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True to previous announcement, on August 13, 2017, the Universe of Energy pavilion closed for the addition of a new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/guardians-of-the-galaxy-ratatouille-attractions-coming-to-epcot/ </ref>.
 
On February 21, 2019, Disney announced that a new "play pavilion" would be coming to the former Wonders of Life pavilion <ref name="play"> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/02/first-of-its-kind-play-pavilion-new-park-entrance-part-of-epcots-historic-transformation/ </ref>. Imagineer Zach Riiddley noted that the pavilion would be "Built on the power of play, it introduces an immersive and interactive ‘city’ where you can explore, create, and interact with some of your favorite Disney characters. This is an experience worthy of our bold vision for Epcot – and another signature element of our transformation.<ref name="play"/>" Although an official opening date was not given, the pavilion is expected to open in time for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary in 2021.
==Current Future World Pavilions Pavilions==
Main Article: [[Universe of Energy]]
The Universe of Energy opened with the park in 1982 and is was located in Future World East. The pavilion was home to the Universe of Energy attraction from 1982 until 1996, when the attraction was refurbished and renamed [[Ellen's Energy Adventure]]. The new attraction featured three films and a seven minute dark ride, which explored the history and future of energy. Celebrities and starred Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye the Science Guy were featured in the attraction. On August 13, 2017 Ellen's Energy Adventure closed to make way for a new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction. It is unclear at this time if the pavilion will still be called the Universe of Energy following the current refurbishment.
==Former Future World Pavilions==
Main Article: [[Japan]]
The Japan pavilion opened with the park in 1982, and is located next to the American Adventure. The Japan pavilion is themed with various Japanese buildings including tori gates and a Japanese castle. Although the pavilion does not have an attraction, it does have an exhibit called the Bijutsu-kan which displays Japanese art. The Japan pavilion is also home to three restaurants: [[Teppan Edo ]] (a stir fry restaurant), [[Tokyo Dining ]] (sushi), and finally the [[Katsura Grill ]] (traditional counter service restaurant).
===Morocco===
Main Article: [[Morocco]]
After guests pass through Japan, the next country they enter is Morocco. Morocco is the only pavilion in World Showcase to have been sponsored by a country, not a corporation. When it opened in 1984, Morocco was the first pavilion to be added to World Showcase, and it is themed to look like a realistic Moroccan town that even features a real minaret. Although the pavilion does not have an attraction, it does feature the Fes House, which shows guests what a typical Moroccan house looks like. The Morocco pavilion is also home to two restaurants, [[Restaurant Marrakesh ]] and [[Tangierine Café]], which are table service restaurants that serve typical Moroccan cuisine.
===France===
Main Article: [[France]]
The France pavilion is located next to Morocco and opened with the park in 1982. The pavilion is themed to look like a Paris neighborhood, and even features a model Eiffel Tower. In total the France pavilion houses three restaurants- the table service Bistro de Paris[[Monsieur Paul]], the quick service [[Boulangerie Patisserie]], and finally the bakery [[Les Chefs de France]]. The France pavilion is also home to one attraction, [[Impressions de France]], which is a panoramic video which shows guests various aspects of Francetravelogue film set to classical music and shown on a 200 degree screen.
===The United Kingdom===
Main Article: [[The United Kingdom]]
Neighboring France on the right is the United Kingdom pavilion. The United Kingdom opened with the park in 1982 and is themed to look like a typical English village. Although there is no attraction in the pavilion, there are two restaurants and six stores. The [[Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room ]] is a table service restaurant that specializes in English food, while the [[Yorkshire Country County Fish Shop ]] is a quick service restaurant that sells fish, chips and shortbread.  
===Canada===
Main Article: [[Canada]]
The final pavilion located in World Showcase is the Canada pavilion. Canada is located between the United Kingdom and the entrance to World Showcase and opened with the park in 1982. The pavilion is themed to showcase the Canadian outdoors with features including a canyon, a waterfall, and fountain. The Canada pavilion also features the Circle Vision 360 Film, [[O' Canada]] as well as the [[Le Cellier Steakhouse]]==FastPass +==The FastPass + attractions at Epcot are broken up into two tiers. Guests may choose one experience from Tier One and two experiences from Tier 2.===Tier One===Guests may choose ONE of the following attractions:{| style="padding-bottom:0px; padding-top:0px;"|-| * [[Frozen Ever After]]| * [[Soarin']]| * [[Test Track]] |* [[Epcot Character Spot]]|* [[Illuminations: Reflections of Earth]]||-|} ===Tier Two===Guests may choose TWO of the following attractions"{| style="padding-bottom:0px; padding-top:0px;"|-| * [[Journey Into Imagination With Figment]]| * [[Living with the Land]]| * [[The Seas with Nemo & Friends (Attraction)]] |* [[Spaceship Earth]]||-| * [[Mission: Space]]| * [[Turtle Talk with Crush]]|* [[Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival]]| |-||}
==Fun Facts and Trivia==