Epcot 25 Years Gallery

mousermerf · Oct 2, 2007

Okie, for those just joining us: Welcome Aboard!

I spent time in Epcot this morning and have lots of photos of the 25th anniversary gallery. I wanted to get photos when no one else was around so i wouldn't bug or blind anyone.

I've got all the Future World photos processed, and about half uploaded. After i finish these i'll get the World Showcase group up...

Here we go!

The big Future World board..

Communicore:

And some details..

And lookie at this fabulous rendering!

Aww, the Sunrise Terrace..

And over to the costume display (notice my semi-alphabetical order?)

And the other side..

And the detail of other renderings:

Back in a smidge with Horizons and Journey

mousermerf · Oct 2, 2007

Okie, some pics aren't working with the forum software, so this might take a little while - but i will keep plugging on!

Horizons:

And his face.. (note the sparkly eye shadow)

And a helmet..

I love this mock-up they built..

Just a second and they'll be Journey into Imagination.

mousermerf · Oct 2, 2007

Here's Journey:

And Figment:

And the blimpy thingy (I forgot the official name!)

And even it close up..

And some close-up photos of the board..

Pretty..

And it being built..

mousermerf · Oct 2, 2007

The Land:

Detail:

Original food design:

Then over to the Seas:

Nifty rendering of the original ride:

And construction..

mousermerf · Oct 2, 2007

Spaceship Earth!

Squiggly-line ride path..

Talkin over an early model and concept...

And Egyptians, just cuz:

And the model:

For every thing.. Turn..

Turn..

Turn..

mousermerf · Oct 2, 2007

Universe of Energy:

Ride path and model:

And little roaming vehicles..

World of Motion:

A real mess!

And a striking building design..

That's it for Future World kiddos. I'm taking 5, then hitting the World Showcase photos.

Spyne · Oct 2, 2007

Awesome pics Merf, keep 'em coming!

chels26 · Oct 2, 2007

awesome! thanks

SirNim · Oct 2, 2007

Epic post. :sohappy:

JEANYLASER · Oct 2, 2007

Awesome! I can't wait to see it in person.

Beauty_Belle · Oct 2, 2007

Thank you Merf for that wonderful trip down memory lane!! I remember a lot of those scenes and the memories just came flooding back.
Any word if they are going to keep this exhibit for a while??? What did you think of the exhibit?

MKMICKEYFAN#1 · Oct 2, 2007

I will be there Oct. 4-10th...any clue if they will leave this up and also, where is this located?

So jealous of everyone that got to be at the rededication....only off by 3 days...next time ill check here before I book my trip. :animwink:

dandaman · Oct 2, 2007

God, I loved World of Motion. If anyone asks, that's probably my earliest Epcot memory.

Don't suppose that was intended to look like Mickey, was it? :lookaroun

yodathefrog · Oct 2, 2007

dandaman said:
God, I loved World of Motion. If anyone asks, that's probably my earliest Epcot memory.

Agreed! I used to get freaked out by the picture of the sea serpent (the one looking into the viewing glass) in the guidemap... :brick:

Sloan · Oct 2, 2007

vivid memories

Wow - just like Beauty_Belle, looking at those really triggered some strong memories of EPCOT past - and even some vivid memories of other things not depicted in any of the photos, that just must have been stored in the same place, and were given a bit of a jolt by the photos.

I am excited to see these now - 24 days to go ........

TheBeatles · Oct 2, 2007

mousermerf said:
Spaceship Earth!

I own two of those newspapers! I was so surprised to see them.

I could of swore the dreamfinder blimp was not there on this 1st.

Oh yeah and heres this gem from Horizons...

Omnispace · Oct 2, 2007

Thanks for the photo's of the 25 Years Gallery!! Even though it's nostalgia, the original concept of Epcot still seems fresh and new.

I love the pic of the Horizons' ride system "test track".

JEANYLASER · Oct 2, 2007

I know the blimp name is Dreamcatcher!

doop · Oct 2, 2007

Awesome pictures Merf, thank you so much for sharing with those of us who weren't fortunate enough to make it down there for the 25th!

DisneyDellsDude · Oct 2, 2007

Thanks for the pics! I'm glad that this will be open for a while. I can catch a glimpse myself then.

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