Tag Archives: Epcot Center

EPCOT Center Figment Ceramic Thimble

Sometimes things come into my collection in groups. Lately I have found many items from the opening days of EPCOT Center in 1982. I almost missed this little EPCOT Center Figment Ceramic Thimble amongst a collection of non-Disney offerings. But … Continue reading

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EPCOT Center World Showcase Collectors Plate

I’ve been finding so many great Disney-themed plates lately! My latest acquisition is this wonderful EPCOT Center World Showcase Collectors Plate: EPCOT Center opened on October 1, 1982 and this plate is also copyrighted to that same year. Now we … Continue reading

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EPCOT Center Salt & Pepper Shakers

EPCOT Center opened on October 1, 1982, as the second of four theme parks built at Walt Disney World in Florida. The first park being the Magic Kingdom. It was bigger but took a while to catch on to become the beloved full-day … Continue reading

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‘Welcome to the Magic of Tencennial’ Brochure

Welcome back to 1982. The place is Walt Disney World. The occasion is the tenth anniversary of Walt’s second Theme Park. The thing is the ‘Welcome to the Magic of Tencennial’ Brochure: Tencennial – it’s a year-long ‘smile-wide’ celebration and … Continue reading

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1982 EPCOT Center Figment Plush

EPCOT opened as EPCOT Center on October 1st of 1982. So this Figment plush would have been sold during the first year of that parks operation. Figment, a small purple dragon, seen below sporting a yellow sweater, is the mascot of … Continue reading

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EPCOT Center Eastman Kodak Information Wheel

There really is no end to the interesting pieces of ephemera that focus on the Disney properties. These little pieces of paper and card, meant to be viewed and then thrown away, endure in the hands of Disneyana collectors. Like … Continue reading

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“Welcome to the WDW Vacation Kingdom” Pamphlet

WELCOME! We’re glad you’re here. The “World’s” a pretty big place so we’ve prepared this brief guide to get you started. Please take a few moments to read it, then enjoy your stay in the Vacation Kingdom of the World! … Continue reading

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“Welcome to the WDW Vacation Kingdom” Pamphlet – 1985

WELCOME! We’re glad you’re here. The “World’s” a pretty big place so we’ve prepared this brief guide to get you started. Please take a few moments to read it, then enjoy your stay in the Vacation Kingdom of the World! … Continue reading

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“Welcome to The WDW Vacation Kingdom” Pamphlet – 1983

Time is advancing and prices are going up, but we are continuing on our journey through my ephemera collection. We are now in 1983 and this particular pamphlet is Welcom(ing us) To The Walt Disney World Vacation Kingdom. Is this … Continue reading

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‘Welcome to The WDW Vacation Kingdom’ Pamphlet

Time is advancing and prices are going up, but we are continuing on our journey through my ephemera collection. We are now in 1983 and this particular pamphlet is Welcom(ing us) To The Walt Disney World Vacation Kingdom. Is this … Continue reading

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