Epcot, Walt Disney World 1983 – Fountain of Nations

This authentic 1980s color photograph, captured in 1983, documents the impressive architectural core of EPCOT Center (now EPCOT) at Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Florida. The archival image features a prominent view of the Fountain of Nations, with its multi-tiered concrete basins and powerful vertical water jets. Standing directly behind the fountain is the iconic Spaceship Earth, a 180-foot-tall geodesic sphere that serves as the park’s flagship attraction and gateway. The foreground shows a wide pedestrian plaza with a lone guest in vintage attire viewing the display, bordered by orange flower beds and lush palm trees. This era, just the second year of the park’s operation following its 1982 opening, showcases the pristine and clean “Space Age” aesthetic of Future World. While EPCOT is still standing and Spaceship Earth remains its most recognizable landmark, the Fountain of Nations was demolished in 2019 to make way for the new World Celebration gardens. This factual record captures the grand scale and optimistic design of the park’s original central hub. 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.