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Epcot

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

About Epcot

Location: Epcot is part of the Walt Disney World Resort, located off I-4 south of Orlando. You can get driving directions by clicking the Epcot link on Theme Park Insider's Google map of U.S. theme parks.

History: Epcot, originally an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, was the second theme park at Walt Disney World and opened October 1, 1982.

Hours: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com. Walt Disney World is open 365 days a year.

Tickets: Order online. Always try to buy your tickets in advance, to save time when you get to the park.

Strategy: Try the Theme Park Insider "Four Hour Tour" for Epcot. -- Last edited by Deitrick O'Rullian

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Readers' Tips for Visiting Epcot

[586 + / 70 -] Call 407-WDW-DINE or visit http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/restaurants/ up to 180 days before your visit to make your dining reservations.

[318 + / 15 -] As soon as the park opens, go either to get a fastpass for Soarin or Test Track ASAP

[331 + / 74 -] 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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Attractions

Future World - Imagination(Rating)(Height)
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience6
Journey Into the Imagination With Figment6
Future World - Innoventions(Rating)(Height)
Innoventions7
Future World - Mission: Space(Rating)(Height)
Mission: Space844
Future World - Spaceship Earth(Rating)(Height)
Spaceship Earth8
Future World - Test Track(Rating)(Height)
Test Track840
Future World - The Land(Rating)(Height)
Soarin'840
Living with the Land8
The Circle of Life7
Future World - The Seas with Nemo and Friends(Rating)(Height)
Turtle Talk With Crush9
The Seas with Nemo and Friends6
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 China8
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 Adventure9

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Dining

Future World - Innoventions(Rating)
Electric Umbrella Restaurant7
Future World - The Land(Rating)
Garden Grill8
Sunshine Season Food Fair8
Future World - The Seas with Nemo and Friends(Rating)
Coral Reef Restaurant7
World Showcase - American Adventure(Rating)
Liberty Inn4
World Showcase - Canada(Rating)
Le Cellier Steakhouse8
World Showcase - China(Rating)
Lotus Blossom Café9
Nine Dragons Restaurant7
World Showcase - France(Rating)
Bistro de Paris9
Boulangerie Patisserie9
Les Chefs de France9
World Showcase - Germany(Rating)
Biergarten8
Sommerfest6
World Showcase - Italy(Rating)
Tutto Italiano7
World Showcase - Japan(Rating)
Tokyo Dining9
Yakitori House9
Teppan Edo8
World Showcase - Mexico(Rating)
San Angel Inn Restaurant8
Cantina de San Angel7
World Showcase - Morocco(Rating)
Restaurant Marrakesh8
Tangierine Cafe8
World Showcase - Norway(Rating)
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe9
Restaurant Akershus7
World Showcase - United Kingdom(Rating)
Yorkshire County Fish Shop8
Rose and Crown Pub8

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