Let's Do the Time Warp

In the nearly 27 years since it opened, Epcot has changed considerably, especially in the area of Future World. After all, between ever-changing technology and the whims of corporate sponsors, the "Future" is something always in flux. But there is one corner of Future World that can take you right back to Epcot '82: The Odyssey Complex.

Located on an island of sorts between Test Track and the Mexico pavilion, Odyssey was originally a quick service restaurant meant to bridge the gap between Future World and World Showcase. It blended the architecture of one with the earth tones of the other. Unfortunately for Odyssey, it also featured a combination of poor location and uninspired cuisine. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and beef stew weren't enough to get Epcot visitors to take the long walk across the bridge.

Attempts to drum up business, including offering character dining and entertainment on a small stage, weren't enough to keep the Odyssey going. Today, the location is used primarily for special events and convention groups. But it's also a great peek into the past of Epcot, since not a lot has changed here over the years. Even the signs, typically one of the first things to get an updated look, are just as they were on October 1, 1982.

So the next time you're on your way out to World Showcase, take a jump to the left... then a step to the ri-i-i-ight, and pay a visit to early Epcot at the Odyssey.