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Epcot

8 4.3
A Disney theme park in Florida with rides and areas about technology, science, and world cultures
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɛpkɒt/
: Epcot
  • The event features food, entertainment, and fun in each of the locations featured in Epcot.
  • Disney's Epcot
  • Epcot in Orlando
  • Epcot Center

So there's Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and then Magic Kingdom Epcot.

Examples

  • Once the check-in process is complete, Epcot, here we come.

    Blog text (24)

  • Besides numerous educational exhibits, such as The Living Seas and World Showcase, Epcot also offers supplemental materials through its Outreach teacher center.

    Academic text (1994)

  • We went to Epcot Center last summer.

    Keeping Up with the Joneses (2016)

  • It's a good thing I have another Epcot day planned next week!

    Blog text (26)

  • I have to say my favorite thing is in Epcot they had the flower and garden show.

  • Yeah, if you still wanna go to Epcot and see the fireworks.

    Escape from Tomorrow (2013)

  • We are definitely going to do Magic Kingdom and maybe Epcot, as they seem the most young kid-friendly.

    Blog text (8)

  • Despite being considered one of the most neglected theme parks in Central Florida, Epcot is constantly receiving minor new additions every single month.

    Blog text (11)

  • The 1999 World's Largest Concert (WLC) will be staged at Walt Disney World's EPCOT Center, a place sometimes described as a mini-trip around the world.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Last summer, we spent an entire day exploring the attractions at Epcot in Florida.

Synonyms

amusement park
vsEpcot
65 1.4

A large outdoor place with rides, shows, and games for fun

focuses on technology, science, and world cultures rather than general commercial fun
theme park
vsEpcot
57 1.6

A park with rides and shows based on one story or idea

focuses on technology, science, and world cultures rather than one general idea

Surface Forms

Epcot main

Etymology

Epcot comes from an acronym for Walt Disney's phrase Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, which you can remember as 'community of tomorrow'. So the park's focus on new technology, science and world cultures fits the idea of showing a model of the future.