A Walt Disney World monorail train glides above visitors heading to a huge geodesic sphere called Spaceship Earth that is the symbol of Epcot, one of four theme parks within the world-famous Disney amusement complex near Orlando in Florida, USA. Epcot is an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow and was originally planned to be a utopian city. However, it has evolved into two themed areas: Future World, showcasing science and technology, and World Showcase, featuring the lifestyles of 11 different countries. Since opening in 1971, Disney World has become an American icon.

A Walt Disney World monorail train glides above visitors heading to a huge geodesic sphere called Spaceship Earth that is the symbol of Epcot, one of four theme parks within the world-famous Disney amusement complex near Orlando in Florida, USA. Epcot is an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow and was originally planned to be a utopian city. However, it has evolved  into two themed areas: Future World, showcasing science and technology, and World Showcase, featuring the lifestyles of 11 different countries. Since opening in 1971, Disney World has become an American icon. Stock Photo
Preview

Image details

Contributor:

Michele and Tom Grimm / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

W706YY

File size:

33.3 MB (2.9 MB Compressed download)

Releases:

Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?

Dimensions:

4315 x 2700 px | 36.5 x 22.9 cm | 14.4 x 9 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

2002

Location:

Walt Disney World, 200 Epcot Center Drive, Orlando, Florida, USA

More information:

This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

A Walt Disney World monorail train glides above visitors heading to a huge geodesic sphere called Spaceship Earth that is the symbol of Epcot, one of four theme parks within the world-famous Disney amusement complex near Orlando in Florida, USA. Epcot is an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow and was originally planned to be a utopian city. However, it has evolved into two themed areas: Future World, showcasing science and technology, and World Showcase, featuring the lifestyles of 11 different countries. Since opening in 1971, Disney World has become an icon of American culture and is now the most popular vacation resort in the world with more than 52 million visitors annually.