Disney Parks Podcast Show #118 –  This Weeks Disney News And Hidden Gems Inside EPCOT

We have a GREAT show for you this week as Tony and Krista and Guest Host Florence Porter discuss this weeks news and Hidden Gems that can be found in EPCOT

Show Notes

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Show Links & Information

CHECK out Carolwood Pacific – Walt’s Barn

CHECK out Sunrise Safari at AK

CHECK out EPCOT after hours wind down

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Hidden gems – Epcot edition

• The distance around the World Showcase, from China to Canada, is 1.2.5 miles.
• In Canada, at Epcot’s World Showcase, there is a huge “rock” at the Kodak picture spot. Before IllumiNations-Reflections of Earth begin, the top of the “rock” will open, and sound and lighting equipment for IllumiNations will come out.
• The trees in Canada are replaced when they grow too big!
• The temple in China is acoustically perfect–if you stand exactly in the middle of the room, your voice will echo back to you.
• IN Future World, a U-shaped tunnel stretches 700 feet. It starts at the north end of Innoventions East, curves under Spaceship Earth and ends at the north end of Innoventions West. The tunnel is used for deliveries to Future World shops and restaurants.
• The torches were installed as part of the IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth fireworks show celebrating the coming of the new millennium. Nineteen torches were erected around the lagoon representing the first 19 centuries of the last two millenniums. The torch representing the 20th Century rises up out of the globe during the IllumiNations finale.
• Try tossing trash in the garbage can alongside the condiments station inside the Electric Umbrella restaurant. Each time you push in the swiveling lid, the can generates comical expressions and sound effects in the same vein as the water fountains. You might hear a cacophony of voices arguing over who gets the trash you just tossed in (“It’s mine!” “It’s mine!” “It’s mine!”), or a sarcastic teen remarking “Hey dude, like your trash is totally awesome! Not!”

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Florence Hanke Porter and the Disney Parks Podcast Crew & Friends

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