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In a small world, his dome is still big
Chicago Tribune correspondentNEW YORK — Broke and despondent over his prospects, the young New Englander who had moved to Chicago stared out at Lake Michigan and thought about suicide. But instead, he decided to dedicate his life to helping humanity. That, at least, is one...Tags: Euthanasia, Suicide, Marshall Field, Illinois, Colleges and Universities
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Power surge causes rides to close temporarily at Epcot
Sentinel Staff WritersA circuit breaker tripped at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park Friday morning, causing parts of the park to lose power and some of the rides to close down temporarily. The entire park experienced a sudden change in voltage -- much like when lights...Tags: Walt Disney World Resort, North Carolina, New York, Electricity Production and Distribution
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Siemens holding the key to Disney's Spaceship Earth
Sentinel Staff WriterVisitors to the newly updated Spaceship Earth ride at Epcot might experience the ride and miss the show. Or they might experience the 26-year-old ride with a few new updates and spins, and catch the bevy of interactive games in the post-show area. And...Tags: Employees, National Government, Walt Disney Co., General Motors Corp., Government
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Epcot
A trip to Epcot is a trip into the world of tomorrow. The futuristic attractions are fun and educational, and the dining options in the World Showcase area of the park are second-to-none. Epcot is divided into two main areas. When you enter the park,...Tags: California
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Timeline - How Epcot grew
February 1967 - Walt Disney's utopian "EPCOT" vision is revealed, through his posthumous film, for domed city, commerce center and airport. May 1974 - Disney President Card Walker announces EPCOT planning is under way. October 1978 - Marty Sklar-led...Tags: Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse, Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
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A pixie-dusted tour of Disney's parks
Imagine going to Walt Disney World with Will and "Just Jack" of TV's Will & Grace. Actually, imagine going with outrageous Jack and politically incorrect Karen. That's the sensation while reading Queens in the Kingdom: being part of a joke-a-minute...Tags: California, Bette Midler, Whitney Houston, Minority Groups, Cher
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Aqua Tour takes you beyond 'The Seas'
Sentinel InstituteShark. The one word in the English language that conjures my worst nightmare, sends chills down my spine, and instills fear into my heart. As soon as the word is spoken, the theme from Jaws adds an unwelcome soundtrack in my mind. Fortunately, a 2-1/2-...Tags: Wildlife, Animals, Natural Resources, Endangered Species, Conservation
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Epcot: Best Choices for Toddlers
Go2orlando gives you ride and attraction recommendations sorted by age group. Use these detailed listings to create the perfect itinerary for you and your family.
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Not the same old theme park
Sentinel Staff WriterOur eyes interlock underwater. We share a moment. I wonder if he feels the same exhilaration. In 20 years of scuba diving, I've never had such a personal encounter with a shark. Having been fortunate enough to dive in oceans around the world --...Tags: Endangered Species, Natural Resources, Diving, Gardens and Parks, Conservation
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Some architects can't help but speculate on things to come
Inman NewsIf you've ever seen one of the old Buck Rogers movie serials, with their packing-crate robots and Art Deco rockets shooting sparks, you can appreciate how quaint another era's vision of the future can be -- and how difficult it is to get it right. Yet...Tags: Architecture, Engineering, Metal and Mineral, Florida, Building Material
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Future World
Step forward in time and see what's on the horizon. Experience new technology and learn the secrets of our natural world, or enjoy the spine-tingling excitement of the many thrilling rides, all in Future World.
- Mission: Space – You've been chosen...Tags: Game Playing, Ellen DeGeneres
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Overview
When Walt Disney decided to branch out from his Disneyland theme park in Southern California, he set out to build an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, nicknamed EPCOT. Walt's original vision for Epcot, and Walt Disney World as a whole for that...Tags: Internet, Game Playing, Sega Corporation, Culture, Gardens and Parks
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