Continuing my blogs on Disney ephemera……
Let’s take a look at the Entertainment Programs that used to come inside each Epcot Guide Map! I loved these programs as they not only provided a very quick, easy reference to see what was happening where.. but as someone who likes to “Step Back”, I can remember what used to be.
I like this cover – it is simple enough but invites you to open it up and see what’s in store for you!
Note that IllumiNations is not only presented by G.E. but also shown at 10:00pm.
The program unfolds to 4 panels listing the names and times for World Showcase entertainment. I like to see what acts were around then and have left, as well as those that remained in the park over the last 2 decades.
Mexico’s Mariachi Cobre have certainly withstood the test of time.
The Acrobats of China were always a favorite of mine, however they recently ended their time at Epcot.
Folding it back up half way, the left side lists Future World entertainment
I only saw the Dreamfinder and Figment once and that was long before digital photography. They are one part of Epcot I fondly miss!
I never realized that GERO the robot made appearances outside of Horizons. I did manage to find a photo of GERO online!
The right side gives a schedule for character greetings and special entertainment.
The Stargate Restaurant was located in Communicore where the Electric Umbrella now resides.
Note the Odyssey is listed as a restaurant. I do remember once having a burger there!
It was great being able to see the travel troupes of performers from all over the world. I remember during the Millenium Celebration, the Millenium Village would have similar groups perform!
And the requisite advertising back.
Did you visit Epcot Center in 1990? Remember any of these performers?
Let me know who your favorite was.. and if you have photographs of the entertainers that no longer performs in Epcot let me know and perhaps we’ll do a separate blog with those photos!
I have fond memories of the wandering musicians that were featured at Alfredo’s! Thanks for the step back in time!
Wow, the wealth of entertainment options back then was amazing. Would be nice if they still had half of this. Funny that the guide lists it only as Dreamfinder without mentioning Figment. I think that Tom meant that the Disney characters were in their futuristic rainbow costumes not that they were the actual EO characters – that would have been cool!
I went to EPCOT in 1989 and 1991 when I was in 6th and 8th grade respectively. I was very glad when Captain EO came back because that was a favorite of mine. I do truly miss the Dreamfinder and Figment. I also miss the character meal where the characters were dressed in Captain EO clothing. I believe that was at the Odyssey restaurant.
AllEars: Not sure I ever heard about a Character meal with Captain EO characters – wow, thanks for the info.
I worked at the UK pavilion between 92-93 and I remember pretty much all of this! Sue and Peter Barbour used to be doing the Lambeth Walk outside the pub and “When it comes to lighting..GE is light” would be announced just prior to Illuminations Brings back many memories. Thank you
Thanks! I don’t think we ever picked these up back then. But I know I have a picture of the Caledonia Bagpipes from Canada, somewhere. Jamie Holton (of Off Kilter bagpipe fame) was the bagpiper. If I can ever find the pic of I have him back then I’ll get it to you!
Thanks for sharing!
AllEars: Wold love the pics if you find them Sue, thanks!