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===Walt Disney's Experimental Community of Tomorrow===
The genesis for what would one day be known as Epcot began in the early 1960s with Walt Disney himself. After having many grandchildren, Walt began to worry about the world that they would grow up in <ref name= "florida"> https://sites.google.com/site/theoriginalepcot/the-florida-project </ref>. As he looked around at the cities of America, he saw places that were full of crime, disorganization, dirt and chaos. Disneyland on the other hand, was the opposite of these things, and Walt decided that he could take the Disneyland philosophy and apply it to the real world. To go along with this, Disneyland had also proved that Walt and his company were very efficient in the art of constructing and designing buildings. With this information in mind, he began to read about how to start a city.
[[Image:WaltEpcotVideo.jpg|thumb|400px| Walt explaining his vision for EpcotEPCOT]]
Walt’s plan for a Utopian city got its name in 1966, when Disney narrated a video in which he described his dream <ref name= "film"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLCHg9mUBag </ref>. The city would be a part of Walt's secret Florida Project in central Florida, and would be called the Experimental Community of Tomorrow, or EPCOT<ref name= "film"/>. Walt called EPCOT, “the most exciting, by far the most important,” and the heart of what he planned to do in Florida. The city would take its cues from the new ideas and technologies of American industry and would be a “community of tomorrow”<ref name= "film"/>. Walt wanted to plan and design every detail of the city, in order to meet the public's needs <ref name= "florida"/>. Industry was also expected to partner with Disney to solve the problems of the society<ref name= "florida"/>. Walt said that EPCOT would never be finished, it would always be improving and he hoped that when it was built, it would house about 20,000 people <ref name= "florida"/>.
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 Riddley 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.
As part of the ongoing transformation of Epcot, in July 2019, Disney gave updated information about the future of Innoventions <ref name="wdwmagicepcot> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/epcot/news/03jul2019-summary-of-all-the-closures-coming-to-epcots-future-world.htm </ref> . At this time, Disney announced that [[Innoventions East]] and the nearby Fountain of Nations would be permanently closing on September 8, 2019 <ref name= "wdwmagicepcot"/>. Furthermore, it was announced that the [[Electric Umbrella]] and [[Club Cool ]] would be closing in the Winter of 2019. Also closing at this time is Innovention's other dining option, the [[FountainView]] and the Mouse Gear store, which are expected to reopen in a temporary location <ref name= "wdwmagicepcot"/>.
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 r aWorld World 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.
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 [httphttps://www.wdwinfo.com/maps/Epcot-mapepcot.pdf htm '''Click Here'''.]
[[Image:EpcotGuidemap2018EpcotGuidemap2021.jpg|thumb|400px|The 2018 2021 Epcot map (click to enlarge).]] ===World Nature===Formally known as Future World West, World Nature is made up of The Land, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Imagination!and the future Journey of Water attraction. ====Imagination!====
Main Article: [[Imagination!]]
Formally known as Journey Into Imagination, the Imagination! pavilion opened in 1982 and is located in Future World WestNature. Inside Imagination! guests can visit the dark ride [[Journey Into Imagination With Figment]], and the [[Disney-Pixar Short Film Festival]]. Also located within the pavilion is the interactive [[ImageWorks]], which houses individual exhibits that allow guests to explore their imagination.
====The Land====
Main Article: [[The Land]]
Perhaps the most popular pavilion in Epcot, The Land opened with the park in 1982 and is located in Future World WestNature. Inside the pavilion guests will find [[Soarin' Around the World]], a motion simulator attraction that takes them hang gliding over various world landmarks, as well as the boat ride [[Living with the Land]]. The Land pavilion also houses a working greenhouse, which grows much of the food that is used in the pavilion's restaurants- the [[The Garden Grill Restaurant]] and the [[Sunshine Seasons]]. ===Mission Space===Main Article: [[Mission: Space]] Mission: Space opened in 2003 in Future World East, in the location originally occupied by the Horizons pavilion. Mission: Space is a motion simulator attraction that allows guests to experience astronaut training for the first manned trip to Mars. After riding Mission Space guests can explore the Advanced Training Lab which features a competition game and interactive exhibits.
====The Seas With Nemo & Friends====
Main Article: [[The Seas with Nemo & Friends]]
[[Image:SeasWithnemo.jpg|thumb|400px|The Living Seas was renamed The Seas with Nemo and Friends in 2006. Photo by Josh Hallett]]
Formally known as the Living Seas, this pavilion opened in 1986 in Future World EastNature. Initially known for its large Caribbean Coral Reef aquarium, The Seas With Nemo & Friends now features a dark ride (also named The Seas with Nemo and Friends) that takes guests through the story of the Disney-Pixar film Finding Nemo. Also located in the Seas pavilion is Turtle Talk With Crush, an interactive “digital puppetry” show that allows guests to interact with Crush the turtle from Finding Nemo. Finally, the Seas with Nemo & Friends also houses Sea Base, an underwater research facility with Finding Nemo themed exhibits. The only restaurant in the pavilion is the [[Coral Reef Restaurant]] which specializes in seafood.
===World Celebration===The central neighborhood in Epcot, World Celebration is made up of Spaceship Earth, the Creations Shop, [[Connections Cafe and Eatery]] and Club Cool.====Spaceship Earth====
Main Article: [[Spaceship Earth]]
The icon of the park, Spaceship Earth opened in 1982 and is located in Future World EastCelebration. The attraction is a dark ride that takes guests through the history human communication. From 2005 until 2017 Spaceship Earth was sponsored by Siemens, who added and emphasis on new technology, and how it could impact the future.
===World Discovery===Formally known as Future World East, World Discovery is made up of the Test Trackand Mission: Space, as well as the future Play Pavilion and Wonders of Xandar pavilion. ====Mission Space====Main Article: [[Mission: Space]]
===World Showcase Pavilions===
====Mexico====
Main Article: [[Mexico]]
The Mexico pavilion opened in 1982, and is the first pavilion guests reach if they go left at the entrance to World Showcase. The pavilion itself is shaped like a large Mesoamerican pyramid and it houses the boat ride attraction, [[The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros]]. Also located within the pavilion is the San Angel Inn (a Mexican restaurant) as well as a Mexican shopping area. Outside of the pavilion guests can eat at either the [[Cantina de San Ángel]] or the [[La Hacienda de San Angel]] which are counter service restaurants located on World Showcase Lagoon.
====Norway====
[[Image:Illuminations.jpg|thumb|400px|Illuminations taking place on World Showcase Lagoon. Photo by CL Photographs]]
Main Article: [[Norway]]
If guests continue to go around World Showcase clockwise, the next country they will find themselves in is Norway. Norway opened in 1988 and is themed to resemble a small Norwegian town. The Norway pavilion was formally home to [[Maelstrom]]- a boat ride that took guests through scenes depicting Norse and Viking mythology. Norway is also home to a detailed Stave church and a large shop, as well as two dining options- Kringla Bakeri og Kafe and Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. A new attraction, [[Frozen Ever After]], opened in 2016.
====China====
Main Article: [[China]]
The China pavilion is located next to Norway, and opened with the park in 1982. The pavilion is themed to look like an ancient Chinese town, and features the Circle Vision 360 film [[Reflections of China]]. Also in China is the table service restaurant [[Nine Dragons]] which features gourmet, traditional Chinese food. A quick services restaurant, the [[Lotus Blossom Cafe]] also sells Chinese cuisine.
====Germany====
Main Article: [[Germany]]
As guests pass through China the next pavilion they will come across is Germany. The Germany pavilion opened with the rest of World Showcase in 1982, and is themed to look like a small German town. The pavilion was supposed to have a boat attraction like Norway and Mexico, however due to lack of funding the attraction was never built. The Germany pavilion is home to [[Biergarten]] (a buffet style German restaurant) and [[Sommerfest]] (a quick service restaurant).
====Italy====
Main Article: [[Italy]]
The Italy pavilion is located next to Germany and is the farthest point from the World Showcase entrance. The pavilion opened in 1982 and is adorned with architecture from Venice, Florence, and Rome, along with recreations of Italian landmarks such as St. Mark's Campanile and Dodge's Palace. Although Italy does not have an attraction (a planned boat ride was never built), it does feature two table service restaurants, [[Tutto Italia Ristorante]] and [[Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria]].
====The American Adventure====
[[Image:AAPicture.jpg|400px|thumb|The American Adventure pavilion is the centerpiece of World Showcase]]
Main Article: [[The American Adventure]]
The next pavilion guests encounter after passing through Italy is The American Adventure. The American Adventure opened in 1982, and is themed to look like a colonial American town. The pavilion is located in the center of World Showcase due to the fact that America is the host pavilion of the showcase. Inside of the American Adventure pavilion, guests can see the Voices of Liberty perform before experiencing the [[American Adventure attraction]], which uses film, images and Audio Animatronics to take guests through America’s history. The pavilion is also home to the [[Liberty InnRegal Eagle Smokehouse]]- a counter service restaurant that sells American cuisine, and the American Gardens Theater, which is an outdoor amphitheater.
====Japan====
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 [[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 travelogue film set to classical music and shown on a 200 degree screen, as well as the [[Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along]].
====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]] is a table service restaurant that specializes in English food, while the [[Yorkshire 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' CanadaFar and Wide]] as well as the [[Le Cellier Steakhouse]].===Former Pavilions=== [[Image:FormerEpcot.jpg|thumb|400px|Former Epcot pavilions: CommuniCore (top), Horizons (middle), and Wonders of Life (bottom)]]====Horizons====Main Article: [[Horizons]]
Horizons was a dark ride attraction that opened in 1983 in Future World East. The attraction was considered to be a sequel to the [[Magic Kingdom]] attraction the [[Carousel of Progress]], however instead of showing progress that had already happened, Horizons focused on what life could be like in the 21st century. Unlike other pavilions which had a singular theme, Horizons tied together all the other themes of Future World including: communication, community, energy, transportation, anatomy, physiology, along with man's relationship to the sea, land, air, and outer space. Sponsored by General Electric from 1983 until 1993, Horizons was finally closed in 1999 and eventually demolished to make room for Mission: Space <ref name= "horizons"/>. ====Wonders of Life==FastPass +==Main Article: [[Wonders of Life]] Originally sponsored by MetLife, The Wonders of Life Pavilion opened in 1989 in Future World East. The FastPass + pavilion housed three main attractions at Epcot are broken up into two tiers: Body Wars (a motion simulator), Cranium Command (an Audio Animatronic show) and the Making of Me (a humorous educational video). Guests may choose one experience from Tier One Following the end of MetLife's sponsorship in 2001, the pavilion began to see a decline in popularity, which led to it only operating seasonally beginning in 2004. In 2007 Wonders of Life was permanently closed. The pavilion has since been used as the main center for the Epcot Flower and two experiences from Tier 2Garden Festival and the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.===Tier One=CommuniCore====Guests may choose ONE of the following attractionsMain Article:[[CommuniCore]]{| style="padding-bottomCommuniCore opened with the park in 1982 and housed exhibits that featured new technology. The pavilion was divided into two parts:0px; padding-top:0px;"CommuniCore East and CommuniCore West, which each offered unique experiences. In 1994 CommuniCore was closed and redesigned, eventually reopening as Innoventions. When the pavilion reopened it still featured technology exhibits, but they now tended to be more interactive.|-| ====Universe of Energy====* Main Article: [[Frozen Ever AfterUniverse of Energy]]| * The Universe of Energy opened with the park in 1982 and 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 [[SoarinEllen's Energy Adventure]]. The new attraction featured three films and a seven minute dark ride, which explored the history and future of energy and starred Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye the Science Guy. On August 13, 2017 Ellen's Energy Adventure closed to make way for a new attraction titled Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind. On September 30, 2021, Disney announced that the former Universe of Energy pavilion would be rechristened the "Wonders of Xandar" when Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind opens.| * ====Innoventions====Main Article: [[Test TrackInnoventions]] |* [[Innoventions opened in 1994 and housed exhibits that feature new technological advancements. Located in the center of Future World, Innoventions took over the buildings that formally housed CommuniCore from 1982-1994. Initially divided into Innoventions East and Innoventions West, by 2016 all of the exhibits in Innoventions West had closed. In addition to these exhibits, Innoventions was also home to the Coca Cola sponsored Club Cool,Mouse Gears and the Epcot Character Spot]]|* [[Illuminations: Reflections . All of Earth]]||-|}Innoventions East closed on September 8, 2019 as part of Epcot's ongoing transformation.
==Disney Genie +=Tier Two===Guests may choose TWO of the following attractions"
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* [[Soarin']]
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* [[Spaceship Earth]]
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* [[Mission: Space]]
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* [[Turtle Talk with Crush]]
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* [[Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival]]
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===Lightning Lane===
The two Lightning Lane exclusive attractions at Epcot are:
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*[[Frozen Ever After]]
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*[[Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure]]
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