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On August 25, 2019, Disney announced that as part of Epcot's overhaul, "Epcot will be unified with four neighborhoods that each speak to important aspects of the world and its people: World Showcase, World Celebration, World Nature and World Discovery. These neighborhoods will be filled with new experiences rooted in authenticity and innovation that take you to new destinations, where the real is made fantastic in a celebration of curiosity, hands-on wonder and the magic of possibility. <ref name="newepcot"> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/new-details-revealed-for-the-historic-transformation-of-epcot-underway-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>"
At this time, Disney stated that Epcot's new World Celebration neighborhood would incorporate an updated [[Spaceship Earth]], a new three story festival center, the park's redesigned entrance plaza, and a new view of World Showcase from Dreamers Point <ref name="newepcot"/>. This neighborhood is also expected to feature a statue of Walt Disney. Although not mentioned by Disney, it appears as if the [[Imagination!]] pavilion will also be a part of World r aWorld Celebration <ref name="newepcot"/>.
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 opened in the former Odyssey Restaurant location <ref> https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201910/7037/M/</ref>. Inside the Preview Center, 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.
==Current Future World Pavilions Pavilions==
To see the current Epcot map [http://www.wdwinfo.com/maps/Epcot-map.pdf '''Click Here'''.]
[[Image:EpcotGuidemap2018EpcotGuidemap2030.jpg|thumb|400px|The 2018 2020 Epcot map (click to enlarge).]]
===Imagination!===
Main Article: [[Imagination!]]
The fastest attraction in Disney World, Test Track opened on December 19, 1998 in Future World East. Test Track replaced the World of Motion attraction, which had been open from 1982 until 1996. The attraction allows guests to design their own cars and then test them on the "SimTrack". The apex of the attraction is a 65 MPH speed test that concludes the attraction. General Motors has sponsored the pavilion in both its World of Motion and Test Track forms.
 
==Former Future World Pavilions==
[[Image:FormerEpcot.jpg|thumb|400px|Former Epcot pavilions: CommuniCore (top), Horizons (middle), and Wonders of Life (bottom)]]
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' CanadaFar and Wide]] as well as the [[Le Cellier Steakhouse]].
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