Yesterworld: The Troubled History of Epcot’s Abandoned World Showcase - The Cancelled Expansions

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Published on May 21, 2020 1:30:06 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kfHVNreQmM

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Abandoned (2018)

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Explore the troubled History of Epcot’s Abandoned World Showcase & the Cancelled Pavilions & Attractions. From the fate of the original countries and attractions that were scrapped, to the doomed expansions such as the Switzerland Pavilion, Mt. Fuji Coaster, The Russia Pavilion and more!

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SOURCES:

Jim Hill Media (special thanks for his book suggestion: "Magic Journey" by Kevin Rafferty which briefly covers the MGM Studios Movie Monster Show with Godzilla)

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Videos Used:

Epcot 1983 - Lord Pheonix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qEHs-DNqjA

Frozen Anna & Elsa Meet & Greet Norway Epcot - Inside The Magic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiNDZKxRJ9E

A Visit to Epcot Center - RetroWDW - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBo0EDhjX14

RARE Epcot Center BROLL - Japan - RetroWDW - https://vimeo.com/140436356

1982 Epcot Center - RetroWDW - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Forogpy8LzU

Russia Pavilion Footage - Cow Missing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aLZ4ONp-ps

Walt Disney World: Past, Present, Future - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls_egKAF3sc

Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration - Rare Disney Treasures - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OArk0lZd1U

Epcot World Showcase end BROLL - TPMvids - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMddDi4iCT8Rz8L0JL-bH7Q

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