EPCOT, one of the iconic theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort, was originally called EPCOT Center when it first opened.
The Evolution of EPCOT's Name
When the park debuted to the public in 1982, it was known as EPCOT Center. This name reflected its original vision as an experimental prototype community of tomorrow, a concept initially envisioned by Walt Disney himself. However, over a decade later, the park's name underwent a simplification.
Here's a brief timeline of the park's naming convention:
| Year | Park Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | EPCOT Center | Original name upon opening |
| 1993 | Epcot | Name officially shortened to its current form |
Since 1993, the park has been consistently known as "Epcot," which is how it is even spelled and presented on Disney World's official website today. Despite the change, the park continues to celebrate human achievement, technological innovation, and cultural diversity through its Future World and World Showcase areas.
