World's Greatest Con

EPCOT - Part I

Nov 22, 2023
Explore Walt Disney's original vision for EPCOT, a city of the future. Discover the underhanded techniques used to achieve his dream and the challenges faced in acquiring land for the project. Delve into Walt Disney's legacy and the controversy surrounding the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Join in on the intriguing story of Walt Disney's quest for total control, which just might be... the World's Greatest Con.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Heartbreak of Disney's Opening and the Perversion of Walt's Dream
02:53 • 4min
3
Trust in Business and Stories of Disney's Struggles
07:02 • 2min
4
Walt Disney's Vision for Epcot
09:24 • 19min
5
Land Acquisition and Suspicion
28:29 • 7min
6
Strategizing with Landowners
35:50 • 16min
7
Walt Disney's Legacy and the Mutating Dream of EPCOT
51:58 • 3min