EPCOT opened at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World was just coming into existence in the early 1980s. Now of course it’s the most popular theme park in the world. In 1982, one of the most highly anticipated attractions was set to open. That was EPCOT. It was the last brainchild of the great Walt Disney himself shortly before his death, standing for “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.” It was meant to be a showcase of new ideas and technologies in American industry. At the time it was the largest construction project on the planet.
How it opened was rather memorable too.
“During the finale, doves and many sets of balloons were released. Performing groups representing countries from all over the world performed in World Showcase. Water was gathered from major rivers across the globe and emptied into the park’s fountain of nations ceremonial containers to mark the opening.”
It may not be the most popular attraction these days, but EPCOT was one of the big reasons that Disney World would become a household name in the decades to follow.
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