EPCOT is one of Walt Disney World's four theme parks. Even though it opened to the public in 1982, Epcot's history starts long before then. Read on to discover some fun facts about this futuristic park.  History EPCOT stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. And that's what it was intended to be. Walt Disney wanted to build a city that utilized the technology of tomorrow. Walt said that the city would " never be completed, but will always be introducing, and testing, and demonstrating new materials and new systems."  The city was set up in a "wagon wheel" style, just like Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. The center of the city would feature businesses, schools and community centers. A transportation system would spoke outwards to neighborhoods along the perimeter.  Original Plans for EPCOT The driving force of the city would be it's advanced transportation system. The People Mover would transport people around neighborhoods,

MK Tony's (Such cute theming. Melts my heart) Be Our Guest (lunch). (Try the Gray Stuff cupcake! It's delicious.) Cosmic Rays (when you just want a cheeseburger) Pecos Bill's (get a rice bowl and head to the topping bar) Gaston's Tavern (The cinnamon rolls are amazing) Colombia Harbor House (Fish and Chicken) Storybook Treats (grab a swirl ice cream cone, sit on a nearby bench and people watch) EPCOT Le Cellier (Cheese soup, steak, and chocolate mouse) Yorkshire (fish and chips) DAK Yak and Yeti Quick Service (The honey chicken is amazing. Beware of bees, though) Flame Tree Barbecue (Try both kinds of barbecue sauce they have) Tamu Tamu (for an alcoholic Dole Whip) Trillo-Bites (buffalo chicken waffles) Studios Starbucks (yes, I know that there's one in every park, and it's not exclusive to Disney. But this is the best themed Starbucks in all the parks) Starring Rolls (try the chocolate peanut butter cupcake. Your stomach will

Cinderella is the most iconic Princess of them all. She’s usually dead center in any picture of the Princess line up. She has two castles named after her. She’s what many people think of when the word “Disney” is mentioned. She’s also subject to a lot of argument on whether she makes the cut as a feminist figure. Why do people dislike Cinderella so much? Many oversimplify the plot, twist it and reduce it to: an attractive girl gets everything she wants because she’s attractive. Cinderella is so nice that her level of niceness is unattainable for most people. And therefore, an impossible person to emulate. Some people dislike Cinderella because they claim she needed a prince to save her. Couldn’t she have just gotten up and left her abusive step family anytime she wanted? Did she have to marry the first man that came along? Let’s put Cinderella into historical context like we did Snow White . Cinderella was released in 1950, shortly after WWII. After the destruction of the war, many peo

Animal Kingdom: Wilderness Explorers Expedition Eversest The Festival of the Lion King THE ANIMALS! EPCOT: Test Track Soarin' The World Showcase (I love just to walk around and explore it).  Hollywood Studios: Rock'n' Roller Coaster Tower of Terror One Man's Dream The Osbourne Lights (RIP) Magic Kingdom: Dumbo Philharmagic Teacups Winne The Pooh

History Disneyland was a huge success for Walt Disney. Always wanting to improve and innovate, Walt was dissatisfied with the size of Disneyland. It was very difficult to add all of his ideas into such a small space. So, he started looking elsewhere to open up a bigger theme park.  Another problem with the park was that you could easily see and access the outside world. Walt wanted guests to feel transported. He wanted guests to forget about the outside world. This is also reasoning behind buying more land. The more land Disney has, the more difficult it is to see the outside world. This is also why the Magic Kingdom has a parking lot that is separate from the park itself. Then, guests can take one of 2 transportation options - one of the future (monorail), and one of the past (ferry boat) - to arrive to the Magic Kingdom.  At the time, Orlando was not the tourist destination that it is today. Most of the tourists in Florida could be found on the beaches of the Atlantic or th

The Disney Princesses are often topics of criticism. They are too weak, too focused on outwardly beauty, and offer nothing of substance to the world. This criticism is especially apparent in feminist circles. However, just like any other group of people bundled together under one label, there are disagreements.  If you ask a handful of  feminists their opinion on the Disney Princesses, you will get a handful of different answers. Why are the Disney Princesses even worth the attention of feminists? Walk into any Wal-Mart or Target or toy store and you will get the answer. The Disney Princess line is heavily marketed to young girls all across the world. And anything fed to the minds of the next generation while they’re still impressionable is worthy of examination. Whom these kids decide to emulate is whom they will become.  The Disney Princesses, of course, are not just limited to children. Disney movies span over decades and generations. Everyone, no matter the age, can learn somet