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Walt Disney World celebrates Epcot’s 35th anniversary

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Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, and Donald Duck join the crowd of fans on stage at Epcot, with Spaceship Earth shining in the background, as everyone celebrates Walt Disney World’s 35th anniversary.

The festivities have begun as Epcot has kicked off its 35th anniversary with a special opening celebration and merchandise!

To begin the special anniversary day, Epcot opened the park with the 35th Anniversary Fountain Stage Ceremony.

WATCH – 35TH ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY:  

The event started with the vice president of Epcot, Melissa Valiquette.

An event host addresses guests at Epcot as fans capture the moment on their phones, all joining in the excitement of Epcot’s 35th anniversary celebration.

Valiquette took the time to thank all of the cast members who had worked at the park for the last 35 years. Valiquette also went on to discuss the Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival’s impact on the park. Next to take the stage was president of the Walt Disney World resort George Kalogridis.

An Epcot presenter addresses an excited crowd during the park’s 35th anniversary celebration at Walt Disney World, as fans cheer, raise signs, and capture the moment with their cameras.

Kalogridis discussed the coming attractions to Epcot, including Ratatouille and Guardians of the Galaxy. Kalogridis then went on to close the show by introducing a special performance by The Voices of Liberty.

The special ceremony ended after The Voices of Liberty finished singing melodies from attractions found throughout Epcot. Then, The Voices of Liberty, Kalogridis and Valiquette we’re joined by Disney characters and streamers!

Guests enjoy a lively performance as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, along with other beloved Disney characters, entertain crowds on an outdoor stage at Disney World.

A piece of the celebration that guests can bring home is the exclusive 35th Anniversary merchandise. Today, Epcot made available the “I Was There” collection, which is a series of T-shirts, a hat and key chains for fans to have as keepsakes from the anniversary event.

The iconic Epcot logo shines brightly on a vibrant purple wall above the checkout counters, with a guest nearby soaking in the futuristic atmosphere.

WATCH – EPCOT’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE:

Figment has been a staple at the theme park for years and to celebrate the 35th anniversary he has been placed on the majority of the exclusive merchandise. All of these items will be available for guests to pick up at a pop-up shop located just past the Art of Disney location in Future World.

Limited-edition purple EPCOT anniversary shirts are showcased on a display grid, glowing under vibrant purple lights, ready for Disney fans to celebrate in style.

EPCOT 35th anniversary t-shirts, one in classic blue and the other in crisp white, are showcased on a merchandise display, glowing under vibrant purple park lighting.

EPCOT 35th anniversary commemorative badges with vibrant purple ribbons lined up on display shelves, ready for fans to collect as a special park souvenir.

EPCOT Center 35th Anniversary white shirt featuring Figment and the text “EPCOT CENTER 35 YEARS October 1, 2017” printed on the front.

Stacks of commemorative purple shirts celebrating EPCOT’s 35th anniversary, featuring the phrase “I Was There! EPCOT 35, October 1, 2017” and an illustration of Figment in front of Spaceship Earth.


 A vibrant EPCOT35 hat featuring Figment the dragon and the “EPCOT35 October 1, 2017” logo, displayed with coordinating anniversary shirts.

To finish off the day, Disney added a special finale to the nightly Epcot fireworks show, Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, paying tribute to the park’s history.

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