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Celebrating 40 Years of Innovation at EPCOT
Archive photos from the last 40 years of EPCOT at Walt Disney World. Copyright 2022 The Walt Disney Company
On Oct. 1, 1982, EPCOT officially opened at Walt Disney World .
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Chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Productions Card Walker officially dedicates EPCOT on Oct. 24, 1982.
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On Oct. 1, 1982, EPCOT officially opened at Walt Disney World.
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On Oct. 1, 1982, EPCOT officially opened at Walt Disney World Resort.
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The Journey Into Imagination pavilion at EPCOT in 1982.
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In 1982, construction continues on the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT.
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Topiaries celebrate the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in 1997 at Walt Disney World Resort .
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Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse topiaries celebrate the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival in 2000.
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The entryway of EPCOT is decorated to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Walt Disney World in 1997.
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Mickey Mouse atop Spaceship Earth at EPCOT in 1993.
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On Jan. 15, 1986, The Living Seas (now The Seas with Nemo & Friends) opens in EPCOT.
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