EPCOT Center News Briefs

Sep 14, 1982

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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Sep 14, 1982

Sep 13, 1982

Speedy Corn for The Land

Sep 13, 1982

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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Sep 13, 1982

Sep 12, 1982

The All-American College Marching Band

Sep 12, 1982

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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Sep 12, 1982

Sep 11, 1982

The Wonders of WorldKey

Sep 11, 1982

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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Sep 11, 1982

Sep 10, 1982

Opening Ceremonies Set for October

Sep 10, 1982

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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Sep 10, 1982

Sep 9, 1982

Startling Statistics

Sep 9, 1982

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

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Sep 9, 1982

Sep 8, 1982

Fascinating Facts about The Land

Sep 8, 1982

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

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Sep 8, 1982

Sep 7, 1982

World Premiere Cafe Opens Today

Sep 7, 1982

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

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Sep 7, 1982

Sep 5, 1982

A World of Entertainment

Sep 5, 1982

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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Sep 5, 1982

Sep 4, 1982

Introducing World Passport tickets

Sep 4, 1982

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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Sep 4, 1982

Sep 3, 1982

The WorldKey System

Sep 3, 1982

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

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Sep 3, 1982

Sep 2, 1982

The Spaceship Earth Story

Sep 2, 1982

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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Sep 2, 1982

Sep 1, 1982

CommuniCore Concrete Pour

Sep 1, 1982

• 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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Sep 1, 1982

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