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The Land is a pavilion located in [[Epcot]]. {{Template:Infobox park land Disney ride |
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| caption='''The exterior of the The Land pavilion.| theme=Earth's eviormentEnvironment| sponsor= Kraft (1982-1993)<br>Nestle (1993-2009)| land=World Nature| park= Epcot| opened=October 1st1, 1982| number_of_attractionscustom_label_1 =ThreeNumber of Attractions| custom_value_1 = 2| logo_row=TheLandLogo.png}}The Land is a pavilion located in World Nature within [[Epcot]].
==Pavilion History==
The Land pavilion is largest pavilion in Epcot at 6 acres. The front of the building featured two small glass greenhouses, with the smaller greenhouse located in the front. A diamond shaped sign invited guests the the pavilion, which was sponsered ===Development and Sponsorship by Kraft. ===The Land with the rest genesis of phase 1 of Epcot on October 1, 1982. The Land pavilion focused on man's interaction with dates back to the land, especially focusing on agricultureoriginal concepts for EPCOT Center <ref name= "Martin"> http://www.martinsvids. Both the interior and exterior of net/?tag=the -land-pavilion were given an earthy color scheme</ref>. Initially, and plans called for an eco-friendly look. The Land originally featured three attractions [[Kitchen Kabaret]], [[Symbiosis]] Ecology and [[Listen Mineral pavilion to be located in Future World; however the Land]]. Kitchen Kabaret focus was an Audio Anamatronic musical revue, that taught gets the value of healthy eating. Listen eventually broadened to the Land was a boat ride, that showed guests how humans both live off, and destroy the land. A working greenhouse was located at the end include all of the attraction, giving guests a glimpse of the future of agriculture. The final attraction that opened planet's environments in order to make the Land pavilion was Symbiosis, a film shown in the Landmore appealing to potential sponsors <ref name= "Martin"/>. In Walt Disney Production's Harvest Theater. Symbiosis focused on the balance 1977 Annual Report, Disney stated that humans needed to achieve between technological advancements and maintaining the environmental. The Land also featured a shop, known pavilion would "illustrate man's role as Broccoli & Co., and two restaurants (the Good Turn Restaurant and the Land Grille Room). A tour protector of the greenhouse, called Tomorrow's Harvest was also available to guests, for an additional chargeEarth and its environments" <ref name= "hill"/>.
The Land remained essentially the same until 1993. In 1993, a effort pavilion was made by Disney originally going to modernize all of Future Worldbe sponsored by a Georgia Pacific (a logging company) <ref name= "wedway"> Parish, including the Matt, Nate Parish, and Michael Crawford. "5:3 The Original Land pavilionPavilion." Audio blog post. WedWay Radio. N.p. Kraft, unwilling to finance 20 May 2013. Web. </ref >and thus the refurbishmentfirst incarnation of the pavilion was created with a focus on natural habitats and the earth’s environments <ref name= "book"> Pedersen, withdrew itR. A. The EPCOT Explorer's sponsorship on September 26, 1993Encyclopedia:. One day laterUnited States: Epcyclopedia, Nestle assumed the sponsership, and the Land began undergoing a gradual makeover2011. Print.</ref>. This early version of The first of the Land's attractions called for the pavilion to get updated was Listen to the Landbe made up of seven crystal structures that would have housed five different environments, plus an agricultural and an urban section <ref name= "hill"> http://jimhillmedia. On November com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2011/10, 1993 the attraction reopened /07/why-for-did-epcot-s-future-world-not-turn-out-as Living with the Land-wed-had-originally-planned. Living with the aspx </ref>. After entering this version of The Land was almost identical to it's predecessor, however guests would have first watched a storm scene was added as the attraction's opening scenebrief theater show set on an American farm <ref name= "wedway"/> . The biochemical lab which served as ''Listen Taking place in a structure similar to the Land[[Carousel of Progress]], this Carousel Show would have introduced guests to the Landkeeper, who would serve as guest's'' final scene was also relocated to guide throughout the attractions greenhousepavilion <ref name= "wedway"/>. Besides these changes After watching the only noticeable difference between preshow, guests would enter the attractions was rest of The Land which would have been themed as the removal Future Fair <ref name= "wedway"/>. The feature attraction of this early version of the pavilion would have been Blueprints of Nature, an attraction where guests would board a "Listen balloon" (using a track mechanism similar to [[Peter Pan's Flight]]) and follow the Landjourney of snow as it melted into water and flowed through earth's various ecosystems <ref name= " songbaxter"> http://homepages.which.net/~ian/historybaxter.html </ref>. According to Imagineer Tony Baxter:
In January 1994{{Quotation|The blueprints unfolded in the snowflakes of winter, then the germinating seeds of springtime, the flowers of summer, Kitchen Kabaret was closed and updatedthe leaves of the fall. As we observed this never-ending cycle, the balloon soared upward with the flying eagle. "For man alone can learn from nature and can soar with the birds". The attraction that replaced it was titled Food Rocksride concluded by flying through all the crystals. When you looked down, you got an overview of the area you would soon be visiting on foot, (which was basically a modern version the third part of Kitchen Kabaret)the show. |Tony Baxter <ref name= "baxter"/>}}[[Image:TonyBaxterLand.jpg|thumb|400px|Concept art for Tony Baxter's vision of The show still focused on nutritionLand.]]Although fairly well developed, but the musical numbers were updated to appeal to direction of The Land pavilion changed in 1978 when Georgia Pacific dropped out and Kraft announced that it would be sponsoring the pavilion (for 30 million dollars) <ref> Crump, Rolly, and Jeff Heimbuch. It's Kind of a younger audienceCute Story. In 1995 SymbiosisN.p.: Bamboo Forest, 2012. Print. </ref>. Instead of focusing on the only remaining opening day attraction in earth’s habitats, the focus of The Landnow shifted towards agriculture, finally closedand how humans cultivate their food <ref name= "Martin"/>. A new film was made for the Harvest TheaterWith Kraft as its sponsor, entitled the Circle layout of Life: An Environmental Fablethe pavilion itself was also redesigned. The new show featured characters from Tony Baxter left the 1994 Disney movie the Lion King, but still focused project to work on what would eventually be the balance between technological advancement [[Journey Into Imagination pavilion]] (where he would eventually rework the Landkeeper into Dreamfinder) and Imagineer Rolly Crump and his team were tasked with coming up with new plans for The Land<ref name= "wedway"/>. At this time, the conservation of pavilion was reshaped to look like a glass pyramid or mountain <ref name= "book"/>. Furthermore, the entrance was given murals to represent entering the landearth’s core <ref name= "Martin"/>. The pavilion itself new plans also received called for The Land to be made up of a new color schemeboat ride, later named [[Listen to the Land]] and fabrics, the "Harvest Theater" which made would show [[Symbiosis]], an environmental film <ref name= "Martin"/>. Originally, The Land pavilion was also going to feature temporary greenhouses; however it was later decided to permanently incorporate them into Listen to the Land<ref name= "Martin"/>. The final addition to the pavilion seem more vibrant and newcame when sponsor Kraft decided that they wanted the pavilion to include an attraction that focused on nutritional information <ref name= "Martin"/>. With this in mind, Imagineers created [[Kitchen Kabaret]]- an Audio Animatronic musical revue which featured singing food characters.
In 2003Besides its three main attractions, Nestle decided to renew it's sponsorship of the Land. As part of their agreement with Disney, Nestle had to finance all renovations to the pavilion. After renewing their sponsorship Nestle gave also included a large food court on the interior of the Land a complete makeover. A new color scheme was addedfirst level, adding even more bright colors to called the pavilion. Wider walkwaysFarmers Market, new signage, and new carpets were all added to as well as a rotating restaurant on the Land. This included second floor (a new trapezoid shaped entrance sign. At this time, holdover from the food court in pavilion’s original design) called the pavilion was completely redesignedGood Turn Restaurant <ref name= "Martin"/>.
[[Image:greenhoue.jpg|thumb|A view of The Land's greenhouse, from Living pavilion opened with the Landrest of EPCOT Center on October 1, 1982 <Ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/epcotgrandopening.html </ref>.]]
The first major change to The Land came in December 1982 when the shop Broccoli & Co. opened <ref> http://kpolsson.com/wdworld/wdw1972.htm </ref>. This little store was themed as a tie in to Kitchen Kabaret and it sold plants, small souvenirs, and (obviously) Kitchen Kabaret merchandise. Besides the addition of Broccoli & Co., the only other significant change to The Land pavilion during the 1980s came in 1986 when the Good Turn restaurant was renamed The Land Grille Room <ref name= "widen"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/ecindex.htm </ref>.
After renewing their sponsorship, ===Sponsorship by Nestle also wanted to add an E Ticket attraction for the pavilionand Renovations (1993-2004)===[[Image:1990sChanges. On January 3jpg|400px|thumb|When Nestle took over sponsorship, 2004, Food Rocks Symbosis was permanently closed. replaced with The attraction Circle of Life, and Kitchen Kabaret was replaced by Soarin', a motion simulator attraction that simulated the experience Food Rocks]]When Nestle assumed sponsorship of hang gliding. Soarin' was originally designed for Disney's California AdventureThe Land in 1993, so it was added to Disney World as part of renovations on the Happiest Celebration on Earth promotionpavilion began immediately. In order The first major update came to accommodate the construction aesthetics of Soarin', the entire Land pavilion was closed. The pavilion officially re-opened on May 5itself, 2005 to rave reviews. While when the attraction closed for that addition original colors of Soarin', other changes brown and blue were also madereplaced with a more vibrant color palette <ref name= "Martin"/>. The small greenhouse located in At this time, the front of Farmer’s Market was rethemed as the pavilion was removed Sunshine Season Food Fair, the Land Grille Room became the Garden Grill, and the Broccoli and Co. was renamed the Green Thumb Emporium was closed<ref name= "Martin"/> <ref name= "widen"/>.
In 2009, As part of the Nestle decided to pull out refurbishments all three of itThe Land's sponsorship of the Land pavilionattractions were also updated. Two years laterFirst, On July 29on September 23, 20111993, Disney announced that Chiquita (a produce company) agreed Listen to sponsor the Land closed <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/Sep27.html </ref>. The attraction, later reopened as [[Living with the Land]] on December 10, 1993 <ref name= "Martin"/>. Despite thisDuring the refurbishment, both the rest Symphony of the Seed scene and the attraction’s theme song "Listen to the Land pavilion remains sponsorless" were removed. Further changes included the fact that a prerecorded narration was now used for the first half of the attraction, and the attraction's finale was changed<ref name= "Martin"/>.
==Attractions==The next attraction to be updated was Kitchen Kabaret. The show closed on January 3, 1994, before reopening on March 26 as “Food Rocks” <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/kk.htm </ref>. Instead of focusing on nutrition as Kitchen Kabaret had, Food Rocks instead parodied the top musical acts of the time <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/foodrocks.html </ref>. The last of The Land's attractions to be renovated was Symbiosis, which was shown in the Harvest Theater. Symbiosis closed on January 1, 1995 in order to make room for a new for a new film: [[Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable]] <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/symbiosis-film/ </ref>. The new attraction featured the characters Timon, Pumbaa and Simba from the 1994 Disney movie The Lion King. Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable opened on January 21, 1999 <ref> http://www.disney-pal.com/Epcot/circle_of_life.htm </ref>.
'''Living with Other minor changes to come to The Land pavilion during the Land'''mid- This narrated boat tour, takes guests through both a dark ride, and a greenhouse tour. Along the way, guests will learn the history of "the land" and humans effect on it. The attraction focuses on agriculture and how new technology effects it. 1990s refurbishment included:
'''Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable'''- This 70 mm film teaches guests about their responsibility towards the environment. The film uses characters from the Lion King including, Simba, Timon and Pumbaa to show how all of our actions effect the land in some way. * The Circle of Life movie is housed seating in the Harvest Theateratrium received new umbrellas <ref name= "Martin"/>.
'''Soarin'''- This motion simulator attraction, allows guests * Carpet was added to feel as if they are hang gliding over California. Along the way, guests will atrium <ref name= "flyMartin" over California landmarks including: the Golden Gate Bridge, the Redwood Forests, and Disneyland/>.
'''Behind the Seeds Tour'''- For an additional cost, guests can experience the Behind the Seeds Tour. * The tour takes them on a one hour walkthrough tour, of the greenhouse that guests can see on Living with the Land. As of March 2012, the tour cost 18 dollars per adult, and 14 dollars per childceiling mural was painted over <ref name= "book"/>.
* Banners were hung from the roof in order to help with the pavilion's acoustics <ref name==Former Attractions=="book"/>.
'''Listen to the Land'''- This boat tour was nearly identical to the current Living with the Land. Originally opening in 1982* The three floating balloons, Listen to the Land was updated and renamed Living which represented food groups, were replaced with five new ones which represented the Land in 1993. Listen to the Land did not include the storm scene that guests see on the current attraction, however it did feature a theme song which is no longer useddifferent types of seasonal weather <ref name= "book"/>.
===Recent History (2005-Present)===Following the mid-1990s refurbishments, The Land pavilion remained essentially unchanged for eight years. This ended however in 2003, when Disney decided to bring [[Soarin’]] (a very popular motion simulator attraction in Disney’s California Adventure) to Epcot. Initially, Disney planned on adding Soarin'''Kitchen Kabaret'''to one of the World Showcase pavilions<ref name= "press"> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/soarin/news/03oct2004- Opening disney-soarin-press-release.htm </ref>, however when a proper location could not be agreed upon, it was decided to house the attraction inside The Land <ref name= "press"/>. Although the attraction itself would take place in 1982an expansion building, Kitchen Kabaret the queue for Soarin' was a 13 minute Audio Anamatronic showdesigned to go through the area that housed Food Rocks <ref name= "Martin"/>. Hosted by Bonnie AppetiteQuietly, construction on Soarin' began in August of 2003, before the show attraction was a musical revue which focused officially announced on healthy nutritionOctober 10th<ref name= "press"/>. Kitchen Kabaret Despite the fact that its days were numbered, Food Rocks remained open until January 3, 2004<ref name= "Martin"/>. The Land pavilion itself remained open for part of Soarin's construction. On January 2, 2005 however, the entire pavilion closed in 1994for a three month refurbishment <Ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/soarin/news/05nov2004-land-pavilion-closing-for-soarin-work.htm </ref>. During the renovation, Soarin' was integrated into the main atrium and changes were made to Living with the Land <ref name= "Martin"/>. Also at this time, Sunshine Seasons was replaced by Food Rocksredesigned and the pavilion's central fountain was removed in order to add more seating <ref name= "book"/>.Other changes that happened to the pavilion during the 2005 refurbishment included:[[Image:Soarin3.jpg|400px|thumb|Soarin' opened in The Land in 2005]]
'''Food Rocks'''- Food Rocks was an Audio Anamatronic show that replaced in Kitchen Kabaret in 1994. The attraction was themed to be a musical fundraiser to promote healthy eating. Allthough * A remodeling and repaving of the premise changed slightly, the show was basically just an updated version of Kitchen Kabaretentrance <ref name= "book"/>. Food Rocks closed on January 13, 2004. Food Rocks was located in the current location of Soarin'
'''Symbiosis'''- Symbiosis * The entire pavilion was given a 70 mm film shown in the Harvest Theater. The film focused on human's destruction new color scheme of the landgreen, and balance they needed to strike between technological advancement and protecting the environment. Symbiosis opened on October 1light blue, 1982 light tan and closed in January of 2005. It was replaced by the Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable, another environment film which features characters from the Lion Kinggolden yellow<ref name= "book"/>.
* The pavilion received new carpets, as well as new lighting <ref name==Restaurants=="Martin"/>.
'''Garden Grill'''- The Garden Grill is located on * New ceiling banners replaced those added during the second floor of the pavilion, overlooking Living with the Land. The restaurant is open for dinner usually beginning right around four in the afternoon. The time of closing varies, depending on park hours. The Garden Grill allows guests to get a 1990s refurbishment<ref name= "Family Style DinnerMartin" while allowing them to meet Mickey, Pluto, Chip and Dale. Also of note, is the fact that the Garden Grill actually rotates, giving guests a variety of different views/>.
'''Sunshine Seasons'''- This food court allows guests to choose food from six different shops. * The Sunshine Seasons consists of: a sandwich shopballoons were repainted, an Asian shop, a soup so that they now signified the earth and salad shop, a grill, a bakery, and a breakfast shop. The food court is located on the first level of the pavilion, across from Soarin'four seasons <ref name= "book"/>.
* In order to help with the predicted increase in traffic flow, the pavilion's escalators were reversed<ref name= "book"/>.
Despite the significant changes being made the pavilion, the construction only took two weeks longer than expected <ref name="book"/>, and by April 29, 2005 the entire pavilion was fully operational <ref name=Shopping"Martin"/>. Since the 2005 renovation, The Land has only experienced some minor changes. In 2006, the skippers were removed from Living with the Land <ref name="Jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/08/living_with_the_land_1.html </ref> and in 2007 interactive games were added to Soarin's queue <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ep/e_soar.htm </ref>. Subsequently, on February 13, 2009, Nestlé's sponsorship of The Land ended <ref name="Jack"/>. Since that date, the Land has remained sponsorless (although Chiquita Brands International has sponsored the Living with the Land attraction since 2011 <ref> http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chiquita-and-walt-disney-world-resort-announce-multi-year-alliance-to-offer-fresh-healthy-chiquita-and-fresh-express-products-to-disney-guests-126408463.html </ref>).
'''Soarin' Tour Desk'''- Located on On June 17, 2016, the left hand side of new attraction [[Soarin', Around the World]] replaced the original Soarin' Tour Desk allows guests Over California attraction <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/soarin/news/15jun2016-soarin-to book spots on the Behind -close-early-to-prepare-for-new-soarin-around-the Seeds Tour-world. Guests can also purchase small plants known as Mickey's Mini Gardenshtm </ref>. The new motion simulator attraction allows guests to hang glide over various world landmarks.
'''Green Thumb Emporium'''- Located across from the Soarin' Tour DeskOn February 3, the Green Thumb Emporium sells Soarin' merchandise as well as Mickey's Mini Gardens2018, Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable closed <ref> https://blog. touringplans.com/2018/01/10/circle-of-life-close-epcot/ </ref>. Subsequently, on March 19, 2019, Disney announced that a new film titled "Awesome Planet" would open in The store takes itLand pavilion's name from a much larger shop that was formally located in Harvest Theater <ref> https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/awesome-planet-coming-to-the Land-land-pavilion.953799/ </ref>.
==CharactersAttractions=='''[[Awesome Planet]]'''- This 10 minute film showcases the many wonders and environments that the planet Earth has to offer.
'''Chip[[Living with the Land]]'''- Chip can always be found inside This narrated boat tour teaches guests about the history of "the Garden Grill. However, guests must land" and the effect that humans have reservations at on it. The second half of the grill in order to meet himattraction takes guests through a working greenhouse where futuristic growing techniques are showcased.
'''Dale[[Soarin' Around the World]]'''- Along with ChipThis motion simulator attraction allows to hang glide over various world landmarks. Destinations on Soarin' Around the World include, Dale can always be found inside the Great Wall of China, the Garden Grill. HoweverMatterhorn, guests must have reservations at the grill in order to meet himEiffel Tower and many more.
'''Mickey MouseBehind the Seeds Tour'''- Mickey For an additional cost, guests can usually be found inside experience the Garden Grill Behind the Seeds Tour. This tour takes guests on a one hour walkthrough of the greenhouses that are seen on Living with Chip and Dalethe Land. HoweverThe Behind the Seeds Tour was known as Tomorrow's Harvest from 1982 until 1993, guests must have reservations at and the grill in order to meet himGreenhouse Tours from 1993 until 1996.
'''Pluto'''- Pluto can usually be found inside the Garden Grill with Chip and Dale. However, guests must have reservations at the grill in order to meet him. ==Former Attractions==
==Trivia=='''[[Listen to the Land]]'''- The first incarnation of Living with the Land, Listen to the Land ran from 1982 until 1993.
* Almost all of the fresh food used by the Garden Grill and Sunshine Seasons'''Kitchen Kabaret'''- Kitchen Kabaret was a 13 minute Audio Animatronic musical revue that focused on promoting healthy nutrition. Kitchen Kabaret ran from October 1, is grown inside the Land pavilion itself1982 until January 1, 1994, when it was replaced by Food Rocks.
* Solar panels line '''Food Rocks'''- Food Rocks was an Audio Animatronic show that was themed to be a musical fundraiser to promote healthy eating. Parodying many of the roof top musical acts of the Land paviliontime, Food Rocks ran from 1994 until 2004 when it was closed in order to make room for Soarin'.
* There is '''Symbiosis'''- Symbiosis was a VIP room at the top of the Pavilion accessible by pressing the elevator buttons 70mm film shown in a certain sequencethe Harvest Theater. The room looks down film focused on parts human's destruction of the Living with land, and the Land attractionbalance they needed to strike between technological advancement and protecting the environment. Symbiosis opened on October 1, 1982 and closed on January 1, 1995, when it was replaced by Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable.
* The Land pavilion is so big'''[[Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable]]'''- Housed in the Harvest Theater, that all this 70mm film taught guests about their responsibility towards the environment. Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable featured Simba, Timon and Pumbaa from the 1994 Disney Movie "The Lion King". Circle of Fantasyland could fit inside itLife: An Environmental Fable operated from 1995 until 2017.
* Although the Land is best known for it's entertainment''[[Soarin' Over California]]'''- The original incarnation of Soarin' allowed guests to hang glide over various California landmarks, the pavilion is also ending with a working demonstration, productionvisit to Disneyland. The original Soarin' opened on May 5, 2005 and research facilityclosed on June 16, 2016.
==ReferencesRestaurants==[[Image:Thelandkrafts.jpg|400px|thumb|The Land as it appeared during Kraft's sponsorship (1982-1993)]]'''[[The Garden Grill Restaurant]]'''- The Garden Grill is located on the second floor of the pavilion, overlooking Living with the Land. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and it gives guests an opportunity to meet Chip, Dale, Mickey and Pluto. Also of note is the fact that the Garden Grill rotates, giving guests a variety of different views of Living with the Land.
http'''[[Sunshine Seasons]]'''- This food court allows guests to choose food from four different locations://disneyworldthe Soup & Salad Shop, the Asian Wok shop, the Sandwich Shop & Bakery, and Wood-Fired Grill Shop.disneyThe Sunshine Seasons is located on the first level of the pavilion, across from Soarin'.go.com/tours-===Former Restaurants===Although they have gone by different names, The Land has always included a food court and-experiences/behind-a rotating restaurant. The former names of the-seeds/restaurants are:
http://allears'''[[Farmers Market]]'''- The original food court in The Land pavilion.net/tp/ep/e_landThis restaurant featured Kraft products, and was open from 1982 until 1993 when Nestle assumed sponsorship of the pavilion.htm
http://waltdatedworld'''[[Sunshine Season Food Fair]]'''- The second incarnation of The Land's food court opened in 1994, following a lengthy refurbishment.bravepagesThe food court was once again renovated in 2004 and renamed simply Sunshine Seasons.com/id240.htm
http://waltdatedworld'''[[The Good Turn Restaurant]]'''- The original rotating restaurant was open from 1982 until 1986 when it was renamed the Land Grille Room.bravepagesThe Good Turn Restaurant offered American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.com/id243.htm
'''[[The Land Grille Room]]'''- the second incarnation of the rotating restaurant, the Land Grille Room was open from 1986 until 1993 when it closed as part of the pavilion wide renovations. Following Nestle's sponsorship of The Land pavilion, the Land Grille Room was renamed the Garden Grill. ==Shopping=='''Soarin' Tour Desk'''- Located to the left of Soarin's entrance, the Soarin' Tour Desk allows guests to book spots on the Behind the Seeds Tour, as well as purchase small plants known as Mickey's Mini Gardens and seeds.  '''Green Thumb Emporium'''- Located across from the Soarin' Tour Desk, the Green Thumb Emporium sells Soarin' merchandise, Mickey's Mini Gardens, and seeds. The shop takes its name from a much larger store that was formerly located in The Land from 1994-2005. ===Former Shopping==='''Broccoli & Co.'''- Located near the exit to Kitchen Kabaret, Broccoli & Co. sold Kitchen Kabaret merchandise, small plants, and seeds. Broccoli and Co. opened in December of 1982 and closed in 1993.  '''Green Thumb Emporium (1994-2005)'''- The original Green Thumb Emporium was located in the former location of Broccoli & Co.. The store sold Food Rocks merchandise, as well as other plant related merchandise and seeds. The Green Thumb Emporium opened in 1994 and was closed in 2005 in order to make room for Soarin', however a small shop near that location continues to use the Green Thumb Emporium name. ==Fun Facts and Trivia==* Potential names for what would eventually be The Land pavilion included: Avant-Gardens, Harvest Tomorrow, Terrarama, Land Alive!, Naturescope, or Terra of Tomorrow <ref> http://disneyworldwww.disney.godisneybythenumbers.com/parksblog/epcotblog_files/attractionsD23s%20Epcot%2030th%20Anniversary%20Celebration.html#sthash.5ybn2VDD.dpbs </ref>. * The original plans for The Land pavilion called for an “Artic zone” part of the-land-pavilion<ref name= "baxter"/>.  * The design of The Land pavilion inspired the architecture of the [[Journey Into Imagination Pavilion]] <ref name= "Martin"/>.  * Consultants on the pavilion included: Dr. Carl Hodges (University of Arizona), Dr. Bill Knott (NASA), the University of Minnesota, the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, and the Soil Science Department of the University of Florida.  * Construction on The Land started in February 1981 <ref name= "book"/>.  * Almost all of the fresh food used by the Garden Grill and Sunshine Seasons are grown inside The Land pavilion itself <ref> This information comes from the Behind the Seeds Tour </ref>. * Although The Land is best known for its entertainment, the pavilion is also a working demonstration, production, and research facility. * There are two nearly identical mosaics located on either side of the entry ramp to The Land pavilion. The mosaics were designed by Hanns and Monika Scharf, with the only difference between the two being a single dark green tile, located on the right mosaic <ref name= "Martin"/>. * The three original hot air balloons located in The Land pavilion were designed by Walt Peregoy <ref name= "book"/>. * The large fountain originally found in The Land's atrium was sculpted Jim Sarno <ref name= "book"/>. ==References==