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The genesis of Epcot began in the early 1960s with Walt Disney himself. After having many grandchildren, Walt began to worry about the world they would grow up in. He looked around the cities of America and thought he could do better. The cities were full of crime, disorganized, dirty and hectic. Disneyland EPCOT was the opposite of these things and Walt decided he could take the Disneyland philosophy and apply it laid out to be the real worldperfect city. It took its design from Disneyland also proved , in that Walt there would be a central hub that roads and his company was very efficient in monorails would connect to the art other parts of building and designing buildings. With that idea in mind, he began to read about how to start a the city. The idea center “hub” of EPCOT would have been a utopia city got it's large business area <ref name in 1966= "film"/>. Walt Disney narrated The area would have been under a video in witch he described his dream citydome that would control the temperature and weather. The city business area would be housed near Disney Worldalso have included office buildings, shopping, and would be called the Experimental Community “crown jewel” of Tomorrow or EPCOT. Walt called EPCOT, “the most excitingthe Cosmopolitan Hotel, by far the most important” and the heart of what he planned to do in Disney World. The city which would take its cues from be located at the new ideas and technologies center of American industry EPCOT and would be a “community of tomorrow”30 stories tall<ref name= "film"/>. Walt wanted to plan and design every detail The hotel would also house (in the basement) the transportation lobby of the city<ref name= "film"/>. Underground, in order People Movers would transport passengers to meet the public's needs. Industry was various parts of town, and cars and trucks would also expected to partner with Disney to solve the problems of the society. Walt said have underground highways that EPCOTT they would never be finished, it able to use (although no gas vehicles would always be improvingtravel above land)<ref name= "film"/>. He hoped that when it was builtThe hub would also feature offices, it would house about 20theaters,000 peoplenightlife, restaurants, and a shopping center that would sell items from around the world<ref name= "film"/>.

EPCOT Outside of the business area was laid out to be the perfect cityhigh density apartment housing<ref name= "film"/>. It took it's design from Disneyland, in that their Citizens who lived here would be a central hub that roads and monorails would connect to have the other parts luxury of being close to the city. The center “hub” of EPCOT would have been a large business area. The area would have been under a dome that would control Outside of the temperature and weather. The busines apartment housing was to be the recreation area , which would have also included office buildingsconsisted of things such as pools, shoppingparks, churches and the “crown jewel” of EPCOT, the Cosmopolitan Hotelschools<ref name= "film"/>. The hotel would be located at Beyond the center of EPCOT and recreation area would be 30 stories tall. The Hotel would also house (in have been the basement) the transportation lobby of EPCOT. Undergroundresidential neighborhood, People Movers would transport people to the various parts where a large number of EPCOT. Cars and Trucks families would also have underground highways that they would be able to uselived. No gas vehicles This area would travel above land. Also in the business area have consisted of EPCOT would be a shopping center featuring items from around the world. It would also feature offices, theaters, nightlife housing and restaurantssmall recreation areas such as playgrounds<ref name= "film"/>.

Outside of the business area would be the high density apartment housing. Citizens who lived here would have the luxury of being close to theg business area, but would have live in apartment complexes. Outside of the apartment housing was to be the recreation area. The recreation area would have consisted of things such as pools, parks, churches and schools. Beyond the recreation area would have been the residential neighborhood. This is where a large number of families would have lived. The area would have consisted of housing and small recreation areas such as playgrounds.   The final part of EPCOT would have been the industrial center<ref name= "film"/>. This is where companies from around the world would work on various projects<ref name= "film"/>. Walt wanted guests to be able to visit these companies , and hopefully take some inspiration for industry home with them<ref name= "florida"/>. In order to get Citizens of EPCOT would take a monorail to the rest of Walt Disney World and the EPCOT industrial center, citizens of EPCOT would take a monorail. The Monorail monorail and the [[People Mover ]] were expected to be the main methods of transportation in EPCOT thus eliminating traffic<ref name= "film"/>.

When Walt Disney died in 1966 To go along with the future scientific and futuristic components of EPCOT was forever changed, Disney also announced related plans for World Showcase and International Village <ref name= "showcase"> https://sites. In 1967 google.com/site/theoriginalepcot/the Reedy Creek Improvement District -world-showcase </ref>. World Showcase was signed into law giving Disney more liberties when it came to construction. Although this seemed like be an area that allowed guests to experience the first step towards the construction different cultures of EPCOTthe world. Each country would have its own exhibits space, in a vein similar to a World’s Fair<ref name= "showcase"/>. Furthermore, the board showcase would show how technology and communication could promote the betterment of all nations. The International Village on the directors decided that they did not want to build other hand, would be a place where the cityinternational cast members that worked in World Showcase would live <ref> https://www. Although Roy Omouseplanet. Disney wanted EPCOT com/8907/The_Other_Epcot </ref> The World Showcase area was to be built, when Walt Disney separately from the Future World opened it consisted of only The Magic Kingdom, Theme Center; however the Contemporary, and the Fort Wilderness campgroundstwo locations would be connected by monorail <ref> http://jimhillmedia. com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2004/06/18/415.aspx </ref>. This new version of Walt’s original EPCOT idea was described in the 1975 annual report:

In the late 1970's Disney CEO Card Walker brought the {{Quotation| EPCOT idea back will be to respond to the board needs of directors. Once again however, the idea was scrapped. The company felt that people would no want to come live in by providing a place Disney-designed and Disney-managed forum where they would constantly be watched creative men and analyzed. In 1982 it was decided that EPCOT would open as a theme parkwomen of science, not a city. The theme park was named EPCOT Center to reflect industry, universities, government and the fact that the park would get it's inspiration arts - from Walt's EPCOT city. The park took around the idea of promoting technology world - can develop, demonstrate and industry communicate prototype concepts and incorporated it into attractions. The Imageneers at the company were divided over what the park should look like. Some felt it should be a futuristic theme park that would new technologies, which can help promote technologymankind to achieve better ways of living. Others felt that it should be an international themed park, one that celebrated different cultures<ref> http://jimhillmedia. After much heated debate, two Imagineers literally pushed together com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2011/08/01/how-disney-s-dream-of-building-epcot-the two models-city-sank-in-lake-buena-vista. EPCOT now resembled a World's Fair, and would later be called “a permanent World's Fairaspx#sthash.7aK1GHnl.”dpuf </ref>}}

===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:

While the basic plans for Epcot had now been finalized, Imagineers decided that they needed an icon, something in the skyline {{Quotation|To all who come to draw guests into the park. The Imagineers liked the idea this place of the dome that Montreal had built for the 1967 World's Fairjoy, but wanted something a little more dramatichope and friendship—welcome. What they ended up building would be the worldEPCOT is inspired by Walt Disney's first geometric sphere, Spaceship Earthcreative vision. Science fiction writer Raymond Bradbury helped design the sphereHere, which was 160 feet in diameter. Disney also enlisted the help human achievements are celebrated through imagination, wonders of MIT to determine what kind enterprise and concepts of pressure the sphere would create under it. Disney feared that the pressure would create a wind tunnel underneath the sphere, but this ended up being untrue. Another problem future that engineers faced, was how to hold the sphere up. There had been little data available on geometric spheres so Disney had to look inward for a solution. What they decided to do was put six large legs between 120 promises new and 160 feet into the ground exciting benefits for supportall. The legs were then reinforced at their baseMay EPCOT Center entertain, before the sphere was built. Inside the sphere an elevator, trackinform and inspire and above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and show scenes for Spaceship Earth were builtpride in man's ability to shape a world that offers hope to people everywhere.|E Cardon Walker<br />Chairman and Chief Executive Officer<br />Walt Disney Productions<br />October 24, 1982}}

There is actually two spheres located within Spaceship earth Walker's dedication was followed by speeches from Florida Governor Bob Graham and outer AT&T president William Ellinghouse <ref name= "allears"/>. Also on hand for the opening were marching bands and an inner. The inside sphere is made of steel, pyramid shaped pipes. The outside was then covered with Alucobond pyramidsdancers who performed, “We've Only Just Begun To Dream” and a polyester plasticnew Sherman Brother’s song, covered in two sheets of aluminum“World Showcase March” <ref name= "planet"> https://www. The two layer sphere solved two problems for Imagineersmouseplanet. The firstcom/10072/EPCOT_Centers_First_October </ref>. Various musical acts from different countries also performed in World Showcase, was the need to protect Spaceship Earth from fire and weather damage. The Alucobond protects the inside spherefestivities concluded with 1, while also looking pleasant for guests000 doves and 15,00 balloons being released in celebration <ref name= "planet"/>. The other problem that Alucobond solved was the issue Also of run-off rainwater. Imagineers left note, CBS aired a gap between the Alucobond pyramids television special, ''EPCOT Center: The Opening Celebration'', which allows water to run into a gutter system in was hosted by Danny Kaye and actually aired the inner sphere day before eventually draining in World Showcasethe official dedication, October 23 <ref name= "planet"/>. The opening day EPCOT Center pavilions were:

The opening day of Epcot featured seven pavilions in Future World and nine pavilions in World Showcase. The Future World pavilion all had corporate sponsors who agreed to pay for the pavilion to be constructed, as well as maintain the attractions within for a certain number of years. The opening day pavilions were: {| class="infoList"

| [[CommuniCore East ]] (Sponsor by attraction)| [[Canada]]

| [[CommuniCore West ]] (Sponsor by attraction)| [[China]]

| [[Journey Into Imagination ]] (Kodak-2010)| [[France]]

| [[The Land ]] (Kraft 1982-1993, Nestle 1993-2009)| [[Italy]]

| [[Spaceship Earth]]/Earth Station (Bell System 1982-1984, AT&T 1984-2005, Siemens 2005-Present)| [[Japan]]

| [[Universe of Energy ]](Exxon 1982-2005)| [[Germany]]

| [[World of Motion ]] (General Motors 1982-Present)| [[Mexico]]

| [[The United Kingdom]]

| The United States[[American Adventure]]

Epcot officially opened ====History Since Opening Day========EPCOT Center (1982-1994)====[[Image:horizonspavilion.jpg|thumb|400px|In 1983 Horizons became the first pavilion added to EPCOT Center| alt= "Horizons"]]After the Grand Opening in October of 1982, EPCOT Center continued to expand rapidly. The first expansion, known as Phase II, began on October 1, 1982 exactly 11 years after 1983 with the Magic Kingdomaddition the Horizons pavilion <ref name= "horizons"> http://www. The opening lostepcot.com/horizons.html </ref>. Horizons, which was considered more of a soft opening howeversponsored by General Electric <ref name= "horizons"/>, as only Spaceship Earth was dedicated. On hand were dignitaries from 23 countries who poured a gallon of water dark ride attraction that took guests into the Fountain 21st century, to see what the future might be like. The attraction would be one of Nations as a sign EPCOT Center's most popular rides in the 1980s. One year after the addition of unityHorizons, the [[Morocco]] pavilion opened in World Showcase <ref> https://disneyparks. A Grand Opening Week was held October 17 through October 27disney. VIP membersgo.com/blog/2013/09/vintage-walt-disney-world-morocco-pavilion-opens-at-epcot/ </ref>. Although the pavilion didn't feature any new attractions, key pressthe popular Restaurant Marrakesh opened at this time. Future World saw even more expansion in 1986 when [[The Living Seas]] opened on January 15th <ref name= "seas"> http://www.lostepcot.com/livingseas.html </ref>. Although a Seas pavilion had always been planned for EPCOT Center, Celebrities including Drew Barrymore changes in design and Marie Osmondbudget constraints delayed the pavilion’s construction. Sponsored by United Technologies, and top executives from sponsor companies were The Living Seas focused on hand for oceanic study, and housed the events. On October 24 Epcot was officially dedicatedworld’s largest aquarium (at the time of its construction) <ref name= "seas"/>.

{{Quotation|To all who come World Showcase was the next area to this place of joyexpand, hope and friendship—welcomewhen in 1988 the [[Norway]] pavilion was completed <ref> https://disneyparks. EPCOT is inspired by Walt Disney's creative visiondisney. Here, human achievements are celebrated through imagination, wonders of enterprise and concepts of a future that promises new and exciting benefits for allgo.May EPCOT Center entertaincom/blog/2011/05/this-day-in-disney-history-norway-pavilion-debuts/ </ref>. Although not ready for the pavilion’s opening, inform and inspire and above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride the popular [[Maelstrom]] attraction opened later in man's ability to shape a world that offers hope to people everywhere1988 <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/July05.|E Cardon Walkerhtml <br /ref>Chairman . In 1989 the final pavilion was added to Epcot, The Wonders of Life. The pavilion was sponsored by MetLife and Chief Executive Officerfeatured the popular motion simulator Body Wars, as well as Cranium Command and the Making of Me <br /ref>Walt Disney Productionshttp://www.yesterland.com/erasing.html <br /ref>October 24, 1982}}. The addition of the Wonders of Life signaled the end of EPCOT Center’s expansion.

Walker's dedication was followed by speeches from Florida Governor Bob Graham and AT&T president William Ellinghouse. CBS aired a television special Beginning in the 1990s, EPCOT Center: The Opening Celebration(specifically Future World) went through a series of refurbishments and change. From 1993 through 1994 The special Land pavilion was hosted by Danny Kane altered through a sequence of refurbishments. At this time, Kraft assumed sponsorship of the pavilion and actually aired Food Rocks, [[Living with the day before the official dedicationLand]], October 23. Also on hand for and [[Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable]] replaced the opening were marching bands and dancers who performed “Wepavilion've Only Just Begun To Dream” and a new Sherman brothers song “World Showcase March”s original attractions <ref> http://www. Various musical acts from different countries also performed in World Showcasemartinsvids. At the finale of the opening doves and balloons were released in celebrationnet/?p=654 </ref>.

==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"/>.

Controversy struck More closures hit Epcot in 1999 1996 when the popular attraction Horizons was [[World of Motion]] closed permanently<ref name= "motion"> http://www. No official reason was given for lostepcot.com/worldofmotion.html </ref>. After a series of delays, the closure although lack pavilion reopened in 1999 as [[Test Track]] <ref name= "motion"/>. Still sponsored by General Motors, Test Track took guests through the rigors of sponsorship certainly played automobile testing procedures, including a rolespeed test where guests reached a maximum speed of 65 mph<ref name= "motion"/>. Another rumor stated that [[Image:TestTrackPavilion.jpg|thumb|400px|Test Track replaced the World of Motion pavilion was sitting on . Photo by HarshLight]] Change continued to be a sink holeconstant at Epcot, which as the park got ready for its Millennium Celebration. In 1998, the popular [[Journey Into Imagination pavilion]] closed for refurbishment <ref name= "imagination"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=95 </ref>. During the renovation, the [[Journey Into Imagination attraction]] was leading replaced by the unpopular [[Journey Into Your Imagination]], and the upstairs [[ImageWorks]] was closed off to severe structural damageguests (a smaller ImageWorks reopened in the pavilion's first floor) <ref name= "imagination"/>. More controversy Following the renovation, the pavilion was created when a Mickey arm renamed simply Imagination! <ref name= "imagination"/>.  The following year, in January of 1999, Horizons closed for good <ref name= "horizons"/>. The pavilion had remained unsponsored since GE ended its sponsorship in 1994, and wand with it was beginning to look dated<ref name= "horizons"/>. As opposed to repurposing the dedication pavilion, Disney instead chose to demolish it, to create room for the previously announced [[Mission: Space]] pavilion<ref name= "horizons"/>. In 2000 was added , Disney also decided to add a large mickey arm holding a wand to the top of Spaceship Earth<ref name= "wand"> http://www.yesterland. Many guests complained that the hand took away from the original intention of Epcot without adding anythingcom/icontower.html </ref>. The "2000" large dedication “2000” was also added at the end of the wand, although this was subsequently changed to "Epcot" “Epcot” starting in 2001 and was finally removed in 2007<ref name= "wand"/>.

Following the addition of the wand, Epcot stayed relativity calm stagnant until 2003 when [[Mission : Space took over area where Horizons was formally held]] finally opened <ref name= "space"> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/epfw-mission.htm </ref>. The new attraction was a motion simulator “thrill ride” thrill ride which gave guests was themed as an astronaut training program for the feeling they were flying first flight to Mars<ref name= "space"/>. Another In 2005, another simulator was added to the park, this time to the Land pavilion, in the form of the new attraction [[Soarin'Over California]] <ref name= "soarin"> http://www. This martinsvids.net/?p=208 </ref>. Initially created for Disney’s California Adventure, this motion simulator gave guests the felling feeling they were hang gliding over California. In 2006 The Living Seas was re-themed and named The Living Seas With Nemo and Friends. The attraction took inspiration from the Disney Pixar movie Finding Nemo. Nemo and his friends were now projected onto the large tanks adding a Finding Nemo story to the attraction. Although the live sea creatures still existed within the tanks, some guests complained that too many characters were being added to Epcot. The final major change came to Epcot in 2007 when the Wonders of Life Pavilion closed. The pavilion had not been sponsored since 2001 when MetLife dropped its sponsorship, which certainly played a factor in the attractions closure.<ref name==Current Future World Pavilions Pavilions==[[Image:EpcotGuidemap"soarin"/>.jpg|thumb|The current guidemap for Epcot.]]===Innoventions===Main Article: [[Innoventions]]

Innoventions opened In 2006, The Living Seas was rethemed to tie in 1994 with the Disney-Pixar movie Finding Nemo and houses exhibits that feature new technological advancements. Located in the center of Future World, Innoventions took over the buildings that formally hosted CommuniCore. Innoventions is also home to one attraction, subsequently renamed [[The Sum Of All ThrillsSeas with Nemo & Friends]] <ref name= "seas"/>. The pavilion now housed a dark ride attraction is sponsored by Raytheon(also called the Seas with Nemo & Friends), as well as Turtle Talk with Crush, and it allows guests to virtually create their own thrill ridethe interactive exhibits in Sea Base<ref name= "seas"/>. After Overall, the ride is built guests can board pavilion took on more of a customized simulator and ride their attraction. Innoventions is also home to Club Coolfantasy tone, which allows guests as opposed to cool off and try complementary Coca-Cola products from around the worldprevious scientific tone of the pavilion.

===Imagination!===[[Main ArticleThe next major change to Epcot came in 2007, when the Wonders of Life Pavilion closed <ref> http: Imagination!]]//www.yesterland.com/erasing.html </ref>. The pavilion had not been sponsored since 2001 when MetLife dropped its sponsorship, and had seen a decrease in popularity <ref> http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2001/06/25/story7.html </ref>. The Wonders of Life pavilion remains closed to guests, except during special events like the Flower and Wine Festival.

Formally known as Journey Into ImaginationIn March of 2015, Disney announced that all of the pavilion opened with the park in 1982 and is located in Future World Innoventions Westexhibits would be closing <ref> http://www. Inside Imagination! guests can visit two orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-disney-epcot-innoventions-west-closing-20150320-post. The first, Journey Into Imagination With Figmenthtml </ref>. Despite these closures, is a dark ride that takes guests through the world of imaginationChase Character Meet & Greet remained open <ref> http://www. The other Attraction in Imagination! Is Captain EOwdwmagic. Captain EO is a 3D movie starring Michael Jackson as space hero Captain EOcom/attractions/innoventions/news/24apr2015-epcot's-chase-meet-and-greet-to-continue-at-inventions-west. The attraction was was originally in the Imagination! pavilion from 1986htm </ref>.====A Remimagined Epcot (2017-1994 before being replaced by Honey I Shrunk the AudiencePresent)====[[Image:Epcotneighborhoods. The attraction reopened in 2010jpg|thumb|400px|Concept Art showing the "neighborhoods" of Epcot.]]

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"/>.

Main Article: Like Future World, as part of the Epcot overhaul, a number of changes were also announced for World Showcase. Most significantly, Disney announced that the Ratatouille attraction from Disneyland Paris would be added to an expanded [[The LandFrance]]pavilion<ref name="expo"/>. Additionally, Fitzgerald stated that the [[China]] pavilion would be receiving a new seamless CircleVision film.

Perhaps the most popular pavilion in EpcotTrue to previous announcement, The Land opened with the park in 1982 and is located in Future World West. Inside the pavillion guests will find Soarin'on August 13, 2017, a motion simulator attraction that takes guests hang gliding over California. Also located within the land is The Circle Universe of Life filmEnergy pavilion closed. This attraction is an environmental fable starring Timon, Pumbaa, and Simba from Disney's The Lion King<ref> https://disneyparks. The final attraction located within The Land, is Living With the Landdisney. This attraction is a boat ride that takes guests through the history earth's landgo. After seeing its history guests are shown Disney's working greenhouse. The greenhouse grows unique vegetation, and is also used as a research facility. Some com/blog/2017/07/guardians-of -the food used in the restaurants located within The Land, The Garden Grill and the Sunshine Seasons-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 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.

Main ArticleAs 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 [[Mission SpaceInnoventions 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 subsequently reopened in a temporary location <ref name= "wdwmagicepcot"/>.

Mission Space is a motion simulator On August 25, 2019, Disney announced that letas part of Epcot's guests blast off into space. On the attraction guests overhaul, "Epcot will be part of a "team" unified with four neighborhoods that is flying each speak to Marsimportant aspects of the world and its people: World Showcase, World Celebration, World Nature and World Discovery. The pavilion opened These neighborhoods will be filled with new experiences rooted in 2003 authenticity and is located where Horizons used innovation that take you to be in Future World East. The attraction has two versionsnew destinations, where the Green Team which real is mildermade fantastic in a celebration of curiosity, hands-on wonder and the Orange Team which is more intensemagic of possibility. After riding Mission Space guests can explore the Advanced Training Lab which features a competition game and and interactive crawl area<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 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>.

Main Article: World Nature, the park's second new neighborhood, was inititialy made up of [[The Sea's With Nemo Land]] and [[The Seas with Nemo & Friends]]pavilions. As part of the new neighborhood announcement, Disney stated their plants to bring a brand new interactive experience titled Journey of Water, inspired by Disney's Moana<ref name="newepcot"/> to the area. 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.

Formally known as the Living Seas, the pavilion opened in 1986 and is located in Future The final new neighborhood to come to Epcot was World EastDiscovery. The Sea's With Nemo and Friends This area is a dark ride that takes guests through the story composed of The Disney's Finding Nemo. In order to do this[[Test Track]], characters from Disney movie are projected onto large aquariums that hold fish and other sea animals. Also located in the Seas pavilion is Turtle Talk With Crush[[Mission: Space]], an interactive “digital puppetry” show. Turtle Talk with Crush gives guests [[Guardians of the opportunity to meet Galaxy Cosmic Rewind]] and interact with Crush the turtle from Finding Nemonew Space 220 Restaurant<ref name="newepcot"/>. The only restaurant in Due to these changes, the pavilion is the Coral Reef Restaurant which specializes in sea food and steaksFuture World label that had been a staple of Epcot since it opened was phased out of use.

===Spaceship 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 allowed guests to "celebrate the past, present and future of Epcot through this dazzling fireworks and special-effects spectacular". Epcot Forever was initallly concived as a temporary show, which would be performed until Harmonious debuted on October 1, 2012.

Main ArticleAlso on October 1, 2019, the EPCOT Experience opened in the former Odyssey Restaurant location <ref> https: [[Spaceship Earth]]//www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201910/7037/M/</ref>. Inside the EPCOT Experience, guests could see a stylized model of Epcot's future, as well as a 12 minute 360 degree film that celebrated the park's past, and gave guests a glimpse at its future. In addition to this look ahead, the Preview Center also featured artifacts from Epcot's history and merchandise locations.

The icon In July 2020, Disney gave an update on the future of the park, Spaceship Earth opened in 1982 and and is located in Future World EastCelebration. The attraction is a dark ride At this time, the company revealed that takes guests through the history of earthmulti-tier festival center that it had originally envisioned. When Siemens took over sponsorship in 2005 Following this announcment, the ride upcoming Dreams Point area was refurbished and touch screens were added described by Disney as a place to "explore lush gardens, listen to the ride vehiclesstirring musical performances and delight in festival fun at Dreamers Point. These touch screens allow guests Here, you’ll also discover a statue of Walt Disney—a reminder for us all to see what their future might be like, with an emphasis on new technologydream big. At " <ref> https://blogmickey.com/2023/01/world-celebration-dreamers-point-walkways-take-shape-in-the exit of the ride guests can create, view and purchase photos of themselves-pit-at-epcot/ </ref>.

Main ArticleOn March 14, 2022, the EPCOT Experience closed in the Odyssey pavilion. At this time, the Odyssey returned to its former function as the park's festival center <ref> https: [[Test Track]]//wdwnt.com/2022/03/epcot-experience-closing-permanently-on-march-14/ </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'''.]

Main Article: [[Universe of EnergyImage:EpcotGuidemap2022.jpg|thumb|400px|The 2021 Epcot map (click to enlarge).]]

The Universe of Energy opened with the park in 1982 and is located in ===World Nature===Formally known as Future World East. West, World Nature is made up of The attraction located inside the PavilionLand, [[Ellen's Energy Adventure]] features three films and a seven minute dark ride. The attraction looks at the history Seas with Nemo and future of energy and stars Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye. Ellen's Energy Adventure opened in 1996 Friends, Imagination! and replaced the similar Universe future Journey of Energy ride that was housed in the pavilionWater attraction.====Imagination!====Main Article: [[Imagination!]]

==Former Future Formally known as Journey Into Imagination, the Imagination! pavilion opened in 1982 and is located in World Pavilions== Nature. 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.

===Horizons=The Land====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 Main Article: [[Magic Kingdom]] attraction The [[Carrousel of ProgressLand]]. Unlike the Carrousel of Progress which showed progress that had already happened in the twentieth century, Horizons showed progress that could happen in the 21st. Horizons tied together all the other themes of Future World: communication, community, energy, transportation, anatomy, physiology, along with man's relationship to the sea, land, air, and space. On Horizons guests would look back at what people thought the future would be like, and then look forward to what it could be. On each individual ride vehicle guests could see a vision of the future by “traveling” through a space colony, desert farm, or underwater research facility. Horizons was permanently closed in 1999.

====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.

CommuniCore opened with the park in 1982 and housed exhibits featuring the new technology. ===World Celebration===The pavilion was located central neighborhood in Future Epcot, World EastCelebration is made up of Spaceship Earth, and was divided into two parts: CommuniCore East and CommuniCore West. Exhibits featuring such things as the Sega game system Creations Shop, [[Connections Cafe and touch screens were once shown in pavilion. In 1994 CommuniCore was closed Eatery]] and redesignedClub Cool. When it re-opened it still featured technology exhibits but World Celebration will also be the name future home of the pavilion was changed to Innoventions. Innoventions had a darker color scheme CommuniCore Hall and flashier attractions then CommuniCore however the basic principal of the pavilions were the samePlaza, multipurpose indoor and outdoor event spaces. ====Spaceship Earth====

Main Article: [[Wonders The icon of Life]]the park, Spaceship Earth opened in 1982 and is located in World Celebration. 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 fuspaceture.

The Wonders of Life Pavilion opened in 1989 in ===World Discovery===Formally known as Future World East. The pavilion focused on human health , World Discovery is made up of the Test Track and was sponsored by MetLife. Inside the pavilion were three attractionsMission: Body Wars, Cranium CommandSpace, as well as the future Play Pavilion and the Making Wonders of MeXandar pavilion. Body Wars was a motion simulator attraction that “shrunk” riders so that they could enter a human body and carry out a mission. The attraction is considered to be Epcot's first thrill ride and was also often compared to ====Mission Space====Main Article: [[Star ToursMission: Space]] at [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]]. Cranium Command was a humorous film that taught guests the importance of the human brain. The show featured Buzzy an Audio Anamatronic who is a “brain pilot”. The attraction followed Buzzy as he used a host human's brain to go through an average day. The final attraction located in the Wonders of Life Pavilion was The Making of Me. Hosted by Martin Short, The Making of Me was an education film that taught guests how babies were born. The Wonders of Life closed in 2007 after MetLife dropped it's sponsorship.

==Mission: Space opened in 2003 in what was then Future World Showcase Pavilions==East (now World Discovery), 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.

===Mexico=Test Track====Main Article: [[Mexico]]

The Mexico Main Article: [[Test Track (Pavilion opened with )]] The fastest attraction in Disney World Showcase , Test Track opened on December 19, 1998 in 1982. It is the first pavilion guests reach if they go left at the entrance to what was then Future World ShowcaseEast (now World Discovery). The pavilion is shaped like a large Mesoamerican pyramid. The pavilion is home to Test Track replaced the boat ride World of Motion attraction, The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeroswhich had been open from 1982 until 1996. On the The attraction allows guests board small boats to design their own cars and tour Mexico, while watching Jose and Panchito (from then test them on the 1944 Disney movie The Three Caballeros) search for Donald Duck"SimTrack". Located right next to The apex of the attraction is the San Angel Inn, a Mexican restaurant65 MPH speed test that concludes the attraction. Also inside General Motors has sponsored the pavilion is a large Mexican shop which sells Mexican themed merchandise as well as Disney Merchandisein both its World of Motion and Test Track forms. Outside  ====Wonders of Xandar==== Main Article: [[Wonders of Xandar]] Opening in 2022, the Wonders of Xandar pavilion guests can eat at either houses the Cantina de San Ángel or [[Guardians of the La Hacienda de San AngelGalaxy: Cosmic Rewind]] attraction. Located on Described as Epcot's first "other-world" showcase pavilion, Wonders of Xandar allows gusts to visit the lagoonGalaxarium, both restaurants are counter service restaurant which offers Mexican cusinewhere the people of Xandar showcase their world, people, and advanced technologies. Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, is a new innovative roller coaster that rotates 360 degrees to focus rider's attention on specific action. ===World Showcase=== ====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]]

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====

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====

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====

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 next pavilion guests encounter after passing through Italy is The American Experience===Main Article: 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 [[The American ExperienceAdventure attraction]], which uses film, images and Audio Animatronics to take guests through America’s history. The pavilion is also home to the [[Regal Eagle Smokehouse]]- a counter service restaurant that sells American cuisine, and the American Gardens Theater, which is an outdoor amphitheater.

The next pavilion guests will encounter after passing through Italy is The American Experience. Opened in 1982, the American Experience is themed after a colonial American town. The pavilion gets its name from it's only attraction. Inside the American Experience attraction, guests will travel through American history with Ben Franklin and Mark Twain. Audio Anmantronics, images and video are used to tell the story of America. Also inside the American Experience building is the a Capella group, The Voices of Liberty. The group sing Americana songs to guests, before the beginning of each show. Also located in the American Experience, is the Liberty Inn which offers chicken, burgers, hot dogs and salads. Another restaurant, the Fife and Drum sells turkey legs, frozen beverages and beer. The American Gardens theater, an outdoor amphitheater also hosts concerts and other events. Finally, there is one shop located in the pavilion, Heritage Manor Gifts which sells American merchandise.  ====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.]]=

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====

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====

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====

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 Horizons was a model 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 Walt DisneyProgress]], 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 Experimental Community of Tomorrow when riding relationship to the Tommorowland Transit Authority PeopleMoversea, 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"/>.

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==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

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*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==