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Due to the fact that Epcot's name was originally an acronym standing for 'Experimental Prototype Community of Tommarow', it was built to become a place to show off what Walt Disney hoped a community would look like in the future. However, it later didn't become this same thought, after his death.

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Construction on Disney World started in April 1969. The park opened October 1, 1971.

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Epcot opened on October 1,1982 with only a select number of rides and attractions.

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Walt Disney began purchasing land to build Disney World in the early 1960's. By 1968, construction was in the process. Finally, it opened it 1971.

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Construction of Walt Disney World began in April 1969, and the resort opened on October 1, 1971. The initial construction took about 18 months.

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The Epcot Center opened October 1,1982.

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EPCOT first opened on October 1, 1982.

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