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While the American Adventure an attraction inside the America pavilion had always been a part of the plans for [[EPCOT Center]], its location and design changed frequently during the park's planning. InitiallyAs early as 1976, in the 1978/79 EPCOT Center there were plansfor an American attraction to be one of Epcot Center's major draws <ref name= "vid1"/>. By 1978, Imagineers wanted to use the American Adventure pavilion as a bridge between Future World and World Showcase <ref> http://progresscityusa.com/2009/06/27/a-visit-to-epcot-center-1979/ </ref> <Ref name= "Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=218 </ref>. The This version of the pavilion would have been two stories tall, with the American Adventure attraction located on the building's second floor <Ref name= "allears"> http://allears.net/tp/ep/e_adv.htm </ref>. Eventually however, Imagineers had decided that keeping America apart from the rest of to place the countries in American pavilion within World Showcase, would seem elitist and thus . By placing the whole pavilion was moved to at the far side back center of the World Showcase promenade land, Imagineers not only put America amongst the other countries, but they also created a "weenie" to draw guests back into the land <ref name= "allears"/>. [[Image:amricanadventureryman.jpg|500px|thumb|Herb Ryman concept art for the American Adventure pavilion,]] Like the pavilion itself, the American Adventure attraction also went through a series of changes. When development began on the attraction, Imagineers knew that they wanted to tell the story of America, but they were not sure how to do it. Six different attraction ideas were disregarded, before the show’s final form was accepted <ref> http://2719hyperion.blogspot.com/2007/01/lost-imagineering-happy-fun-american.html </ref>. These discarded ideas included:

Like the pavilion itself, the American Adventure * An idea for a lighter attraction also went that would only feature Audio Animatronics. <ref name= "Korkis"/>* A ride through a series of changesattraction featuring short vignettes <ref name= "Korkis"/>. When development began * An attraction which focused on the attraction, Imagineers knew that they wanted to tell the story characters of America, but they were not sure how to do itAmerican folklore (ie. Six different attraction ideas were disregarded, before the show’s final form was accepted Paul Bunyan) <refname= "Korkis"> http://2719hyperionallears.blogspot.com/2007net/01ae/lost-imagineering-happy-fun-americanissue828.html htm </ref>. Rejected ideas for the American Adventure attraction included:

* An idea for According to Show Writer and Producer Randy Bright:{{Quotation|“One of the toughest things we had to do was take 350 years and compress it down to 20 minutes. In fact, we failed. It is a lighter attraction that would only feature Audio Animatronics28-minute show. <ref name= "Korkis"/>* A ride We went through attraction featuring short vignettes <ref name= "Korkis"/>.* An attraction six abject failures before we got to an American Adventure we all felt comfortable with, which focused on the characters of American folklore (ie. Paul Bunyan) ultimately became what we have today <ref name= "Korkismouseplanet"> http://allears.net/ae/issue828.htm </ref>}}

According to lead Imagineer and show producer Randy Bright:((Quotation|“One With a goal of the toughest things we had to do was take 350 years creating a venue that would be “alive and compress it down to 20 minutesmoving” <ref name="vid1"> https://www. In fact, we failedyoutube. It is com/watch?v=pT8dbXhN1G8</ref>, Imagineers eventually came up with the idea of creating a 28-minute show“Magic Theater” <ref name= "mouseplanet"> https://www. We went through six abject failures before we got mouseplanet.com/9905/Will_Rogers_and_the_American_Adventure </ref>. The theater was designed so that it would be able to an American Adventure we all felt comfortable withcombine: Audio Animatronics, which ultimately became what we have today video, audio, and moving sets to tell the story of America <ref name= "mouseplanet"/>}}.

Imagineers eventually came up with With the infrastructure and form of the attraction now settled on, Randy Bright and his team set about writing the shows script. Early on, Bright proposed the idea of using a “Magic Theater” focusing on “dreamers and doers”, an ethos that would guide the show's development <ref name= "Mouseplanetvid2"> https://www.mouseplanetyoutube.com/9905/Will_Rogers_and_the_American_Adventure watch?v=u8WTTQzuDZge</ref>. The theater was designed so that it Bright and professor of history at UCLA D. Allen Yarnell would be able meet late at night at Imagineering to combine: Audio Animatronics, video, audio, and moving sets work on the show. One of the theme that they hoped to tell portray was the story overcoming of Americaadversity, while also not wanting to whitewashing the country's history <ref name= "Mouseplanetvid2"/>. According to Bright, once Imagineers came up with further noted that the idea show focused on a series of the theater, writing the script for the individuals using their own words.[[Image:RandyBright.jpg|400px|thumb|American Adventure was much easier<ref name= "Mouseplanet"/>. producer and show writer Randy Bright]]

In order to help set the various scenes which were to be depicted in the American Adventure, Imagineers initially wanted the attraction to have three hosts, which with each host representing one of the centuries that America had existed for <ref name= "Korkis"/>. The three men chosen to guide guests through the story of America were Benjamin Franklin (18th century), Mark Twain (19th century), and Will Rogers (20th century). Although promoted in concept art by Disney <ref> http://progresscityusa.com/page/57/ </ref>, it was eventually decided that Will Rogers would not appear as one of the attraction’s attraction's hosts (although he would appear in Audio Animatronic form in the 20th century scene), leaving the duo of Franklin and Twain as the sole narrators. This decision was made after Disney discovered that only 5 out of every 150 college students knew who Will Rogers was <ref name= "mouseplanet"/> , and they could not come to a consensus on a replacement. Randy Bright later contemplated that the events of the 20th Century were too current to properly find a representative for <ref name= "mouseplanet"/>

Although never seen by the public, the script The soundtrack for the beginning of the American Adventure attraction was carefully created by composer Buddy Baker, who combined known, period specific songs, with Will Rogers as a one of new tunes written specifically for the hosts has been discoveredattraction<ref name="vid2"/>. This version would have begun with FranklinThe music was then recorded by the Philadelphia Symphonic Orchestra before being mixed by engineer Bob Zalk <ref name="vid2"/>. In total, it took 18 months to mix the attraction's music, sound effects, Twain and Rogers reflecting on narration into the countries’ past:final score <ref name="vid1"/>.

{{Quotation| Like the attraction'''Ben Franklin:''' America has been settled by the people of all nations. We are not a narrow tribe of mens score, no. Our blood is as the flood of the Amazon, made up of 1,000 noble currents all pouring into one. We are not a nation so much as a world.” Excuse me, Mr. Twain, Mr. Rogers. I am sure you recognize those inspiring words from Herman Melville. It seems they are going to preamble a new show called artwork used in the American Adventurewas specifically curated. It also seems Bright noted that we three have been asked they did not want to be the central figures use "modern art" in the show.18th and 19th century scenes <brref name="vid1"/>'''Mark Twain:''' The three of us star in a show together? I can see it now. Hmm! I just bet Mr. Rogers would love Instead, Disney created new artwork that was stylized to step on my lines. <br>'''Will Rogers:''' Now, now, Mr. Twain, you know that’s not true. <br>'''Twain:''' Why, Mr. Rogers, you know truth is the most valuable thing I have. <br>'''Rogers:''' Well, I guess that’s why you use look like it so sparingly. <br>'''Franklin:''' Gentlemen, gentlemen, we are not addressing was from the issue at hand: The American Adventurecorrect period. <br>'''Twain:''' FranklyIn a similar fashion, I’m sick photographs and tired about all the grousing about what’s wrong with America. We should make it fashionable again to talk about all the things that are right about this country. <br>Franklin: I agree. The time has come to make an optimistic statement about America and her people. <br>'''Rogers:''' Well, sir, motion pictures were not just about used until the days gone by, but about today’s world and tomorrows, too. Don’t forget, we passed from the scene scenes set in a long time ago. where these technologies had been invented <brref name="vid1"/>'''Franklin:''' Mr. Rogers, I’m sure that if anyone can offer a new perspective on America’s challenges for tomorrow, we can. I may have invented these bifocals I’m wearing but I can assure you they’re not rose colored. Don’t forget, that between the three of us there is a lot of first-hand experience during the first two centuries. We were there. <br>'''Twain:''' Two-hundred years, that’s an awful lot of ground Despite technical problems and changes to cover. <br>'''Franklin:''' We can each take the period we’re the most familiar with. I should host the show right through the birth of a new nation. <br>'''Twain:''' I can cover the growing expansion of s plot, the American frontier. <br>'''Rogers:''' I sorta guess things have been kinda crazy Adventure was completed in the 20th century. Changes faster than any of us could keep up. time for EPCOT Center’s opening day on October 1, 1982 <brref>'''Twainhttp:''' Just look around us//thisdayindisneyhistory. Decaying cities, pollution, crimehomestead. I’d rather put my crystal ball in reversecom/epcotgrandopening. html <br/ref>'''Franklin:''' Now, stop that nonsense. Those good old days that everybody speaks ofThe show then remained unchanged until 1993, they when all new Audio Animatronics were no utopia either. Mr. Twain, those Mississippi shores you walked as a boy were also walked by slaves. And Mr. Rogers, how about added (which featured more fluid movements) and the lawlessness and violence of your glorious West?…And in my time, few children lived to be adults. If I may quote you from my own Poor Richard’s Almanac: ‘The golden age never attraction’s Golden Dream montage was the present age.’ Mrupdated <ref name= "Martin"/>. Twain, if you want to go back, go right ahead, but from what I’ve seenIn 2007, the 20th Century has an incredible amount of positive things that are simply taken for granted. montage was once again updated <ref name= "mouseplanetMartin"/>}}.

Despite technical problems and changes to the shows plotIn January 2018, the American Adventure was completed on time attraction closed for EPCOT Center’s opening day on October 1a major renovation. At this time, 1982 the attraction's films were converted to an all-digital projection system, and a new screen, as well as new speakers, were instilled<ref> httphttps://thisdayindisneyhistorydisneyparks.homesteaddisney.go.com/epcotgrandopening.html blog/2018/02/epcots-american-adventure-attraction-will-add-new-american-icons-this-month/ </ref>. The show then remained unchanged until 1993Furthermore, at this time, when all new Audio Animatronics were added (which featured more fluid movements) and the attraction’s attraction's Golden Dream montage was re-recorded and updated to include new American icons. The attraction reopened on February 14, 2018 <ref name= "Martin"/>https://www. In 2007, wdwmagic.com/attractions/the montage was once again updated, so that it now included footage of the firefighters who raised -american-adventure/news/14feb2018-video---the American flag at Ground Zero (after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks) -new-american-adventure-golden-dream-finale.htm </ref name= "Martin"/>.

===Hall Corridor of Flags and Preshow===[[Image:AmericanAdventureStatues3.jpg|thumb|400px|The Spirits of Adventure, Self-Reliance, and Tomorrow ]]After entering the American Adventure pavilion (and listening to the Voices of Liberty Perform), guests leave the main rotunda and enter the Corridor of Flags. As visitors move the pavilion's second floor, 44 different flags from American history are showcased. Flags located here include Revolutionary War era flags, Colonial flags, and even foreign flags from the countries that first came to America <Ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/12/the_american_adventure_part_1_1.html </ref>

After entering the American Adventure pavilion (and listening to the Voices of Liberty Perform), guests leave the main rotunda and enter the Hall of Flags. Here, 44 different flags from American history are showcased. Flags located here, include Revolutionary War era flags, Colonial flags, and even foreign flags from the countries that first came to America <Ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/12/the_american_adventure_part_1_1.html </ref>[[Image:spiritstatue.jpg|350px|thumb|Some of the Spirit of America statues.]]Following the Hall Corridor of Flags, guests enter the main theater. In the theaterHere, 12 life size statues can be seen on the left and right walls. The statues represent the "Spirits of America" and they include:

* '''Spirit of Self-RelianceIndependence-''' A farmer holding a shovelAn American colonial solider

* '''Spirit of HeritageCompassion-''' A Native American woman female doctor

* '''Spirit of IndependentDiscovery-''' An American patriot from the Revolutionary WarA mountain man

* '''Spirit of DiscoveryHeritage-''' A frontiersman * '''Spirit of Compassion-''' A female doctorNative American woman

The American Adventure begins in complete darkness, as guests hear the voice of Benjamin Franklin quoting John Steinbeck. As the first scene rises, guests see Franklin sitting behind a desk reading, with Mark Twain seated nearby. As Twain begins to doze off, Franklin concludes quoting his Steinbeck quote by saying:

The two men then begin to banter about humility, before Twain says that the American Adventure should begin with Franklin. Franklin corrects him, saying that the story of America began even before himhis time. As he speaks, images of ships crossing the ocean, and then a picture of the Mayflower reaching America , are shown.

At this point, the attractions attraction's first song, “New World Bound” begins to play. As the songs song play, images of pilgrims coming to the new world are shown. The song tells the story of the troubles that the pilgrims faced, both coming to America and then subsequently surviving there. The lyrics to New World Bound are:[[Image:AdventurePilgrims.jpg|thumb|500px|The Pilgrims crossing the Atlantic Ocean.]]

After New World Bound ends, Benjamin Franklin informs guests that America was not an easy place for settlers. He then goes on to explain that in the future decades , America would face a new problem- a growing separation from Great Britain. Colonists are then shown on the screen, rallying against Britain British rule and debating what to do. Franklin informs guests that:[[Image:JeffersonIndpedendce.jpg|400px|thumb|Thomas Jefferson writing the Deceleration of Independence. Photo by Lauren Javier.]]

At this point in the attraction, the screen goes dark and a large glass scroll comes down from the ceiling. The scroll is proclamation from King George III, telling the colonists that in response to the Boston Tea Party, Boston Harbor will be closed. As colonists debate the merit of revolution, Franklin then explains to guests that finally it was time for action. As the glass scroll is raised back up, it reveals Thomas Jefferson sitting in his loft, working tirelessly. As the young Virginian continues his work, as Benjamin Franklin climbs up the stairs to enter the room. After an exasperated Jefferson proclaims that John Adams should have been the one to write the Declaration of Independence, Franklin reassures him that he is the only man for the job. After making a joke about Franklin falling asleep during the last session of the Continental Congress, Jefferson explains that the Congress was able to ratify a final version of the DeclaratioDeclaration. He then reads:

Following the reading of the Declaration of IndependentIndependence, scenes of the American Revolution are shown on the screen, as guests hear the traditional song “In the Days of '76”. The song begins:[[Image:AdventureForge.jpg|thumb|400px|Two Revolutionary War soldiers at Valley Forge.]]

As At the end of the first verse ends, pictures a painting of patriot soldiers at Valley Forge are is shown. At this point, two Revolutionary War soldiers and George Washington rise to the stage. The two soldiers are heard complaining commiserate about the lack of food and suppliesdifficult conditions at Valley Forge, as and the luxuriously lifestyle the British troops are living in Philadelphia. The song concludesthen continues:

At the conclusion of "In the Days of ‘76", the images of the Revolutionary War stop. Guests are then shown an image of the 13 united colonies, as Benjamin Franklin comments:

[[Image:ChiefJosephAmerican.jpg|400px|thumb|Chief Joseph in the American Adventure. Photo by Rain0975]]Following the end of the Revolutionary warWar, Mark Twain takes over as the show's primary host. Twain announces that following subsequent to its establishment, America was Westward bound, and heading to new frontiers. As images of horses, Indians, frontier men, and a panhandler flicker across the screen, Mark Twain tells Franklin:

At this point, Frederick Douglas Douglass is shown on a raft, floating down the Mississippi River. Douglas Douglass then speaks to Twain directly saying:

As Douglas Douglass drifts away, the screen once again goes dark. Then, a A family getting their portrait is shown and taken in Matthew Brady's studio then rises to the stage. The two brothers are heard arguing over the merits of southern Southern successionfrom the Union. As their father tells them not to ruin their mother's birthday, their mother tells them states that she is just happy they are that the whole family is all together. As a camera flashes (taking the families’ picture) the song “Two Brothers” begins to play.

As images showing the Civil War are shown on the screen, Two Brothers continues in the background. The song tells the story of brothers who end up fighting on opposite sides in the Civil War. It is inferred that the song is talking about the family who was previously shown getting their family portrait taken. The lyrics to Two Brothers are:[[Image:AAFamily.jpg|400px|thumb|The family that is featured in the Two Brothers scene.]]

At the end of the song the family portrait is shown again. This time however, one of the brothers fades away, due to the fact that he died in the war.

As the scene changes, guests see the Great Hall in Philadelphia, which is hosting the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. In front of the hall, four booths rise up housing, : Mark Twain, Alexander Graham Bell, Andrew Carnegie, and Susan B. Anthony. As Susan B. Anthony gives a short speech advocating for women's suffrage, Mark Twain informs guests that they are back in Philadelphia again, and that America is a hundred years old today. Carnegie, Twain and Graham Bell then discuss the latest inventions of the day, with Carnegie summing up that it is the “age for grand ideas”. Graham Bell and Anthony chime in that it is also an era for innovation, and a dawn of new awareness. As the booths descend, guests are shown dioramas which feature the latest technological achievements. Among the inventions featured are the light bulb, trolley, moving picture, and the airplane. Following these achievements, Mark Twain observes that the country was flying into the 20th century on the wings of invention and the winds of change. Because of the changes happening in the country, Twain observes that we needed people like Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir to lead us.

===Early 20th CenturyAs the booths descend, guests are shown dioramas which feature the latest technological advancements. Among the inventions featured are the light bulb, trolley, moving picture, WWI and the Great Depression===airplane. Following these achievements, Mark Twain observes that the country was flying into the 20th century on the wings of invention and the winds of change. Because of the changes happening in the country, Twain also observes that America needed people like Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir to lead it.

===Early 20th Century, WWI, and the Great Depression===[[Image:MuirRoosevelt.jpg|400px|thumb|Jon Muir and Teddy Roosevelt. Photo by Lauren Javier]] At this cue, the Teddy Roosevelt and Jon Muir are shown on stage standing in a forest. The two men are discussing the need for balance between industrial progress, and conservation of the environment. Muir is eventually able to impress upon the President that Roosevelt needs to stop the massive destruction of America's national parks. After Roosevelt says he agrees that they need to protect the countries country's resources, Muir says:

Following the proposal, the rock that Roosevelt and Muir had been standing on lowers into the stage. Mark Twain then comments that that "Ready or not, we were soon thrust into the hectic role of a world leader and into the war to end all war". Following this proclamation, footage of World War I is shown, including a video of the Sopwith Camel, with the caption, "Another enemy airplane falls to America's gallant ace Captain Eddie Rickenbacker.” After this, the scene changes again, this time to a parade being held in honor of Charles Lindbergh. A news report is then heard, during which the newscaster tells guests that Lindbergh successfully made a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean, aboard his plane the “Spirit of St. Louis”. As the newscast finishes, guests hear a second newsman who tells them, that on October 29, 1929 , the stock market has crashed.

 Following the news, a scene depicting a gas station in 1929 during the Great Depression appears on stage. Four men are sitting on the front porch, listening to a banjo player signing “Brother Can you Spare a Dime?”.

As the song finishes, the men discuss the state of the country, joking about how millionaires in New York are selling apples just like they are. As the storm around them begins to let up, the gas station owner hopefully suggests that Sunday drivers might now venture out for gas. In the middle of their conversation, one of the men shushes the others so that they can listen to Franklin Delanor Roosevelt being inaugurated on the radio. At this point in the scene , FDR then appears to the left of the gas station, behind a presidential podium (with his unique seal on it). Roosevelt gives a short speech, concluding with "Let me assert my firm belief, that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” After hearing this, one of the men comments that America could use some prosperity, before they quietly listen to Will Rogers, who is now on the radio. As he continues to speak, Will Rogers can be seen on the right side of the stage, twirling his lasso and standing behind a studio microphone. Rogers says:

Following the radio announcement, Rosie and a sailor discuss the state of the battleshipship, before another worker emerges on a lift. She says, that it's no wonder their they are all working double shifts of on Christmas, before Rosie tells her to cheer up, and that maybe they will all be together next Christmas. As the battleship disappears, the screen turns purple and an eagle flies across it.  

'''flying high, flying high.'''<br>[[Image:AAwalt.jpg|400px|thumb|Walt Disney's image in the Golden Dream montage.]]

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[[Image:AdventureFinale.png|400px|thumb|Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain atop the Statue of Liberty]]Following the Golden Dreams montage, guests are taken to the New York Harbor where Mark Twain and Benjamin Franklin have reconvened atop the Statue of Liberty. Here, the two Americans look back on the country’s history, and look forward at its future. While Franklin is optimistic about the future, Twain seems to be more cautious. To make his point, Twain quotes John Steinbeck (just as Franklin did at the beginning of the show) saying:

'''New World Bound'''- Played during the scene depicting the pilgrims. “New World Bound” was written by X. Atencio and Randy Bright, with music by Buddy Baker<Ref> http://themacgyverproject.blogspot.com/2015/10/47-new-world-bound.html </ref>.

'''Two Brothers'''- Written by Irving Gordon and performed by Ali Olmo, “Two Brothers” is played during the Civil War scene<ref name= "Jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/12/the_american_adventure_part_2.html </ref>.

'''Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?'''- Written by E.Y. Harburg, with music by Jay Gorney<ref> http://www.npr.org/2008/11/15/96654742/a-depression-era-anthem-for-our-times </ref>, “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” is played on the radio during Great Depression scene.

'''Golden Dream'''- Played during the attractions final montage, Golden Dram was written by Randy Bright and Lynn Hart, with music by Robert Moline<ref name= "Jack"/>. The song was re-recorded for the 2018 update under the supervision of producer Harvey Mason Jr in Los Angeles<ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=153&v=8SJde5SkS_U </ref>. Golden Dream is now performed by Richard Page Tim Davis and Siedah GarrettSophia Pizzulo <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/new-2018-update-version-of-golden-dream-from-the-american-adventure-at-epcot-now-available-on-itunes/</ref>. ==Will Rogers Script==Although Will Rogers was eventually dropped as the host of the 20th Century, a script featuring Rogers as a host still exists. Below is the first scene in an early version of the American Adventure.[[Image:WillRogers.jpg|400px|thumb|Will Rogers as he appears in the final version of the American Adventure]]{{Quotation| '''Ben Franklin:''' America has been settled by the people of all nations. We are not a narrow tribe of men, no. Our blood is as the flood of the Amazon, made up of 1,000 noble currents all pouring into one. We are not a nation so much as a world.” Excuse me, Mr. Twain, Mr. Rogers. I am sure you recognize those inspiring words from Herman Melville. It seems they are going to preamble a new show called the American Adventure. It also seems that we three have been asked to be the central figures in the show.<br>'''Mark Twain:''' The three of us star in a show together? I can see it now. Hmm! I just bet Mr. Rogers would love to step on my lines. <br>'''Will Rogers:''' Now, now, Mr. Twain, you know that’s not true. <br>'''Twain:''' Why, Mr. Rogers, you know truth is the most valuable thing I have. <br>'''Rogers:''' Well, I guess that’s why you use it so sparingly. <br>'''Franklin:''' Gentlemen, gentlemen, we are not addressing the issue at hand: The American Adventure. <br>'''Twain:''' Frankly, I’m sick and tired about all the grousing about what’s wrong with America. We should make it fashionable again to talk about all the things that are right about this country. <br>Franklin: I agree. The time has come to make an optimistic statement about America and her people. <br>'''Rogers:''' Well, sir, not just about the days gone by, but about today’s world and tomorrows, too. Don’t forget, we passed from the scene a long time ago. <br>'''Franklin:''' Mr. Rogers, I’m sure that if anyone can offer a new perspective on America’s challenges for tomorrow, we can. I may have invented these bifocals I’m wearing but I can assure you they’re not rose colored. Don’t forget, that between the three of us there is a lot of first-hand experience during the first two centuries. We were there. <br>'''Twain:''' Two-hundred years, that’s an awful lot of ground to cover. <br>'''Franklin:''' We can each take the period we’re the most familiar with. I should host the show right through the birth of a new nation. <br>'''Twain:''' I can cover the growing expansion of the American frontier. <br>'''Rogers:''' I sorta guess things have been kinda crazy in the 20th century. Changes faster than any of us could keep up. <br>'''Twain:''' Just look around us. Decaying cities, pollution, crime. I’d rather put my crystal ball in reverse. <br>'''Franklin:''' Now, stop that nonsense. Those good old days that everybody speaks of, they were no utopia either. Mr. Twain, those Mississippi shores you walked as a boy were also walked by slaves. And Mr. Rogers, how about the lawlessness and violence of your glorious West?…And in my time, few children lived to be adults. If I may quote you from my own Poor Richard’s Almanac: ‘The golden age never was the present age.’ Mr. Twain, if you want to go back, go right ahead, but from what I’ve seen, the 20th Century has an incredible amount of positive things that are simply taken for granted. <ref name= "mouseplanet"/>}}.

[[Image:AmericanAdventureimagineer.jpg|400px|thumb|Imagineers working on the Benjamin Franklin, Mark Twain and Will Rogers figures]]* Randy Bright, the American Adventure's producer, helped write the song Golden Dream. <ref name= "Korkis"/>

* There are 1,000 024 seats in the American Adventure theater.

* Some of the Audio Animatronics in the American Adventure have wigs made of human hair<ref name= "eyes"> http://allears.net/ae/issue435.htm </ref>.

* The furniture in many of the scenes in the American Adventure are actually antiquesEach wig costs $13,000 <ref name= "eyes"/>.

* The furniture in many of the scenes in the American Adventure marks the first time that the Audio Animatronics voices come out of individual speakers, not the theaters main speaker systemare actually antiques<ref name= "eyes"/>.

* The American Adventure marks the first time that the Audio Animatronics voices come out of individual speakers, not the theaters main speaker system <ref name==References==http://www.disney-pal.com/Epcot"eyes"/american_adventure_fun_facts>.htm

http:* Disney asked the Library of Congress for permission to recreate FDR's unique presidential seal <ref name= "eyes"//allears.net/tp/ep/e_adv>.htm

http:* Imagineers researched old magazines to find appropriate ads to use in the Great Depression scene <ref name= "eyes"//www>.uabmagic.com/UABpages/lyrics.php?songID=18785

* Disney Imagineer Jeff Burke portrayed the brother who fights for the Union in the Two Brothers scene <ref name= "brothers"> http://www.martinsvidsravenswood-manor.netcom/?pjeffburke.html </ref>.  * Imagineer John Olson portrayed the brother who fights for the Confederacy in the Two Brothers scene <ref name= "brothers"/> * The farmer Spirit of Self-Reliance was based on Blaine Gibson's father. When WDI asked him to make the farmer less stoic, Gibson refused saying, "that's how I remember him" <ref> http://www.fromscreentotheme.com/FunFindFridayAmericanAdventure3.aspx </ref> <ref> https://twitter.com/BrianPMiles/status/625826938423222272 </ref> *Walter Tyler designed the sets for The American Adventure <ref name= "Sklar"> Sklar, Marty. Dream It! Do It!: My Half-century Creating Disney's Magic Kingdoms. Disney Editions, 2013. Print. </ref>. *The shoes for the banjo player in the Great Depression scene were found in an old condemned relief mission in Los Angeles <ref name="vid2"/>. *The Ben Franklin animatronic has 52 different movements <Ref name="vid1"/> ==References==218