Apr, 2018 this is an original promotional marketing brochure and booklet advertising the grand opening of epcot in 1982. Also discontinued by the end of the year was the 12 ride adventure. The booklet contains vibrant color photos of the countries from world showcase, the friendship ii boat, future world, spaceship earth, and more. As he worked tirelessly on the 1964 worlds fair, walt disney had another plan. It was conceived by walt disney to take its cue from the new ideas and new technologies that are now emerging from the creative centers of american industry. Epcot center disney theme park souvenirs 1968now for sale. But in 1982 only the entrance convenient to but in 1982 only the entrance convenient to the parks 162acre parking area which holds over 11,300 vehicles and the. This auction is for a vintage disney 1982 flyer and a 22 page booklet on walt disney world. Lost epcot 19821985 odyssey restaurant cast member. The booklet features a red and gold cover with a diecut epcot logo, and contains 24pages of photos and information. Walt disney world, 1967 a very rare booklet titled, project. Shop epcot center tshirts created by independent artists from around the globe. The last time i visited epcot in 2010 the innoventions pavilion in the heart of epcot.
For photographer attribution and other information, hover your cursor over. With disney parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, wdwnt is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history. Walt disneys community of tomorrow history of epcot and. Epcot, 1982 a special cast member booklet created for the grand opening of epcot on october 1, 1982. Epcot centers grand opening on october 1, 1982, after disneys death, the walt disney company later decided that it did not want to be in the business of running a town.
The resource center is a giant libraryarchive filled with photography, video and marketing materials created by disney destinations. Inspired by an unrealized concept developed by walt disney, the park opened on october 1, 1982, as epcot center, and was the second of four theme parks built at walt disney world, after the magic. Epcot was disney worlds second theme park to be opened. Located between world of motion now test track and mexico, the odyssey closed for normal guest use in 1994. The park is split into two parts, the future world pavilions and the world showcase. Topics epcot, epcot center, walt disney world, walt disney, wdw, disney world, future world, world showcase, 1982.
But a new video released by disney has some behindthescenes shots that ive never seen before, including scale models of everything from the horizons attraction to the countries of the world showcase. Im nate, an archivist in the marketing resource center at the walt disney world resort. Lists, tips and information for epcot at walt disney world. Today features a flashback to the early days of epcot center with this booklet all about spaceship earth, given to cast members at the attraction during epcot s opening in 1982. Epcot opened in 198216 years after his deathas a showcase, ostensibly, for the concepts that would be incorporated into the reallife epcots of the future.
Of course since the epcot center guide booklet was from eastman kodak company there was information on the back related to its product. Park tickets bought for the 1982 opening of epcot the. The booklet also includes miniature versions of each postcard. Theres also a 127 page book from 1982 by a similar namedont get this version. Magic kingdom was the park he would build to pay the bills but he had big plans for e. It is filled with concept art for the new attractions coming to walt disney world. The book is in excellent condition with minimal edge wear. This references its similarities to the magic kingdoms main street usa, one similarity being that both areas served as funnels through which all guests must travel on their way into or out of the parks. Epcots world showcase vintage photos disney tourist blog. Walt disney worlds second theme park opened october 1, 1982, as epcot center, joining the magic kingdom. Below are lost epcots primary information sources presented in an easytoread format. Epcot, the experimental prototype community of tomorrow, opened in 1982. The 180foottall spaceship earth at the entrance to epcot weighs approximately 16 million pounds. Disney 1982 epcot center figment plastic bank vintage figure dragon.
This article will detail the brochure page by page, but wigs members will have access to download a fullresolution pdf of the entire guide book. Gone were the individual a through e attraction tickets. Twice the size of the magic kingdom, epcot center will encompass the two. The official guide 1997 stephen birnbaum founding editor.
Located at walt disney world in florida, epcot was the third mostvisited theme park in the world in 2011. Due to the fantastic amount of information, we split our discussion of future world and. The following is an interview with john maimone, a cast member at the odyssey restaurant from 1982 to 1985. Here is what the prices were for walt disney worlds magic kingdom in early 1982, prior to epcots opening. The history of walt disney world tickets, part 1 allears. Epcot, 1982 a booklet of 20 unused picture postcards of epcot center. May epcot center entertain, inform and inspire and above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride in mans ability to shape a world that offers hope to people everywhere. Revisiting epcot center on its 30th birthday history. This was also the back part of the dial guide so the dial could still be used to view various kodak product descriptions.
This is a commemmorative booklet from the opening day of walt disney worlds epcot center on october 1, 1982. Magic kingdom guide book 1982 photo 1 of wdwmagic. Walt disney world epcot center a pictorial souvenir1982. Disney releases vintage epcot video from before the park. Vintage epcot center map brochure kodak wheel walt disney. On october 1, 1982, walt disneys greatest dream epcot center becomes reality. On october 1, 1982, the 21st century came to life when walt disney world resort welcomed guests to epcot center opening day involved honoring the first official family to epcot center and the official dedication ceremony for spaceship earth plans to move forward with walt disneys vision for an experimental prototype community of tomorrow epcot were first announced. With both future world and the world showcase, its easy to see why many guests consider epcot to be 2 parks in 1.
View all restaurants and dining options available at walt disney world resort in florida. It is owned and operated by the walt disney company through its parks, experiences and products division. Walt disney world, 1967 a very rare booklet titled, project floridaa. It is accompanied by the company congratulatory letter and staff newsletters from the same time.
T experimental prototype community of tomorrow project in florida. The book was published in 1982 the same year epcot opened, so there are noticible differences in todays epcot. Epcot centers communicore was described by the disney company as future worlds global main street of ideas and inventions. A company thankyou letter from ron dominguez is also included. Two years later, with construction nearing completion, walt disneys magic kingdom club put out a publication with the same name, walt disney world epcot center, but in color and over 50 pages long. Rare 1982 walt disney world cast member training booklet role in the show. This is the first installment of a new series here on the disney parks blog where disney photographers share the stories behind. We print the highest quality epcot center tshirts on the internet.
Behind the camera epcot prepares for its grand opening in 1982. Wdw epcot preopening souvenir book 1982 booklet magic. Special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this page. Still, the epcot that dideventually emerge was still something pretty special a combination of a theme park and a permanent worlds fair that has entertained tens of millions of guests since its debut in 1982. Epcot, walt disney world orlando guide fodors travel. Discover the spirit of epcot center and uncover the parks.
Future world is dedicated to technological innovation, and features hightech attractions and exhibits sponsored by major corporations. The landscape of epcot includes lots of water, grassy slopes, and many trees. Disney figment dragon bank 1982 epcot center vintage wdw. The park can be compared to a permanent worlds fair, and is divided into 2 main sections. Today features a flashback to the early days of epcot center with this booklet all about spaceship earth, given to cast members at the attraction during epcots opening in 1982. Relive epcot centers early days with a deep dive into. Parkhopping became a part of the overall disney experience that continues. This 24 page booklet details some of the lands and accomplishments of the new park, as well as plans for the future. Today, were discovering epcots roots in the spirit of epcot center. This is an original promotional marketing brochure and booklet advertising the grand opening of epcot in 1982. Disney epcot special edition commemorative ticket 1982 disney epcot special edition commemorative ticket 1982 special edition commorative ticket stub issued before october 1, 1982 when walt disney worlds epcot center opened to the public ticket number 258616 on the back it reads epcot center is scheduled to open october 1, 1982. Walt disneys original vision for an experimental prototype community of tomorrow a real, working futuristic city died with him in 1966. Disney epcot special edition commemorative ticket 1982. Although world showcase has been part of epcot center since that pivotal.
By the time epcot center opened in 1982, the ticket books and the a to e tickets were consigned to history. Walt disney world, 198182 a pair of 1day magic kingdom attraction passports. You are ambassadors in this important exchange of information, ideas. Rare vintage 1982 disney figment epcot bank dragon neat. Disney started selling 8 and 10 ride adventure books that had attraction coupons tickets that were good for any attraction in the magic kingdom to the general public. Mouseplanet building epcot center 1982 by jim korkis. One, two and, for the first time, three and fourday worldpassports replaced the discontinued ticket books. Vintage 1982 preopening epcot center, walt disney world full color brochure. This 24 page booklet details some of the lands and accomplishments of the new park, as well as plan. Walt disney world epcot center a pictorial souvenir1982 walt disney on. This booklet is a guide to the attractions at future world and the world showcase at the epcot center in florida. Today, were discovering epcots roots in the spirit of epcot center, a booklet given to cast members in 1982. Epcot was opened 1st october 1982 after three years of construction.
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Before it opened on october 1, 1982, walt disney world ambassador genie field. Witness the dawn of a new disney era with this commemorative. At walt disney world, epcot was the park on walt disneys mind. Discover the spirit of epcot center and uncover the park.
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