Originally Posted By ssWEDguy I was at an Epcot history seminar the other day. The CM's were talking about the day the park was dedicated, and the dedication plaque. My question for them was "Where is the plaque today?" I think it used to be out front of SSE at the entrance to the park, just inside the turnstiles. But that's a Legacy sign now. I remember reading the plaque some months back, but can't remember where. The CM's didn't now for sure either. I went looking for it last night. Couldn't find it. Can anybody help?
Originally Posted By leemac It always used to be outside the park in front of the turnstiles, dead center, facing the parking lot. I presume it is still there. It is hexagonal (or octagonal) bronze and features the park's dedication date (which wasn't October 1).
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy Thanks, lee. I'll look later today. I guess maybe I did read it outside the turnstiles, but I just figured such a thing would be INSIDE instead of outside. Then again, maybe it does make more sense there. It's kind of an invitation to come in.
Originally Posted By leemac Sadly I even know the text: To all who come to this place of joy, hope and friendship, welcome. Epcot Center is inspired by Walt Disney's creative genius. Here, human achievements are celebrated through imagination, the wonders of enterprise, and concepts of a future that promises new and exciting benefits for all. May Epcot Center entertain, inform and inspire. And, above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride in man's ability to shape a world that offers hope to people everywhere. E. Cardon Walker.
Originally Posted By leemac )) I can also do HKDL and the Aquasphere at TDS if you like. Can't remember the others!
Originally Posted By leemac All a matter of opinion. DCA's opening ceremony was the best I've ever attended by far. Hugely imaginative and beautifully executed. So that is why I remember the dedication so well.
Originally Posted By disney pete As Darth Vader said to his son Luke once Impressive most impressive.
Originally Posted By Crazy4WDW I know I'm impressed. I'll have to take a look for it. I can't believe I've never even knew it existed. I'm so ashamed . . .
Originally Posted By smctopia I saw it in March. It's before you enter the park/ticket booths. Took a picture of it. Visit Walt Dated World <a href="http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com" target="_blank">http://waltdatedworld.bravepag es.com</a>
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy I found it yesterday. It's right where leemac said it was, and I'm sure where I was when I read it (a ways back). It's out by the flagpole, dead center at the entrance to the park, but OUTSIDE the turnstiles.
Originally Posted By danyoung >Sadly I even know the text:< I've always had a problem with this dedication. It sounds like they used the framework from the original DL dedication, and just replaced words and phrases to make it unique. For me it's not unique enough - it should have been something entirely new. Not a biggie, just a small peeve . . .
Originally Posted By ChiMike Dan - That is how I felt upon first reading DCA's. Not a slam, but that was my honest initial reaction. The whole dedication thing has really lust it's luster for me. MK & Epcot's dedication were big epic accomplishments for their relative point of time. The McParks and even MGM were more along the lines of a product launch to me.
Originally Posted By idleBrain <<i know it should be self explanatory, but lust=lost.>> And love=found? I'd like to think so. ;^)
