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Which project did Walt Disney envision that later became Epcot?

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Creator of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck — Walt Disney Walt Disney, c. 1955.

Walt Disney originally envisioned Epcot not as a theme park, but as a self-contained, futuristic city that would incorporate the latest technological advancements.1

Following his death in 1966, the original concept was significantly altered. Instead of a functional city, the project was developed as a theme park within the Walt Disney World Resort, focusing on futuristic attractions and global culture.12