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 Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:21 pm Post subject: Matt and Scott's Be All, End All, EPCOT Center Thread |
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A while back Scott (Beemerboy) and I started batting around the idea for a retro EPCOT thread. Something we could both post all of our random items, Photo TR's etc., involving EPCOT. Well it starts today.
For those of you in the "un-know," I have an serious affliction. It's called fanboyism, and it's for EPCOT. And not Epcot, but EPCOT Center. Yes, I'm an old coot that was around when it first opened it's doors. When it was awesomer than it is awesome now. When Figment was relevant, and they didn't stick him in a ride because the over the top fanboys pissed Disney off so much that they had to bring him back.
My first trip to EPCOT Center was in the first week of November of 1982. Four weeks after it opened, and during my families annual trip to Disney World. For months I sat glued in front of the TV watching shows on EPCOT's construction, and the immense planning that was going into Disney's second gate. I was mesmorized, and that first trip would not only make me have joygasms over that park, but no matter what, I still get goosebumps when I see Spaceship Earth.
First up in my collection of EPCOT Center stuff, is the first Pictorial Souvenir book. It's not too exciting unless you like conceptual art, as there isn't a photo in the book from the actual park. Some of these you'll see on other fan sites, some I don't think I've ever seen anywhere else. I'll post a retro Photo TR in a few days, of the same trip where we purchased this book, and you can see me in knee high tube socks.
Enjoy!
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| The front cover. I would stare at this for hours. I love the colors. |
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| There was a nice little blurb from Walt on the inside three fold page. |
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| And of course, this. Probably the most famous art pieces from EPCOT. |
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| This is the inside of the cover. |
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| The map of the Kingdom. I still giggle looking at this. There's only TWO parks! |
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| Ah, the aerial painting. Giggidy, giggidy, giggidy. |
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| The fabulous description of the gloriousness of EPCOT Center. |
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| Welcome to Future World. Where we educate you, and entertain you. Not thrill you. |
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| Bring these back. Please. |
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| Welcome to page one of seventy three. It's all conceptual art from here on out boys and girls. |
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| Look out space dude, there's an Egyptian trying to read to you! |
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| SSE's description, along with one of the better known concept art pieces. |
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| Here's boring brought to you by Exxon. Actually, I loved this as a kid, the dinosaurs freaked me out. |
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| The opening was much cooler back then. The movie screens had blocks that would flip around. When it worked. Which was pretty much never. |
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| Yay! More movies. Zzzzzzz. |
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| Now were talking. Unsuspecting tourists eaten by dinosaurs. |
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| Before the arrival of Horizons (more on that later), this was my favorite. |
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| WoM sported the largest cast of AA's in all of WDW. Now it's a enjoyable but unfunny look at GM cars. Boo. |
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| Home of the silliest show in EPCOT, thanks to Ward Kimball. |
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| They updated the City of the Future for this ride, and it was my favorite part. Well, that and the Pepper's Ghost effect for the finale. |
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| Tongue firmly planted in cheek throughout. It's fun to be free. |
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| Oooh, trains! Just off to stage right would be the white cowboy ready to save the day. |
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| Get out the Kleenex. Here it comes. |
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| Here's your brain on Disney. |
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| Awww, it's the Dreamfinder. A creepy man that plays with a purple dragon that's sounds oddly like Billy Barty...... |
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| I don't think this scene made it. At least not to the scare factor it's shown at. |
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| Welcome to Dreamport. "What about science?" |
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| Rainbows, beams, and electro prisms. |
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| Let's listen to the Land we all love. Nature's plan will shine above. |
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| The Land was home to my favorite show. Kitchen Kabaret. It was the classy version of Food Rocks. |
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| I always forget about the scenes before the greenhouses. Silly me. |
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| Hellz yeah! Veggie, veggie, fruit, fruit. There are no substitutes for we, veggie, veggie, fruit, fruit. |
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| The one thing they don't show, is the counter service area. It was themed as a Farmer's Market. Very quaint, and they had awesome Key Lime pie. Yes, PIE! |
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| To prove the authenticity of this Phot Report. I give you, "Opening 1983" |
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| Sniff, sniff. Alpha Centauri. I'd fall in love for the first time in 365 days from now. |
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| Horizons. The best dark ride ever. Don't even argue. You'll see....later. |
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| But 1984 is so far away! I want to go to Sea Base Alpha now! |
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| I'll close out Future World with this. Communicore. When it actually had cool stuff to do. |
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| Why do I think Tron when I see these? |
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| So much better tarpless. Or topless as I like to say. |
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| Communicore was home to a kiosk that let you build a rollercoaster via a computer. It was way ahead of it's time, and mindnumbingly awesome. |
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| Welcome to World Showcase, where only the United States is represented. |
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| Oh yeah, there's these seven too. |
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| Looks like hurricane season. |
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| They gave American Adventure four pages in this book. I think Sam Eagle was a consultant. |
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| I Like beer. I like cigars. Together we'll host you on a trip through America's history. |
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| I got nothing here. Snowy mountains, and blood shed. |
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| Canada, home of maple syrup, gingers, the Hart family, Brian Boitano, Kids in the Hall, and bad beer. |
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| I am always impressed with how close the final product comes to some of these paintings. |
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| The Rose and Crown. Home of the Black and Tan. Right TPDave? |
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| Again, this is almost exactly how it looks. |
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| France minus the Swan and Dolphin ruining it's skyline. |
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| Although France isn't my favorite of the countries, I do like it's feel. |
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| I don't think I stepped foot into this pavillion until a few years ago. |
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| I take that back. I found GoBots in the toy store area. Cool. |
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| Italy is probably the least thought out pavillion IMO. There just isn't anything there. |
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| It sure is cool looking though. |
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| Welcome to the land before Soren. |
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| Again, I bought diecast airliners here of German airlines. I was so worldly. |
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| You'll see later that we get attacked by large headed Chinese characters. They creeped me out. |
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| I love how muddy this picture is. It's nothing like the colorfulness that the pavillion actually is. |
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| Oy. That song from the boat ride still resonates in my head to this day. |
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| Who knew 25 years later I'd be drinking margaritas in the same place. |
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| This is why you never listen to Disney fanboys on forums that have "inside contacts." Even Disney gets it worng. |
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| I guess one....or is that a half, of three isn't bad. |
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| Disney showmanship done by a bearded dude that plays with model volcanoes. |
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| This is the last two pages of the book. It's also the only ones that show real images of the park. |
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| Is it sad that I can picture exactly where that girl on the tricycle was? |
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| Finally, the back cover. I'll post the pics of my first trip to EPCOT in '82 in the next few days. |
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| ernierocker Donkeys are my way of life!
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| Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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I am really looking forward to seeing all the retro EPCOT stuff you guys got!
I actually don't mind Test Track. It at least was a decent replacement.
And no argument from me on Horizons.
Thanks Matt for sharing!
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| EBL TPR's Olden Goldie
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| Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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I never saw Epcot till 2002, so I missed some good stuff. Somewhere around here, I have an Epcot guide from about 1983 or 1984 that a friend brought me from his trip there.
Thanks for sharing some great stuff.
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| socalRCfan I Love Donkeys!
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| Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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Strangely, it is so great and so sad to see EPCOT Center as it should be.
Is it me, or does Future World seem like a complete disaster now? I so miss Horizons and World of Motion. Sure, Test Track is a moderately pleasant attraction, but in EPCOT? Also, Mission Space is just a steaming pile.
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| ernierocker Donkeys are my way of life!
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| Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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^I wouldn't call it a complete disaster. The problem with keeping all the rides the same, is that not everyone loved the nostalgia of them. Disney felt like they needed new rides to freshen things up. Plus, technology and time was catching up with Future World. Same deal with the Tomorrowlands. I just wished they hadn't messed with Figment or taken out Horizons.
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| stingrock23 Donkeys are my way of life!
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| Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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This is an awesome thread, thanks for starting it. Epcot is by far my favorite park in Orlando. I have a lot of good memories from Epcot in the 80's.
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| mcjaco Beer Man
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| Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:45 am Post subject: |
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If anyone wants hi res copies of any of these PM me. Each full page is about 11MB. I wanted to get these saved ASAP, it only took me two years to find the book! 
I'm hoping to get the Photo TR portion up by the end of the week.
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| Teacups Make Me Sick I Love Bunnies
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| Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:16 am Post subject: |
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Ohhh so Figment was a character that Disney brought back....
I went to Disney for the first time two years ago and the group that I was with had a "WTF" moment after going on that Journey Into Imagination ride. The ride seemed so out of place and unimaginative.
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| montezooma "Can I get clamshells out of this ATM?"
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| Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:14 am Post subject: |
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What a great thread. I really enjoy seeing the concept art for EPCOT. Luckily I was able to visit EPCOT in it's opening year and many times since then. I enjoyed it in it's original state but I also enjoy it as it is today. Thanks for posting. Can't wait to see more!
I wish they would build a new Country in World Showcase. And wasn't there talk of building a "Matterhorn" type ride as Mt Fuji in the Japan pavilion?
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| BeemerBoy WDW Monorail Fanatic
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| Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:29 am Post subject: |
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I guess I should chime in since my name is attached, huh? 
Awesome start, Matt! I've been pretty busy the last couple days, but I hope to add some Epcot Center awesomeness by tonight for everyone to enjoy.
| montezooma wrote: | | I wish they would build a new Country in World Showcase. And wasn't there talk of building a "Matterhorn" type ride as Mt Fuji in the Japan pavilion? |
I've heard so many rumors of that type of thing over the years. For a while it was Switzerland with a Matterhorn. Then the in-thing was Russia. Then it was Isreal, then Spain, then Australia, then Compton with a Snoop-themed ride featuring lowrider ride vehicles. Okay, I'm kidding about one of those. I never heard Australia mentioned.
Anyway, I'm with you, Shane. I've been wishing for a new country for years. It's quite overdue.
Finally, Matt, that last pic of the back cover is pretty freakin' sexy, if I do say so myself. 
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