I thought a few here might find this to be an interesting and enjoyable read/watch.

http://now.msn.com/epcot-preview-from-1978-is-shown-in-viral-video

You have to make it to the end, which is a musical number that shows space stations and underwater cities as some golden-voiced man coos, "The future belongs to the dreamer/The dreamer inside of you/The dreams of the future/All shiny and new." Magical.

They had better not be mocking Horizons.

Wow.

If I had a dollar for every cancelled Disney ride/attraction/park area I would like to have seen completed, I could probably afford a one-day Magic Your Way ticket with Parkhopper.

Most disappointingly, Animal Kingdom's Beastlie Kingdomme and the Fantasia-themed boat ride that would have gone with it.

That was exactly what I was thinking as I watched myself.

keep in mind the entire concept of epcot changed dramatically from seed to germination (and from Walt's original vision for the "Florida Project"). The idea was to offset the cost of the park with (lucrative) corporate sponsorships, much like the 64 world's fair. Same for the world showcase, in which the host country paid a fee to be there. There's a reason a new country hasnt been added since Morocco, even though space exists for several more countries, should the circumstances arise.

Wow.

If I had a dollar for every cancelled Disney ride/attraction/park area I would like to have seen completed, I could probably afford a one-day Magic Your Way ticket with Parkhopper.

Most disappointingly, Animal Kingdom's Beastlie Kingdomme and the Fantasia-themed boat ride that would have gone with it.

They could make a fifth gate with just the good rides removed from Epcot and I would be happy. Horizons (ESPECIALLY Horizons), SSE with Jeremy Irons, Journey Into Imagination, the old Image Works, El Rio De Tiempo, Food Rocks/Kitchen Kabaret, and, of course,

and the

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Even though only 25% of the land can be ever be developed at WDW, there is still plenty of room for 2-3 more gates, plus hotels. Being first has its advantages!