Journey to EPCOT Center: A Symphonic History
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- On December 15, 1966, Walt Disney died. Sixteen years later, on October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened. This documentary covers the journey that took place in between.
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Hey everyone, thanks for giving this a shot. I’ll be back with some classic narration style videos soon.
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I'm going to be that obnoxious hipster that says, "I really enjoyed the historical companion - even more than the video". Awesome work man.
this was a great video! super excited to see the fruit of your work, especially after seeing the process on your twitter. that newspaper animation was so killer.
no, thank you!
love when you try new things! Very cool and innovative story telling!
The format of this one is great - I'm Asian, and I'm pretty ignorant to all the Western culture/atmosphere, especially the ones near the cold war era.
Without narration, this doesn't feel like an "video essay" - I immersed with the era fully during the 70 minutes ride of this documentary. It feels like I travelled to the age, with the rise and everything happening around the Epcot center. It is great, like a historical ride.
Thank you for this kind of content, hope it's numbers can be better.
❤
Sometimes we're like "dang, Defunctland hasn't updated in a minute", and then Defunctland pops up like "Oh, sorry, we wrote and animated an opera, it took a while".
This is how I feel being a Jenny Nicholson viewer. We've been waiting patiently since the 4-hour "Evermore Park" video from last year
I love how Kevin is just like "hope you don't mind me trying out a new style!" And just drops the most beautiful, artistic, and well crafted piece of media I've ever seen
RIGHT
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Akin to basically a hybrid between a short film & a documentary.
Watching EPCOT's journey from experimental city to research lab to a wholly corporate funded advertisement center of products and image washing was truly a sight to be hold. Horrifying yet somehow also inspiring
I felt similar, and honestly a lack of narration I think was a really effective tool in leaving the viewer to decide how they feel about it. Even Walt's initial idea for Epcot was dystopian and creepy and personally I think each direction the concept took continuted to be that way.
To be honest, I was getting a bit of cognitive dissonance because I kept getting swept into the music and the visuals and the scope of the whole project, and then, boom, a positive quote from Henry Kissinger.
It wouldn't be half so effective if the skill level wasn't so phenomenal
@@madamebkrtIt's nice to see someone understand how things can change over time.
@@madamebkrtI felt the same way. But at the same time, this also showed that at the end of the day there were people behind every facet of the project. Knowing what Disney has become right now it feels weird when you root for parts of the project only to see shots of nature followed by a photograph of the super consumerist Disney World, trailing off to nature again... which is then removed, in line with the blueprint of the project.
I think the things you feel by the visuals give a more nuanced, complex outlook on it than any narration ever could. It's truly art!
It reminded me of, like... what "17776" had to say about American football. So many of our cultural megaliths are an inextricable tangle of "something beautiful and treasured" and "something rotten and awful", and the best explorations of these topics are the ones that can engage with the whole breadth of that dialectic.
To know that while in the midst of creating this absolutely incredible and unprecedented piece of storytelling art, Kevin was also filing through emails about what people got up to on the Garfield dark ride, makes it all the more confounding.
You know why he REALLY sent out that request for stories. 😂
It’s all come together
@@LordMizumaru Wait - explain?
@@gameplayxtreme3389 He's implying that Kevin wanted sexy stories to "relieve stress" to.
Bout to watch that video, can’t wait till find out what made people so horny on this ride :)
I want to emphasise the insane amount of practical artistry that went into literally every scene in this documentary. For example The newspaper sequence at 17:05 onwards was created over 2 YEARS. The majority of the shot isn’t digital, it’s real practical paper painted to look like the newspaper running on a homemade conveyor belt system mostly using Lego parts with certain parts done frame by frame. That is just 1 blink and you’ll miss it sequence in this amazing project!
as soon as i saw that i was like THATS WHAT HE WAS MAKING THAT FOR!?!?! YEARS AGO!?!? this video was a huge payoff for everyone whos kept up with his twitter for the past like 4 years
@@abbyginge03 I remember like 2-3 years ago he was on someone elses youtube channel for some collab i've forgotten and he was mentioning working with lasers for an upcoming project. I have since assumed it was cancelled.
Nope. It was just a really huge project.
I follow him over on twitter, so I know. I kept up the development via twitter, this whole time.
I tried to do the same effect with a PopTart box back in my high school propaganda days... it was an imperfect box and took hours to get right...
I know very well how impressive this video's editing was once i saw that effect and instantly recognized it as dozens of real still images. I am not surprised it took literal years to make this video, its stunning.
Were the lasers real or animated? That sequence was incredible!
Crazy to think Walt Disney World was originally budgeted for roughly the price of GotG: Cosmic Remind.
I love your channel czsworld
Woah I didn’t know you watched Defunctland!
@@catsaremylife7774U mean I see him in a ton of theme park videos
Is that ride as loud as the Mission Breakout ride? Because I think Mission Breakout may have slightly damaged my left eardrum when I went to Disneland and California Adventure a few weeks ago. IDK yet though, I haven't gotten the rec for the ENT from my physicist yet.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance broke down near the exit of the ride too and after failed troubleshooting we had to wait at least fifteen minutes to be escorted off the ride (got a free fastpass and used it on Star Tours lol), fun times. (I kid, I actually did have a good time but Mission Breakout was far more intense than I remember Tower of Terror being)
Apples to oranges comparison
This was a lovely experience, the stop motion looking newspaper section I especially loved.
It's wonderful to see the channel take risks and try new things and this was a fun and unique watch. Loved the soundtrack too.
I did miss the wit and humour of the more traditional defunctland videos but it's always great to see people experiment with their mediums. You never know what will work unless you give it a go. Inspiring stuff
I found it took effort to follow and felt a good amount of information flew over my head.
The same visuals with the narrator would have helped to follow the red line of the story better.
But thats my personal opinion and should be seen as constructive criticism
Maybe it's that these ankor information as dates, duration, timelines and names where less then usual.
It's sort of reflective of the risky and experimental nature of EPCOT as a whole, wouldn't you say?
Let’s all take a moment to acknowledge the fact that these videos ARE DOCUMENTARIES, and Kevin has a more legitimate claim to refer to his content as such than half of the producers working with Netflix.
If the content on Netflix was as well produced as this, I'd actually consider paying the obcene 20 dollars monthly for it.
Quiet glazer
As much as any producer anywhere
@@spikytoasterpipe down before I fill you with my glaze lil man
Half? So many? lol
It's so inspiring to see the boundaries of what a CZcams video (or even a documentary in general) can be pushed to these new artistic heights.
What are you doing here?
@@lakastusmanatus Doing hard-line Networking, plain and simple💀💀 (Or its a Fred Knudsen moment and even E-Celebrities like him🥴🥴 czcams.com/video/BCSeISYcoyI/video.html&lc=UgwJfLGEzV58z7ex6L94AaABAg )
@@lakastusmanatus I was gonna say the same!
AYO MOG???
@@The_Yeet ok
I started watching this once it came out; realized it was not just something to keep on in the background at work and needed my full attention, and finally watched it in its entirety in December 5. I didn’t realize it was Walt’s birthday, but the universe works how it does.
I don’t have words. This was beautiful; if not a typical documentary, one that pushed the limits of innovation to see what could be done. Seeing the behind the scenes and then everything in the finished product, I was in the verge of tears. Kevin, I have my doubts you will see this; this is a lost comment only good for viewer engagement stats. But you deserve every word of praise you receive. Thank you for being a storyteller.
As a child Epcot inspired me. The optimism of the late 1980s-early 2000s deeply moved me and made me hope for a better world. I wish Disney would continue that instead of making everything a movie tie in.
I feel the same. Maybe we'd do well to remember that a lot of those things are still true- despite everything.
I love it!
Omg same here! I hate what Epcot is becoming now. I miss the real Epcot so much. I also miss the old Universal Orlando. Alot of the older attractions were so much better. So many are now glorified 3d films or 4d films instead of actual rides and show experiences. It was the experiences that made it what it was all those years. I like their Potter area as they have largely gone back to the blending of the two mediums there versus just screens. They're fine as a supplement. But when the entire thing is just screen based , the magic is largely lost in many aspects (not all). See Fast N Furious for reference lmfao
@@Ibuddy66it seems time always seems to change. Things change.
Disney has the potential to do legitimately good things for the world. They're sitting on cutting-edge technology and some impeccable talent in their company, and they're releasing subpar projects, buying out every company under the sun, and just generally being very corporate and shady.
This is the epitome of "show, don't tell" and it's amazing to create a documentary this way
Which is wild given Documentaries are as a whole a "tell don't show" type of media.
That's why I don't like this video as much, it feels like it's mostly transitions and a whole lot less actual information
@@flashter6101 he has a regular video about E.P.C.O.T from 3 years ago, you can just go watch that and fill in any gaps this might've left you with. and I'm sure there's plenty of other videos floating around with all that same info too.
It's not good and zero effort with random stuff and no story telling. Plenty of others have done this already with Epcot.
i wouldn't go this far, there's a lot of editing effects and stuff done, so saying its "zero effort" is a bit harsh@@darrenorange2982
I admit I personally prefer the usual style, but this entire thing is such a flex of talent and creativity I can’t help but love it.
I agree, I do miss the voiceover but its hard to not comment on how good tje production was otherwise.
I really do like listening to the normal style though.
Yeah, I quite preferred the "info dump" storytelling, able to be listened to as a podcast. I usually like to listen to these while doing other stuff, but I just couldn't with this one.
It's incredibly impressive, fairly unique and I might find myself remembering aspects better, but given the time and effort this took I'd rather have nine normal documentaries like a couple years ago.
Same, I like a video I don't have to watch like a hawk or else miss something, but I'm so glad he made it! A very interesting beautiful change of pace.
Yep! However, we have many youtubers now who cover defunct rides and behind the scenes history. But only one Kevin who makes videos like this. I am glad he gets to do both. If he only did his regular videos I am sure he would get tired and burned out. The monolouge on the Disney channel music about "only" being an youtuber comes to mind.
We can watch this for free???? Are you kidding? This is incredible. You have worked so hard and have succeeded in creating art and something educational. Thank you.
I’m an archivist and I’m so jazzed by your use of primary sources and archival material. Way to keep history relevant! Amazing.
Dude, seriously. I’m like 60 years old and I’ve never watched anything like this. You elevated the medium into a new art form. Plus, I lived all the years portrayed and, well, what a ride!
Did you ever get a chance to go to any of the Disney parks during your childhood/early adulthood? If you have kids, did you ever take them?
What was that/were those experience(s) like?
We’re unworthy!!!
Living through the whole development of this must of been crazy
I feel guilty watching this masterpiece for free. Seriously, the amount of work onscreen at every moment is staggering. The most powerful “show don’t tell” I’ve seen; it’s crazy how allowing this story to speak for itself (with some very intelligent curation) does even more wonders than explaining it.
there's a patreon link you don't have to watch for free
@@chewbaccasita I'm a Patron 🙏🙏
This is the most elegant piece of “Show Don’t Tell” I’ve ever seen. I’m glad to have been around for the full journey when you started this season
posting this here for myself:
Act One:
Lightning flash: [3:20 - 3:21]
Camera flash: [04:05 - 04:13]
Strobing: [14:58 - 15:01]
Light strobing/camera flash: [16:37 - 16:52]
Act Two:
Bright, moving/spinning lights: [34:40 - 34:54]
Act Three:
Lightning flash: [51:26 - 51:29]
Light flickering images: [01:01:23 - 01:01:34]
Light flickering images: [01:01:48 - 01:02:16]
Light flickering images: [01:02:27 - 01:02:48]
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You are a scholar and a gentleman. Thank you.
how to make others pin for medical reasons?
This needs to be seen in schools, movie festivals. I was NOT expecting this amount of quality in one video. Absolutely blown away.
Would this be good for a music class or a writing/documentary class? I have a couple professors who love getting stuff like this to go over!
Kevin keeps topping himself
Kevin, you’ve completely outdone yourself. This is not only your finest work, this is one of the most inventive documentaries I’ve ever seen. You’ve created an incredible new storytelling format. I truly have no idea how you came up with this, but you’ve truly made a film that’s as clever and avant-garde as Epcot itself. This video is simply a monumental achievement of filmmaking, let alone for a CZcams video.
Right?? Like I would love to see this AT Epcot somewhere
@@a.person501that would be really cool
I started watching this in the background and then stopped when I realized what was really going on here. Incredible work. Everyone in this cast and crew should be proud of what they made here. While I do miss your actual voice, Kevin, your creative voice is on full display here, and it's fantastic.
Hard agree, Ive re-watched the Disney chime video in awe of the editing and creative decisions, but now that Ive watched this, i would love to see what his Fiction mind can come up with!
Impeccable work here. You mentioned in your Disney Channel video how you worry about not being seen as a "real" filmmaker and documentarian. I can say with unbridled confidence that this changes that.
Defunctland has transcended from mere "videos." It has become something wholly unique. I can't wait to see what you and your amazing crew accomplish next.
Every single person working at Disney today needs to watch this - better yet, anyone who wishes to accomplish anything of real matter.
I swear, this video was Kevin's own EPCOT. Thank you for taking the risk, man. It was absolutely worth it and you should be proud.
well said
The risk was definitely worth taking
This is the fantasia of documentaries. It won't be for everyone but honestly I think this really ties into the end of the Disney channel theme documentary incredibly well. This is art.
oh 100%
this is definitely gonna be divisive for the community but its so worth it
This!! This is exactly what I was thinking. Love it!
loved fantasia
100%, spot on comparison.
Same! It makes the times he releases videos more special.
The way you blend archival footage with your own original content either animations or music or sketches is so seamless. I can’t even begin to compare this to something like a PBS or BBC documentary. This is so much better than that
This is Defunctland’s Fantasia and I love it
This feels like I stepped into a grand opening to a new Disney historical exhibit. I am encapsulated by this production.
I am in awe of the production value of this. You've truly outdone yourself.
I've never seen a documentary transmit information by *feeling* before. I was genuinely moved to tears during the shadow puppet sequence. The entire Defunctland team should be so incredibly proud of this work of art and storytelling.
That scene hit hard. Took me a second, not used to interactive Docs. Kevin keeps you busy. Astounding work.
Whew, was a bit worried I was the odd person out that was moved in this way about that section. Pure art.
I felt that same way! That scene was so stunning, and so emotional. I felt utterly moved.
Oh my goodness, at first I was hardcore missing your classic deadpan sarcasm and narrative story telling, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance. The sheer quantity and quality of the production value is staggering. From neon wireframe cgi to physical paper cutouts to full on shadow puppetry, not to mention the actual sets, props, and actors that made this come together, this is truly a masterpiece. And that production cast list holy. The digital and practical effects were so good I swore it was going to be a collab with you and a bunch of artists.. but it's just you. That's crazy
In my humble opinion, Kevin is one of the finest documentary film makers I've ever had the pleasure to watch. He has the fantastic ability to turn what maybe the most mundane topics into an exciting story of education and understanding.
An experimental documentary for an experimental concept. The thing about experiments is that they don’t always work. But when they work, they often stand above so many others as some of the greatest pieces of art in history. You are a documentarian, good sir. You are also one of the most exciting artists I have ever seen. Bravo.
this has to be one of the most creative, high production value, and breathtaking documentaries I've ever seen, let alone CZcams videos. we are so so so lucky to have you defunctland
Agreed
Okay but it’s more of a nice slideshow
@@DrMario_666do you know what a slideshow is?
with all the actual actors and cinematography??? I don't think you watched more then 10 minutes of the video @@DrMario_666
@DrMario_666 wow you are so confidently incorrect. I'm almost impressed.
That newspaper sequence is the sickest newspaper/headline montage I have ever seen in my life. And the voice actors you got all sounded crazy good! Like...holy shit, how did you manage all this. And the music... the animation... dude!
Love your "traditional" videos but I hope you continue to be inspired to make insane stuff like this too. My only real complaint here is this video could use some chapters! I have no idea how that works on CZcams, honestly, but I know in the future I would love to revisit certain sequences.
Genuine artistry on display right here-certainly the most aesthetically pleasing, professionally done video on CZcams. Absolutely blown away by every scene, from the practical, to the animated, and even the acted…such an innovative way to tell the story of Epcot. Who needs narration when the story is curated to the point where it tells itself. Cannot imagine how much time and effort was put into this, congrats to everyone involved!
That wireframe/laser sequence was beautiful. I felt empty after it ended, and still am almost speechless. Fantastic work. Absolutely fantastic.
This feels like an attraction. Like I would go to Disneyworld and be inside for a hot second and watch a video on how they made EPCOT. This video. I hope that's what you were going for because you nailed it.
That was absolutely magical! The whole laser sequence at 12:00 blew my mind, I can't believe you took the time to do that practically but I'm really glad you did. The 3D graphics being reproduced by real physical process is just so evocative of the technological optimism that EPCOT was all about. Stunning work, will watch again!
:20 seconds in and I’m already so delighted. THANK YOU for including a sensory guide. A childhood friend of mine lost her life to epilepsy and it’s so wonderful to see the world making those little accommodations for people like her to exist longer. Ok, back to the video (which I’ve been told is a cinematic masterpiece).
Never before has a video made me go "Wait, it's OVER?!" as soon as the credits started rolling. That did NOT feel like an hour had gone by. Absolute kudos to you and your crew, Kevin.
Kevin, without speaking a single word you've redefined and set the standards for every medium you touched in a just-over-an-hour runtime. This is flawlessly executed. This is far more than a documentary. This is far more than a video essay. This is a work of art.
I've never been to any Disney park before, and I admit to never really being quite sure what EPCOT actually is. Until now, thanks to this beautiful piece of work. Thank you for taking us outside of the box with you. Spectacular.
It’s no longer the same park theme wise
This is the most insanely ambitious CZcams documentary I have ever seen, and it feels only fitting that it was made for EPCOT, the park whose ambitions have oftentimes outstretched its abilities, but who, even in its current form, encourages a sense of wonder
Kevin never disappoints us. The journey of EPCOT from its conceptualization as a city of the future, to its final form as a theme park celebrating advancements in technology, science, and the cultures of the world, is quite a fascinating one. And I love the way in which you chose to cover it here. This documentary is one of the best, most high quality productions I've ever seen. Amazing work.
Very much agreed
He is such an artist.
from it is conceptualization to it is final form
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It's always a treat when he uploads
I honestly think this video is Sundance worthy and will be a treasure for years to come. Replicating the outfits during the meetings is genius.
Plus one! Please submit to festivals!
The shot where they “broke ground” with the shovel transitioning into the old photo! Genius
The animation, the cinematography, the music, the EDITING - it’s all phenomenal!
I rarely comment on a video however this video has made it to the list of my favorite videos on the entire platform. This style of video essay is incredibly refreshing and gives the viewer that sense of childlike wonder and amazement. Everything from the visuals to the music was absolutely incredible. I hope you’ll do another documentary with this style. This video is truly your Magnum Opus.
Kevin said "thank you for watching" and I'm saying, thank you for letting me watch this. My mind can't understand how this is on CZcams. There wasn't even an annoying commercial for some product that every channel or podcast is pushing right now. Thank you Kevin for being so passionate about your videos. This was truly amazing! I'm blown away! Awesome job by everyone involved!
Love to see a CZcamsr going this hard on the aesthetics. Inspiring work for all of us to catch up to.
Edit: I unexpectedly started crying at the creation of Dreamfinder and Figment. What a powerful piece you’ve made. 😭
more than a youtuber, a documentarian director editor and composer.
@Site_42 Yay Dr Sherman!
a documentarian if you will
The bar has been raised!
@Site_42 Dr Sherman what are you doing
everyone who worked in this should feel very proud of themselves, this was all so well done & put together
Took me a while to find the time to give this project the attention it both calls for and needs - but today was the day.
I hope that you understand the level of quality and style you were able to achieve here, from the soundtrack to the manifesto. These are the things that keep my love for videomaking alive. Thank you for this!!!
kevin casually dropping an actual tv movie documentary for free on youtube
seriously the production value for these videos keeps getting better and better, and i love recognizing so many names in the credits
This isn’t just a documentary
This isn’t just a video
This is an artistic experience which needs, imo, to be seen by any who has been to Epcot itself.
I wish I knew how to recommend it.
Hearing the whole story behind it makes me have so much more appreciation for it. I only wish it was closer to Walt's dream.
You went from voice over commentary to putting on whole productions, this is like a stage play, this is fantastic.
As a kid, ECPOT fostered my current love for travel so it’s dear to my heart. This was truly a work of art, a revolutionary form of story telling. So many thanks to the team who created this.
dang the historical companion is also a visual buffet.
viewed this for a second time just to have the sonic background but i was curious about what the historical companion was about. was not disappointed! not only does it take a closer look at the history seen in this documentary, but it also reveals some of the process in making this video. and i cannot emphasize enough how nice the graphics are! it's been a while since i've been this happy to look through a slideshow.
If this video doesn't prove that Kevin is one of the best documentary makers of our generation, the I don't know what could. This is art!
Honestly--after this video, I'm with you. The video is incredible & after reading about the staggering amount of work that went into it, I definitely agree. Definitely one of the 21st century's greatest documentarians!!!
I totally agree. this should be just as much praised as any great documentary on TV.
Disney itself should pay Kevin and the entire Defunctland team to show this film AT EPCOT itself and on Disney+. This is more passionate, creative, and mature than any of the behind the attraction episodes on Disney+. Well done team, truly outstanding!
Easily impressed Disney fans lol
I was thinking the exact same thing while watching
The low view count on this documentary is positively criminal. What a passionate, creative, and beautiful blend of artistry and history. The music is absolutely outstanding, and serves as a wonderful "glue" to hold the narrative together. And the visuals! Absolute work of art Kevin!
I absolutely loved this. I took my first Disney World trip in 1989, when I was 7. I'll never forget how it felt to stand and see Spaceship Earth for the first time. With the entrance music swrilling around me, I was just in complete awe. My dad felt the same way, and Epcot quickely became the favorite for both of us. Trip after trip my dad and I would go into Epcot almost every evening, just the two of us, after the rest of the family were done for day. Sometimes we would just grad a snack to sit and listen to the music. When he got sick, he would ask me to play Illuminations for him or just the entrance loop. Since he's passed, Epcot has become so much more to me than just a theme park.
This October, my husband and I took our 6 year old twin sons for their first Disney trip, and guess what? Their favorite park was Epcot. Since we've come home it's all the talk about. They watched this whole video with me and loved every second.
Thank you for this.
Theatrical release when?
Bravo. Your ability to tell such a compelling story without a single line of narration is nothing short of genius. This is a masterpiece.
I’ll admit that I was kind of skeptical of this new format at first, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized that taking the “video essay” format in this new direction is the most EPCOT spirited thing I could think of. You conveyed the beauty and legacy of the park that so many of its diehard fans love, and you did so with an attention to detail that made your passion clear. The CHILLS I got during the sequences where the attractions were coming together (particularly when Tony Baxter was introduced) and Spaceship Earth was being conceptualized/constructed were very powerful. AND you composed all of the music yourself???
Kevin, I hope you give yourself a nice long rest after this, you have MORE than earned it. Amazing amazing job ❤
I believe this is a one-and-done, or a rare special format.
It really feels like a video at Epcot.
A bit bummed when I first realised this wasn’t your typical video but soon got over it and just enjoyed the ride, love seeing what you can do on this channel and excited to see what crazy idea you have next
Every frame a painting! Utterly gorgeous video. If this doesn't win awards, I'll be shocked!
This absolutely blew me away. You clearly took the Experimental in EPCOT seriously and I couldn't imagine any historical piece more true to the spirit of the park than what you've done here!
On a personal level, I've been a fan of the channel for a long time and it's been amazing to see you elevate your craft each time you put out one of these more ambitious documentaries. I've lived in Orlando my entire life and have so many happy memories visiting Epcot and Disney World with friends and family since childhood. Getting to learn more about their origins, inspirations and development through such a unique and artistic lens is so exciting and emotional. Thank you so much for making these for us, I know I and many others are super grateful for it and will be there for whatever else you decide to do, no matter how out-of-the-box it may be!
This channel is definitely amazing. One of the best of the best on CZcams.
I cannot accurately explain why the shadow puppet segment of this moved me so deeply but my god did it ever. When the countries’ names appeared on the wheel I just started crying? That whole segment was one beautifully done piece of a whole beautiful documentary.
Kevin, this is incredible. I have no words. What a blessing it is to bear witness to your talents. This is a masterpiece.
Maybe you're on of those people who cries at everything? I mean seriously, you might need a therapist.
@@keithwellerlounge74 unfortunately for your guitarist career, you'll never be a great artist if you're going around shaming people for their emotions. have some decency
@@keithwellerlounge74maybe you lost the ability to connect with things deeply? maybe you need the therapy man get off that tall ass horse
@@keithwellerlounge74… really dude ??
That was where I got choked up as well
This is such a breath of fresh air for a genre that has really reached peak maturity over the last 5 years. This style is unlike anything I’ve seen before and I was captivated the whole time. While it is definitely a departure from the typical content on this channel I hope we see more of this in the future, not just from Defunctland but from all video essay creators. Thank you Kevin and team for creating this wonderful feature film!
the shadow puppet segment got me teary-eyed lol. but for real, i am truly in awe by this. ive never seen anything like this and the boundaries you and the team pushed here to create a truly unique, beautiful, and educational documentary and film is beyond incredible. thank YOU for making it (to respond to the message at the end)
I've never even been to Disneyworld, but through Kevin, I feel I've lived it! Defunctland truly is a beautiful place~
I’ve been to Disney world but never land
He really has a gift for storytelling. It really affects you.
In some ways through these vidoes you have been to more of Disney than people that have only visited the parks.
And of course, the top comment is someone mistaking Disney World for Disneyland :D
Imma be honest I’ve never been to either and don’t know which is which, but these videos paint such a fantastic picture of it. So we’ll done.
Listen... I'm about a third of the way through the video. It's fantastic. I would love to see more videos like this from Defunctland. But I REALLY hope this video style doesn't replace the usual Defunctland video style. It feels like a documentary, but one that suits museums and long attention spans. Definitely not seeming to be a "pause and come back later" type deal. Love the skits, the visuals, the audio! This is absolutely your masterwork!
Edit: halfway through and my breath has been stolen. The shadowpuppet and acoustic guitar sections brought me to tears.
Edit 2: just finished the video. 100% worth every ounce of work put into it. This will be your masterwork, your magnum opis, for years to come. Experimental and incredibly moving.
THE CLAPPING 😍
I came in kind of skeptical at the premise of a non-narration history, but good lord this was so good, and you honestly got the entire story you need to from the music, visuals, and archival footage. Yet another master class in storytelling from Kevin
Wow. I remember the "we can do it!" song/refrain from the TV special... I so wanted to go to EPCOT after seeing that and consider myself lucky not only to have gotten to but to have experienced Journey into Imagination in its original form. And as for this video, WOW, what an amazing tour de force! Excellent, excellent work by Kevin and crew. Standing ovation!
I've been following the making of this video on Twitter for the longest time, Defunctland is back again!
Same. 😂
Nice
same at first until I didn't get anymore
Aw man, I never go on Twitter. What was it like? Is it worth trying to search for? Tell me everything haha!
Worth it to search for the process! @@silversugar2140
There is more love and reverence for the idea of EPCOT here than there seems to be at Disney these days. Absolutely breathtaking work.
Except its literally not what Walt wanted. he literally wanted to build a little fascist, socialist society, where you lived how they told you to live, did what they told you to do and if you lost your job you were going to be booted from the city. He didn't want to build a 2nd park in Florida.
Disney should give Kevin the money to turn this into a full-fledged exhibit in EPCOT
It’s so awesome to watch Kevin challenge himself into doing something unprecedented and special. A masterpiece
I still can't get over how incredibly unique of a film this was. Never have I seen such a different form of documentarian storytelling and I don't think I'll be seeing something like this for a while. I hope you're planning on releasing the soundtrack for this documentary as some point in the future, I would love to listen to these tracks while I'm working.
This is a huge departure from your usual style, but I'm in awe of how well you managed to convey the history, ideas, and *story* in this format. The effort, dedication, and enthusiasm the entire team poured into this shines through. This is such a work of art with so much love in it.
I’m 4 mins in and am blown away by the production value on this! The intro alone was incredible and these recreated scenes are beautiful. Defunctland has just raised the bar for feature length creator documentaries. This looks like it had a multi-million dollar budget.
i got SO EXCITED when the newspaper scenes you tweeted about filming finally came on!! this was so incredible!!
Kevin is a genius. I used to think he was just a good researcher and editor, but he is so much more, weaving together fantastic imagery and original music in such an engrossing, creative, and informative way that it puts most anything Disney itself has put together in recent years to shame. This is truly a gift. Bravo!
Absolutely cried when the narration of Spaceship Earth started. This is a gorgeous work of my most favorite park. Thank you and your teams for the extremely hard work put into this film. What a beautiful masterpiece. 10/10.
Kevin has changed the game for the world of Documentaries. The immediate future of video journalism and storytelling is being molded by this man.
This makes it ound like you've never seen a documentary before. I mean, this was a good doc, but it wasn't a game changer. Things like this have been made before. :)
@@jonstiffer4994 damn good point you got me
leave it to the guy that constantly covers dark rides to understand good storytelling in sound design better than any of them. This is lovely.
I never thought I’d want to cry over EPCOT?! I’m not even a Disney fanatic, but this had me so in the feels pulling for EPCOT and watching all the different countries pass up the chance to be a part of it, plan after plan broke my heart. You did an incredible job on this film!! Thank you for making absolute quality content! I’ll look at EPCOT with a new set of eyes after this.
That was one hell of a documentary! Despite my initial sadness at the lack of Kevin's brilliant narration, the soundtrack, acting, and editing more than made up for it. Possibly Defunctland's best doc yet!
Seeing the newspaper reel visuals play out after reading Kevin’s struggle with it on Twitter is awesome, it looks amazing
Without a doubt one of the best Defunctland videos I've seen yet. Epcot has always been one of if not my favorite theme park, so getting to learn about it's history from concept to production up to opening is a real treat all on it's own. But for it to be done via an orchestra, blending the music with the visual using both real audio from news and public broadcasts and acted out scenarios instead of the traditional tour through each act with Kevin was not at all what I expected and made for an unforgettable experience. I can't imagine the work that had to be put in for each part of this documentary, truly stands as one of the best documentaries I have ever seen.
So glad I decided to just sit down, put on headphones, and watch this, instead of having it play as background. The visuals were fantastic, and the audio put me into the scenes. Great work.
This particular style isn't for me, but not everything in this world has to be.
I can appreciate it as a masterpiece, congrats to the creator, and I wish more people would take big swings like this.
This, I missed the narration and verbal quips but I’m glad he’s taking risks and doing what he wants to do, and I can appreciate the artistry of it even if it’s not going to be one of his videos I watch repeatedly.
yea.. I hated it
Even when the product is something I find myself not the biggest fan of, I'm still a sucker for creative risks
@@poochyenarulezsame. Get the fantasia feel but I could have just watched fantasia
Every time I think Kevin has made his best documentary, he releases a new one that peaks that much higher.
I genuinely think this is this channels' magnum opus, it's so beautifully, lovingly crafted and the obvious passion for all these different mediums and styles just perfectly intertwining is just something beautiful to behold.
I love when creators don't just stick to what's popular and actually take risks with their creations, it is such a joy to watch.
Bravo.
This is genuinely one of the most beautiful youtube documentaries I've ever watched. I can't imagine the amount of time and effort that went into it, but I can see the care and passion and love. The visuals, the MUSIC!!!!!!!, the acting. All of it is fantastic. I teared up at the end of it. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
The historical guide in the description is actually amazing and I appreciate that so much. I’m SO TIRED of media that is meant to used and discarded quickly or without my full attention. I want to be fully engaged. I want to be challenged. I want to use my brain for God’s sake. Thank you.
this!!
I’m speechless. The practical effects, the music, the storytelling-it blew me away.
What a captivating, evocative, and comforting documentary! A massive bravo and thank you to everyone involved.
Wow... I'm so emotional after watching this and I don't know why. The best way to describe it is this makes me nostalgic for a time I never lived in - visionary, optimistic, idealistic, forward-facing. It's crazy to see the amount of cooperation there was between international governments, private corporations, and the Walt Disney corporation in trying to put this together. I wish I could have seen it back when it first opened, to experience the wonder of human progress and the excitement for the future. It is somewhat regrettable see how EPCOT has increasingly changed over time: an IP-filled mash up of themed attractions.
Holy fricking smokes. I honestly have no words. You, my good sir, WITHOUT FAIL, continue to blow me away in the most amazing ways possible. You did it once with the Disney Channel theme documentary, and now, you've positively sucker-punched me with awe with this one. I salute you, the entire team that made this, and all of the hard work you put into making this happen. You're not just a CZcamsr anymore. You're a full-blown documentarian.
One thing I always love about Kevin as a Documentary Filmmaker - he's never afraid to be ambitious and try new ways.
I loved it
I have to admit, I didn’t think I’d like this video. I love Defunctland for Kevin’s VO work and well written content.
At about 45 minutes in, this EPCOT nerd was sitting there with tears streaming down my cheeks. This is a beautiful love letter to one of the greatest works of art ever built. Thank you, Kevin and team.
this is genuinely one of the most beautiful, artistic, creative, and unique pieces of media I’ve ever seen! I can’t believe I get to watch content like this for FREE! truly a work of art that you should be so incredibly proud of
so true king
This is an incredible experience, I hesitate to even call it just a documentary at this point. I had the historical guide up while I was watching and the amount of detail put into that alone is just mind blowing. I noticed the 2019 start date mentioned at the beginning of this and spent the whole time watching thinking, “4 years for this makes so much sense.” You can just FEEL the time, effort, and care that went into the final product. I mean the different animation styles, visual presentations, the actors, voice actors, the themes and motifs in the music, instrumentation (particularly in the shadow puppet sequence, wow), the research and gathering of actual documents for reference, the guide even mentions that the craft tools used in one of the vignettes are vintage and of the era? It’s all just so amazing and detailed and so, so engaging! I hope you and everyone who worked on it are all so proud of the final product ❤️