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/* A Remimagined Epcot (2017-Present) */
World Nature, the park's second new neighborhood, will include [[The Land]] and [[The Seas with Nemo & Friends]] pavilions, as well as a brand new interactive experience titled Journey of Water, inspired by Disney's Moana<ref name="newepcot"/>. On this lush exploration trail, guests will get to meet and play with magical water, while also learning about the importance of the natural water cycle.
The final new neighborhood coming to Epcot is World Discovery. This area will will be composed of [[Test Track]], [[Mission: Space]], [[Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind ]] and the new Space 220 Restaurant<ref name="newepcot"/>. Due to these changes, the Future World label that had been a staple of Epcot since it opened will not longer be used.
On September 30, 2019, ImmuniNations: Reflections of Earth was performed for the final time <ref> https://insidethemagic.net/2019/04/illuminations-closing-date-epcot/ </ref>. The following night, October 1, 2019, Epcot Forever made its debut. This new nighttime spectacular allows guests to "celebrate the past, present and future of Epcot through this dazzling fireworks and special-effects spectacular".
Also on October 1, 2019, the Epcot Preview Center EPCOT Experience opened in the former Odyssey Restaurant location <ref> https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201910/7037/M/</ref>. Inside the Preview CenterEPCOT Experience, guests can see a stylized model of Epcot's future, as well as a 12 minute 360 degree film that celebrates the park's past while giving guests a glimpse at its future. In addition to this look ahead, the Preview Center also features artifacts from Epcot's past and merchandise locations.
On October 1, 2021, EPCOT officially dropped the Future World name. Instead, the park was re-zoned into four neighborhoods- World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature and World Showcase <ref>https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/epcot/news/27sep2021-epcot-will-officially-drop-the-future-world-name-from-october-1-as-the-park-become-comprised-of-four-neighborhoods.htm </ref>.
 
On March 14, 2022, the EPCOT Experience closed in the Odyssey pavilion. At this time, the Odyssey returned to its former function as the park's festival center <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2022/03/epcot-experience-closing-permanently-on-march-14/ </ref>.
==Current Pavilions==