I’ve seen this guide book, dated 1982, listed on eBay as the Opening Day Guide, although there is nothing on the cover to indicate as much. When I bought it at an antique store many years ago, the white label that someone annoyingly put on the cover, and which, as you can see, I unsuccessfully removed, stated that it was a pre-opening guide. I payed $10 for it.

The back cover.
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Regardless of what it is, I love it. It is like a time capsule, showing many beloved attractions, some still with us, others changed or extinct, pavilion sponsors, and those terrific Epcot Center logos.
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Some of the companies that were sponsors don’t even exist any longer.
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I miss Dreamfinder. Who am I kidding, I miss the whole original ride!

And perhaps my all time favorite ride, Horizons.

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On the World Showcase side, the artwork is even more stunning.

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There is even a preview for 3 nations that were planned, announced, but never made it.

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Finally the book ends showing some of the workmanship that went into what I consider a Wonder of the World, Epcot.

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Thank you for traveling back in time with me, and sharing one of my favorite pieces of Disneyana.