Running from October 1, 1999, to January 1, 2001,[3] the celebration was primarily based at Epcot, with its emphasis on human potential and the possibilities of the future.

The Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration album also contained this song as well as the soundtracks to the fireworks show and the parade.

One of the events that took place during the celebration was The Millennium Dreamers global children's summit,[6] sponsored by McDonald's and UNESCO.

Two thousand children and teenagers selected for their volunteerism and philanthropy in the USA, and others from more than 198 countries around the world, came to Epcot and the other parks for workshops, symposiums, behind-the-scenes tours, and private functions that allowed them to network and learn about different cultures and customs from their peers.

[8] In May 2019, the large "Leave a Legacy" structures in front of Spaceship Earth facing the main gate began the process of being moved to a location outside of the main entrance to accommodate an updated Epcot entrance plan,[9] with the west half of the structures being removed in June 2019.