Why did EPCOT become a theme park?

When Imagineers considered developing Epcot as a theme park, some wanted the park to focus on new technology, while others wanted to showcase international culture. Eventually, they pushed the two plans together and created the hourglass-shaped combination of Future World and World Showcase that we know as Epcot today.



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Epcot is home to some of the best restaurants at Walt Disney World, offering everything from character meals to out-of-this-world immersive experiences to international fine dining. There's something for every taste and budget, with casual stands, quick-service eateries, and table-service options.

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Epcot Fun Facts
  • October 2007 marks the 25th anniversary of the Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. ...
  • It took nearly 3,000 designers and 4,000 construction workers to build the first phase of Epcot.
  • 54 million cubic feet of dirt was excavated to build the park.
  • Epcot had its soft opening Sept.


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Sadly, Walt never lived to see this dream fully realized, as he passed away in 1966 before construction on the park had even begun.

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The concept for Disneyland began when Walt Disney was visiting Griffith Park in Los Angeles with his daughters Diane and Sharon. While watching them ride the merry-go-round, he came up with the idea of a place where adults and their children could go and have fun together, though this idea laid dormant for many years.

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EPCOT Acronym coined by Walt Disney in 1966 meaning Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. The park was called EPCOT Center when it opened on October 1, 1982. It was a major undertaking for Disney, costing in the neighborhood of $1 billion.

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EPCOT tickets cost between $114 and $179. Disney's Hollywood Studios tickets cost between $124 and $179. Disney's Animal Kingdom tickets cost between $109 and $159.

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When Walt finally presented his plans to Burbank's city council, the plans were rejected because local politicians didn't want to bring a “carny” atmosphere into Burbank. This and the reality that Walt's expanded vision for the park had quickly grown far larger than 16 acres, compelled Walt to look outside Burbank.

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Roy Oliver Disney was, with his younger brother Walter Disney, the co-founder of what is now The Walt Disney Company. After Walt died, Roy became the chairman of the company.

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For the right visitor, yes. If you're into rides more than general theme park merriment and atmosphere, we suggest skipping Epcot, as it doesn't offer as many thrills. However, families, foodies and world's fair enthusiasts will likely enjoy their time at this concept park.

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This a capella group performs classic folk tunes, and their show is simply breathtaking. Epcot lends itself particularly well to solo exploration. Each pavilion is so large, housing so many different attractions, shops, and dining opportunities, that it can be difficult to get a group to agree on much of anything.

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Is Epcot for kids? The short answer to whether or not Epcot is for kids is yes — the park is a great place for kids. It's not as obviously kid-friendly as theme parks such as the Magic Kingdom Park, but Epcot has both attractions and activities that are geared toward children.

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