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It's A Disney World After All

It's A Disney World After All

Destination EPCOT: First Impressions - Blogs - MiceChat You only get one chance to make a great first impression and that is certainly the case with theme parks. The arrival experience must transport guests from where they are to where the designers want them to be. Come with me as we explore the front gates of Epcot, in Orlando Florida. (For the purposes of this story, we use "EPCOT" in all caps to talk about Walt's ideas for a city of tomorrow and "Epcot" to discuss the theme park which was actually built) First, let's got back to sort of the beginning. Those ambitions cost a lot of money. Many years later, the same thing would happen with another blockbuster – Disneyland. Walt liked new challenges and he already had a Disneyland. Sadly, Walt passed away before his most ambitious dreams could be realized. In the first phase, Disney built the Magic Kingdom, three resorts, a multimodal transportation network, and the entire infrastructure to turn wetlands into a livable small city. The Magic Kingdom was to be an updated Disneyland.

Top 7 Luxury Travel Trends International luxury travel network, Virtuoso®, reveals the top seven travel trends to emerge from Virtuoso Travel Week, happening this week in Las Vegas. Top Trends: Health and Wellness Travel Interest in improving health and remaining physically active while on holiday has only continued to increase. Special Interest Travel Travel is deeply personal. Private Residences In the spirit of living like a local, private residences and villas continue to increase in popularity, with top travel companies enhancing the design, amenities, and services of these offerings. Catering to the Individual Traveler As travel companies continue to perfect and enhance their offerings, this leaves travelers more discerning than ever – expecting and wanting more. "Culture Brought to Life" Experiences Art, television, music and books have influenced travel for years, but never before like this. Living Like a Local … Only Better No one knows how to navigate the places of the world better than a local.

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