Disney World: EPCOT

01/24/24 • 26 min

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There is no theme park in the world quite like EPCOT center. Envisioned by Walt Disney as a utopian city of the future, it would be home to 20 thousand people, parks, gyms, schools, monorails and people movers, where all car traffic would move on underground roads, and the businesses would showcase American ingenuity. But the state of Florida demanded that Walt build the Magic Kingdom first - and when Walt dies 5 years before the Magic Kingdom opened, the executives at Disney decided they didn’t really want to run an entire city without his guidance.

So its true that the ambitions for EPCOT were scaled down quite a bit - but still at the time it was the largest construction project on eart. And Earth was exactly what it was created to showcase.

So In this episode we’re journeying under the seas, blasting off to Mars, visiting countries as far flung as Japan and Italy, testing cars, sipping margaritas, and even guarding the galaxy with some familiar friends.

There’s only one place you can do all that - EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.

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So its true that the ambitions for EPCOT were scaled down quite a bit - but still at the time it was the largest construction project on eart. And Earth was exactly what it was created to showcase.

There’s only one place you can do all that - EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.

~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Lauren Passell

Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.

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Previous Episode

Disney World: The Magic Kingdom

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When you close your eyes and picture Disney World, chances are you see a castle - Cinderella’s to be exact. This incredible, 189-foot tall, structure that looks like it was pulled right out of one of Disney’s most beloved animated classics, is the centerpiece of Disney World. It’s an symbol of all the magic that’s waiting for you.

The Magic Kingdom was the first of four theme parks to be built at Walt Disney World and it transports visitors to a world of fantasy and imagination across over 40 attractions and six enchanting lands. It’s been captivating visitors for decades and there’s always something new to discover.

So if you’ve never been, or if it’s been awhile, buckle up, buttercup. Consider this your pixie dust sprinkling.

~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Lauren Passell

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Next Episode

Disney World: Animal Kingdom

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What if there was a place that combined Disney magic with living, breathing, animals that you can get so close to you can (almost) touch them. Well that place exists - Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Opened in 1998 and spreading out over 500 acres, Animal Kingdom is a one of a kind celebration of the natural world centered around a massive artificial tree - the Tree of Life - with over 300 animal carvings on it.

So in this episode, we’re answering the call of wild and exploring Discovery Island, Pandora, The World of Avatar, Africa, Asia, and DinoLand U.S.A. Get ready for an adventure where fantasy and nature converge in perfect harmony.

~This Cerca Guide was written and voiced by Lauren Passell

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