment5
Future World - Innoventions(Rating)(Height)
Innoventions7
Future World - Mission: Space(Rating)(Height)
Mission: Space744
Future World - Spaceship Earth(Rating)(Height)
Spaceship Earth8
Future World - Test Track(Rating)(Height)
Test Track840
Future World - The Land(Rating)(Height)
Soarin'940
Living with the Land8
The Circle of Life6
Future World - The Seas with Nemo and Friends(Rating)(Height)
Turtle Talk With Crush8
The Seas with Nemo and Friends7
Future World - Universe of Energy(Rating)(Height)
Ellen's Energy Adventure6
World Showcase(Rating)(Height)
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth9
World Showcase - Canada(Rating)(Height)
O Canada!7
World Showcase - China(Rating)(Height)
Reflections of China7
World Showcase - France(Rating)(Height)
Impressions de France9
World Showcase - Mexico(Rating)(Height)
Gran Fiesta Tour6
World Showcase - Norway(Rating)(Height)
Maelstrom7
World Showcase - U.S.A.(Rating)(Height)
The American Adventure8

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Dining
Future World - Innoventions East(Rating)
Electric Umbrella Restaurant6
Future World - The Land(Rating)
Garden Grill8
Sunshine Seasons8
Future World - The Seas with Nemo and Friends(Rating)
Coral Reef Restaurant7
The American Adventure(Rating)
Fife & Drum Tavern
World Showcase - American Adventure(Rating)
Liberty Inn5
World Showcase - Canada(Rating)
Le Cellier Steakhouse8
World Showcase - China(Rating)
Lotus Blossom Cafe7
Nine Dragons Restaurant6
World Showcase - France(Rating)
Bistro de Paris9
Boulangerie Patisserie9
Les Chefs de France8
World Showcase - Germany(Rating)
Biergarten8
Sommerfest7
World Showcase - Italy(Rating)
Via Napoli9
Tutto Italiano7
World Showcase - Japan(Rating)
Katsura Grill9
Teppan Edo9
Tokyo Dining8
World Showcase - Mexico(Rating)
San Angel Inn Restaurant8
La Cantina de San Angel8
La Hacienda de San Angel8
World Showcase - Morocco(Rating)
Tangierine Cafe8
Restaurant Marrakesh8
World Showcase - Norway(Rating)
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe9
Restaurant Akershus8
World Showcase - United Kingdom(Rating)
Yorkshire County Fish Shop8
Rose and Crown Pub8

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