What is Disney Doing to Celebrate Epcot’s 35th Birthday?

Published on 9/25/17 by Craig Smith

Epcot opened at Walt Disney World on October 1st, 1982, which makes this year its 35th anniversary. With the big day fast approaching, I wanted to share this rundown from the Disney Parks Blog which spotlights all the ways Disney will be celebrating Epcot’s 35th birthday…

Commemorative Guide Map – Be sure to pick up a commemorative Epcot Guidemap and Times Guide on your way into the park. They’ll be available at the park’s Main Entrance, at International Gateway and Guest Relations.
Anniversary Celebration – A special celebration will be held at the Fountain View stage at 10:01 a.m. Gather to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Epcot with Mariachi Cobre and Voices of Liberty.
Exclusive Anniversary Merchandise – Guests visiting Epcot on October 1 will have the chance to grab anniversary merchandise as a part of the “I Was There” collection, which has been specifically designed for this year’s milestone. Items in the collection will be available only at a “pop-up” shop (which will be open for one day only/while supplies last), located just past the Art of Disney location at Epcot on October 1. Additional Epcot 35th Anniversary logo merchandise (not a part of the “I Was There” line) will be available in select merchandise locations at the park, such as Mouse Gear and on the Shop Disney Parks app.
Special Edition: IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth – Conclude your day at the park by attending a special edition of the park’s nighttime fireworks show, “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” which begins at 9 p.m.

Of course, I will be posting more about Epcot’s 35th anniversary as the date nears and more is announced, so be sure to stay tuned!