Our extended Florida trip continues as we head to Epcot to take in the plethora of great attractions. Enjoy the photos below of both Future World and World Showcase favorites such as Mission: Space, Test Track, Maelstrom, and a few...
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Vintage Park Photos: Disney World 1983
We’ve got more vintage park photos for you this week. This time we return to Walt Disney World with shots from the Magic Kingdom and Epcot taken in 1983.
Continue reading...Coaster101 Feature: KWAN Leisure
Concept development is a crucial step in the creation of any theme park attraction. Jean-Paul of KWAN Leisure agreed to answer our questions about concept development and tell us a little about how he is involved within the themed entertainment...
Continue reading...Is Brazil the next pavilion at Epcot?
This is interesting. Brazil could be the next country to have its own pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase. WESH reports: “Could a new pavilion be coming to Epcot at Walt Disney World? Yes, at least according to a Brazilian media...
Continue reading...Interview with author Steve Alcorn
I recently read and reviewed the wonderful book Theme Park Design: Behind the Scenes with an Engineer, a great read full of fascinating tidbits about what actually goes on during the development of a themed ride. The book was great...
Continue reading...Book Review: Theme Park Design
[Note: actual quotes from the book are in italics] I just finished reading Theme Park Design: Behind the Scenes with an Engineer by Steve Alcorn, a very smart book about designing theme park attractions. Have you ever looked at a...
Continue reading...Christmas Events: Walt Disney World
Where else could you imagine spending Christmas in Florida? Walt Disney World is an extremely popular Christmastime destination and has an assortment of events and attractions that allow guests to celebrate the holiday season in a grand way. A trip...
Continue reading...Epcot opening ceremony video
In celebration of Epcot’s 28th birthday, I have linked to a video from opening day ceremonies on October 1st ,1982. While a lot has changed in the nearly three decades that have passed, a good portion of the park still...
Continue reading...Orlando 2010: Epcot Trip Report
While there aren’t many attractions at Epcot to keep thrill-seekers’ adrenaline pumping, a day at Epcot is sure to be an entertaining one. Today was no different. I like Spaceship Earth a lot more without the goofy signage. I also thoroughly...
Continue reading...Walt Disney World Videos
Here are some videos that never made it over from the former version of Coaster101. POV videos of The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Goofy’s Barnstormer, and Maelstrom at Epcot are featured. The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot...
Continue reading...New Ride Simulator at Epcot
Epcot’s newest thrill ride attraction allows guests to design and ride their own coaster! From CNN: Any kid can dream up a roller coaster. But those who visit a new exhibit at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park can actually...
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