Epcot, Walt Disney World, Florida 1983

This authentic 1980s color photograph, captured in 1983, documents the expansive international architecture of the World Showcase at EPCOT Center (now EPCOT) in Walt Disney World, Florida. The archival image, taken during the park’s second year of operation, provides a panoramic view across the World Showcase Lagoon. On the left, the Venetian-inspired architecture of the Italy pavilion is visible, featuring the distinctive St. Mark’s Campanile (bell tower) and the Doge’s Palace replica. To the right, the large, colonial-style mansion of The American Adventure pavilion stands as the centerpiece of the lagoon’s far shore. The foreground is landscaped with a manicured green lawn and a row of young palm trees along a pedestrian pathway lined with classic wooden benches. Opened on October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center was designed to celebrate human achievement and international culture. While the park is still standing and remains a premier global destination, this view captures the pristine and relatively open landscape of the early eighties before later additions altered the skyline. This factual record preserves the original scale and serene atmosphere of the park’s international promenade. 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.