Event Videos

Reflections of Earth - 25th Anniversary Finale (October 1 2007)
4 mins, 80MB, Hi Res, Microsoft WMV9 format.
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Epcot 25th Anniversary Re-dedication Ceremony (October 1 2007)
19 mins, 205MB, Hi Res, Microsoft WMV9 format.

The Re-dedication Ceremony

The ceremony began at 10:01am, on October 1 2007.

 
Above: The Fountain of Nations stage, location of the re-dedication ceremony.

 
Above: Disney Cast Member Tracy Wiu, the host for the ceremony.

   
Above left: A representative of each Future World attraction joins the ceremony on stage.
Above right: Epcot VP Jim MacPhee and Erin Wallace join the ceremony.

 
Above: Jim introduces Disney legend, Marty Sklar.

 
Above: Mickey and Minnie escort the very special guest on stage.

Above: Marty Sklar is the only Disney Cast Member to have attended every single Disney park opening around the world.

 
Above: The Disney Cast Members from Future World are replaced by Cast Members from each of the World Showcase nations.

 
Above:  Each Cast Member carries water from their home country to be poured into the Fountain of Nations, mirroring the original opening ceremony.

 
Above: The Fountain of Nations sequence begins.

 
Above: Daytime fireworks fill the skies

 
Above: Launch locations are along the rooftops of Mouse Gear and Innoventions.

 
Above: The hosts are escorted off stage by Mickey and Minnie.

A Look Back on 25 Years of Epcot with Marty Sklar

Imagineering and Disney Legend Marty Sklar gave 3, 1 hour seminars in the Circle of Life Theater during the day to 400 lucky guests at a time. Each seminar contained never-before seen footage, artwork and photographs depicting the development and history of Epcot.

Park Decoration

 
Above: The original Epcot logo as a floral display, complete with 25 Years sign.

 
Above: The Epcot 25th Anniversary signs were displayed along the construction walls for Spaceship Earth.

Merchandise

- 1982 Limited Edition Navy t-shirt - The 21st Century Begins October 1 1982
- 1200 Limited Edition Figments
- 250 Limited Edition Watches
- Special edition guide maps given to each guest, featuring an opening day map
- 25th Anniversary buttons were given out to each guest

 
Above: The limited edition Figment

 
Above: The limited edition marking.

 
Above: The front and rear of the limited edition t-shirt

Above: The 25th Anniversary button

 
Above: The limited edition t-shirt, guidemap and button.

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