Journey to EPCOT Center: A Symphonic History
On December 15, 1966, Walt Disney died. Sixteen years later, on October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened. This documentary covers the journey that took place in between.
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@bran-rat
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Kevin Perjurer is the best documentarian of our generation
@bennymora3086
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
I still wish we had the planned community version. But one thing I will give Epcot credit for and that IT IS A SHOWCASE FOR DIFFERENT CULTURES AND CUSTOMS OF COUNTRIES ALL AROUND THE WORLD.
@IronWarriorKen
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Thank you, for saying why I love Epcot the most. Why I feel most at peace there more than any other park
@endorsejudgement
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Things like this is why YouTube is the best platform. Just gorgeous and so incredibly clever.
@Conicee
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
I think I have found my new all time favorite video/documentary. You can feel the passion that went into this project, both this documentary and the EPCOT Center as a whole. I can only imagine how must time and effort went into creating this. I have no clue why I only found this now, and why it has less then a million views. Now if you excuse me I need to go rewatch this masterpiece about 23 more times.
@DeadCanuck
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Ok, the part around 55:00 with the budgets was HILARIOUS. so authentic
@glencocougo44
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
This feels so AI. I can’t deal with how fake everything feels in this video. So disappointed
@koalabro6118
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
> "wow this intro has been going on for a while hasn't it? It's probably been around five minutes and Kevin hasn't spoken yet."
> Checks progress
> "Oh it's been 20 minutes. I think I get what a 'symphonic history' is now."
@DeadCanuck
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
One thing I love about this video is precisely how, as an experimental experience and film, it resembles how EPCOT was itself from the beginning an experimental, messy idea that came into fruition.
@Lumina-Studios
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Every second of this video was absolutely worth watching! You really created an artistic masterpiece with this one…
@saberchild
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
why i almost cried during the puppent scene
@gamer-gk6wu
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
This is nothing less of s masterpiece
@JonRatzlaff
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Disney should license this video and show it at Epcot.
@ironed1
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Ummm wow
@lilyanddaddy
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
I visited Epcot (and the rest of Disney World) as part of my US trip in 2018-19, and I’ve been watching a LOT of this channel these past few days, and. god*damn.*
this video is one of this channel’s greatest masterpieces, and perhaps the most glorious way I could’ve been shown the full journey between Disney’s original vision and the final product
bravo!
@catking1059
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
The master plans sound like corporate lore, like the mouse in Walt’s KC studio that “was the inspiration for Mickey” and definitely not losing Oswald in the divorce
@A2L112
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
It is a CRIME this hasn't hit a million views yet
@tysto79
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Truly incredible work
@Christiangamer22
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
This is bafflingly good. How did this this not go viral?? Unbelievably amazing video. You and anyone attached to this project should feel extremely proud.
@imscoob5226
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Mommy momma I want to go to epcot
What
@ShOwOba
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
I can't tell what's more impressive, the powerful and determined story, or the awe-inspiring and magnificent people who told it to us. This may be your magnum opus, to present this incredible story in such an incredible way, with all the era-appropriate stylings and practical effects. It's a shame that this video is struggling so much purely because of the way it is presented (admittedly, I also took quite a while to just sit down and fully immerse myself in it), but I hope the growth of it will be steady and true.
Can't wait for animatronics pt. 2!
@ChloeTyla36
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Late to the party but damn this is beyond incredible
@xINVISIGOTHx
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
do they still have a train going through a hotel?
@geistincarnate
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Been waiting for the right night to watch this after watching the Epcot Defunctland ep proper, and it was well worth the wait. Loved the score, loved the scenes, loved the visuals, and god that spaceship earth segment. Very very well done
@dragondaveltd1992
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Journey to EPCOT Centre: A Symphony of Sights and Sounds
@Ty-513
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
hello im roy dismey hello im roy dismey hello hello
@Kiara007
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Wow, this was awesome! I've had goosebumps during some parts. And I can only marvel at the amount of creativity, research and work that went into this masterpiece!
(Also, couldn't help but laugh at the Germany Pavillion being the only one on schedule.)
@SeanLKearns
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
I think Walt would be somewhat disappointed 😂. But then again I dont think he fully understood central planning on a mass scale.
@tiffanyhine5917
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
What a masterpiece! That was amazing and wonderful. Thank you for your production values and talent and sharing it here
@Mijal37
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
This is artistry, good sir.
@wbr9401
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Thank you for a masterful presentation of what was, but 😢 no longer is. Thank you for the happy memories of a bygone ethos at Epcot, this will be my new nostalgia go-to.
@Kevin-jb2pv
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
I'm glad Buckminster Fuller got his due shout out.
@SpryMahiMahi
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
finally got to this, and as always, kevin, you and your crew did wonderful work!! fantastic.
@danintaylor7251
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
All of your video are made in such magnificent fashion. Bravo.
@worldwideslacker
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
This is one of the coolest videos I've ever seen on YouTube. Bravo.
@tonydang8686
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
this being one of his less viewed video is criminal
@CoralCoasters
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
This is probably one of my favorites videos on the internet period. This is truly a work of art and not only tells, but lives up to the dream of EPCOT.
@50stressballs
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Wake up babe, it’s time to rewatch “Journey To EPCOT Center,” as well reread the historical companion linked in the description, in order to fully appreciate the incredible dedication, creativity, and commitment that went into creating this film.
@PopsMgee_
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Fourth or fifth time watching this. It’s excellent.
@gobstopped1657
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Aren't they supposed to give out awards for this type of shit?
@calebdelrio5112
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Did you use aerial photography for the sequence during minutes 47 and 48?
@El_Tigre_Says
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
El tigre says: the lack of narration makes this very VERY suspect!!!
@El_Tigre_Says
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
The lack of narration makes this inherently suspect!!!
@r.j.etrogames
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
After watching this video many times since it's been uploaded, I definitely say that this is my favorite on YouTube period. It is an absolute masterpiece— I simply love it to pieces. It's as if the values of Epcot Center are imbued into the production style. I can always come back to this video and fervently wish that our future may return to the philosophy of this place of joy, hope and friendship. That the journey that they took nearly 50 years was not done in vain; that our country and our planet may celebrate and showcase once more. ❤️
@georgelloydgonzalez
December 27, 2025 at 2:59 pm
The "Apple II Plans" and the "Shadows Around The World" sections brought me to tears. Great fucking job ❤
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