What Does EPCOT Stand For (& More Fun Facts!)

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To say Walt Disney dreamed big is an understatement! His pride and joy venture was known as EPCOT.

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What does EPCOT stand for?

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Walt’s vision for Epcot was not to be a theme park but to be an actual working city!

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When did Epcot officially open?

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The Epcot ball is technically a geodesic sphere that is 165 feet in diameter. It's elevated above the ground and is 180 feet tall.

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What Festivals take place in Epcot?

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What Does EPCOT Stand For (& More Fun Facts!)

To say Walt Disney dreamed big is an understatement! His pride and joy venture was known as EPCOT.