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Pleasure Island

In the mid 1980’s, Disney welcomed a new CEO into the company. Michael Eisner jumped right into his new position and started strategizing ways to make Disney more money. He noticed that guests were leaving the Walt Disney World property and different points in the day for shopping and other experiences. How could they get the guests to stay on property and spend their money with Disney instead? Eisner’s efforts included lots of new resorts, a new theme park, and added nightlife  ...

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Wonders of Life

Epcot is a theme park that is like no other. Opening on October 1, 1982, Epcot offered two unique areas: Future World and World Showcase. Future World was to feature the latest science and technology with pavilions dedicated to topics like energy, land, water, and space, while World Showcase would feature cultures from around the world with dedicated pavilions including restaurants, attractions, and shows. The last of the Future World pavilions to open was Wonders of Life on October 19,  ...

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