It was about a year ago that we heard the then vice-president of Epcot indicating that no celebration of any kind (other than with cast members) are being planned for Epcot's 25th Anniversary. That made a lot of fans mad, and when they are mad, they either get even, or do something. It was when, as a member of WDWMagic.com Disney fan forum, I starting seeing some grassroots fans organizing their own celebration at Epcot. They starting calling it Celebration 25.
Well folks, it has now come around with Epcot changing its mind (it also helps to have a new vice president that is more clued-in to what the fans want), and that the Celebration 25 has grown to this big celebration that will be part of Epcot's anniversary event. The Orlando Sentinel has a coverage of the upcoming anniversary event, and a coverage of the fans who have made a difference.
The resort's change of heart may be partly attributed to the emerging success of various private Epcot parties -- including "Celebration 25," which is being spearheaded by Adam Roth, a 16-year-old Dr. Phillips High School junior.
Celebration 25, which will feature Epcot history tours, get-togethers and parties Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, started as an Internet-networked get-together of Epcot fans. Initially, it was expected to draw 100 or so participants, but the latest count tops 1,100 registrants.
Way to go fellas, and thank you! I will be there on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1st to celebrate not only Epcot, but your dedication and hard work to make this happen!
Zz.
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