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Epcot (stylized in all caps) is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. It is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Disney Experiences division. The park opened on October 1, 1982, as EPCOT Center—the second of four theme parks built at the resort. Often referred to as a "permanent world's fair", EPCOT is dedicated to celebrating human achievement, particularly technological innovation and international culture. It is known for its iconic landmark Spaceship Earth, a geodesic sphere.