EPCOT - 25 Years of photographic memories thread!

[SweetMagic]

It's too big to show the whole thing, but here are a couple of things from the back page that were fun:

The Coral Reef:

And check out the section on the right with the prices!!!

 

[SweetMagic]

These last 2 items are from a different edition of the same paper, but are not dated. They appear to be from early 1987 though:

 

[SweetMagic]

 

[TinkerBell9988]

These pictures are AMAZING!

I can't wait to post some of mine tonight. This thread is getting me so excited for Oct. 1

 

[diddy_mouse]

Wow, I really like those newspaper clippings. And I can't believe the admission prices back then! :dazzle:

 

[JEANYLASER]

I remember the touch screens over Epcot! And Energy Exchange.

 

[Disney_Freak429]

Great pics everyone.

I am going to try to track down some of mine for everyone to see wish me luck.

 

[TinkerBell9988]

Ok, lets see if this works...

My mom and I with Rainbow-Brite Minnie, circa 1991. (note the funny dress I am wearing... :lol: )

My mom and some family friends in front of The Land, circa 1985. (note my all-time favorite strollers! And The Land, Presented by: Kraft)

My mom and dad at EPCOT Center entrance, circa 1984. (note the tall palms and colorful flowers!)

 

[CThaddeus]

While it's not an old photo, and it's no longer in Epcot, our old friend the sea serpent from World of Motion is still alive and relatively well. Unfortunately, he's been banished to a corner of California Adventure next to the Drawn to the Magic show. He's exposed to the elements, so I suppose it's only a matter of time before we lose him forever. Sigh.

 

[Figment82]

While it's not an old photo, and it's no longer in Epcot, our old friend the sea serpent from World of Motion is still alive and relatively well. Unfortunately, he's been banished to a corner of California Adventure next to the Drawn to the Magic show. He's exposed to the elements, so I suppose it's only a matter of time before we lose him forever. Sigh.

HOLY COW! I can not believe I missed seeing him when I was at DCA in 2005. I am definitely making a note to go look for him when I go back in October. He's right near the Animation Building in the Hollywood Backlot area?

Thank you for pointing him out!

 

[CThaddeus]

HOLY COW! I can not believe I missed seeing him when I was at DCA in 2005. I am definitely making a note to go look for him when I go back in October. He's right near the Animation Building in the Hollywood Backlot area?

Thank you for pointing him out!

He was added after the remodel that was done to Hollywood Pictures Backlot before Monsters, Inc. opened, so he might not have been there yet.

 

[Figment82]

He was added after the remodel that was done to Hollywood Pictures Backlot before Monsters, Inc. opened, so he might not have been there yet.

Ah okay, that would explain it, as Millionaire had recently closed and the building was just sitting there empty. This will give me something to look for when I go in a month.

I have a photo of the hot air balloon from World of Motion that's located in the Backlot Tour's prop room, as well as the chickens that are now residing in Barnstormer - it appears I'm starting a collection of reused props.

 

[Jerm]

He was added after the remodel that was done to Hollywood Pictures Backlot before Monsters, Inc. opened, so he might not have been there yet.

Nope he has been in the park since day 1. He used to be near the restrooms behind the trailers, then when they did the remodel I guess they moved him. I have not seen him in his new place.

J

 

[jeffb]

SweetMagic04 - thanks for posting the newspaper clippings - Very neat to see.

 

[NewfieFan]

Ok, these are pictures of pictures so they're not very good quality but I do not have access to a scanner at the moment.

These three pics are from Oct. 1990

That's me (the girl) I'm eleven years old!

And here's one more...
This is the Donald I found at my parents house from the EPCOT Happy Meal!

I may post more yet!

 

[Figments Friend]

While it's not an old photo, and it's no longer in Epcot, our old friend the sea serpent from World of Motion is still alive and relatively well. Unfortunately, he's been banished to a corner of California Adventure next to the Drawn to the Magic show. He's exposed to the elements, so I suppose it's only a matter of time before we lose him forever. Sigh.

Awww....it looks like the old green "Fujifilm" version of Figment!

Nice shot! I missed him when i was at DCA this past May. I will have to make it a point to visit him next year...

 

[mousermerf]

I found pics! I had to dig in an old hope chest - whoo, that thing smells - but I eventually found photos of my trip to Epcot in 1991.

The first photos shall highlight the power of color correction..

Front entrance area, showing my fascination with that fountain from the very beginning.. (I'm the short one)

Vintage/Corrected

I think most importantly we can see that SSE not only had the box trees, but that they were on the other side of the walkway too. Note also the flowers planted around the mirror column.

More of the entrance plaza..

Vintage/Corrected

Those wispy little trees made for a nice effect. I also like how the small flower beds have different color flowers in them, yellow in one, orange in the next.

Now, uncorrected photos, cuz they're blurry anyways.. Kitchen Kabaret:

And photos from on the ride at the Living Seas.

All photos are from April 1991 (as noted by th "printed on" date on the back of ECKERD's prints.) Apparently when i got my vintage Figment doll.

 

[mousermerf]

Also noteable - there are no photos from my family's visit to MK during the same period. Just Epcot.

 

[WDWFanatic]

Heres my collection, i couldnt fit my old T shirt in it.

hope it worked.

 

[NewfieFan]

Ok, here's a couple more pics.
These are from May 1993.

WARNING - The following photos contain scenes of neon pink. Viewer discretion is advised!