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Ranking the Attractions at EPCOT

04.29.2024 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

Spaceship Earth remains the flagship attraction at EPCOT in Walt Disney World.
Photo by Erin Heaton

Back in 2020, I released two long podcast episodes that explored my ideas for improving EPCOT. It was totally just a fun exercise, and I did not expect Disney to incorporate any of these moves. Even so, recording these shows reminded me that the park has some issues.… Read more...

Categories // EPCOT Tags // EPCOT, Future World, Lists, Rankings, Walt Disney World, World Showcase

Back Over the Falls: A Tribute to Maelstrom

08.11.2023 by Dan Heaton // 6 Comments

The exterior of the former attraction at the Norway pavilion that is now Frozen Ever After.


“You are not the first to pass this way. Nor shall you be the last.“

These words begin your journey into Norway’s past and present on Maelstrom, which opened on July 5, 1988. Although fairly tame by modern standards, this boat ride was EPCOT Center’s first thrill ride.… Read more...

Categories // EPCOT Tags // EPCOT Center, Tributes, Walt Disney World, World Showcase

Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives by Bethanee Bemis

06.21.2023 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The cover for the excellent book by Bethanee Bemis, Disney Theme Parks and America's National Narratives.


Disney has become such a quintessential part of how the world views the United States of America, especially when it comes to its theme parks. Going back to the original Disneyland in 1955, places like Main Street, U.S.A. reveal an upbeat look at the classic American myth.… Read more...

Categories // Books Tags // Books, Disneyland, EPCOT, Hall of Presidents, Reviews, Walt Disney World, World Showcase

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