Originally Posted By wahooskipper Is it Canada because they wanted the canadian rockies to look taller than they actually are?
Originally Posted By brotherdave The American Adventure. I believe that it is the only building in World Showcase built to full scale.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Brotherdave - you are spot on. The American Adventure is actually several stories tall and the building is on an entirely different scale to appear smaller than it actually is (whereas disney tends to use 5/8ths scale to make buildings appear larger than they are - like on Main Street.
Originally Posted By brotherdave What Epcot attraction was originally to be called "Sea Venture", but was changed at the last minute before opening to the public?
Originally Posted By brotherdave Depends on what you mean by "Trick"? (Things aren't always the obvious!)
Originally Posted By brotherdave Correct mickey_ring! Maelstrom was originally to be called "Sea Venture". I have video from the 1988 Easter parade showcasing all the new attractions for 1988 with Regis Philbin. Among those shown was him standing in front of the entrance to Maelstrom, but, the sign said "Sea Venture" instead (looking identical to Maelstrom's signage). I believe the name change was encouraged by the Norwegian sponsors at that time. Your turn...
Originally Posted By mickey_ring "Sea Venture". Sounds like something at a Six Flags park... So what was the name of the dedication event for the Fountain of Nations?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss the 'International Ceremony of the Waters,' which was modeled after the ceremony used to dedicate 'It's a Small World' at DL.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Epcot's name has changed a few times over the years. What was the name of the park when it opened in 1982, and what are all the other official names Disney has used?
Originally Posted By mickey_ring 'Twas EPCOT Center, then Epcot '94, Epcot '95, and just Epcot after that.
