Where can you travel to four continents, explore land and sea adventures, experience future technologies today and journey into your imagination -- all in one vacation? Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort's celebration of human achievement and discovery, is a one-stop vacation spot for all of that.

From the moment you enter Epcot you are instantly transported into two unique worlds:

Future World, a high-energy, high-tech land where guests interact with exhibits, experience internet zones, visit a home of the future and thrill to the high-tech, high-speed excitement of Test Track, the longest and fastest adventure at any Walt Disney World theme park.

World Showcase, a world of multi-cultural enchantment, featuring marketplaces bustling with international flavor and a dazzling display of countries that transports guests through the magical worlds of 11 nations with just a few steps.

There's something new around every corner at Epcot, including "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth," a thunderous fireworks spectacular like no other. Family fun continues at "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience," "Ellen's Energy Adventure," "Circle of Life" and Innoventions.

Epcot is the site for one-of-a-kind world entertainment and special events, including the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, one of the world's largest outdoor festivals of its kind; Epcot International Food and Wine Festival; and the Epcot Summer Series, featuring world-renowned live entertainment.

There's more to discover at Epcot:

Epcot for Kids

Epcot spells kid-friendly fun. From toddlers to teens, "Epcot kids" will discover hands-on activities, high-tech adventure and thrills at every turn.

In World Showcase, young guests can create their own Epcot souvenirs at the park's Kidcot Funstops. Craftsmen teach the budding artisans how to create a one-of-a-kind mask or a musical instrument using their own magical touch.

Want to meet your favorite Disney character? At World Showcase, you might spot Mickey and his friends at The American Adventure, Belle and the Beast at France, Snow White in Germany (home to a miniature train and village), or Jasmine and Aladdin in Morocco. You may even see the whole gang coming your way in a double-decker bus ready for a sing-a-long.

The Disney princesses -- Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Mary Poppins -- are special guests at a "Princess Fairytale Breakfast" at Restaurant Akershus in Norway. The World Showcase eatery, inspired by the famous 14th century Castle Akershus in the city of Oslo, Norway, is the perfect setting for a "royal" family-style breakfast. Make reservations through 407/WDW-DINE.

In Future World, kids can make friends with 2,000 sea creatures at The Living Seas or join the fun at Food Rocks in The Land pavilion, where good nutrition takes the shape of a jammin' rock session.

Thrill-seeking teens can brace themselves for action-packed excitement at Test Track, located in Future World. Sponsored by General Motors, Test Track really takes guests for a ride -- one of the longest and fastest rides in Walt Disney World history. Riders in test vehicles zoom in an exhilarating mile-long adventure at a top speed of 65 mph.

Thanks to Disney's patented FASTPASS, featured at Test Track and "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience," kids and their parents can reduce wait time and enjoy more time in the park -- and it's absolutely free.

Future is Now

Spaceship Earth, presented by AT&T, is Future World's landmark adventure. Dramatic scenes in the attraction and its post show depict life in the 21st century's Global Neighborhood. With narration by actor Jeremy Irons and an impressive musical score, guests experience a time-travel journey from the beginning of time to the electronic age.

Future World takes guests to new dimensions with more high-energy passports to excitement:

Innoventions, a dazzling showcase where guests can be among the first to experience the technologies of today that will shape their lives tomorrow.

Mission: SPACE, Epcot's newest attraction, is scheduled to launch in 2003, offering guests a one-of-a-kind simulated space adventure -- from heart-pounding lift-off to the weightlessness of outer space.

Universe of Energy, presented by ExxonMobil, featuring "Ellen's Energy Adventure" with Ellen DeGeneres, Jamie Lee Curtis and Bill Nye the Science Guy. DeGeneres plays a woman who dreams she's on the popular game show "Jeopardy!" -- only to discover that all of the categories deal with one thing she knows nothing about -- energy. As part of the show, guests venture into a re-creation of the primeval world complete with moving, roaring life-size dinosaurs.

Wonders of Life, featuring Body Wars flight-simulator thrill ride through the human body and a variety of shows and activities celebrating human life.

The Living Seas includes a ride through a Caribbean coral reef filled with colorful marine life.

The Land, presented by Nestle USA, which features the motion picture "Circle of Life," an environmental fable starring several characters from "The Lion King"; Living With the Land boat ride through greenhouses of the future; and the zany Food Rocks concert about good nutrition.

Imagination! presented by Kodak includes Journey Into Imagination with Figment, a newly updated attraction featuring the playful purple dragon demonstrating the power of imagination; ImageWorks - The Kodak "What If?" Labs; and the 3-D sensation "Honey, I Shrunk the Audience."

Discover Your World

Across World Showcase Lagoon, 11 nations display authentic wares, ethnic cuisine, shows, entertainment and architecture representing their cultures. World Showcase ambassadors come from across the globe to represent their homelands. As part of the show, holidays and festivals are commemorated by the ambassadors in ways they would be celebrated "back home," allowing Epcot guests to join in these international celebrations. Even the landscaping changes from country to country around the 1.3-mile promenade.

Clockwise around the promenade:

Mexico, with an authentic marketplace, lively Mariachi bands and a boat ride through Mexican history.
Norway, where guests embark on a voyage through time beginning in a 10th century Viking village.
China, with unique live entertainment and a Circle-Vision 360 film that takes guests to exotic sites like Beijing's Forbidden City, Mongolia and Shanghai.
Germany transports guests with authentic surroundings inspired by towns along the Rhine and in Bavaria.
Italy, romance and beauty featured in a reproduction the Doge's Palace of Venice.
The American Adventure, presented by American Express, showcases important moments in U.S. history.
Japan, featuring spectacular gardens and outdoor entertainment.
Morocco, where 19 Moroccan artisans spent months re-creating the intricate, colorful tile masterpieces of this North African country.
France, the setting for fresh bakeries, beautiful shops and gardens, artists and an enchanting film tour through its cities and countryside.
United Kingdom, with lovely flower gardens, cobbled streets and corner pub.
Canada, with entertainment by a bagpipe band and a Circle-Vision 360 film through some of Canada's most picturesque regions.

World-Class Dining at Epcot

The restaurants of World Showcase offer authentic cuisine from around the globe, from traditional Italian at L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante in the Italy showcase to chicken couscous in Morocco's Restaurant Marrakesh. Guests can make priority seating reservations for nearly two dozen restaurants through Epcot Guest Relations or at the individual restaurants.

In Future World, restaurants feature regional American favorites from gourmet pizza to fresh seafood. All Epcot restaurants have children's value meals and can accommodate special dietary needs with advance notice.

Important Collections in Epcot Galleries

Five World Showcase countries display treasures from international collections:

The Mexico pavilion's "Fiesta! A Celebration of West Mexican Ceremonial Sculpture" features pre-Colombian pieces on loan from the University of California, Los Angeles Fowler Museum of Cultural History.

Norway pavilion Stave Church Gallery "Heritage Through Design" explores Norway's few remaining stave churches.

Japan's "Miniature Masterpieces: The Storytelling Art of Japanese Inro," from a private collection.

The Gallery of Arts and History in Morocco showcases jewelry, household objects and musical instruments.

China's "Land of Many Faces Discover China's Rich Cultures and Ethnic Arts" highlights four of China's ethnic groups -- Yi, Miao, Mongolian and Naxi.

Epcot Tips

If you want to dine, priority seating is a must. First stop should be Guest Relations to make lunch or dinner reservations -- on busy days, some restaurants may be fully booked by 10 a.m. If a fast bite is in order, there are plenty of quick-service outlets -- from tacos at a waterside dining area in Mexico to grilled chicken in The Land pavilion food court.

Because the entertainment in World Showcase countries is an important part of the experience, pick up an Epcot guidemap at the theme park entrance and time the day around "don't-miss" shows. One of the best is "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth," a nighttime spectacular (presented by General Electric) filled with the fiery glow of torches, a high-energy sound track, sky-piercing lasers and thunderous fireworks.

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