In this episode, we take a deep, thoughtful journey through EPCOT — the most misunderstood park at Walt Disney World.

We start with Walt Disney’s original vision of EPCOT as a real, functioning city of the future, explore the educational powerhouse era of EPCOT Center, and break down how World Showcase quietly became one of the most meaningful experiences in all of Disney.

This isn’t a ride ranking episode.

This isn’t a food review.

This is a conversation about identity, nostalgia, growth, and why EPCOT often doesn’t click until later in life.

From corporate sponsorships and Future World storytelling to festivals, modern changes, and what EPCOT means as a parent — this episode is about slowing down and understanding why EPCOT was never meant to shout… it was meant to evolve.

Whether you love EPCOT or never quite “got it,” this episode might change how you see it forever.

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