Celebration 25 - An Initial Report
Yesterday Epcot turned the big 25. Now it can get a discount on its auto insurance.
Wow. What to say. Sometime this week, I will definitely write something longer with pictures. But in the meantime here are my initial thoughts. There were no major announcements, no name changes, no huge splashy extravaganza, not even any cake. But what there was was done with class and done right. We can debate whether EPCOT deserved more, but I feel confident saying that everyone who was there that day to celebrate the park’s 25th Anniversary enjoyed the events.
I think the big winner of the day was the cast and crew of EPCOT. From the use of actual cast members in the ceremony, the last minute preparations for the history exhibit, right up to the ubiquitous park vice president Jim McPhee, it was never clearer who makes the magic for the guests. Jim McPhee showed he deserves the support and praise of the parks fans. He was everywhere yesterday. Checking out operations, guest experiences, cast member status, and answering guest questions.
I had a great time putting names to faces as I met a lot of other Disney bloggers. We should make meets like this more of a regular thing.
If anyone else was at EPCOT yesterday I’d love to hear your experiences.
