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Tag: epcot history

“It was Better than Mission Space.” We Need to Talk About This ABANDONED EPCOT Pavilion

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Brian Delpozo
The shuttered attraction changed EPCOT forever.
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QUIZ: Do You Know This Disney World Ride As Well as Breedlove?

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Jesus Garcia
Alright, Disney Parks trivia nerds—let’s see if you can handle this. "Body Wars" was EPCOT’s answer to Star Tours, but instead of blasting into space, you shrank down and took a tour of the human body. Think you remember this retired classic better than Breedlove? Take the quiz and prove it.
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How a Giant SINKHOLE Almost Destroyed EPCOT

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Jesus Garcia
Did you know that a giant sinkhole almost destroyed EPCOT?
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How Figment ‘Grew Up’ in EPCOT

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Breedlove
There were some surprising things about the new Figment meet-and-greet -- here's why I've come to love it anyway.
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Extinct EPCOT: The BIG History of Honey, I Shrunk the Audience!

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Brian Delpozo
The BIG history behind the extinct Honey, I Shrunk the Audience! attraction.
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The MASSIVE Changes We’ve Seen in 40 Years at EPCOT

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Robin Burks
EPCOT has seen its share of changes throughout its 40-year history.
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How EPCOT Grew to Become a Year-Round Festival Park

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Carly Terzigni
Ever wonder how EPCOT wound up being in some sort of festival almost every day of the calendar year? Let's take a trip down memory lane and see how EPCOT grew to being the ultimate festival destination in Disney World.
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The Storied History Behind EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Brian Delpozo
The history behind EPCOT's iconic attraction, from its construction through the modern day.
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The World Showcase Pavilions That Never Came to Be at Walt Disney World

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Quincy Stanford
There are currently 11 pavilions in Epcot World Showcase, but did you know there were some planned that were never built? Take a look!
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Why EPCOT’s Iconic Horizons is Still Beloved 20 Years After Its Closure

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Brian Delpozo
Why does the iconic dark ride Horizons remain popular among so many Disney parks fans decades after its closure? Let's find out.
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