The disappearance of an Epcot attraction was rare until 1994, when significant
numbers of original components started vanishing. This brief list, which attempts to
span the range of that which no longer exists, is not complete. The rearranging and
renaming of World Showcase merchandise outlets alone is more than I can keep
straight in my head or on paper. I will update this page as omissions, mistakes or
more detailed information is brought to my attention. This was the first published list
of Epcot extinctions (debuting in 1997). I don't know if that matters but I thought it
would sound important. If you spot any errors, I encourage you to write me at
Widen
Your World .
NOTE: At this point, most of the links below will refer you to the
Communicore
page. Not all of the linked facilities are dealt with at length on that page, but they
are at least mentioned in context.
WHOLE SHOWS AND FACILITIES
(demolitions, removals and major alterations)
Astuter Computer Revue (Communicore East): 1982 to 1984
Biscuit Barrel (UK shop): 1982 to 1986
Magic Journeys (moved to Magic Kingdom in 1987): 1982 to 1986
Electronic Forum / Epcot Poll (Communicore East): 1982 to 1991
Travelport (Communicore East): 1982 to 1992
Backstage Magic (Communicore East): 1984 to 1993
Broccoli & Co. (The Land shop): 1982 to 1993
Epcot Outreach / Epcot Teacher's Center: 1983 to 1993/1994
Expo Robotics (Communicore West): 1988 to 1993/1994
Captain Eo: 1986 to 1994
Earth Station (Spaceship Earth): 1982 to 1994
Kitchen Kabaret: 1982 to 1994
Epcot Computer Central (Communicore East): 1982 to 1994
Energy Exchange (Communicore East): 1982 to 1994
FutureCom (Communicore West): 1982 to 1994
Communicore (became Innoventions): 1982 to 1994
Symbiosis (The Land): 1982 to 1995
Odyssey Restaurant: 1982 to c. 1996
World Of Motion: 1982 to 1996
Journey Into Imagination (ride only): 1983 to 1998
Horizons: 1983 to 1999
COMPONENTS ONLY
(parts of larger wholes)
Spaceship Earth version 1 (With original narration by Vic Perrin) 1982 to 1986
Spaceship Earth version 2 (Walter Cronkite narration) 1986 to 1994
Listen To The Land version 1 (Original song / narration), became Living With The Land: 1982 to 1993
Universe Of Energy version 1 (Original films and music): 1982 to 1996
NAMES ONLY
(actual facilities not substantially altered when names
changed)
His Lordship (UK): 1982 to ?
Kasbah Woodcrafts (Morocco): 1984 to 1985/1988
Meknes Potters (Morocco): 1984 to 1985/1988
Fine Leather Goods (Italy): 1982 to 1988
The Good Turn Restaurant (The Land): 1982 to 1986
Arcata d' Antigiani (Italy): 1982 to 1989
The Land Grille Room: 1986 to 1993
Farmer's Market (The Land): 1982 to 1993
Sunrise Terrace Restaurant: 1982 to 1994
Stargate Restaurant: 1982 to 1994
SPONSORS
The Bell System (Spaceship Earth version 1): 1982 to 1988
Kraft (The Land): 1982 to 1992
This list was compiled using a variety of sources, from guide books and other
company publications, personal observations in the park and company records.
Dave Smith of the Walt Disney Archives has also contributed information to this
effort, as has Dave Applewhite.
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