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Constructing Tomorrow

Fascinating Fountains

Included in Epcot Center are several one-of-a-kind electronic fountains... on a huge scale.
The most elaborate of them is located in CommuniCore in the center of Future World. An oval measuring 180 by 120 feet…

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Speedy Corn for The Land

Corn planted in mid-July will be as high as the proverbial elephant's eye by opening day when the first boatload of guests will visit the unique futuristic agriculture exploration center in a waterborne adventure called "Listen to the Land".

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The All-American College Marching Band

Seventy-six trombones, 108 coronets and some of the most talented drummers, clarinetists, saxophonists and horn players in the nation will gather at Walt Disney World October 17 - 24 for the Grand Opening of Epcot Center.

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The Wonders of WorldKey

The Worlds of EPCOT Center at your fingertips with sights and sounds that emanate from discs read by lasers and transmitted on beams of light!

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Opening Ceremonies Set for October

Special ceremonies and events will be scheduled throughout the October "preview" month to mark the opening of Epcot Center and its major pavilions. Observances will begin at 9 a.m. on October 1 and climax with the Grand Opening Weekend October 22-24 when performing groups from 24 nations will take part.

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Startling Statistics

• Extras Needed for World of Motion Filming
• 16 Million Pound Spaceship Earth
• Universe of Energy Facts & Much More!

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Fascinating Facts about The Land

• Labor Day Preview: Facts & Figures
• EPCOT Center Fun Facts
• The Land’s Massive Mosaic Mural

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World Premiere Cafe Opens Today

• World Premiere Cafe Opens to Cast Members & Construction Crew
• Introducing PALS: Personal Audio Link System
• World Showcase Fellowship needs friends

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A World of Entertainment

Here's a sneak preview of some of the 23 international entertainment groups who will perform at the Grand Opening on Saturday evening, October 23:

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Introducing World Passport tickets

Now on sale -- an unlimited passport good for a year entitling guests to visit both the Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center. These tickets, known as Annual World Passports, are available at all WDW ticket sales locations.

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The WorldKey System

• The Voices of Liberty begin rehearsals
• The Land Agricultural Student Program
• The Wonders of WorldKey

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The Spaceship Earth Story

Spaceship Earth, the theme show for all of Future World. and the focal point of Epcot Center is a journey through the history of communications. Here are a few details about this fascinating experience!

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CommuniCore Concrete Pour

• Select World Showcase Fellowship cast members begin to arrive.
• Labor Day Previews are planned.
• Pink concrete becomes the pavement of tomorrow.

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