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The park opened on October 1, 1982, as EPCOT Center—the second of four theme parks built at the resort. Often referred to as a "permanent world's fair", EPCOT is dedicated to the celebration of human achievement, particularly technological innovation and international culture and is known for its iconic landmark Spaceship Earth, a geodesic ...
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EPCOT Computer Central, an area in CommuniCore that featured two shows: The Astuter Computer Revue (1982–1984), presented by Sperry Corporation . Backstage Magic (1984–1994), a show about how computers controlled park operations around Walt Disney World.
The result of the compromise was the EPCOT Center theme park (now simply known as EPCOT), which opened in 1982. While still emulating Walt Disney's ideas, it was not a city, but rather closer to that of a World's Fair. EPCOT, somewhat true to Walt Disney's vision, revolves around technology and the future in the Future World area.
Close-up of Spaceship Earth's Alucobond tiles prior to the installation of the "Beacon of Magic" LED lights in the circular gaps. The structure is similar in texture to the United States pavilion from Expo 67 in Montreal but, unlike that structure, Spaceship Earth is a complete sphere, supported by three pairs of legs.
Leaving the diorama, the vehicles entered the EPCOT Energy Information Center, where they reassembled into their original theatre seating formation. Here, guests viewed a 12-minute live-action film, on three giant wrap-around screens, that took them on an in-depth look at current and future energy resources around the world.
The Millennium Village was located in Epcot and was the centerpiece of Disney's Millennium Celebration. [1] The 60,000-square-foot (5,600 m 2) pavilion opened up its doors to the public on October 1, 1999, and was closed down on January 1, 2001.
Harmonious was a multimedia, fireworks-based nighttime spectacular at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida.Intended as the long-term replacement for IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, Harmonious showcased and celebrated the cultures and stories of the world that have inspired various Disney films and music, and how it can unite us all, overcoming any language or border. [2]