In EPCOT’s planning stages, Mexico wasn’t the only Latin nation considered to grace the banks of the World Showcase Lagoon. As early as 1978, and as late as 1980, Costa Rica was vetted and planned to be one of EPCOT’s more exotic attractions.

As children, we all knew that the simple act of turning out the lights would make the familiar strange and sometimes frightening. Shadows held monsters, while eldritch forests grew from the furniture. As adults we sometimes need a little help to activate our imaginations. Creative lighting has the capacity to shape our experiences. No other land in Disney World exemplifies this point better than the EPCOT World Showcase.

Tips for the solo traveler who plans to take on the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

Guerlain provides choice for everyone from the luxe traveler to even writers of particular travel blogs.Although these latest releases may be out of my price range, there are so many choices at Guerlain to fit everyone’s budget it is always a good place to cool off on your visit around World Showcase at Epcot.

Enjoy IllumiNations with no waiting ... and a fairly comfortable seat!