Epcot was originally conceived by Walt Disney during the early development of Walt Disney World, as an experimental planned community that would serve as a center for American enterprise and urban living. Known as “EPCOT”, an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, the idea included an urban city center, residential areas, industrial areas, schools, and a series of mass transportation systems that would connect the community. After Disney’s death in 1966, the “EPCOT” concept was abandoned, as the company was uncertain about the feasibility of operating a city.
There was a similar globe at Montreal Expo 1967. It’s still there and is used as a museum dedicated to the environment.
Same for the building called Habitat, which was considered a model of apartment building styles of the future. Still exists and still operating, but have not heard of attempts to duplicate its unique style and construction anywhere.
That’s unfortunate because what is being built in central VA now looks a great deal like ‘early prison’ architecture. Slab panels in dark red, black, white, gray, offset with dull steel or aluminum rails and trim, no balconies. All that’s needed are window bars to complete the ensemble. UGLY!!
Never heard of Epcot??? Fortunately there was no reference to the big metal globe that stood at entrance to the 1962 Worlds Fair. It still stands in Flushing NY.
oldthang over 1 year ago
I had to look up Epcot.
Enter.Name.Here over 1 year ago
Metal clubs and dimpled balls in the stone age. The B.C. universe is a fickle one.
kbyrdleroy123 over 1 year ago
How’s that fast service for you?
Farside99 over 1 year ago
No, I ordered Titleist? Did the delivery get mixed up again?
Doug K over 1 year ago
It’s a special Easter egg that was poorly “delivered” … and late.
silberdistel over 1 year ago
:-D he sure looks good with this posture and expression on his face.
What’s his name again? He’s not Peter and not Clumsy- that’s as far as I can remember.
Count Olaf Premium Member over 1 year ago
Same day delivery, too.
Kidon Ha-Shomer over 1 year ago
Epcot was originally conceived by Walt Disney during the early development of Walt Disney World, as an experimental planned community that would serve as a center for American enterprise and urban living. Known as “EPCOT”, an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, the idea included an urban city center, residential areas, industrial areas, schools, and a series of mass transportation systems that would connect the community. After Disney’s death in 1966, the “EPCOT” concept was abandoned, as the company was uncertain about the feasibility of operating a city.
The Orange Mailman over 1 year ago
When Amazon delivers they just drop it and walk away. They don’t even knock on your door.
blakerl over 1 year ago
She ordered a golf ball, in a minute you will get a visit from the golf club and it’s nothing like the mickey-mouse club.
sandpiper over 1 year ago
There was a similar globe at Montreal Expo 1967. It’s still there and is used as a museum dedicated to the environment.
Same for the building called Habitat, which was considered a model of apartment building styles of the future. Still exists and still operating, but have not heard of attempts to duplicate its unique style and construction anywhere.
That’s unfortunate because what is being built in central VA now looks a great deal like ‘early prison’ architecture. Slab panels in dark red, black, white, gray, offset with dull steel or aluminum rails and trim, no balconies. All that’s needed are window bars to complete the ensemble. UGLY!!
wongo over 1 year ago
Why is the golf ball egg shaped?
jango over 1 year ago
Never heard of Epcot??? Fortunately there was no reference to the big metal globe that stood at entrance to the 1962 Worlds Fair. It still stands in Flushing NY.
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
A near miss
Thomas Overbeck Premium Member over 1 year ago
That’s the Wish.com Epcot. :P
mindjob over 1 year ago
Too bad it wasn’t successful. It sure was more attractive than new housing developments I see going up now
angmgre2 over 1 year ago
The Disney kid in me is grinning at this
hagarthehorrible over 1 year ago
Amazon delivers, indeed, once the dough is put through.
zeexenon over 1 year ago
Understood, but D- on my funny scale. Unless, perhaps it’s dimples made it easier for Disney to roll it to it’s mounting venue.
yip yip yip over 1 year ago
I alway thought they needed a golf club next to the Epcot ball. Yip yip yip yip yip
[Unnamed Reader - db2a4e] over 1 year ago
FUN!
I Go Pogo over 1 year ago
It’s a small world after all.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 1 year ago
Epcot would be very old for them. Might be ruins.