Walt Disney Productions' The Dream Called EPCOT (1981)

This promotional film about EPCOT Center played in a loop at the EPCOT Center Preview Pavilion at Walt Disney World where models, artwork, and other things were on display announcing the next phase of the resort. The voice of Disney, Dick Tufeld, narrates this film that features rarely seen animation of man's future existence living in deserts, at the bottom of the sea, and in outer space.

The objective of how each World and attraction builds upon each other to work together is clearly defined in this film. Spaceship Earth and World of Motion taught guests about the past so they had the foundation to explore the future. Journey into the Imagination was about the creativity needed to shape man's destiny in a variety of ways. Other attractions depicted possible technologies that could make a better world for all in this future.

We also learn that the point of World Showcase was a rejection of a one world government. In keeping with Walt Disney's values, every nation on earth retains their own unique cultural identity in this optimistic future and this exposition is hosted by the United States of America who's leading the way.

In the narration, it's clearly explained that Walt Disney World was indeed the wienie (as Walt always put it) to attract people from across America and the world to view the technologies on display at EPCOT Center and hopefully be implemented in their home states and nations for a brighter future. EPCOT was never intended to be the theme park it became but a World's Fair meant to make a real difference in the story of mankind. There was always going to be this World's Fair on the future even though Walt's intended plans were much grander in scope than that.

As an added bonus, also included is the EPCOT theatrical trailer narrated by Percy Rodriguez. This trailer played in movie theaters advertising what the Walt Disney Company was building.

Original release date June 1, 1981

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