When was EPCOT open

[Mickey's Neighbor]

I was wondering if anyone knows when Future World first allowed WDW guests into the park. I really think it was before EPCOT officially opened but I can't seem to find the year. Thanks:confused:

[safetymom]

Epcot just celebrated their 25th anniversary.

[ZoZo]

Epcot just celebrated their 25th anniversary.

That's correct - Epcot celebrated its 25th anniversary on October 1st (and I was there!).

[jlmarr]

I was wondering if anyone knows when Future World first allowed WDW guests into the park. I really think it was before EPCOT officially opened but I can't seem to find the year. Thanks:confused: So, doing the math, the official opening date was October 1, 1982. That doesn't address your question about whether FW allowed guests into the park before the official opening, i.e. a "soft" opening. I wouldn't be surprised, but I don't have any data on that.

[dvc at last !]

We were at the Epcot 25th Anniversary, too !