I'm going to make this one a little quick, but Epcot is the type of place that at first glance, seems like a straightforward venture - one that doesn't need much explaining, and in a way it is. You walk around a central reservoir, looking at various cultures through the lense of commercialism and an attempt at broad understanding & inclusivity. For what it is, it is both good, and ill from my perspective.
Good, as it paints an interesting tableau of the world with a clear populace image, one that is representative of much of what you read about in world events, and covers the major powers, and some smaller nations. One thing however that is a little odd, is walking through each canton, and being bombarded with commercialization at every turn. I mean, sure, it's a Disney property, so that's expected, but what wasn't was just how prevelant it was vs the balance of education.
Anyways, beer & food. Uh, this is a little weird maybe, but pretty much the only reason I wanted to go to Epcot was for the beer garden, Biergarten Restaurant. I walked in, went in roughly the right direction (which happens to be to the left, or clockwise), asked for directions a couple times, and found my way there.
I was greeted with a friendly collection of 'cast members', some of whom seemed to be natives to Germany, and some of whom were putting in a good effort to keep up appearances - something I've always appreciated about Disney, even when I didn't understand just about anything of how the parks worked.
I forgot an umbrella, and had a small headache when I walked in, but besides those minor inconveniences, I had a good time, ate some truly tasty food, and drank a Dunkel beer. The show was an approximation of Octoberfest, and while loud, it was awesome. I dined with a nice family, who were accomidating, and whom by the end of the meal, I felt accepted by, if not super comfortable with (though idk, honestly, I had a headache, and was trying to be polite, so probably I would have felt right at home with them otherwise). After leaving I stopped by the Werthers store and got some caramel popcorn and a slice of chocolate caramel covered pinnapple. I have to say, if you're travelling through Florida, remember your umbrella. I say this, because after leaving the werthers store, it absolutely dumped on me, as I stroad slowly through the countries on my way back through the parking lot, witnessing the stunning fireworks & lights display, and the just getting absolutely soked to the bone.
I got back to my car, and sat in the AC just kind of being cold - drying off slowly. I found a hotel and drove there, arriving, and being thankful that the hot water in hotels is nearly unlimited.
There's a quote about bringing a towel that seems apt here.