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30 Days to 30 Years- 1992

September 11, 2012 By D Marie 3 Comments

Welcome back to 30 Days to 30 Years; a series that records 30 years of magical memories through the eyes of 30 magical Disney bloggers.  We are rapidly approaching the 30th Anniversary of Epcot, and today, our guest author and esteemed blogger Stuart, founder of everyone’s favorite WDW Fan Zone, will take us back to Epcot’s 10th Anniversary during the year 1992.

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Back To The Future World – Epcot 1992


In 1992 EuroDisney park opened in Paris, France.  At Walt Disney World the Walt Disney Story closed its doors in the Magic Kingdom but Splash Mountain opens in Frontierland wowing audiences with its high-tech audio animatronics.  1992 was also the year Voyage of the Little Mermaid opened at Disney’s MGM Studios in the Animation Courtyard.  There were two new resorts added to Walt Disney World property, Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Dixie Landings Resort.  Over at Pleasure Island the Cage nightclub was closed and re-themed as a dance club, 8 Trax.  Though not a new addition to Disney World but certainly not to be overlooked was the milestone reached by Epcot Center which celebrated its 10 year anniversary on October 1, 1992.





Back in 1992, there were 11 countries holding residence in World Showcase and in 2012 those same countries still comprise that section of the park.  Quite a few changes have taken place in World Showcase since 1992.  Some of the restaurants have been re-themed and re-named and World Showcase pavilions have been refurbished as well.  However, the changes in World Showcase do not compare to what has taken place in Epcot's Future World.  In 1992, there were 10 Future World pavilions and today there are 8.  
So, what was Future World like during Epcot's 10th Anniversary year?  To find out we begin our journey back in time to Epcot's Future World 1992.


Spaceship Earth: Sponsored by AT&T - This attraction takes you through 
the history of communication culminating with a satellite view of planet 
earth.

CommuniCore East:
Backstage Magic – Learn about computers
Energy Exchange – Presented by Exxon information on future energy 
options
Future World Brass & Future Corps: Band performances
Character Appearances - Meet Disney characters at the Odyssey 
Restaurants
Places to eat - Stargate Restaurant & Beverage Base

CommuniCore West:
FutureCom – Presented by AT&T high-tech telecommunications
Expo Robotics – Robots sketch portraits
Epcot Outreach – Get answers to technical questions about Disney and 
Epcot
Epcot Teacher’s Center – Find educational media and study guides here
Places to eat – Sunrise Terrace

Communicore East and West closed its doors in January 1994 and reopened 
in 1994 as Innoventions East & West

Universe of Energy: Sponsored by Exxon - Ride this attraction in solar 
powered cars and travel through time from Disnosuars to the future of 
energy alternatives

Universe of Energy underwent a refurbishment in 1996 and reopened as 
Ellen’s Energy Adventure

The Living Seas: Sponsored by United Technologies – Travel to a manmade 
coral reef known as Sea Base Alpha where you can talk to divers and 
explore the living seas
Places to eat – The Coral Reef

The Living Seas underwent an extensive refurbishment and reopened in 
2006 as The Seas With Nemo & Friends

The Wonders of Life: Sponsored by Met Life this was a smoke free 
pavilion
Body Wars – Simulator ride travels through the human body
Cranium Command – An amusing look at the workings of a 12 year old 
brain
The making of Me – A film presentation on the beginnings of human life
AnaComical Players – Fun to watch improvisational skits
Coach’s Corner – Have your baseball, tennis and golf swing assessed
Frontiers of Medicine – Updates on medical research
Wonders Cycles - for exercise
Goofy About Health – An animated look at your health
Sensory Funhouse – Test your senses here
Met Lifestyle Revue – Take a health survey

The Wonders of Life closed permanently on January 1, 2007

Horizons: Sponsored by GE – This attraction begins with a DNA model and 
takes you to a shuttle launch then explore the future in space, sea and 
the desert

Horizons closed forever on January 9, 1999 and the pavilion was then 
removed.

The Land: Sponsored by Nestle USA
Harvest Theater – Learn about our connection with the land
Kitchen Kabaret – Vaudeville type show on nutrition
Listen To The Land – Take a boat ride through agricultural technologies 
of the future
Greenhouse Tour – Make reservations for a 45 minute greenhouse walking 
tour
Places to eat – The Land Grille Room & Farmers Market Food Court

World of Motion: Sponsored by General Motors – Tour the progress of the 
mobility of civilization
Transcenter – Preview new GM cars and transportation of the future

World of Motion was closed January 2, 1996. The pavilion was re-themed 
as a new attraction, Test Track which officially opened on March 17, 
1999.

Journey Into Imagination: Sponsored by Kodak
Magic Eye Theater – Explore Captain EO an innovative 3D musical space 
movie adventure from George Lucas starring Michael Jackson and directed 
by Francis Coppola
The Image Works – A creative and imaginative play area
Character Appearances - Dreamfinder & Figment

Journey Into Imagination was rehabbed in 1998 and reopened in 1999 
under a new name Imagination.


I hope you enjoyed your journey back in time to Epcot's Future World 1992!

Wishing Epcot a very Happy 30th Anniversary!


After reading Stuart's post, I am sure you will want to follow him on Twitter @DisneyGeekDad, and WDW Fan Zone on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

Tomorrow's Epcot history lesson is brought to you by Annie of Walt Disney World- Travel.

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Comments

  1. Mouse Fan Diane says

    September 11, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Great post Stuart, a lot happened that year 😉

    Reply
  2. blogging says

    September 11, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Thank you for taking us back to the Wonders of Life and Kitchen Kabaret Stuart! My boys still gush over these two spots. (It makes it difficult to go on Soarin' sometimes!!) What a terrific view of Future World!

    Reply
  3. leedavidt says

    September 11, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    1992 In Epcot Was Also A Good Year For Me ! I Had Two Boys (1 yr and 2 yr olds)And I Have Some Very Fond Memories As Well As Some Videos I Will Cherish Forever !

    Reply

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