Here, human achievements are celebrated through imagination, wonders of enterprise and concepts of a future that promises new and exciting benefits for all. EPCOT is inspired by Walt Disney's creative vision.

“ To all who come to this place of joy, hope and friendship-welcome. 10.2 Kingdom Keepers III: Disney In Shadow.

World Showcase features different countries from around the world represented by pavilions with shops, shows, restaurants, and attractions relating to those countries, while the rest, replacing the former Future World, houses attractions focusing mainly on the future, education, celebration, animals, nature, space, science and technology.Ĭonsequently, the Future World name was permanently retired and divided into three sections, since the beginning of the park's massive overhaul in 2019. It is based on Walt Disney's EPCOT concept, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, a futuristic city envisioned to be built south of the Magic Kingdom as part of Walt's original plans for Walt Disney World in the mid-1960s.ĮPCOT has four themed lands, also known as 'neighborhoods': World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature and World Showcase. “ On a Brink of a new age October 1, 2019.” ―EPCOT's second promotional slogan, 2019ĮPCOT, formerly EPCOT Center ( 1982- 1994) as well as Epcot '94 in 1994 and Epcot '95 for a brief time in 1995, is the second theme park to open at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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