Is it now? Fantastic shot....
I have a lot of photos i have collected from various places, but i am not always aware of who was responsible for photographing them. Thanks for piping up and letting me know!
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EPCOT - 25 Years of photographic memories thread!
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Is it now? Fantastic shot....
I have a lot of photos i have collected from various places, but i am not always aware of who was responsible for photographing them. Thanks for piping up and letting me know!
brkgnews
Well-Known Member
Ah, memories. The shirt is still hanging up in the upstairs closet... never worn since that day. I'm tied between wearing it loud-n-proud, and keeping it in mint condition
Lee
Adventurer
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Heh. I love my C25 Figgie. Good artifact for a good day in EPCOT History.Wow! Great way to preserve your Figment! :sohappy::sohappy::sohappy:
I will see if I can try to preserve my EPCOT 25 Figment in perfect condition 25 years later!
Awesome story, Jenn!:lol::sohappy:Since folks were talking about him....
...here's a pic from back then of me and my original Figment plush. Note the cool collage in the background - i made this huge display for my Disney Resort hotel window during the festivites....
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Now the plush...my Mom purchased it for me during our first trip to WDW in May of 1983. We visited EPCOT and i was totally engrossed in the JII Pavillion's main attraction and instantly bonded with Figment because i could relate to what he represented ( self impowed creativity). I had just moved down to FL and we lived about 30 mins away from the Parks in Seffner, so once EPCOT opened Mom thought it would be a good time to take me. I was always very thankful she waited until i was 'older' ( all of 12 years old) before taking me. EPCOT in particular was completely mindblowing and inspiring for me. It was a MAJOR catalyst that forever changed my life.
Naturally during our visit we visited the Centorium to check out the merchandise. I saw a huge display of plush Figments near the center of one of the large rooms, and of course i immediately wanted one! I begged her for the large version ( shown here) instead of the smaller version. It was challanging, as Mom was having a hard time with the 'expensive' price tag for the large doll. At 1983 prices, $21.00 plus tax was a LOT for a plush toy! She caved in though ( as parents often do..) and Figment was mine. The places that doll went...
I have never seen another one quite like this one, as mine has plastic eyes and most of the other Fig's that come up now and then all have fabric ones. My therory is the plastic eyes were replaced out of safety concerns, as they are made out of a very brittle plastic that if broken would have very sharp edges. The tag i took off and saved all these years, i reattached it when i restored him for attending C25.
The orginal was stuffed with crumbled peices of foam beleive it or not, which over time rots and turns into a horrible sandy powder. After 20 years of display and use he needed to be carefully cleaned and restuffed with fiberfill. He looked brand new for the Big Day on October 1st, and will probably stay that way for the next 20 years.
DarthGrady
Active Member
Wow! Just plain,,,,,,wow! This is such an awesome thread, I can't believe I haven't seen it before! I need to get on here more often. It has been so wonderful to see all those old pics! I don't have any photos from EPCOT's early days, as I was too young then. My mementos of the greatness that was EPCOT Center are only my memories. Thanks so much to all of you that have posted!
Almost brought a tear to my eyes seeing the old WOM, The Land, and Horizons. It was also nice to see The Living Seas before they ruined it with the Nemo garbage. I am very thankful, however, that I got to visit Wonders of Life one last time before they shut it down for good. (I will try to get those pics uploaded)
What really got me though was seeing JII. Always my pavillion of the park, seeing the ride scenes and exterior shots is great! It makes me so sad to see it now, and even sadder to see the Imageworks.
I wasn't around here for the Wand Watch, but that is seriosly funny! I was elated when they tore that gawd-awful thing down!
Almost brought a tear to my eyes seeing the old WOM, The Land, and Horizons. It was also nice to see The Living Seas before they ruined it with the Nemo garbage. I am very thankful, however, that I got to visit Wonders of Life one last time before they shut it down for good. (I will try to get those pics uploaded)
What really got me though was seeing JII. Always my pavillion of the park, seeing the ride scenes and exterior shots is great! It makes me so sad to see it now, and even sadder to see the Imageworks.
I wasn't around here for the Wand Watch, but that is seriosly funny! I was elated when they tore that gawd-awful thing down!
DarthGrady
Active Member
Heres some shot from inside WOL in December of 2006 just before they closed her down for good.
It was kind of a depressing situation actually. I had a huge break in EPCOT visits between 2000 and 2006 due to college, new job, etc. My girlfriend and I went in December of 2006 for her birthday, and we went on UOE first. As we were leaving the ride, one of the employees got on the PA and gave a spiel saying that everyone should visit WOL since it was going to close after the holidays, and may not reopen!
I couldn't believe it! We hight tailed it over there! I got queasy on Body Wars one last time (there was no line for a ride that I once waited TWO HOURS for), and saw Cranium Command again (so funny to see everyone in early 1990s attire!). Nothing else was open, but we did play in the sensory playground for a bit. I got a few pics before leaving:
And thankfully the last time I had to see SSE like this:
Now if we can just get the Leave a Legacy tombstones displayed proudly at the bottom of the World Showcase lagoon, her legs painted (all) blue again, and the glass sculpture fountain restored, she will be back in fine style.
It was kind of a depressing situation actually. I had a huge break in EPCOT visits between 2000 and 2006 due to college, new job, etc. My girlfriend and I went in December of 2006 for her birthday, and we went on UOE first. As we were leaving the ride, one of the employees got on the PA and gave a spiel saying that everyone should visit WOL since it was going to close after the holidays, and may not reopen!
I couldn't believe it! We hight tailed it over there! I got queasy on Body Wars one last time (there was no line for a ride that I once waited TWO HOURS for), and saw Cranium Command again (so funny to see everyone in early 1990s attire!). Nothing else was open, but we did play in the sensory playground for a bit. I got a few pics before leaving:
And thankfully the last time I had to see SSE like this:
Now if we can just get the Leave a Legacy tombstones displayed proudly at the bottom of the World Showcase lagoon, her legs painted (all) blue again, and the glass sculpture fountain restored, she will be back in fine style.
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Heres some shot from inside WOL in December of 2006 just before they closed her down for good.
It was kind of a depressing situation actually. I had a huge break in EPCOT visits between 2000 and 2006 due to college, new job, etc. My girlfriend and I went in December of 2006 for her birthday, and we went on UOE first. As we were leaving the ride, one of the employees got on the PA and gave a spiel saying that everyone should visit WOL since it was going to close after the holidays, and may not reopen!
I couldn't believe it! We hight tailed it over there! I got queasy on Body Wars one last time (there was no line for a ride that I once waited TWO HOURS for), and saw Cranium Command again (so funny to see everyone in early 1990s attire!). Nothing else was open, but we did play in the sensory playground for a bit. I got a few pics before leaving:
And thankfully the last time I had to see SSE like this:
Now if we can just get the Leave a Legacy tombstones displayed proudly at the bottom of the World Showcase lagoon, her legs painted (all) blue again, and the glass sculpture fountain restored, she will be back in fine style.
:sohappy:Awesome pics!
What days were you there? I was there around the same time and I too, had not been to EPCOT since 2000.
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Dave, Richard and I stood in a breezeway in Innoventions West and it started to fill with water. Dave graciously went to get poncho for Richard and I... and I just dont think that made a difference. Soaked anyway.
ClemsonTigger
Naturally Grumpy
Dave, Richard and I stood in a breezeway in Innoventions West and it started to fill with water. Dave graciously went to get poncho for Richard and I... and I just dont think that made a difference. Soaked anyway.
I still haven't dried out....:lol:
BTW...anyone want any Epcot 25th anniversary water...before I put it up on Ebay?
No thanks. I still have enough in my old video camera. It was never the same since that night...
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
EPCOTPluto
Well-Known Member
Boy, have EPCOT changed since then! I guess it came around to a full circle then, unless preparing for EPCOT's 50th... :lookaroun
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Mmmhm. :zipit: And so had I. It was a big change. I had always been a fan, and knew the history, but it was that trip that threw me over the edge, so to speak.:lol::lookaroun
EPCOTPluto
Well-Known Member
Perhaps a road trip is needed. And the car I have is perfect for that:
:lookaroun:lookaroun:lookaroun:lol::lol::lol:
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Perhaps a road trip is needed. And the car I have is perfect for that:
:lookaroun:lookaroun:lookaroun:lol::lol::lol:
:lol:
Letsee...I can either use the SSE joke, or the WoM Joke....:lookaroun:lol:
jeffb
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jeffb
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Since folks were talking about him....
...here's a pic from back then of me and my original Figment plush. Note the cool collage in the background - i made this huge display for my Disney Resort hotel window during the festivites....
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Jen - that is one awesome collage!!!!
EPCOTPluto
Well-Known Member
I forgot to ask......Here's a pic from back then of me and my original Figment plush. Note the cool collage in the background - I made this huge display for my Disney resort hotel window during the festivities....
Where did you stay? I was at the AS Movies, and I would've love to see that collage in full size!
And... are some of those tickets and buttons real?
I would frame it first! :lol:
ClemsonTigger
Naturally Grumpy
I took that photo! Happy memories indeed - it was an amazing day / weekend!
The Three Mousketeers....yikes.
I think they need a little more Epcot wardrobe...:lol: