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Newbie and the Geek Take Epcot

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Happy Birthday to me. OK, now that I got that out of the way, if you’ve missed any of my previous trip report blog entries, the links are posted for your clicking convenience. Disney’s Animal Kingdom posted Feb. 13th Magic Kingdom posted Feb. 20th Disney’s Hollywood Studios posted Feb. 23rd Downtown Disney and More posted … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Epcot"
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Where Art and History Intersect: Epcot Welcomes the Kinsey Collection

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Guests to the American Adventure pavilion at Epcot will journey "between the pages" of history as the American Heritage Gallery opens its doors to an art exhibit representing over 400 years of African-American achievement and contribution. "Re-Discovering America: Family Treasures from the Kinsey Collection," which opens March 8, draws from an extensive collection of rare art, documents, books and artifacts amassed by philanthropists Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, who share a passion for African-American history.
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New IBM THINK exhibition at Epcot is difficult for young kids to understand or appreciate

Posted on by AllEars
IBM put a lot of thought into creating its new THINK exhibition in Innoventions West at Epcot. Unfortunately, the company thought more about presenting information than it did about entertaining young guests. On approach, THINK is inviting with all the colorful digital screens and even a theater in the round. But I have to agree … Continue reading "New IBM THINK exhibition at Epcot is difficult for young kids to understand or appreciate"
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Kids can learn about physics behind roller coasters this week at Epcot

Posted on by AllEars
To celebrate National Engineers Week, one of the sponsors at Epcot is offering short and entertaining demonstrations that teach kids the physics behind roller coasters. Though National Engineers Week has a focus of calling attention to the importance of math, science and technical skills, the goal of these sessions is to show that math and science can be a lot of fun. This week, the company is taking a more basic approach to illustrating physics for Epcot's guests. In Raytheon's 15-minute Coaster Crafters sessions, teams of children use plastic hoses and marbles to learn some of the principles behind designing such a thrill ride.
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Bring Back Figment and Dreamfinder

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Dear Walt Disney World Decision Makers. Figment is a lonely purple dragon who used to have a friend named Dreamfinder. I’m sure you remember Dreamfinder well. Together, they entertained us with a Journey Into Imagination and really got us all thinking. Then Kodak came along and sponsored the attraction, the reason why Figment wears a … Continue reading "Bring Back Figment and Dreamfinder"
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It’s Over My Head – Part Three – Epcot

Posted on by Jack Spence
Last week I began a discussion about the many wonderful details that can be found above our heads at the Disney parks. I talked about both the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today I will continue my story with the ceilings and up-high details of Epcot. Not all ceilings are beautiful or even tolerable. … Continue reading "It’s Over My Head – Part Three – Epcot"
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Fulfill your need for speed at Test Track 2.0 in Epcot

Posted on by AllEars
My family and I finally got to ride the new Test Track at Epcot last weekend, and -- though we all still enjoy the ride -- we're divided on whether we prefer the new version or the previous one. For those who haven't read about Test Track 2.0 since it officially reopened on Dec. 6, the popular thrill ride was closed for more than half of 2012 while the inside of the attraction was re-imagined. Though the actual track for the cars remains the same, it feels altogether different with the new minimalist storyline, new futuristic imagery inside the attraction and new interactive concepts for guests to enjoy while waiting in line.
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Tell your kids about their heritage with personalized books sold at Epcot

Posted on by AllEars
Deanna Bufo Novak A new retail stand at Epcot shares the same mission as the World Showcase portion of the Walt Disney World park — to educate visitors about countries around the globe. In this case, though, the nations are those that make up an individual child’s heritage. At kidsHeritage, Inc., guests design personalized books … Continue reading "Tell your kids about their heritage with personalized books sold at Epcot"
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Disney World’s reworked Habit Heroes attraction opens

Posted on by AllEars
Habit Heroes, an exhibit at Epcot's Innoventions that teaches guests about healthy lifestyles, reopened on Friday. It soft-opened in February 2012 but quickly was closed after widespread criticism about the game's insensitivity to overweight children. The story and the focus have changed. Childhood obesity is not the overall theme; instead, it's healthy living for everyone. And rather than entering a 100-year-old gym, visitors now prepare for a futuristic battle against the bad guys who contribute to unhealthy lifestyles: The Scorchers, whose goal is dehydration; The Zappers, who aim to distract people from being physically active; and The Blocker Bots, who block guests from getting the nutrients they need. Visitors learn to fight these villains with a different method in each room as they prepare to become Habit Heroes.
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Newer Hidden Mickeys at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Several folks have enlightened me about a few Hidden Mickeys I wasn’t aware of around Walt Disney World. Check these out! On the “Journey of The Little Mermaid” attraction in Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland, look to the right of your vehicle in the “Under the Sea” song room and search for three oval purple corals … Continue reading "Newer Hidden Mickeys at Walt Disney World"
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