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.
Epcot Dining
Choose from a variety of world-class dining options at the World Showcase such as Le Cellier Steakhouse (Canada), Rose & Crown (United Kingdom), Les Chefs de France, Marrakesh (Morocco), Teppanyaki (Japan), L'Originale Alfredo di Roma (Italy), Biergarten (Germany), Nine Dragons (China), Akershus (Norway), San Angel Inn (Mexico) and Coral Reef (Living Seas pavilion).
Epcot FASTPASS Attractions
Take advantage of Disney’s FASTPASS, a free reservation system at Epcot that will help you avoid the crowds at the most popular rides and attractions. FastPass attractions for Epcot include Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, Living with the Land, Maelstrom, Mission: SPACE, Soarin' and Test Track. Epcot is typically open at 9 AM daily (seasonal hours; call ahead).
EPCOT CHARACTER DINING The Garden Grill - The Land
Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
EPCOT COUNTER SERVICE
Boulangerie Patisserie
Cantina de San Angel
Electric Umbrella
Fife & Drum
Fountain View Ice Cream
Harry Ramsden
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
Liberty Inn
Lotus Blossom Cafe
Sommerfest
Sunshine Seasons
Tangierine Cafe
Yakitori House
Yorkshire County Fish Shop
EPCOT QUICK SERVICE Refreshment Cool Post
Refreshment Port
2009-2010 Disney World Holiday Events
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
November 10 – December 18, 2009
Holidays Around the World
November 27 – December 30, 2009
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
November 10, 2009 – January 4, 2010
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade
November 27, 2009 – January 3, 2010
New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World Resort
December 31, 2009
Walt Disney World Timeline The Walt Disney World Timeline at www.orlando-florida.net takes readers on a fascinating journey through Disney World history that includes Walt Disney’s first hastily arranged press conference in 1965 detailing his plans for the project, site preparation for Disney’s Magic Kingdom, the grand opening of Disney World in 1971, the original attractions at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and [...]
Top 10 Latest Additions at Disney World If you haven’t treated the family to Walt Disney World Resort during the past few years and visited its four world-class theme parks – Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom – check out all of the great new Disney attractions you’ve been missing:
1. Toy Story Midway Mania! – Disney’s Hollywood [...]
Universal’s Velvet Sessions to Host Twisted Sister The October Velvet Sessions at Universal Orlando Resort will feature Twisted Sister as they perform such hits as “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” “I Wanna Rock,” “The Price” and more. Velvet Sessions will take place at Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday, October 29, 2009. Cost is $40, which includes free specialty drinks, finger foods and [...]
