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2 episodes with experimental prototype community
2 episodes with experimental prototype community
2 episodes with experimental prototype community
Circle of Parks Podcast: Talking all things Walt Disney World
Unlock the fascinating world of Epcot, where the spirit of Walt Disney's imagination and innovation lives on. Ever wondered how a vision for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow transformed into the unique theme park we love today? We promise you'll gain insights into Epcot's evolution from a permanent World's Fair to a magical blend of history and forward-thinking attractions. With engaging stories about Walt Disney's passion, including a touching moment from his final days, this episode captures the essence of what makes Epcot a timeless experience.Join us as we explore beloved attractions and hidden gems that sprinkle nostalgia and wonder throughout the park. From the whimsical nods to the original Figment attraction to the thrilling Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, each corner of Epcot offers a tribute to the past. You'll feel the buzz of Mission Space's contrasting experiences and discover clever Easter eggs in Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. We also reveal how Frozen Ever After honors its predecessor, Maelstrom, with its enchanting details. Tune in for a delightful mix of trivia, personal stories, and a challenging Disney question that'll keep Epcot fans guessing!Send us a textSupport the show
Why did Walt Disney have Herb Ryman's E.P.C.O.T.'s concept art altered from the original version? In this episode of Distory, we go back in time to explore the E.P.C.O.T. that never was, Walt Disney's original vision for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. After exploring the influence of Victor Gruen on Walt's plans, we move through the city step-by-step, finding nooks and crannies of previously unexplored history along the way courtesy of a Distory listener's exclusive interview with Imagineer George McGinnis. Along the way, we find some not-so-magical policies that the average American wouldn't particularly like, a pub that pays homage to a Disney animation hangout, and a lost airport that can still (sort of) be found at Walt Disney World today. Note: Note: This episode sadly had some conversion issues, causing the audio to not sync perfectly with the video at times. Our apologies! Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: @disneycicerone Kirk: @walruscarp You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and at disneycicerone.com & walruscarp.com View full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel HERE OR on the Spotify version of our podcast. Distory T-shirts and Stickers Kate's books on Amazon WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disneycicerone/support
How did Walt's past impact his decision to create an experimental community of tomorrow? In this episode of Distory, we begin a new series exploring the origins of EPCOT, beginning with Walt Disney's Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. But before we dive into the details of this utopian city, we have to give some context behind WHY Walt would want to create a city when he had spent most of his life focused on animation, movies, and theme parks. From explaining Disney's impact on urban planning to understanding Walt's legacy, this introspective episode delves into the mind of Walt to help us understand why E.P.C.O.T. was so important to him. Kate also gives us some rabbit-hutch insight into the world of Disney's Hyperion studio, Kirk shares an unusual source of funding for CalArts, and we discuss how project timelines in the Disney parks have changed from 1955 to the present day. Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: @disneycicerone Kirk: @walruscarp You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and at disneycicerone.com & walruscarp.com View full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel HERE OR on the Spotify version of our podcast. Distory T-shirts and Stickers Kate's books on Amazon WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disneycicerone/support
Brooke and Ryan relive their favorite EPCOT moments and rank the best the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow rides. Spaceship Earth The Seas with Nemo & Friends Soarin' Around the World Living with the Land *Journey Into Imagination with Figmen Mission: SPACE Test Track Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros Frozen Ever After Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind**
EPCOT opened in 1982. So, how much did the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow cost? The “Daily Dose of Disney with Ray Keating” podcast serves up Disney or Disney-related stories, insights, history, debates and lessons each day, including occasional interviews, with topics covering career, business, entrepreneurship, creativity, storytelling, work, life, and/or just plain fun. That includes turning to assorted thought leaders for their experience, thoughts and knowledge.Check out www.DisneyBizJournal.com.Consider books by Ray Keating…• Never miss any new book by Ray Keating by joining the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship with Ray Keating at https://www.patreon.com/pastorstephengrantfellowship.• The Disney Planner: The TO DO List Solution provides some Disney fun and insights each day, while helping you to get things done. Get all of Ray Keating's books at www.raykeatingbooksandmore.com. • Check out all of Ray's Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries. • Cathedral: An Alliance of Saint Michael Novel. Signed paperbacks and/or paperbacks, hardcovers and the Kindle edition at Amazon. • Order The Weekly Economist III: Another 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here and Kindle and paperback editions here.• Grab The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here. And Kindle and paperback editions here.• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com or paperbacks and Kindle editions at Amazon.com.Have Ray Keating speak your group, business, school, church, or organization. Email him at raykeating@keatingreports.com.
December, 1966. A man lies in a hospital bed, dying from lung cancer. He points up to the drop tile ceiling above him, tracing out a map of plans to his brother. Plans for a huge swath of land in Florida that he wants to turn into the perfect City of Tomorrow - no homelessness, no unemployment, no inclement weather, and no visible cars. That man is Walt Disney and his plan? The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow or EPCOT. Learn about the history of this Disney Theme Park along with us! You can find the Full Video version of the show over on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@RememberRememberPodcast Contact us at - RememberRememberShow@gmail.com Twitter - @RememberCast https://twitter.com/RememberCast Instagram - @rememberrememberpod https://www.instagram.com/rememberrememberpod/ Find everything about the show over on our Website - https://www.rememberrememberpodcast.com/ Artwork and logos were made by Mary Hanson @MermaidVexa
Two new features at Walt Disney World including appearances by Walt Disney and the Hatbox Ghost. Which of these is a bigger draw and were the implementations up to par? The Hatbox Ghost is Now Haunting the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney WorldThe Hatbox Ghost has (finally) returned to the Haunted Mansion, but is this incarnation a hit or a miss? Where to Find the Hatbox Ghost in the Walt Disney World Haunted MansionThe Hatbox Ghost appears next to the Endless Hallway, in the spot previously occupied by the Donald Duck chair. The ghost appears through a cobalt blue glass-paned door. If you appreciate Disney detail, pay attention to the muddy footprints that mark the Hatbox Ghost's path as he arranges his cart of hatboxes and luggage. The scene is lit by the "moon" and the warm glow of a dim lantern and you will come face-to-face with the Hatbox Ghost from your doom buggy, as he entertains you with his trademark trick of displacing his head from his shoulders to hit hatbox.To create the perfect ambiance, Disney Imagineers tinkered with the Haunted Mansion lighting and paint both in the queue and inside the mansion.While the implementation of the Hatbox Ghost in the Magic Kingdom Haunted Mansion isn't quite how it was described at D23 (which is becoming an unfortunate trend), it is still a nice addition to the mansion. -- Walt the Dreamer Statue Unveiled at World Celebration GardensIn celebration of Walt Disney's birthday on December 5, EPCOT opened Dreamers Point in the new World Celebration neighborhood.The area features a brand new statue called "Walt the Dreamer," which will become an instant trademark photo spot. The statue was modelled after Walt Disney as he appeared later in life, specifically around the time when he was dreaming up the overall Florida Project and the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. This is a nice and thoughtful touch.This new Walt Disney statues is one of many areas to visit within World Celebration Gardens. where guests will be able to relax, unwind, and connect — to EPCOT, to nature and to each other. Each of the gardens connect back to the areas surrounding them, drawing on the original circular hub design plans for EPCOT. Some say it is a confusing and congested design, while others applaud the oasis of shade that will increase as the foliage grows (something that EPCOT desperately needs).--Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Shop unique and original Disney-inspired t-shirts, sweatshirt, hoodies, yoga leggings, dresses, swimwear and more at the Emporium at 1923 Main StreetPlease be sure to follow along on X, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo
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We are back, and now it is time to talk about our Walt Disney World Trip!!! We spent six fun filled days at The Walt Disney World Resort and today we start our trip recap! There was so much that we got done that it looks like this is going to be a multi-parter! Today we go over our Orlando arrival and our Beach Club resort day and our first day in the parks, starting at EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow! Listen in as we go over all the things we got done and all that we experienced during our trip!Check out our official website: https://www.makeitmagicalpodcast.comMake it Magical merch is available now at https://www.bonfire.com/store/make-it-magical-podcast/!!! Grab yourself some new gear from our online store and rep your favorite Disney podcast. Support the show and shop here!Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MakeitmagicalpodUse our code MAGICAL15 for 15% off your next order at Magic Candle Company! Email us anytime at: makeitmagicalpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @makeitmagicalpod
Today we continue our ultimate quick service meal day series at the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. When you spend money to be at Disney, you want to be able to maximize your time. And yeah, it's nice to enjoy a good, sit-down dining experience, but when you're on the go, you want a good quick service option. So here's our list featuring our personal, ultimate quick service meals at the park.Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com[Follow Us]Instagram https://bit.ly/3JSLMMrYouTube https://bit.ly/3q3mF1NTwitter https://bit.ly/3G7gOxQTikTok https://bit.ly/3n4WJRp[Support]Patreon - Become a Member today! - https://bit.ly/3owsiXZ[Affiliates]1901 Candle Company - Use code OFFTHERAILS15 at checkout to save 15% on your purchase: https://bit.ly/1901CandleCoExpedition Roasters - Use code OFFTHEMONORAILS at checkout to save 10% on your purchase : https://bit.ly/3GDpeiUDVC Rental Store - Save up to 65% on Disney Deluxe Resort stays: https://bit.ly/3IgpZztDVC Resale Market - Buy & Sell Disney Vacation Club contracts and save: https://bit.ly/3HSL3L9Unlocked Magic - Join the ultimate Disney community and get exclusive access to trip planning tools and discounts - https://bit.ly/UnlockedMagicVuori - Shop the latest releases for your active lifestyle: http://bit.ly/3H0tQAA*When using any of our affiliate links, we may receive compensation from the companies or brands for promoting their products.- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's podcast, we are celebrating 40 Years of EPCOT as we take a stroll down memory lane and imagine the next 40 years for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dislife-podcast/support
This week on Flightless Bird, David continues his Florida series by going to EPCOT, Disney's “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.” Joined by two Disney Adults, Elizabeth and Patrick, David eats his way around the world, and discovers why many also choose to drink their way around the world. Along the way, Farrier discovers Figment, a Disney character that only exists in EPCOT. After finding out why no one is allowed to die in Disney World, Farrier heads back to LA to compare Disney World with Universal Studios. He meets up with theme park YouTubers Peter Sciretta and Kitra Remick of “Ordinary Adventures” to talk Super Nintendo Land and gets a tour from Jon Corfino, Vice President of Creative at Universal Studios. Why is Mario so popular and what do the kids think about the Super Nintendo Land?
Matt Lowry, LPP and Dr. Angela Lauria and explore the life and legacy (and Autistic traits) of one of the most prominent figures in the history of animation and entertainment: Walt Disney. Was he on the autism spectrum? Join us on a virtual culture trip as we dive in!Walt Disney had a difficult childhood, having to work to support his family from age 9. He found escape and joy in visiting an amusement park called Electric Park. As an adult, Walt Disney became obsessed with building his own theme parks, pouring all his energy into envisioning and planning Disneyland and Walt Disney World. He loved trains and incorporated them extensively into his parks.Walt had intense focus when interested in something (something Autistic people know all about!), but lost interest in his animation business as he became consumed with his theme park dreams. He wanted total creative control.“Yeah, but like when you have a way and you can see it and you're sure it'll work and all you have to do is get everyone on board and then it doesn't work—that is like such a devastating feeling. Like when you can get people on board, it's an amazing feeling”. –AngelaWhile his work brings joy to millions of people around the world, there are some darker aspects of his legacy that are not as well-known, including alleged associations with anti-semites and Nazi sympathizers—including an association with Leni Riefenstahl, the propaganda filmmaker for Hitler's regime.Disney struggled to understand why his employees were unhappy with some of his hyper-controlling policies around their compensation and treatment. He took it very personally when they went on strike. The podcast hosts also discuss his controversial attitudes towards race, gender, and labor unions and try to make sense of how autism might have influenced the good and the bad aspects of Disney's legacy.“So he decided oh I've got a lockdown on that I must have lots of control over things so this will never ever ever happen again, which became a theme throughout his life of, ‘I will no longer be bamboozled, I will be the bamboozler.'” —MattWalt Disney died before Disney World opened, but his vision for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT) inspired aspects of it. Join Matt and Angela as they explore the conflicting voices and complex history of this extraordinary Autistic celebrity—the man behind the mouse.Are you a Disney fan? Do you like the parks or the movies more? Tell us about it in the comments!* And Now a Word From the Director* When Leni Riefenstahl Came to Hollywood* Walt the Quasi-Nazi: The Fascist History of Disney is Still Influencing American Life* The Real Walt Disney, Not the ‘Saving Mr. Banks' Version* Walt Disney's grandniece backs up Meryl Streep's racism claims: ‘Anti-Semite? Check. Misogynist? OF COURSE!!!'Want more Autistic characters? Episode 34: Beauty and the Beast is Autistic and Episode 09: Fairy Tales are AutisticOne of our favorite Autistic filmmakers: Episode 41: Tim Burton is AutisticReady for a paradigm shift that empowers Autistics? Help spread the news!* TACP on Instagram* Apple podcasts and Spotify* Matt Lowry, LPP* Autistic Connections Facebook Group* AngelaLauria.com and Difference Press* Angela's Twitter and TikTok* TACP's TeePublic merch shop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe
The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow - EPCOT. This magical place that lets you travel the world, learn about history, and imagine the future is the perfect place to reflect on your past year and make resolutions. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift - that is why we call it the present. Escape into the World Showcase, let go of what doesn't serve you, and set your resolutions for the year ahead.
We begin season 2 with minor changes to our opening and closing sound, new artwork each episode rather than the same artwork for the whole season. We also hope to invite more guests with expertise in specific dreams to provide action ideas, connections, and synergy for our listeners.In this episode we explore how sometimes our dreams may need to be tempered, but should not be rejected outright. We follow Walt Disney's vision for Disney World and how it differed from what was eventually built. You can see his vision on YouTube at this link https://youtu.be/sLCHg9mUBag. Walt intended Disney World as a gift to the world. He hoped to partner with industry and others to create his Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT's original name). He envisioned people from all over the world coming to Disney World to see state-of-the-art community development integrating commercial, housing, industry, and ecologically beneficial elements.While Walt's vision wasn't built, it can inspire us today to evaluate our dreams and contributions to society--and act to let them work. I believe he provides a great framework for season 2. I hope you agree.Go to LetYourDreamsWork.com to: Download our FREE eBook to follow our model to let your dreams workEnroll in my online course to accelerate your dreams ($200 discount)Submit questions about what you hear on our podcasts to Larry@LetYourDreamsWork.comSee our other services to help you, your company, or organization dreamWant Larry to speak (either in-person or virtually) to your group, business, or organization?Contact him at Larry@LetYourDreamsWork.com Photo by Elizabeth Barrientos on Unsplash
On this the 40th anniversary of Epcot, I feel it well to ask the question: "What is Epcot?" For most every Disney fan out there, the answer is Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. We explore what that means and what its implication is to the world we live in today. Beyond the idea of a physical city, or an eventual world's fair-style experience, I believe that Epcot is more than a brick and mortar theme park. In this Disney at Work episode, I want to consider the notion that Epcot constitutes a permanent message and celebration of ideas for a better world. We'll even see examples of that play out in recent new attractions like Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Join us as we celebrate Epcot's 40th anniversary with a treatise on the universal themes regarding a Community of Tomorrow.
On today's podcast, we are celebrating 40 Years of EPCOT as we take a stroll down memory lane and imagine the next 40 years for the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.
Welcome to the October 2022 episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle. This month we are raising a glass to celebrate the 40th birthday of one of our favourite parks. Whether you think of it as EPCOT Center, Epcot, or just ‘that park with the big golf ball', there really is nowhere else like it. Becca takes us back to the park's opening on 1 October 1982. It was very different from Walt's original vision of the ‘Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow', but there were already some attractions in place which we still enjoy today. Any guesses on which ones? And how did the park change over its first decade? (Let's just say the word ‘Horizons' features strongly!) Claire moves us on into the 1990s, and meets a certain purple dragon and his friend. Plus you can find out about a Surprise in the Sky which seems to have had a lasting impact, and also how Epcot marked the millennium with a controversial wand. Peter picks up the story in 2002 with the introduction of Soarin' and a drive with some crash test dummies, as well as changes to Figment's journey. There are memories of the last days of Innoventions, including the Sum of All Thrills and its giant piggy bank. Finally, Ben is our guide from 2012 back to the present, with a look back at Agent P's adventure (sorry if you are now singing the theme tune all day) .We go ‘back, back, over the falls' to Maelstrom, dine with princesses and talk about food and fireworks. We end with a look at the park's newest ride before we raise a toast – and of course cake – to 40 years of a unique and well-loved park. Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you can keep up with our wafflings. You can find everything we do on our website, which has links to our podcast, Facebook community, social media channels and YouTube channel. Enjoy the show, and Waffle On! Want More GB Mickey Waffle? Visit The Website: https://www.gbmickeywaffle.com Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/TheGreatBritishMickeyWaffle Connect on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gbmickeywaffle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbmickeywaffle Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gbmickeywaffle
When EPCOT opened 40 years ago, Walt Disney's Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow envisioned a variety of transportation modes connecting communities. That vision is now a reality, as the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority connects a new airport terminal, a vertiport air taxi service, and high speed rail in a multimodal transportation hub. In this episode, OBJ Editor Cindy Barth invites GOAA CEO Kevin Thibault to reveal the worldwide impact this will have on Greater Orlando and the rest of Florida.
Episode 122 - Finalizing Sophie's Birthday Trip Finalizing Sophie's Birthday Trip Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, that's Brenda, and and he's Grogu, and we're On the Road with Mickey! This is episode 122 for May 16, 2022, and today our feature topic is Finalizing Sophie's Birthday Trip. We're taking a last look at all of the details that are going into our June trip to celebrate Sophie's birthday! Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and relax, and tell us in the comments below what you think! Here's the rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseSophie: Coming to the big screen on December 16: “Avatar: The Way of Water”. The movie takes place a decade after the original Avatar film and focuses on the Sully family, Jake, Neytiri, and their kids, and all that they are up against. The latest teaser trailer was just released, you can see it here: Avatar: The Way of Water | Official Teaser Trailer - YouTube. In addition, we are hearing that the original Avatar will be re-released in theaters September 23rd to prepare for the upcoming movie!Mike: In other news, we are just a little over two weeks away from the premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+, and Disney released a new trailer on May 4th. The link is here in the show notes: Obi-Wan Kenobi | Official Trailer | Disney+ - YouTube What's exciting to me is that I saw a fan video that indicated that both Ewen McGregor and Hayden Christopher are open and talking about a season two of the show! Fingers crossed!Brenda: Over at Epcot, the transformation continues! World Celebration, which is formerly known as Future World, will have a hub divided into several different gardens. Also, it looks like lighting will be embedded into the pavement of the Epcot logo here. Additionally, the CommuniCore name is returning to Epcot! In the 80s and 90s, CommuniCore was a pavilion that changed into Innoventions. Well, Epcot will have CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza. These are just some of the changes that we'll see at Epcot!Brenda: Also, tickets for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party went on sale for resort guests this past Thursday, May 12th. Tickets for non-resort guests go on sale on May 18th.Connect with us! Here's how: Facebook: https://facebook.ontheroadwithmickey.comFacebook Group: https://facebookgroup.ontheroadwithmickey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OntheRoadwithMickeyInstagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comFeature Topic: Finalizing Sophie's Birthday TripTrip Dates: June 17-23, 2022Park Reservation dates: June 18, Magic Kingdom, June 19, Epcot, June 20, Resort Day, June 21, Animal Kingdom, June 22, Hollywood StudiosOn the Road with Mickey Meetup! June 18, Magic Kingdom, 2:30PM. Meet over by the TTA in Tomorrowland!June 19, Epcot, Guardians of the Galaxy, Harmonious, Jellyrolls, Atlantic Dance HallJune 20 Resort Day - Stormalong Bay - Lazy River, beach area, volleyball, shipwreck water slide, pool gamesJune 21 Animal Kingdom - Festival of the Lion King, Pandora, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Flametree BBQ, Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest, Rafiki's Planet Watch, dinner at Raglan Road!June 22 Hollywood Studios - Rise of the Resistance, Tower of Terror, Milennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Slinky Dog Dash, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, PizzeRizzo, Muppet Vision, hopefully FantasmicDining OptionsJune 18 - Liberty Tree TavernJune 19 - no reservationsJune 20 - Breakfast at Cape May Cafe, Dinner at ‘OhanaJune 21 - Raglan Road June 22 - Oga's CantinaThis Day in Disney History for May 16:1928: Mickey Mouse TrademarkDisney Who's Who CharacterSebastian from The Little MermaidA little bit of Walt“But the most exciting and by far the most important part of our Florida project… in fact, the heart of everything we'll be doing in Disney World… will be our Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow! We call it E.P.C.O.T.E.P.C.O.T will be an experimental prototype community of tomorrow that will take its cue from the new i...
Walt's vision for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow was his original idea for this last park tour of Walt Disney World. Join us as we discuss this and other fun tidbits on our first episode of EPCOT. Find out Manda's favourite ride at EPCOT and how it involves the thrill of learning!Please leave us a review on Apple podcasts and also let us know if you have any questions or want more information about something we've talked about.Special thanks to:Aidan Grant - Theme Song and Sound EditingAmanda Grant - Sound EditingJennifer Fietz - Logo/Graphic DesignFollow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buenavista__and_mainstreet/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buenavistaandmainstreet/?ref=py_cWebsite: https://buenavm.wixsite.com/buenavistamainstreetSend us your stories, comments, thoughts:Email: buenavistaandmainstreet@gmail.com
We've reached the end of our defunct Epcot attractions! This week's episode is a bit of a hodgepodge of the remaining now-gone attractions, including Agent P's World Showcase Adventure, Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, Alberta Bound, El Rio Del Tiempo, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, and Epcot Forever.We've officially wrapped up Epcot (unless we do some "Would You Rathers" at some point!) and it's been one heck of a ride through the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.Stay tuned for our final holiday special episode of 2021!Do you have a favorite long-gone attraction in Epcot? Let us know!- Email: worldofcommotion@gmail.com- Twitter: @worldcommotion- Facebook & Instagram: @worldofcommotionOr see what else we've been up to at:- Website: worldofcommotion.comAnd if you enjoyed the episode, why not share with a friend or even leave a review and rate us 5-stars if you enjoy listening! It's the best way to spread the commotion!
Join Brandon and Heather as they discuss their latest trip to Epcot. Find out which food booths they tried out at Food and Wine Festival, which rides they were able to get in, and a little bit of Epcot trivia. Before jumping into Epcot, Brandon and Heather will review all of the major updates happening in WDW this week including Genie+, Character Meet & Greets, and the return of a popular club. Finally, Heather will discuss her latest trip to Gatlinburg, TN and tell about an amazing Halloween light festival. New this week, Brandon and Heather have launched a YouTube Channel. Come check out the live version of their podcast including pictures and videos at Chapter Three Adventures. Lastly, Heather gave a shout out to CreateAndShip with Etsy for their Figment shirt... make sure to check out YouTube to see Heather posing with the shirt in front of Journey into Imagination with Figment.
This week, we start by giving you a “Long Podcast Alert” because we talk in detail about strategies for tackling EPOCT. This is 2 parks in 1, that requires a good strategy to keep yourself from racking up to many unwanted miles. With so many shops, kiosks, restaurants, rides at EPCOT, (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) you need a plan, and we are hear to help, so sit back, relax and enjoy this week's show. As always, we want to thank all our loyal listeners for their continued support. We are humbled everyday by the growth we are experiencing and truly appreciate our listeners. You make this possible. If you haven't already, hit that Subscribe button, Like, Follow, and share us on Facebook with your friends, and leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wdw4families/message
The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow was Walt Disney's greatest dream: a city focused on innovation and problem-solving. When the Magic Kingdom opened in Orlando, Florida, EPCOT was part of that original design -- until it wasn't. Thank you to A Trombo Creative for sponsoring this season of Wait Five Minutes! Book your first appointment here! Get your WFM Merch at Cast & Clay Co. on Etsy! Go to the Wait Five Minutes website for more! Thank you to Melissa Procko from the Orange County Regional History Center for all of your help. Plan your visit to the History Center here! All of the music used in this episode was originally composed.
Listener Appreciation DayThe Walt Disney World Resort, also called Walt Disney World and Disney World, is an entertainment resort complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States, near the cities of Orlando and Kissimmee. Opened on October 1, 1971, the resort is owned and operated by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, a division of The Walt Disney Company. It was first operated by the Walt Disney World Company. The property covers nearly 25,000 acres (39 sq mi; 101 km2), of which half has been used.[4] The resort comprises four theme parks(consisting of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom), two water parks, 27 themed resort hotels, nine non-Disney hotels, several golf courses, a camping resort, and other entertainment venues, including the outdoor shopping center Disney Springs.Designed to supplement Disneyland in Anaheim, California, which had opened in 1955, the complex was developed by Walt Disney in the 1960s. "The Florida Project", as it was known, was intended to present a distinct vision with its own diverse set of attractions. Walt Disney's original plans also called for the inclusion of an "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow" (EPCOT), a planned community intended to serve as a testbed for new city-living innovations. Walt Disney died on December 15, 1966, during the initial planning of the complex. After his death, the company wrestled with the idea of whether to bring the Disney World project to fruition. However, Walt's older brother, Roy, came out of retirement to make sure Walt's biggest dream was realized. Construction started in 1967, with the company instead building a resort similar to Disneyland, abandoning the experimental concepts for a planned community. The Magic Kingdom was the first theme park to open in the complex, in 1971, followed by Epcot (1982), Disney's Hollywood Studios (1989), and Disney's Animal Kingdom (1998). It was Roy who insisted the name of the entire complex be changed from Disney World to Walt Disney World, ensuring that people would remember that the project was Walt's dream.
On this week's show, we continue our celebration of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida with a look at The Florida Project. With the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World right around the corner on October 1st, I thought it would be nice to look back at the original idea for Walt's Florida theme park and his Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow or E.P.C.O.T. We'll look at Walt's idea for The Florida Project as it was originally presented to the world in the E.P.C.O.T film featuring Walt Disney himself. So sit back and relax as we go back to 1966 with the man and the mouse that started it all!
FebruarTea week two is upon us!!! This week we delve into all things Epcot: from the original concept of the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow to original plans for World Showcase all the way to what we expect in the future. And all the while deciding if it's a cult! With Special Guest Jeremy! (@JeremyTheTea) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themedmillenials/message
Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, the Attraction Quotes Week rolls on for the GMBR hive! Hector Servin is back (because of course he is!) and we’re journeying over to the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow on this Wednesday – the midpoint of 2021’s greatest podcast event miniseries! Strap up for World Showcase and buckle … Continue reading Top Five Epcot Attraction Quotes with Hector Servin →
As Walt Disney fights to overcome his failing body, he and his brother Roy battle over the future of Walt's latest obsession, and his biggest idea yet: an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow; or as Walt calls it, EPCOT. To listen to Business Movers ad-free, join Wondery+ in the Wondery App. Click here to download the app: https://wondery.app.link/businessmoversSupport us by supporting our sponsors! ZipRecruiter - Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/movers.Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today we are going to be talking about Walt Disney's Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow; or Epcot for short. We talk about why Epcot is special to us, talk about the world showcase, and we discuss upcoming attractions that can both help and harm Epcots integrity.
In this episode, Doctor Geek and Mister Flask discuss the City of Tomorrow, and how their talents can add to the project. But what makes a City of Tomorrow? Is it simply modern architecture where everyone is living in the clouds or under the sea? No, it is more than that. The City of Tomorrow addresses the ills of mid-20th Century urban development by creating a community designed to better meet the needs of its citizens. The focus on community and ecological practices are the cornerstones of New Urbanism. While Doctor Geek was inspired by Walt Disney’s Experimental Prototype Community […] The post The City of Tomorrow appeared first on The ESO Network.
On October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened at Walt Disney World. But that Epcot wasn't the same thing as Walt Disney's initial vision. We look into the history of a futuristic community. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened at Walt Disney World. But that Epcot wasn't the same thing as Walt Disney's initial vision. We look into the history of a futuristic community. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
In this episode I give some of my thoughts on the current state of EPCOT and all of the changes that are taking place within the park.
Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Better known as EPCOT, the Utopian community dreamed up by Walt Disney himself. In this episode, we take a stroll through Future World, to the World Showcase, and everything in between. Full of history, culture, festivals, and arts, it's no wonder it is a favorite of so many! Where can you have brunch in France, catch a cool boat ride in Mexico and then end up at a romantic dinner in Italy? Epcot! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"We keep moving forward . . . opening new doors . . . and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." In 1982, the Walt Disney Company unveiled a brand new park that was themed after Walt Disney's vision of a utopian society called the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, otherwise known as EPCOT. Chris & Greg delve into their favorite rides at EPCOT, home to Future World and the World Showcase. Which are some of your favorite rides at Walt Disney World's EPCOT? Do not forget to keep up with all of the other Disney addicts by subscribing to this podcast, and following My Disney Addiction on all of their social media accounts!
Ep.13:The History of the Holidays in The Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Happy Holidays Everyone..... This episode is the first in a series of Disney History episodes that we are excited to share. We wanted to give a different take on areas of Disney history that have been covered by others as we really wanted an excuse to dive deep into the lore that is Disney. Since the opening of Magic Kingdom in 1971, Christmas has been an annual celebration. Disney shares the spirit of Christmas with a massive tree covered in oversized ornaments and thousands of sparkling lights, store fronts adorned with garland, enormous wreaths, and window displays showing the magic being sold inside each shop.On December 12th, 1971 the Orlando Sentinel newspaper announced: “Walt Disney World’s first Christmas will be a spirited two-week holiday full of gaiety, tradition, colorful Disney character parades, and commemorative religious pageantry of the season. Yuletide decorations will bring added sparkle to the already fun-filled Magic kingdom — ‘decked out’ literally for Christmas with a giant tree and hundreds of wreaths of hemlock and holly.“Special daily Holiday Parades (beginning December 20) and two mammoth candlelight processionals are part of the spectacular events scheduled for the holidays. “Florally adorned by poinsettias, snapdragons, petunias and 50,000 pansies, the theme park will feature lights and decorations in each of the Main Street shop windows. And in Town Square, a snowy, 50-foot Christmas tree, especially selected and cut from a forest in Paradise, Michigan, will serve as a colorful centerpiece for the festive theme park celebration. More than 1,200 lights and a thousand giant ornaments adorn the tree.” This excited future guests who planned on visiting during the inaugural holiday season at The Magic Kingdom. With admission to the park running $4.75 which included 7-ride tickets and transportation, guests filled the 1500-rooms between the Contemporary and Polynesian resorts to capacity for the two weeks leading up to Christmas. With an exception to Christmas day the park was opened from 9am till midnight and a holiday parade featuring “marching toy soldiers, dancing reindeer, marching bands, girls playing glockenspiels and 50 famous Disney characters came to life.” Disney legend Charlie Ridgway who at the time was Disney's press agent and oversaw the public relations department of the company stated that the first year the Magic Kingdom was opened “Our 1,500 rooms in the Contemporary and the Polynesian were booked up for a year. Attendance (at Magic Kingdom) increased steadily. It rose to 600,000 in (the month of) December. Hours were extended to midnight for the Christmas holidays. For three successive days at Christmastime, the gate total approached 70,000.”For the inaugural holiday season Disney began their first holiday parade on December 20th. It ran every day until January 2nd and was complete with marching toy soldiers, dancing reindeer, school marching bands, and 50 of Disney’s famous characters and of course jolly old Saint Nick. This parade was similar to the parade that ran simultaneously in Disneyland during the holiday season. Another special event that started during the first year of Magic Kingdoms Holiday Celebration was the Candlelight Processional. Starting at Disneyland in 1958, The Candlelight Processional became an honored tradition. Singers from The University of Southern California along with local choirs were joined by school bands and performed in Town Square with a celebrity narrator who performed a dramatic reading of the Christmas story. Dennis Morgan, an American actor and singer, held this position from 1961 to 1964, and Dick Van Dyke took on the honor in 1965 to promote Mary Poppins. Like in Disneyland, the show was performed in front of the Walt Disney World Railroad Main Street USA Station in Town Square. The show took place on two nights, December 18th and 19th, at 6pm with 1200 carolers and Rock Hudson, another American actor, performing the narration both nights. Frederick Fennell conducted the orchestra and boys’ choirs made up the Christmas tree. The Candlelight Processional was moved to Epcot in 1994 after guests expressed that they wanted more shows. The America Gardens Theater in The American Adventure Pavilion, was capable of holding larger audiences of around 1000 guests becoming the dedicated location for such a performance. There were 30 performances that year spanning 15 nights, and the show was expanded even more in 1994 with 60 performances across 30 nights. This year, 2019, 108 performances are scheduled across 36 nights. Performances run nightly from November 29 through December 30, 2019. Dating back to Dec 16th, 1983 Disney hosted its first special ticketed Holiday event Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party. This started a yearly tradition for Disney inviting guests who purchased a special event ticket to join the merry fun throughout the park. With special stops along Mainstreet and throughout the various lands of the park, hot chocolate and a variety of cookies are handed out included with admission. Along with the variety of "free" goodies Disney also releases exclusive merchandise and snacks that can only be purchased for guests who attend the party. The festivities begin at 7pm each night of the event and the "Snoap" begins to fall. Being in Florida, a state that has seen snow fall less then a handful of times in the last 100 years, Disney has created a magical addition of "snoap" which gives guests visiting the party that feeling of a white Christmas. Throughout the years Disney has perfected the art of "Snoap Fall" including this years party with what seems to be the first ever "snoap blizzard" , There's a bit of science behind the magic of snoap and according to Steve Zigmont of Zigmont Magic FX, the company that creates artificial snow for Disney World in Florida, these aren't your typical suds. "To call it a bubble is like calling David Copperfield’s work tricks... or just calling Broadway community theater," he said. Zigmont said "the bubbles in fake snow are a complex feat of engineering that result in long lasting, residue-free flakes. It starts with a liquid that is mostly water and something called a surfactant. Surfactants are naturally occurring compounds that give substances like water a lower surface tension, which means less tension is needed for the substance to form a surface." Along with the magical snoap Cinderella's castle comes alive as Elsa, Anna and Olaf pay Magic Kingdom a visit. Olaf, along with the help from the guests watching, encourage Elsa to change the castle into a magical Ice Castle. This effect is created by the use of 3D projection mapping technology along with thousands of white lights and a changing hue of teal and purple projected lights. The special lighting happens daily at 6:15and then again around 8:15 on party nights. Since the inception of the Holiday Dream Lights, this version of Cinderella's Castle is a favorite amongst guests. Starting November 8th of this year an all new firework display made its debut with“Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks.” . In addition to the fireworks is Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade. This parade that has seen its updates and name changes over the year. it Debuted in 1994 as Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Parade and entertained crowds up until 2007 when its name was changed to its current one. During the first week of December Disney films a special parade at The Magic Kingdom specifically for television which airs on ABC Christmas Day. The very first year this parade aired is was hosted by Joan Lunden and Michael Douglas and has aired annually since 1983 with the only exception being in 2000 when Disney aired a Christmas Eve "Tracking Santa" special instead. In 1999, a nighttime version of the parade was shown on Christmas Day for the first time. Over the years, the television program has gone through a number of name changes. During the 1980s and 90s, the program was known as The Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade. The program's name was then changed to Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade. From 2009 through 2013, the program was referred to as the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade. For a few years after that, the program's name would change on a yearly basis, being known as Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration in 2014, Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration in 2015, Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration in 2016 and 2017, and finally Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade in 2018. The tradition continues with the newest rendition airing on Christmas day 2019. As Walt Disney World's annual attendance expanded so did their footprint. In 1982 The Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow or EPCOT opened its gates and offered visitors an all new theme park that became a must do when visiting Walt Disney World. Riding the coat tails of Magic Kingdom, Disney knew they needed to spice things up at Epcot to give guests a reason to stay into the evening. I’m Dreaming of a “Green” Christmas . . . The 1,500 Christmas trees at Walt Disney World Resort won’t be the only “green” holiday delights each season as each Walt Disney World resort hotel glows with new “conservation” lighting — more than 700,000 LED lights in all. String the bulbs end to end and the strand would stretch for 96 miles or light the path from Jacksonville to Orlando, all while using 1/10th of the power of traditional incandescent bulbs. Beginning November 2007, for the first time, the "Castle Dream Lights", with over 200,000 LED Christmas light citations (Web view)
We talk about all things Epcot!
This week Kiley dawns a cap and cloak to uncover secrets of American colleges, and Jonathan sets his sights on the world of tomorrow.Topics: The Flat Hat Club The First Collegiate Secret Society in the United States, The History of the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow - EPCOT.Music: "Another Day" by The Fisherman. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and visit our website at www.halfwit-history.com!Reach out, say hello, or suggest a topic at HalfwitPod@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.ko-fi.com/halfwithistory)
Today, I’m going to do you another kindness. I’m listing for you, my Top Three (3) Attractions in Epcot. In addition to that, I’ll also give you my strategy for getting on these attractions. Ie., use fast pass, arrive early, or use general attraction waiting. Before we get started, let me just provide you with an Epcot overview. Epcot stands for the Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow. Well, that’s what Walt called it when he first introduced it to the public. He quickly corrected himself to what we all know Epcot as today, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Epcot is made up of what originally could have been two separate theme parks, as described by Disney legend, the late Marty Sklar (long time Disney Executive and Creative). The two (2) parts of Epcot are Future World and World Showcase. Future World houses such well-known attractions as Test Track, Soarin and Living with The Land. World Showcase is made of 11 countries, including delicious restaurants, shopping, and scenic views.
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1967 – A little boy leaned on his elbows in front of a black-and-white TV in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, unaware that Walt Disney was dead.How could he be dead? I was watching him on TV. Looking right into my eyes, Walt told me about his purchase of 43 square miles of Central Florida, an area twice the size of the island of Manhattan, and his plan to build there an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT.) He was standing in a Hollywood film studio in front of a floor-to-ceiling map of his Florida project when he said, “Welcome to a little bit of Florida here in California. This is where the early planning is taking place for our so-called Disney World Project. Now, the purpose of this film is to bring you up to date about some of the plans for Disney World.” A little later, he said, “The sketches and plans you will see today are simply a starting point, our first overall thinking about Disney World. Everything in this room may change time and time again as we move ahead, but the basic philosophy of what we're planning for Disney World is going to remain very much as it is right now…” That was the part I never forgot: Walt Disney knew his plan would evolve into something different than he imagined.Eighteen years ago Princess Pennie decided to buy some land and build a non-profit school for entrepreneurs, storytellers, and educators. We knew it would have a classroom tower with a library mezzanine and on-campus housing so that students wouldn't have to sleep in hotel rooms. Everything else was an afterthought. Chapel Dulcinea was chosen by 1,111 brides in 2017, making it the most popular wedding chapel on earth. A free wedding chapel wasn't part of the original plan, but if you've ever walked the campus at Wizard Academy, it's hard to imagine it not being there. A certification course for the training of whiskey sommeliers (storytellers) wasn't part of the original plan, either. Nor was The Crowded Barrel whiskey distillery.* And we could never have dreamed that Wizard Academy's YouTube channel, The Whiskey Vault, would become the #1 whiskey-review channel on earth. We couldn't have imagined it because streaming, online video did not exist in the year 2000. And now the Rocinante gym. A couple of years ago, Brian Clapp donated state-of-the art gym equipment but it never got used because it was housed in a part of the campus where students never go. The solution? Build a sleek, cantilevered gym covered in glittering silver metal with an 18-foot glass wall looking at Chapel Dulcinea, and put it next to the sidewalk between Spence Manor and Engelbrecht House. And of course we'll be starting The House of the Lost Boys – your third student mansion – as soon as the gym is complete, probably in about 60 days. But that's not the big news. No, not by a long shot.In late spring, 2019, the American Small Business Institute will be launching an important new certification course, The Ad Writer's Masters Class, a one-year online course – 26 modules, followed by 26 essay assignments – followed by a three-day, face-to-face working examination by a board of Master Ad Writers. This is a really big deal. And very expensive. (12k, minus alumni discount) When you finally pass your board exams – and you can try as often as you want – you will be certified and admitted into The Ad Writers Guild, with appropriate pomp and fanfare and physical glitteralia. Because after all, the American Small Business Institute is an extension of that wonderful dreamscape called Wizard Academy. Indy says you should visit him in the rabbit hole. You know http://www.mondaymorningmemo.com/rabbithole/ (how to get in,) right? Roy H. Williams PS – If you want to be notified when the Ad Writer's Masters Class is about to be officially announced, email Daniel@WizardAcademy.org * The Crowded Barrel whiskey distillery isn't technically located on Wizard Academy property. It was built with private...
Walt Disney had a vision for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, a city he'd build from scratch with businesses, living spaces, arts, science, universities, etc... And we got an amusement park. NathanC and Ryan delve into the history of EPCOT from concept to execution to today to tomorrow! Are we nostalgic for the future?
On October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened at Walt Disney World. But that Epcot wasn't the same thing as Walt Disney's initial vision. We look into the history of a futuristic community. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
It's our FIRST ANNIVERSARY. To celebrate, let's explore EPCOT: a place you can visit many wonders of the world, all at once. Sort of. What you might not expect is its fascinating history and the weird vision Walt Disney had for his Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. There's also a "state of the podcast" bit at the end and a giant thank you to you for listening to me ramble all these months.
The Mad Chatters Podcast | Walt Disney World and Around the Disney Universe
This week we're celebrating Epcot's 35th birthday by looking back at how this unique park came to be. From Walt's original concept for the "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow" to 1982's "EPCOT Center" and even into the future, we're doing a deep dive into Epcot's legacy and what there is to love about it. Also on this week's show, we discuss the "Munchies and Merch" at Walt Disney World that have caught our eye. Plus, we look back at three years of The Mad Chatters Podcast. Join us! Are you on social media? We’d love for you to connect with us on Facebook (/madchatterspodcast), Instagram (@madchatters), and Twitter (@MadChatters). Or, send your emails to comments@madchatters.net. Thanks for listening!
Jack from Park Ride History joins Kevin to discuss their recent crossover episode and the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow and Yesterday and the Intellectual Property Community of Tomorrow. Check out the Defunctland YouTube Series Here Check out Jack's YouTube Channel Here
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The Disney Avenue Podcast is back with a guest I think you may have heard of...Marty Sklar! Dusty Sage, founder and CEO of MiceChat.com, joins host Keith Michael Mahne for another fantastic interview with a man that needs no introduction. Marty talks about joining the company, working and writing for Walt Disney, his old pals John Hench and Herb Ryman, finding out Walt had passed away, whether he will attend the opening of Shanghai Disney and so much more. This is a show you definitely won't want to miss. As former vice chairman and principal creative executive of Walt Disney Imagineering, Marty Sklar stood as a dedicated torchbearer of Walt Disney’s philosophy since first joining the company a month before Disneyland opened in 1955. He helped express and preserve Walt’s spirit of optimism, happiness, and hope for the future through attractions and special exhibitions in Disney theme parks around the world. For more than 50 years, Walt’s inspiration has burned in Marty. He once said, “Working with Walt Disney was the greatest ‘training by fire’ anyone could ever experience. Our training was by Walt, who was always there pitching in with new ideas and improving everyone else’s input. The fire was that we were constantly breaking new ground to create deadline projects never attempted before in this business. That, I’m proud to say, has never stopped in my years at Disney.” During his early years at Disney, Marty not only learned Walt’s philosophy firsthand, but metabolized and translated it into materials he wrote for the master showman which were used in publications, television appearances, and special films. Among them was a 20-minute movie devoted to communicating Walt’s vision of EPCOT, his Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, originally intended to help resolve the urban challenges found in American cities. Marty first became an Imagineering officer in 1974 when appointed vice president, concepts and planning, a role in which he guided creative development of Epcot Center at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. In 1979, he was named vice president of creative development, followed by executive vice president in 1982. He served as president and vice chairman from 1987 to 1996. As vice chairman, Marty provided leadership for the Imagineering creative staff, delivering breakthrough entertainment concepts for Disney parks and resorts including Disneyland Paris, the Tokyo Disney Resort, and Hong Kong Disneyland. In 2001, Marty was recognized as a Disney Legend. He retired from Disney on July 17, 2009, after 53 years with the company. He currently serves as president of Ryman Arts, whose Ryman Program for Young Artists honors the late Herb Ryman. More information on the Ryman Arts can be found at here. The Disney Avenue Podcast is brought to you by Keith Michael Mahne, owner and editor of the Disney fan site DisneyAvenue.com. If you enjoy what you hear today, please be sure to subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes by clicking here. This episode of the Disney Avenue Podcast is brought to you by the O-Zell Soda Company. All proceeds go to restoring and preserving Walt Disney's Birthplace home in Chicago, IL! Subscribe on iTunes Contact Us Like Us On Facebook O-Zell Soda Company Disney Avenue MiceChat The Disney Avenue Podcast would like to thank Geren Piltz for his contribution to the sound quality of this show.
Missing the Mouse - A Walt Disney World and Disneyland Podcast
This week, let’s talk about EPCOT! Well… half of EPCOT anyway. Future World is a wonderful place! Jeremy and Brad will discuss all of the things that they love to do in Future World. And Jeremy may not actually know what the T in EPCOT stands for…
Welcome to the MouseQuest Podcast- Your guide in the quest for the perfect Disney vacation. This is episode number 38. On this week’s show we will be answering questions all about the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow – or Epcot. On October 1, 1982 Walt Disney World opened this second theme park, which is more […] The post Episode 38: All About Epcot appeared first on .
WEDway Radio - Walt Disney World and Disneyland Examined with some Disney History
Thanks for downloading WEDWay Radio, a show about Disney Parks, Disney History and touring. This is episode 114: Walt's Dream: 30 Years of Discovery. On this episode we start a new series to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Epcot, where we'll look at the five decades of EPCOT. We'll begin with our first installment and examine Walt's Dream of EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow and examine Walt's early for the Florida Project including the most important and exciting aspect, EPCOT. ------------------------------- Check out the show notes for this and every episode of WEDWay Radio at wedwayradio.com Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ Twitter: Twitter.com/WedwayRadio Facebook: Facebook.com/WedwayRadio Google+: bit.ly/Gpluswedway We want to thank you again for listening!
Meandering Mouse and Meandering Mouse Club TV-(AUDIO and VIDEO) Disney Park Fun
*Rated PG - Headphones Suggested* Experience the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow like never before then join me at Disney's Animal Kingdom for an Expedition Everest tribute. Next, cross the coast to Disneyland and take a stroll through the park with me as I make my way towards Its a Small World and take my very first ride on the classic attraction. Afterwards, join Jean Shepherd live from the 1964 World's Fair where he experiences Its a Small World and all of the "Walt Disney Creatures" that come with it. Last, I read a few listener comments and play some voice mail. Special thanks to Brian Sommer this week. Check out www.briansommer.com. Please take a moment to fill out the Podtrac Survey on the Meandering Mouse website. www.meanderingmouse.com Email: podcast@meanderingmouse.com - Voice Mail: 713-893-3866 - Discuss at The Disney Podcast Network: www.disneypodcastnet.com
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