PHOTOS, VIDEO: Look Into the Future and the Past With A Stylized Epcot Model and Retro Memorabilia at D23 Expo 2019

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Look Into the Future and the Past With A Stylized Epcot Model and Retro Memorabilia at D23 Expo 2019

♫ Have you ever looked beyond today into the future? Picturing a world we’ve yet to see? ♫

It seems those lyrics from Horizons have a new meaning with Epcot’s display at Disney Parks’ “Imagining Tomorrow, Today” pavilion at the 2019 D23 Expo.

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One of the centerpieces of the exhibit is this stylized model of Epcot, where pavilions present and future are arranged in Epcot’s famed five-ring emblem.

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Here’s a look at the Journey of Water attraction, inspired by the film Moana.

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And there’s the Mexico pavilion, with some very oversized flowers and maracas.

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Reflect on this stylized representation of the China pavilion.

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And it wouldn’t be Epcot without some sort of dedication or caption. The plaque reads:

“The EPCOT Center logo symbolizes unity, fellowship and harmony around the world. Five outer rings are linked to form the shape of a flower – a celebration of life. The heart of the logo is the Earth, embraced by a star symbolizing hope – the hope that with imagination, commitment and dedication, we can create a better tomorrow.”

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Here’s the future Festival Center, which resembles early concept art for what would ultimately become The American Adventure.

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And here’s the France pavilion, featuring three great examples of French cuisine: Chefs de France, Monsieur Paul, and Gusteau’s. Except one isn’t exactly a restaurant… it’s Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure!

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The X-2 Deep Space Shuttle flies high over Mission: Space as they prepare for an otherworldly dining experience.

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I am Groot. (Translation: And here’s the site of the future Guardians of the Galaxy attraction.)

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The former Wonders of Life pavilion gets a makeover as it prepares to become the Play Pavilion.

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As we wrap up our tour of this imaginative model, we finish at the Imagination pavilion.

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And this is what it looks like all together.

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But where is Epcot going? And what kind of future will we discover there? Surprisingly, the answers lie in our past. With apologies to Spaceship Earth, let’s take a look at a display of some of Epcot’s history…

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I am super jealous of you if you own any of these things.

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(Fun fact: You too can own an Epcot Center opening day ticket stub if you earn enough Corbucks.)

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You can get an even closer look at the epic Epcot model in our video below. It even has fireworks projections!

And there you have it: a look to the past on the way to the future. Keep reading WDWNT as we learn more about Epcot’s transformation!

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1 thought on “PHOTOS, VIDEO: Look Into the Future and the Past With A Stylized Epcot Model and Retro Memorabilia at D23 Expo 2019”

  1. I have a Figment doll that my folks bought me in the mid 80s. He has a yellow turtle neck. I also have a WDW book from 79/80 that shows MK and the resort hotels and the last page has a concept art of what EPCOT was going to look like. I treasure that book!

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