Epcot is a theme park at Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. Epcot 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 the celebration of human achievement, particularly technological innovation and international culture. Epcot is also known for its iconic landmark, Spaceship Earth, a geodesic sphere.