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EpcotvsUniversal's Islands of Adventure
Both are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Epcot ranks significantly higher than Universal's Islands of Adventure. Epcot comes in at #3 in Orlando with endorsements from 7 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
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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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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Universal's Islands of Adventure Concierge Michelin Guide Where Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
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Concierge "Considered by aficionados to be the best-designed amusement park on earth, IOA's designers spared little expense."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Boats depart from Port of Entry... for the five themed islands set around a large lagoon, though most visitors prefer to walk." Full review
Where "Everyone has fun with six uniquely themed islands: Seuss Landing, The Lost Continent, Jurassic Park, Toon Lagoon, Marvel Super Hero Island and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This addition to Universal Studios Florida opened in 1999 and trumpeted the site's conversion into the Universal Orlando Resort." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This is a world-class theme park with some of the most technologically advanced attractions you'll find anywhere in the world." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Islands of Adventure has lands spanning a wide range of themes from kid-friendly Dr. Seuss to popular Harry Potter. Park highlights include thrilling rides like Jurassic World VelociCoaster"
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