 | | On Oct. 1, 1978, Card Walker, then president of Walt Disney Productions, revealed plans for Epcot, a theme park |
| | inspired by Walt’s philosophies. A groundbreaking ceremony was held one year later.
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| | Epcot was designed with two “lands” of discovery: Future World and World Showcase. Future World showcases the |
| | land, the seas, communication, imagination, energy and technology. World Showcase is a kaleidoscope of nations
from throughout the world brought together to celebrate their cultural heritage, arts and entertainment.
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| | Innoventions opened in 1994. This ever-changing exposition of gadgets in the heart of Future World gives Epcot |
| | guests an opportunity to see, feel and touch the latest inventions that may change the way they live their lives.
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On Oct. 1, 1982, Epcot opened. The dedication
plaque still reads:
“To all who come to this place of joy, hope and
friendship, welcome.
“Epcot Center is inspired by Walt Disney’s creative
genius. Here, human achievements are celebrated
through imagination, the wonders of enterprise, and
concepts of a future that promises new and exciting
benefits for all.
“May Epcot Center entertain, inform and inspire. And,
above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride
in man’s ability to shape a world that offers hope to
people everywhere.”
--E. Cardon Walker, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, Walt Disney Productions, Oct. 24, 1982
SIZE:
* 305 acres
TWO WORLDS:
| | Future World, a showcase of new ideas and technology;
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| | World Showcase, villages celebrating 11 nations situated along a 1.3-mile |
| | promenade that encircles the 40-acre World Showcase Lagoon.
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ENTRANCES:
| | Epcot has two entrances. The original entrance is convenient to Epcot’s |
| | 162-acre parking area
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| | The International Gateway entrance opened in 1990 near the France |
| | pavilion in World Showcase, providing park access to guests staying in
Epcot resort area hotels.
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GROUNDBREAKING:
| | Oct. 1, 1979
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OPENING DAY:
| | Oct. 1, 1982
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PAVILIONS:
Future World pavilions:
| | Spaceship Earth, 1982
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| | The Land (presented by Nestlé USA), 1982
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| | Imagination! (presented by Kodak), 1982
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| | Universe of Energy, 1982
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| | The Seas with Nemo & Friends, 1986 (formerly The Living Seas)
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| | Wonders of Life, 1989
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| | Innoventions, 1994
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| | Test Track (presented by General Motors), 1999
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| | Mission: SPACE (presented by HP), 2003
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World Showcase pavilions:
| | Mexico, 1982
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| | China, 1982
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| | The American Adventure, 1982
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| | Germany, 1982
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| | Italy, 1982
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| | Japan, 1982
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| | France, 1982
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| | Canada, 1982
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| | United Kingdom, 1982
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| | Morocco, 1984
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| | Norway, 1986 |
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