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| image=Spaceship Earth.jpg
| caption='''Spaceship Earth, the icon of Epcot.'''| theme=Technology, the The Future, Internationality
| opening_date=October 1, 1982
| homepage=[http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/ Epcot Homepage]
| custom_label_1= Previously Known As
| custom_value_1= EPCOT, EPCOT Center, EPCOT 94, EPCOT 95
| icon=Spaceship Earth
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Epcot is a theme park located in Walt Disney World.
==History==
===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 EPCOT| alt=Walt Disney EPCOT plan]]
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"/>.
===From City to Theme Park===
When Walt Disney died in 1966, the future of EPCOT was forever changed. In 1967 the Reedy Creek Improvement District was signed into law giving Disney more liberties when it came to construction <ref name= "widen"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/epcot.htm </ref>. Furthermore, the state of Florida created the cities of Bay Lake and Reedy Creek, which were essentially governed by the Walt Disney Company <ref> http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2004/02/23/story1.html </ref>. Although this seemed like the first step towards the construction of EPCOT, Disney’s board of the directors decided that they did not want to build the city. Despite Roy O. Disney’s desire to see EPCOT built, when Walt Disney World opened in 1971 it consisted of only the [[Magic Kingdom]], the Contemporary, the Polynesian and the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds.
[[Image:EpcotConcept.jpg|thumb|400px|EPCOT Center concept art.| alt= EPCOT Concept Art]]
By 1975, Disney had determined that EPCOT as a day to day community was not a feasible idea. Instead, Disney announced that they would be taking the ideals and goals of EPCOT and building it in the form of a theme park. In July of 1975 Disney announced that their plans for EPCOT would have three main components <ref name= "florida"/>. The first component would be the EPCOT Institute, which would have helped facilitate the flow of research and information from EPCOT’s other components to the park's sponsors and the general public<ref name= "florida"/>. The second component of EPCOT would be various “satellites” where research and development of future products and new systems in fields such as: energy, communication, agriculture, and education would take place<ref name= "florida"/>. The EPCOT satellites would be located both on Walt Disney World property and off<ref name= "florida"/>. The third, and most perhaps most prominent component of the 1975 EPCOT plan, was the Future World Theme Center<ref name= "florida"/>. Here, guests would be able to visit various pavilions that showed the research that was being done at EPCOT. Fields including communication, science and technology would all be showcased in the Future World Theme Center<ref name= "florida"/>.
====Development and Construction====
[[Image:epcotconstruction.jpg|thumb|400px|The World of Motion (front), Universe of Energy (middle) and Spaceship Earth (back) under construction.| alt= Future World Under Construction]]
Following Disney’s announcement of EPCOT, plans for their newest theme park remained in flux. By 1976, the scope of the project had been narrowed, with one section of the park being the Future World Theme Center, and the other section being World Showcase. Imagineers Marty Sklar and John Hench literally had pushed models of the two areas together, creating the unified EPCOT that would eventually be built <ref> https://sites.google.com/site/theoriginalepcot/becoming-epcot-center </ref>. During the ongoing development, the name of the park was changed to EPCOT Center, and the parameters of what the park would include were more clearly defined. The Future World portion of EPCOT Center would contain various pavilions including: [[Spaceship Earth]], [[CommuniCore]], the Life and Health Pavilion, the [[Transportation pavilion]], [[The Seas]], [[The Land]], the [[Space pavilion]], and the [[Energy pavilion]] <ref> http://www.mainstgazette.com/2010/04/master-plan-5.html </ref>. Like Future World, World Showcase had also changed dramatically since its initial incarnation. By 1977, World Showcase was designed so that all of the countries’ exhibits were now surrounding a central lagoon. Another change in the area had to do with the exterior architecture. Initially, Disney (and CEO Card Walker) had wanted the exterior facades of each country’s pavilion to be identical and interconnected <ref name= "primer"> Crawford, Michael. The Progress City Primer: Stories, Secrets, and Silliness from the Many Worlds of Walt Disney. N.p.: Progress City, L.L.C, 2015. Print. </ref>. Imagineer Harper Goff on the other hand, felt that the pavilions should be highly themed and unique, with landmarks from each country drawing guests towards the pavilion <ref name= "primer"/>. Although Goff’s idea was initially rejected, the Imagineer continued to press the issue. One day, when various international sponsors were touring the plans for World Showcase, Goff left paintings of the highly themed and aesthetically pleasing pavilions on display<ref name= "primer"/>. Due to the enthusiastic response of the investors, Goff won out, and the World Showcase pavilions were given unique exteriors<ref name= "primer"/>.
Initially planned as a six year project, construction on EPCOT Center began in October 1979, with a projected opening date of October 1, 1982 <ref name= "korkis"> https://www.mouseplanet.com/10081/Building_Epcot_Center_1982 </ref>. At this time, EPCOT Center was considered the largest construction project in the world<ref name= "korkis"/>.
===Construction and LayoutOpening=== In 1978 Disney announced to Despite the world they would be constructing a new theme parkmassive amount of construction that was necessary, the EPCOT Center. Construction began on May was ready in time for its targeted opening day- October 1, 1979 and was completed September 27, 1982<ref name= "day"> http://thisdayindisneyhistory. Epcot went under 19 different design renovations before homestead.com/epcotgrandopening.html </ref>. When the final park opened it featured nine pavilions in World Showcase/and seven pavilions in Future World design was accepted<ref name= "day"/>. OriginallyOn October 1, the east side International Ceremony of Future World was supposed to have shallow lagoons. This idea was eventually scrapped and East Future World became the dry sideWaters took place, while West Future World became the wet one. 4where containers of water from 25 bodies of water,000 workers worked on phase 1 representing 29 countries were poured into The Fountain of EpcotNations <ref> https://disneyparks. disney.go.com/blog/2013/10,000 workers /vintage-walt-disney-world-fountain-of-nations-dedication-at-epcot/ </ref>. and 3A Grand Opening Week was then held from October 17-October 27,000 designers were used in total during which many of the creation park's individual pavilions were dedicated. On hand for the festivities were VIP Cast Members including Walt’s widow Lillian, key members of Epcotthe press, celebrities (including Drew Barrymore and Marie Osmond) and top executives from sponsor companies <ref name= "allears"> http://allears. This included moving an astonishingnet/ae/issue678. htm </ref>. On October 24, Disney CEO Card Walker officially dedicated the new park:
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| [[CommuniCore East ]] (Sponsor by attraction)| [[Canada]]
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| [[CommuniCore West ]] (Sponsor by attraction)| [[China]]
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| [[Journey Into Imagination ]] (Kodak-2010)| [[France]]
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| [[The Land ]] (Kraft 1982-1993, Nestle 1993-2009)| [[Italy]]
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| [[Spaceship Earth]]/Earth Station (Bell System 1982-1984, AT&T 1984-2005, Siemens 2005-Present)| [[Japan]]
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| [[Universe of Energy ]](Exxon 1982-2005)| [[Germany]]
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| [[World of Motion ]] (General Motors 1982-Present)| [[Mexico]]
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| [[The United Kingdom]]
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| The United States[[American Adventure]]
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==Additions To ==Epcot Since 1982(1994-2017)==== After the Grand Opening in October of 1982, EPCOT Center continued to expand rapidly. The expansion, known as Phase II began on October 1, 1983 with the addition the Horizons pavilion. Horizons was sponsored by General Electric which took guests into the 21st century to see what the future might be like. The attraction would be one of EPOCT Center's most popular rides in the 1980s. Exactly one year after the addition of Horizons, the Morocco pavilion opened in World Showcase. Future World saw even more expansion in 1986 when on January 15, The Living Seas opened. The Living Sea's focused on oceanic study and was sponsored by United Technologies. In the Living Seas, guests would board ride vehicles and witness large aquariums with all kinds of fish and sea creatures. World Showcase was the next to expand when in 1988 Norway was added followed by the popular attraction the Malestorm a year later. The Malestorm was a boat ride which transported guests to the Norway of myth. In 1989 the final pavilion was added to Epcot, The Wonders of Life. The pavilion was sponsored by Met Life and featured the popular motion simulator Body Wars. The pavilions completion signaled the end of Epcot getting major additions. The mid 1990s brought a lot of change to EPCOT Center. For starters, in 1994 the name of the park was itself also changed to Epcot Center "EPCOT '94'. This change helped add " as an illusion to the World World’s Fair atmosphere that now defined EPCOT Center<Ref name= "year"> http://www. disneydrawingboard.com/WDW/ECArea/EC%20Park/ECPark.html </ref>. Also in 1994 , CommuniCore closed its doorsfor a lengthy renovation <ref name= "communicore"> http://www. The pavilion was becoming somewhat lostepcot.com/communicore.html </ref>. In order to revive the datedCommuniCore’s popularity, so it was under a long renovationnew interactive exhibits featuring hands-on activities were added. The pavilion reopened On July 1, 1994 , the pavilion reopened as [[Innoventions. Innoventions was themed similar to CommuniCore in that it featured hands on technology. The new exhibits however were much flashier and appealed to a younger audience]] <ref name= "communicore"/>. Besides changing exhibits the pavilion , Innoventions also changed color, becoming much featured darker and metallic lookingaesthetics<ref name= "communicore"/>. Horizons also went through changes Another change hit Epcot in 1994 when was General Electric canceled it's ending its sponsorshipof Horizons <ref name= "horizons"/>. The attraction Although the pavilion initially closed, but was it later reopened in 1995 due to all the other closures renovations taking place in Future The Worldof Motion and [[Universe of Energy]] pavilions<ref name= "horizons"/>. Also In in 1995 , the name EPCOT 94' 94 was updated to EPCOT '95, before Disney finally settling settled on Epcot simply “Epcot” in 1996<ref name= "year"/>. The Of note, is the fact that the new name was not capitalized as it had been in the past, witch ; which meant that it the name was no longer an anagramacronym. More closures hit Epcot in In January of 1996 when the World , The Universe of Motion Energy closedfor a major refurbishment <ref name= "energy"> http://www. The pavillion would remartinsvids.net/?tag=the-open universe-of-energy-pavilion</ref>. The pavilion reopened in 1999 as Test TrackSeptember of that year, still sponsored by General Motorsas [[Ellen's Energy Adventure]] <ref name= "energy"/>. Test Track took guests through Although the rigors main focus and some of the testing procedures cars go through. Test Track is attraction’s scenes remained intact, with the fastest ride in Walt Disney Worldaddition of Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye the Science Guy, reaching up to 65 mphthe pavilion took on a more comedic tone <ref name= "energy"/>.
At the 2017 D23 Expo, Disney announced that a series of major changes would be coming to Epcot <ref name="expo"> https://insidethemagic.net/2017/07/d23-expo-2017-big-changes-announced-epcot-ratatouille-guardians-galaxy-rides-future-world-overhaul-much/ </ref>. As a part of the park-wide refurbishment, the company stated that the [[Universe of Energy]] would close for the addition of a new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction<ref name="expo"/>. Furthermore, Epcot President Tom Fitzgerald announced that a new space themed restaurant would open next to [[Mission: Space]], which would also be receiving a new "Green Team" mission. At this time, Disney further revealed concept art for a redesigned entrance area for Epcot<ref name=The Land==="expo"/>.
On February 21, 2019, Disney announced that a new "PLAY! pavilion" would be coming to the former Wonders of Life building <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, (and) 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==Mission Space==="play"/>" Although an official opening date was not given, the pavilion was expected to open in time for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary in 2021.
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 was also expected to feature a statue of Walt Disney. Although not mentioned by Disney, the [[Imagination!]] was incorporated into World Celebration <ref name=="newepcot"/>. Furthermore, as part of the construction of World Celebration a version of EPCOT Center's original entrance fountain was re-installed in front of [[Spaceship Earth]]. The Seas With Nemo and Friends===new fountain debuted on December 22, 2020 <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/epcot/news/22dec2020-photos---construction-walls-down-at-epcot-reveal-new-main-entrance-fountain.htm M </ref>.
The fastest attraction in Disney Worldnext major change to EPCOT came on May 27, Test Track 2022 when the [[Wonders of Xandar]] pavilion opened December 19, 1998 in Future World EastDiscovery. Test Track replaced the World EPCOT's first "other world" pavilion, Wonders of Xandar holds [[Guardians of Motion pavilion in 1998. The attraction allows guests to board a GM and drive through a “testing facility”. It takes guests through tests such as the suspension test, barrier test Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind]] and the environmental chambers[[Treasures of Xandar]] shop <ref> https://disneyparks. After surviving all disney.go.com/blog/2022/05/guardians-of these test guests reach a speed of 65 MPH before returning to -the loading dock. Test Track is sponsored by General Motors, which also sponsored the World of Motion pavilion-galaxy-cosmic-rewind-opens-at-epcot/ </ref>.
===Universe of Energy=Current Pavilions==To see the current Epcot map [https://www.wdwinfo.com/maps/epcot.htm '''Click Here'''.]
===Horizons=The Land====Main Article: [[Horizons]]
====The Seas With Nemo & Friends====Main Article: [[CommuniCoreThe 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 World Nature. 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.
===Mexico=Test Track====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 is was formally home to one attraction, the Malestorm. This [[Maelstrom]]- a boat ride takes that took guests through scenes depicting Vikings Norse and Norway Viking mythology. The attraction concludes with a 28 foot drop and a six minute travel video. Besides the Malestorm, Norway is also home to a detailed Stave church and a large shop. The pavilion also has , as well as two dining options. The first, - Kringla Bakeri og Kafe offers pastries and sandwiches. Also in Norway is the Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. The Princess Storybook Dining is a character restaurant that offers breakfastA new attraction, lunch and dinner[[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 Chinese Blossom Cafe ]] also sells Chinese dishes. China is also home to the Dragon Legend Acrobats who entertain guests throughout the daycuisine.
====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 and has decorations such as a statue of St. George slaying a dragon and a clock tower. The German pavilion was supposed to have a boat attraction like Norway and Mexico which was going , however due to be built with Phase II lack of Epcot. However, when Germany was not willing to pay for funding the attraction the plans were scrappedwas never built. The German Germany pavilion is home to Beiergarten Restaurant [[Biergarten]] (a buffet style German restaurant ) and [[Sommerfest ]] (a quick service restaurant. Also in Germany are four shops, and miniature train and village).
====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 themed adorned with architecture from Venice, Florence, and Rome. , along with recreations of Italian landmarks such as St. Mark's Campanile and Dodge's Palace are recreated here. Like Germany, Although Italy was supposed to does not have an attraction. The attraction would have been (a planned boat voyage through Roman ruinsride was never built), but Italy did not provide funds for the attraction. Italy it does however, have feature two sit down table service restaurants, [[Tutto Italia Ristorante ]] and [[Via Napoli. Also in Italy are two shops, Il Bel Cristallo and La Bottega ItalianaRistorante 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]]
Main Article: [[Japan]]
The Japan pavilion opened with the park in 1982, and is located next to the American ExperienceAdventure. The Japan pavilion is themed with various Japanese buildings including tori gates and a Japanese castle. Although the pavilion does not have an attraction, however it does have an exhibit, called the Bijutsu-kan which displays various Japanese art. The Japan pavilion is themed with various Japanese buildings including tori gates and a Japanese castle. There are also home to three restaurants located within the Japan pavilion. The first is : [[Teppan Edo ]] (a stir fry restaurant. The second is ), [[Tokyo Dining which serves ]] (sushi ), and finally the [[Katsura Grill which is a ]] (traditional counter service restaurant. An offering unique to the Japan pavilion, is candy art created by Mikyuki. Finally, Japan is also home to the Mitsukoshi Department store which sells Japanese items, especially items based on Japanese pop culture).
====Morocco===[[Image:MoroccoShowcaseNight.jpg|thumb|The Morocco pavilion of the World Showcase.]]=
Main Article: [[Morocco]]
After guests pass through Japan, the next country they will encounter enter is Morocco. Morocco is the only pavilion in World Showcase to be 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. The pavilion , and it is themed to look like a realistic Moroccan town and that even features a real minaret. Another minor Although the pavilion does not have an attraction, it does feature the Fes House, which shows guests what a typical Moroccan house would look looks like. The courtyard of the pavilion often has entertainment acts, including belly dancers. The Morocco pavilion is also home to two restaurants, [[Restaurant Marrakesh ]] and [[Tangierine Cafe. Both Café]], which are table service restaurants that serve typical Moroccan cuisine and are table service. In the pavilion there are also six shops which sell a variety of Moroccan merchandise.
====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. A number of shops are located within In total the France pavilion, all of witch sell French merchandise. In total, there are houses three restaurants in - the pavilion. The first, Bistro de Paris is an elegant table service restaurant that serves French dishes. Another restaurant[[Monsieur Paul]], The the quick service [[Boulangerie Patisserie is a quick service restaurant ]], and finally there is the bakery [[Les Chefs de France, a French bakery]]. The France pavilion is also home to one attraction, [[Impressions de France. The attraction ]], which is a panoramic video which shows guests various aspects of Francetravelogue 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 is are two restaurants and six stores. The [[Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room ]] is a table service restaurant that specializes in English food. The , while the [[Yorkshire Country County Fish Shop on the other hand ]] is a quick service restaurant that sells only fish, chips and shortbread. One shop of note is the Sportsman's Shoppe which sells various English sporting equipment including Chealse and Liverpool shirts. For entertainment, guests should be sure to check out The British Revolution. They cover British Invasion music from the 1960's and 70's.
====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 show guests showcase the Canadian outdoors. A with features including a canyon, a waterfall, and fountains all represent various parts of the Canadian countryfountain. The Canada pavilion also features the Circle Vision 360 Film, O' [[Canada. The Far and Wide]] as well as the [[Le Cellier Steakhouse gives guests the opportunity to sit down for a steak and wine meal]]. There are two shops located within the Canada pavilion===Former Pavilions=== [[Image:FormerEpcot. The firstjpg|thumb|400px|Former Epcot pavilions: CommuniCore (top), Northwest Mercantile sells all kinds Horizons (middle), and Wonders of Canadian merchandise including Christmas ornaments. The second store is The Wood Cart where guests can buy wine, or even get leather engraved.Life (bottom)]]====Horizons====Main Article: [[Horizons]]
==Fun Facts and Trivia==* Guests can see a model of Walt Disney's Experimental Community of Tomorrow when riding the [[Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover]] <ref> http://disneyworldwww.orlandovacationimagineeringdisney.com/articlesblog/history2010/7/22/a-oflook-epcotat-the-progress-city-model-then-and-now.html </ref>.php
* Epcot cost nearly 1.4 billion dollars to create <ref> http://www.thisdayindisneyhistorydisneybythenumbers.com/EpcotGrandOpeningwdw/page20.html</ref>.
*As part of the Millennium Celebration, Disney installed 35 granite and steel “Leave A Legacy” sculptures in front of Spaceship Earth. Digitally etched onto these works of art are photos of guests who had their pictures taken at one of Epcot’s “Capture Stations” <ref> http://www.omniluxeyesterland.com/legacy.html </ref>. *The Fountain of Nations in Epcot can shoot water more than 150 feet into the air. If all of the water cannons were fired at the same time, 2,000 gallons of water would fill the air <ref name= "trivia"/>. *There is a marker in Epcot showing the exact center of the park. It is located just to the west of [[Innoventions West]] (on that path that leads straight to [[The Land]]) <ref name= "trivia"/>. Around the center, guests can see the names and inventions of history's greatest inventors <ref> https://www.youtube.netcom/wywwatch?v=EcPo2mtUnf8 </cmcrref>.htm ==References==