Changes

Following the mid-1990s refurbishment, and Nestlé assuming sponsorship of the pavilionrefurbishments, The Land pavilion remained essentially unchanged for eight years. This changed however when in 2003 it was decided to bring [[Soarin’]] (a very popular motion simulator attraction in Disney’s California Adventure) to Epcot. Initially, Disney planned on adding Soarin' to one of the World Showcase pavilions, <ref name= "press"> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/soarin/news/03oct2004-disney-soarin-press-release.htm </ref>. however when a proper location could not be foundagreed upon, it was decided to house the attraction inside The Land<ref name= "press"/>. Although the attraction itself would take place in an expansion building, the queue for Soarin' was designed to go through the location that housed Food Rocks<ref name= "Martin"/>. Quietly, construction on Soarin' began in August of 2003, before the attraction was officially announced on October 10th<ref name= "press"/>. Despite the fact that its days were numbered, Food Rocks remained open until January 3, 2004, when it finally closed for good<ref name= "Martin"/>. The Land pavilion itself remained open for part of Soarin's construction, until on January 2, 2005 the entire pavilion closed for a major, 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 redesigned, and the pavilion's central fountain was removed in order to add more seating<ref name= "book"/>. Other changes happened to the pavilion during the 2005 refurbishment included:

* A remodeling and repaving of the entrance<ref name= "book"/>.

* The entire pavilion was given a new color scheme of green, light blue, light tan and golden yellow<ref name= "book"/>.

* The pavilion received new carpets, as well as new lighting<ref name= "Martin"/>.

* New ceiling banners replaced those added during the 1990s refurbishment<ref name= "Martin"/>.

* The balloons were repainted, so that the now signified the earth and the 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= "Martin"/>. Since the 2005 renovation, that Land has only experienced some minor changes. In 2006, the skippers were removed from Living with the Land, and in 2007 interactive games were added to Soarin's queue. The most significant of the recent changes however, was the end of Nestlé’s sponsorship on February 13, 2009<ref> https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=February+13%2C+2009+Nestle+Sponsorship+EPcot </ref>. Since that date, the Land has remained sponsorless (although Chiquita Brands International has sponsored the Living with the Land attraction since 2011).