Facts About Disney World & Epcot Center

Epcot Icon

• Each of the Walt Disney World theme parks has an icon. For Epcot, it's Spaceship Earth, a ride that some people think looks like a giant golf ball.

Other Icons

• The icons at the other Walt Disney World parks are Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom, the Sorcerer's Hat at Disney's Hollywood Studios and the Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Epcot Lands

• Epcot is divided into two distinct lands, Future World and World Showcase. Some of the most thrilling rides in all of Walt Disney World are in Future World. Eleven countries are represented in World Showcase with their food, culture, music and merchandise.

Other Parks

• The other parks are also divided up into lands. The Magic Kingdom's lands are classic Disney, Disney's Hollywood Studios has movie-themed lands, and Disney's Animal Kingdom has lands that deal with continents.

Epcot Name

• The name Epcot is an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.