Epcot, Walt Disney World, Florida 1983

This authentic 1980s color photograph, captured in 1983, documents the expansive landscape of EPCOT Center (now EPCOT) at Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Florida, during its second year of operation. The archival image, taken from across the World Showcase Lagoon, features several original architectural landmarks. On the far left, the Hotel du Canada and the rustic landscapes of the Canada pavilion are visible. Moving right across the horizon, the glass pyramids of the Journey Into Imagination pavilion (which had its grand opening in early 1983) and the sleek, angled roof of the Communicore buildings frame the iconic Spaceship Earth geosphere in the distance. The foreground shows the calm waters of the lagoon, which serves as the central hub of the park. Opened on October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center represented a shift toward educational and cultural themes in theme park design. While the park is still standing and remains a major global destination, the skyline has evolved with the addition of newer attractions and the removal of original structures like the Communicore wings. This factual record captures the pristine, futuristic aesthetic of Disney’s “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow” as it appeared in the early eighties. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.