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Six Ways to Upgrade Mission: Space at EPCOT

08.26.2020 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Mission: Space at Epcot in Future World East has a stunning exterior. — Mission: Space at EPCOT has potential but needs some upgrades.

When Mission: Space opened in 2003, it signaled a different approach to Future World. Along with the nearby Test Track, this ride emphasized thrills to draw more guests to the park.… Read more...

113. Valerie Marino on Walt Disney World During a Pandemic

08.17.2020 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

Cinderella Castle at The Magic Kingdom in a very different world of September 2019.

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It’s definitely a new era for many things in our current world, including theme parks. I did not expect a scenario where I wouldn’t feel comfortable visiting Walt Disney World. It’s open with light attendance, which is enticing to a fan used to dealing with crowds.… Read more...

111. Improving EPCOT (Part 2)

07.27.2020 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

World Showcase is incredible, but there are some ways to improve it.

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It’s easy for Disney fans to think of massive changes to our favorite theme parks. For example, replacing entire pavilions at EPCOT could reshape the park into something very different. It’s trickier when I think about smaller updates that could slightly alter attractions.… Read more...