What does the Epcot ball represent?


What does the Epcot ball represent? But of course Disney fans know Spaceship Earth has nothing to do with golf, and that giant sphere is so much more than just a visual icon of the park, it's also a thematic icon of Epcot. It represents technological advancement, innovation and discovery.


How many stories is the Epcot ball?

The 18-story geodesic sphere takes guests on a ride through time and demonstrates how advancements in human communication from prehistoric times to modern times have shaped the future every step of the way.


What is the Epcot ball made of?

The panels are made of a material called Alucobond, which is essentially a sheet of polyethylene plastic sandwiched between two thin sheets of aluminum. The Alucobond website says that each panel of aluminum is 0.5mm thick, which is 0.02” thick aluminum.


What is the significance of EPCOT?

The concept was an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, often interchanging city and community. In Walt Disney's words in 1966: EPCOT will take its cue from the new ideas and new technologies that are now emerging from the creative centers of American industry.


Does the Epcot ball collect water?

Having realized this, Disney designed the sphere so that the rainwater is collected then funneled away instead of drenching the guests.


What are 3 interesting facts about EPCOT?

Epcot Fun Facts
  • October 2007 marks the 25th anniversary of the Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. ...
  • It took nearly 3,000 designers and 4,000 construction workers to build the first phase of Epcot.
  • 54 million cubic feet of dirt was excavated to build the park.
  • Epcot had its soft opening Sept.


Are there two EPCOT balls?

Spaceship Earth is Made Up of More than a Single Sphere We've covered the triangles that pattern the exterior of this Disney World icon, but did you know that it's also not just one big sphere? Spaceship Earth might look like it, but it turns out the park weenie is made from two spheres, actually.