The Epcot Explorer’s Encyclopedia Provides In-Depth Look at Disney’s Historic Theme Park

April 25, 2011 - PRLog -- After years of providing content for the Unofficial Guide series and numerous fan-based websites researcher-turned-author R. A. Pedersen delved deep into his own fascination with the Epcot theme park at the Walt Disney World resort for writing inspiration. The result is his new book The Epcot Explorer’s Encyclopedia: A guide to the flora, fauna, and fun of the world’s greatest theme park (ISBN: 1456589660).

Having noticed a general decline in knowledge about the theme park in recent years, Pedersen constructed a book which chronicles the full spectrum of Epcot’s history. “My hope is that Epcot will no longer be misunderstood or seen as the second rate park, standing in the shadow of the more famous Magic Kingdom and Disneyland parks” says Pedersen. The Epcot Explorer’s Encyclopedia touches on everything from the park’s optimistic beginnings, through the turmoil of its sponsorship losses, to its latest and greatest additions.

Pedersen’s lighthearted tone allows the new book to remain accessible to casual readers while being filled with insightful information that build on the knowledge of the most ardent fans. The book first introduces the concepts behind the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow and then goes into detail about how Walt Disney’s EPCOT city became the EPCOT Center park and finally the Epcot theme park guests know today.

The Epcot Explorer’s Encyclopedia is published by the Epcyclopedia Press and has a companion website at http://www.epcyclopedia.com that keeps a running blog of the latest Epcot and Walt Disney World resort news. Author R. A. Pedersen can be found on twitter @EPCOTNRG. The book can be purchased from fine booksellers nationwide and online at Amazon.com in both print and digital formats.