EPCOT - 25 Years of photographic memories thread!

[WDWFigment]

15 minutes long with a 2,500 guest/hour capacity. No wonder it never had a line. I really wonder if that was part of its downfall, though. Guests see no line and assume it's not all that great, so they don't queue up. Guests see a moderately long line (say, 20-30 minutes) and think "it's only 20 minutes, let's do it!" I don't know how much "line psychology" could've played into things, but I really do wonder.

 

[EPCOTPluto]

I found some of my old Disney News magazines. Here are the covers of two related to EPCOT:

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

:sohappy:


Awesome stuff....And a nice article too! Mind if I print it?

15 minutes long with a 2,500 guest/hour capacity. No wonder it never had a line. I really wonder if that was part of its downfall, though. Guests see no line and assume it's not all that great, so they don't queue up. Guests see a moderately long line (say, 20-30 minutes) and think "it's only 20 minutes, let's do it!" I don't know how much "line psychology" could've played into things, but I really do wonder.

Interesting thought. You would think a LOW line would attract...

 

[EPCOTPluto]

EE, are you typing using your cell?

Whatever happened to leaving reality behind over there? :lol:

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

EE, are you typing using your cell?

Whatever happened to leaving reality behind over there? :lol:

My Countdown is lying.:lol: The dates are a bit off.

 

[EPCOTPluto]

My Countdown is lying.:lol: The dates are a bit off.

So I read back in Chit Chat. :lol:

 

[Dave Disney]

Hey does anyone know where I can get one of the retro "The 21st Century began in 1982" Epcot t-shirt.

I would love to have that for my trip in November!

 

[EPCOTPluto]

I would try eBay, since those blue shirts are gone now from Mouse Gear.

 

[Dave Disney]

Thanks I'm going to check it out. There's gotta be one somewhere for me!

 

[EPCOTPluto]

So I made this from a motivational poster creator:

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

So I made this from a motivational poster creator:

:lol: Win.

 

[Dave Disney]

hah! Very good!

 

[jeffb]

Let's keep this thread going!

EPCOT - The Dawn of a New Disney Era!

(COVER)

Pages 1+2

Page 3&4

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2758149091_bf0a072efb_b.jpg

^^^ Such an amazing shot!

 

[EPCOTPluto]

I think I saw these at your Flick page as well, Jeff.

Really great shots here! :sohappy:

 

[Tiff7]

fab pix everyone!!!!!!

 

[jeffb]

I think I saw these at your Flick page as well, Jeff.

Really great shots here! :sohappy:

EPCOTPluto - Thank you for checking out my FLICKR page. I agree, the WDW artwork and photograpy from this period was outstanding and very creative.

 

[jeffb]

EPCOT - A Dawn of A New Disney Era

page 5&6

pages 7&8

 

[EPCOTPluto]

I posted these already at that Pic of the Day thread, but I'll post it here as well:

Miyuki and her fantastic candy creations. Note the man plotting to steal her pink horse.

And a sign from Body Wars in the WoL:

 

[Figments Friend]

Wow awesome stuff Jeff...i totally agree this was one of the best eras for WDW art. It just shows you how enthused they were for this very risky undertaking. Just another reason why EPCOT Center was SO IMPORTANT!

I am amazed that this thread is still going strong after all this time...you guys ROCK! Keep the memories ALIVE!

:wave:

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

LOVE the new stuff, everyone!


That Body Wars sign is great!