Today is the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Epcot theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort. Thanks to YouTube, we can still see what Epcot looked like back in 1982. Click the play button in the bottom left corner of the video to begin. When the video is over, check out some of the related films, such as Walt’s original plans for EPCOT.
As for today’s celebration, here is the schedule:
9:00am - 9:00pm
25th Gallery Experience at Innoventions West
10:01am
Special 25th Silver Anniversary Ceremony at Fountain Stage
11:30am, 2:00pm and 4:30pm
Guest Conversations with Marty Skylar at Circle of Life
9:00pm
Special 25th Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
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October 1st, 2007 at 9:50 am
It’s a day for big news at Walt Disney World. The resort has announced that the “Year of a Million Dreams” celebration will be extended through 2008 and that guests will now be able to browse an online catalog of the dreams that will be made to come true during the year.
For the full story, check out http://www.wdwnews.com/ViewPressRelease.aspx?PressReleaseID=108036.
For the dreams catalog, visit www.DisneyParks.com/DreamCatalog.
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