Epcot

Today we visited Epcot, the second of the theme parks to be built here at Disneyworld. Epcot is divided into two sections - Future World and The World Showcase. World Showcase is a collective of Pavilions with shops, attractions and restaurants that represent the culture and cuisine of 11 different countries.

Future World has rides, exhibits and shows focusing on technological advancements, innovation and wonder. Among the rides at Future World is Mission Space, a motion simulator ride that realistically mimics what an astronaut might experience during a space flight to Mars. Maybe a little too realistically. My stomach still hasn't recovered from that one. My favorite though was Soarin' that simulates a hang-gliding flight over California.

All throughout the park they have topiaries depicting various Disney characters. I don't think I found them all, but here are quite a few....