Epcot Update

Epcot is described in detail in the PassPorter Walt Disney World on pages 114-119. Updates, changes, and interesting tidbits about the theme park are listed to the right. Links of interest, if any are available, are below.

• Official Site
• Steve Frearsons' DisneyWorld Magic on Epcot

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Attractions
Innoventions has a new exhibit: the Ultimate Home Theater Experience. The exhibit offers the latest in home theater technology, presented by Lutron Electronics. Two sets demonstrate how a family room can be transformed into a retreat and how a living room can integrate the new technology seamlessly. Two 15-seat home theaters show off the technology, complete with a starfield ceiling, plush sofas, and high-tech lighting controls. See their press release for more details.

Journey Into Your Imagination and ImageWorks (in Future World) opened on October 1, 1999 in time for the Millennium Celebration. It is reported that Journey Into Your Imagination closed again to make adjustments to the attraction, and will reopen again in November. Stay tuned for our review of this new attraction.

El Rio del Tiempo (in Mexico) reopened on September 26 after it was closed for a short time for rehab. No major changes.

Park Map
The new Millennium Village pavilion is between Canada and United Kingdom in the World Showcase.

The Tapestry of Nations parade route is between Mexico and the United Kingdom (including the countries in between). The first parade begins at Mexico, Germany, and Morocco, while the second parade begins at United Kingdom, Morocco, and Germany (it reverses).

Food (Restaurants and Cafes) Update
We've dined at Bistro De Paris! Read our review and update your PassPorter.

We've dined at Le Cellier again and will be offering a review of it soon!

A margarita bar has opened in the Mexico pavilion. The 16 ounce drinks are $5.90 and come in lime, strawberry, mango, kiwi, and a mixture (tropical).

A new counter service cafe in Morocco, Tangierine Cafe, is almost ready to open. We haven't eaten here yet, but we do have the menu! Stay tuned for the scoop.

Restaurant Marrakesh will only stay open for dinner with the presence ofTangierine Cafe.

We sampled a dish from every station at the Millennium Village food court. We'll post the menu and our review soon!

Also in the rumor "meal" is a new, full-service restaurant at the American Adventure and an outdoor cafe at the Italy pavilion. We'll update you as we hear more.

Recreation (Playing & Relaxing) Update
Lord of the Dance ended on October 3.

Reflections of Earth debuted with the start of the Millennium Celebration. We loved it! We'll be posting our review and tips of it soon.

Also note that the Holiday Illuminations will NOT be seen this season. Illuminations 2000 will run straight through.

Tips and Notes Update
None yet.

Times (Best Times to Go) Update
None yet.

Transportation (Getting There) Update
The FriendShip Boat Docks in Mexico and Germany are reopen again.

Ratings Update
None yet.