Danny Kaye hosted EPCOT’s opening day celebration in 1982, giving television audiences their first look at Walt Disney World’s second theme park. He was apparently hard to work with during the taping, but it looks like he’s enjoying himself in this clip. | Disney History Channel

In October 1982, Danny Kaye hosted EPCOT Center: The Opening Celebration, a televised special introducing Walt Disney World’s second theme park. Seven-year-old Drew Barrymore joined him for several segments as they toured the park, meeting characters like Dreamfinder and Figment. The special was part of Disney’s big push to showcase EPCOT to the world, blending entertainment with Walt’s vision for the future. #disneyhistory #disneyworld #epcot #drewbarrymore #drewbarrymoreshow | Disney History C

Danny Kaye, star of White Christmas, hosted EPCOT Center’s Opening Day Celebration. The televised special aired on October 23, 1982, featuring celebrity guests such as Drew Barrymore, Marie Osmond, and Roy Clark. During the special, Kaye toured viewers through Walt Disney World’s newly opened second theme park, singing about its attractions and giving sneak peaks at what was still under construction. | Disney History Channel