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World's Greatest Con
EPCOT - Part II
Nov 22, 2023
The podcast explores the challenges faced in realizing Walt Disney's ambitious EPCOT project after his death. The significance of EPCOT, the determination of Roy Disney, and the impact of the political landscape in Florida are discussed. The flaws of EPCOT and the legacy of Walt Disney's visionary dreams are also explored.
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- Walt Disney had a grand vision for EPCOT as an experimental prototype community of tomorrow, but after his death, the focus shifted towards building a second theme park within Disney World.
- To make Walt's vision for Disney World a reality, the Disney Corporation obtained extensive legal control over the land, acting as its own pocket government with authority over water, sewer, utilities, and taxation.
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Walt Disney's Vision for Disney World and Epcot
Walt Disney's final project, Disney World, was unveiled to the public in 1966. The plans for Disney World were much grander than Disneyland, encompassing an enormous area in Florida. Walt's biggest ambition was Epcot, an experimental prototype community of tomorrow, which he believed would be the heart of Disney World. Through a film presentation, Walt showcased his vision for Epcot, a place where people could live in a community that continuously tested and demonstrated new technologies. However, after Walt's death, the plans for Epcot were modified, and the current Epcot we know today is different from Walt's initial vision.
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