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Disney???s Hollywood StudiosvsEpcot
Both Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios are recommended by writers. On balance, Epcot ranks marginally higher than Disney's Hollywood Studios. Epcot has a TripExpert Score of 92 with accolades from 7 reviewers including Where, Frommer's and Concierge.
Disney???s Hollywood Studios
Concierge
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Where
Condé Nast Traveler
351 S Studio Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL, Orlando, FL 32830
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Concierge "The resulting property's most celebrated attractions are the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror... and an indoor roller-coaster (Disney World's only upside-down ride)."
Frommer's "You'll probably see the Tower of Terror and the Earrfel Tower, a water tank with mouse ears, even before you enter this park." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An Indiana Jones stunt show and a retelling of The Little Mermaid top the long list of kid-oriented shows at this park, called Disney-MGM Studios until 2008." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This theme park/studio celebrates the magic of filmmaking from animation and stuntcraft to adventure and romance." Full review
Where "This theme park dives into Hollywood with live stage shows and movie-themed rides." Full review
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Don't miss the new Star Wars areas and the new "Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular" fireworks show featuring pyrotechnics, lasers and special effects synced to video projections of classic Star Wars scenes and music.
Condé Nast Traveler "This complex once functioned as a movie and TV production facility for Disney, and today it remains a must-see park." Full review
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As with all theme parks, plan ahead and make sure to hit the big rides early.
Epcot Concierge Frommer's
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure Where Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
1510 North Avenue of the Stars, Orlando, FL
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Concierge "Epcot's focal point, the gorgeous orb of Spaceship Earth, houses one of the last attractions remaining from the 1982 opening, a history of communications."
Frommer's "Epcot is an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, and it was Walt Disney's dream for a planned city." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"An acronym for 'Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow,' Epcot was Disney's vision of a high-tech city when it opened in 1982." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Walt Disney envisioned this property as an "experimental prototype community of tomorrow" (aka EPCOT) and a showcase of American creativity." Full review
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You'll see several live stage shows as well.
Afar Magazine "Serious horticulturalists and the horticulturally curious get to find out what makes the vast, stunning Disney gardens bloom." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Slightly more adult-oriented than the other Disney theme parks, Epcot doesn’t have as many hair-raising thrill rides as its neighbors do." Full review
Where "Distinguished by its glistening geosphere, Epcot offers visitors a look into the world’s technology." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Let’s start big picture. What will we find at Epcot?Epcot is actually an acronym and stands for the "Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow." Originally intended to be a utopian..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Epcot, located at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, is a permanent world's fair of sorts, celebrating human progress, technology, and international cultures"
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