Walt Disney's initial vision for Epcot was a futuristic, utopian community where people lived and worked, showcasing cutting-edge technology and innovative urban planning. This experimental prototype community of tomorrow was meant to be a constantly evolving model for urban living. However, after Disney's death, the project was transformed into a theme park, retaining the Epcot name but diverging significantly from the original concept.
Walt Disney's Epcot was envisioned as a real, functioning city.
The original Epcot model featured innovative housing designs and futuristic transportation systems.
After Disney's death, Epcot became a theme park focused on future technologies and world cultures.