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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. As he looked around 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. Walt’s plan for a utopian city got its name in 1966, when Disney narrated a video in which he described his dream. The city would be housed near the planned Disney World in central Florida, and would be called the Experimental Community of Tomorrow or EPCOT. Walt called EPCOT, “the most exciting, by far the most important,” and the heart of what he planned to do in Disney World. The city would take its cues from the new ideas and technologies of American industry and would be a “community of tomorrow”. Walt wanted to plan and design every detail of the city, in order to meet the public's needs. Industry was also expected to partner with Disney to solve the problems of the society. Walt said that EPCOT would never be finished, it would always be improving. He hoped that when it was built, it would house about 20,000 people.   EPCOT was laid out to be the perfect city. It took its design from Disneyland, in that there would be a central hub that roads and monorails would connect to the other parts of the city. The center “hub” of EPCOT would have been a large business area<ref name= "film"/>. The area would have been under a dome that would control the temperature and weather. The business area would also have included office buildings, shopping, and the “crown jewel” of EPCOT-, the Cosmopolitan Hotel, which would be located at the center of EPCOT and would be 30 stories tall<ref name= "film"/>. The hotel would also house (in the basement) the transportation lobby of the city<ref name= "film"/>. Underground, People Movers would transport passengers to the various parts of town, and cars and trucks would also have underground highways that they would be able to use (although no gas vehicles would travel above land)<ref name= "film"/>. The hub would also feature offices, theaters, nightlife, restaurants, and a shopping center that would sell items from around the world<ref name= "film"/>.

Outside of the business area would was to be the high density apartment housing<ref name= "film"/>. Citizens who lived here would have the luxury of being close to the business area, but would have live in apartment complexes. Outside of the apartment housing was to be the recreation area, which would have consisted of things such as pools, parks, churches and schools<ref name= "film"/>. Beyond the recreation area would have been the residential neighborhood, where a large number of families would have lived. This area would have consisted of housing and small recreation areas such as playgrounds<ref name= "film"/>.

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"/>. Citizens of EPCOT would take a monorail to the rest of Walt Disney World and the EPCOT industrial center. The monorail and the [[People Mover ]] were expected to be the main methods of transportation in EPCOT thus eliminating traffic<ref name= "film"/>.

====1975 EPCOT Plan====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"/>.

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 To go along with the ideals scientific and goals futuristic components of EPCOT and building it in the form of a theme park. In July of 1975 , Disney also announced that their related plans for EPCOT would have three main componentsWorld Showcase and International Village <ref name= "showcase"> https://sites. The first component would google.com/site/theoriginalepcot/the-world-showcase </ref>. World Showcase was to be an area that allowed guests to experience the EPCOT Institute, which different cultures of the world. Each country would have helped facilitate the flow of research and information from EPCOT’s other componentsits own exhibits space, in a vein similar to a World’s Fair<ref name= "showcase"/>. Furthermore, the parks sponsors showcase would show how technology and communication could promote the general publicbetterment of all nations. The second component of EPCOT International Village on the other hand, would be various “satellites” a place where research and development of future products and new systems the international cast members that worked in fields such energy, communication, agriculture, and education World Showcase would take placelive <ref> https://www. mouseplanet.com/8907/The_Other_Epcot </ref> The EPCOT satellites would be located both on Walt Disney World property and off. The third, and most perhaps most prominent component of the 1975 EPCOT plan, Showcase area was to be built separately from the Future World Theme Center. Here, guests ; however the two locations would be able to visit various pavilions that showed the research that 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 being done at EPCOT. Fields including communication, science and technology would all be showcased described in the Future World Theme Center. 1975 annual report:

To go along with the scientific and futuristic components of {{Quotation| EPCOT, Disney also announced related plans for World Showcase and International Village. World Showcase was to will be an area that allowed guests to experience the different cultures of the world. Each country would have its own exhibits space, in a vein similar respond to a World’s Fair. Furthermore, the showcase would show how technology and communication could promote the betterment needs of all nations. The International Village on the other hand, would be a place where the international cast members that worked in World Showcase would live. The World Showcase area was to be built separately from the Future World Theme Center; however the two locations would be connected people by monorail. This new version of Walt’s original EPCOT idea was described in the 1975 annual report:{{Quotation| EPCOT will be providing a Disney-designed and Disney-managed forum where creative men and women of science, industry, universities, government and the arts - from around the world - can present develop, demonstrate and demonstrate new communicate prototype concepts and systems. It will be dedicated to the advancement of new technologies and approaches , which can help mankind to meeting achieve better ways of living. <ref> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2011/08/01/how-disney-s-dream-of-building-epcot-the challenges we face throughout the world today-city-sank-in-lake-buena-vista.aspx#sthash.7aK1GHnl.dpuf </ref>}}

[[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[[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 eventually won outcontinued 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 was 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 the this time of its construction, EPCOT Center was considered the largest construction project in the world<ref name= "korkis"/>.  

Despite the massive amount of construction that was necessary, EPCOT Center was ready in time for its targeted opening day- October 1, 1982<ref name= "day"> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/epcotgrandopening.html </ref>. When the park opened it featured nine pavilions in World Showcase and seven pavilions in Future World<ref name= "day"/>. On October 1, the International Ceremony of the Waters took place, where containers of water from 25 bodies of water (, representing) 29 countries were poured into The Fountain of Nations<ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/10/vintage-walt-disney-world-fountain-of-nations-dedication-at-epcot/ </ref>. A Grand Opening Week was then held from October 17-October 27, during which many of the parks park's individual pavilions were dedicated. On hand for the festivities were VIP Cast Members including Walt’s widow Lillian, key members of the press, celebrities (including Drew Barrymore and Marie Osmond) and top executives from sponsor companies<ref name= "allears"> http://allears.net/ae/issue678.htm </ref>. On October 24, Disney CEO Card Walker officially dedicated the new park:

Walker's dedication was followed by speeches from Florida Governor Bob Graham and AT&T president William Ellinghouse<ref name= "allears"/>. Also on hand for the opening were marching bands and dancers who performed, “We've Only Just Begun To Dream” and a new Sherman Brother’s song, “World Showcase March”<ref name= "planet"> https://www.mouseplanet.com/10072/EPCOT_Centers_First_October </ref>. Various musical acts from different countries also performed in World Showcase, and the festivities concluded with 1,000 doves and 15,00 balloons being released in celebration<ref name= "planet"/>. Also of note, CBS aired a television special, ''EPCOT Center: The Opening Celebration'', which was hosted by Danny Kaye and actually aired the day before the official dedication, October 23<ref name= "planet"/>. The opening day EPCOT Center pavilions were:\

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

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

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

| [[The Land ]] (Kraft)| [[Italy]]

| [[Spaceship Earth]]/Earth Station (Bell System)| [[Japan]]

| [[Universe of Energy ]](Exxon)| [[Germany]]

| [[World of Motion ]] (General Motors)| [[Mexico]]

| [[The United Kingdom]]

| The United States[[American Adventure]]

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, which was sponsored by General Electric, was a dark ride attraction that took guests into the 21st century, to see what the future might be like. The attraction would be one of EPCOT Center's most popular rides in the 1980s. Exactly one year after the addition of Horizons, the Morocco pavilion opened in World Showcase. Although the pavilion didn’t feature any new attraction, the popular Restaurant Marrakesh opened at this time. Future World saw even more expansion in 1986 when The Living Seas opened on January 15th. Although a Seas pavilion had always been planned for EPCOT Center, changes in design and budget constraints delayed the pavilion’s construction. Sponsored by United Technologies, The Living Seas focused on oceanic study, and housed the world’s largest aquarium (at the time of its construction). World Showcase was the next area to expand, when in 1988 the [[Norway ]] pavilion was completed<ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/05/this-day-in-disney-history-norway-pavilion-debuts/ </ref>. Although not ready for the pavilion’s opening, the popular [[Maelstrom ]] attraction opened later in 1988<ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/July05.html </ref>. In 1989 the final pavilion was added to Epcot, The Wonders of Life. The pavilion was sponsored by Met Life MetLife and featured the popular motion simulator Body Wars , as well as Cranium Command and the Making of Me<ref> http://www.yesterland.com/erasing.html </ref>. The addition of the Wonders of Life signaled the end of EPCOT Center’s expansion. The mid 1990s brought a lot of change to EPCOT Center. For starters, in 1994 the name of the park was changed to EPCOT '94, as an illusion to the World’s Fair atmosphere that now defined EPCOT. Also in 1994, CommuniCore closed its doors for a length renovation. In order to revive the dated CommuniCore’s popularity, new interactive exhibits featuring hands-on activities were added. On July 1, 1994, the pavilion reopened as Innoventions. Besides changing exhibits, Innoventions also featured more darker and metallic looking aesthetics. Another change to hit Epcot in 1994 was General Electric ending its sponsorship of Horizons. Although the pavilion initially closed, it later reopened in 1995 due to the renovations taking place in The World of Motion and Universe of Energy pavilions. Also in 1995, the name EPCOT '94 was updated to EPCOT '95, before Disney finally settled on simply “Epcot” in 1996. Of note, is the fact that the new name was not capitalized as it had been in the past; which meant that the name was no longer an acronym. In January of 1996, The Universe of Energy closed for a major refurbishment. The pavilion reopened in September of that year, as Ellen’s Energy Adventure. Although the main focus and some of the attraction’s scenes remained intact, with the addition of Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye the Science Guy, the pavilion took on a more comedic tone. More closures hit Epcot in 1996 when the World of Motion closed. After a series of delays, the pavilion reopened in 1999 as Test Track, still sponsored by General Motors. Test Track took guests through the rigors of automobile testing procedures, including a speed test, where guests reach a maximum speed of 65 mph.

Change continued to be a constant at Epcot, as the park got ready for its Millennium Celebration. In January 1999, Horizons closed for good. The pavilion had remained unsponsored since GE ended its sponsorship Beginning in 1994, and it was beginning to look dated. As opposed to repurposing the pavilion1990s, Disney instead chose to demolish it, to create room for the announced Mission: Space attraction. In 2000, Disney also decided to add EPCOT Center (specifically Future World) went through a large mickey arm holding a wand, to the top series of Spaceship Earthrefurbishments and change. From 1993 through 1994 The large dedication “2000” Land pavilion was also added at the end altered through a sequence of the wand, although this was subsequently changed to “Epcot” starting in 2001refurbishments. Following the addition of the wand, Epcot stayed relativity stagnant until 2003 when Mission: Space finally opened. The new attraction was a motion simulator thrill ride which was themed as an astronaut training program for the first flight to Mars. In 2005, Another simulator was added to the park, At this time to , Kraft assumed sponsorship of the Land pavilion in the form of the new attraction Soarin'. Initially created for Disney’s California Adventureand Food Rocks, this motion simulator gave guests the feeling they were hang gliding over California. In 2006, The [[Living Seas was rethemed to tie in with the Disney-Pixar movie Finding Nemo, subsequently renamed The Seas with Nemo & Friends. The pavilion now housed a dark ride attraction (also called the Seas with Nemo & Friends), as well as Turtle Talk with CrushLand]], and the interactive exhibits in Sea Base. Overall, the pavilion took a much more of a fantasy tone, as opposed to the previously scientific tone [[Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable]] replaced the pavilion's original attractions <ref> http://www. The most recent major change to Epcot came in 2007, when the Wonders of Life Pavilion closedmartinsvids. The pavilion had not been sponsored since 2001 when MetLife dropped its sponsorship, and had seen a decrease in popularity. The Wonders of Life pavilion remains closed to guests, except during special events like the Flower and Wine Festivalnet/?p=654 </ref>.

===Construction and Layout=Epcot (1994-2017)====In 1978 Disney announced to 1994 the name of the world they would be constructing a new theme park, itself also changed to "EPCOT '94" as an illusion to the World’s Fair atmosphere that now defined EPCOT Center<Ref name= "year"> http://www. Construction began disneydrawingboard.com/WDW/ECArea/EC%20Park/ECPark.html </ref>. Also in 1994, CommuniCore closed its doors for a lengthy renovation <ref name= "communicore"> http://www.lostepcot.com/communicore.html </ref>. In order to revive the dated CommuniCore’s popularity, new interactive exhibits featuring hands-on May activities were added. On July 1, 1979 and was completed September 271994, 1982the pavilion reopened as [[Innoventions]] <ref name= "communicore"/>. Besides changing exhibits, Innoventions also featured darker and metallic looking aesthetics<ref name= "communicore"/>. Another change hit Epcot went under 19 different design renovations before in 1994 was General Electric ending its sponsorship of Horizons <ref name= "horizons"/>. Although the final pavilion initially closed, it later reopened in 1995 due to the renovations taking place in The World Showcaseof Motion and [[Universe of Energy]] pavilions<ref name= "horizons"/Future World design was accepted>. OriginallyAlso in 1995, the east side of Future World name EPCOT '94 was supposed updated to have shallow lagoonsEPCOT '95, before Disney finally settled on simply “Epcot” in 1996 <ref name= "year"/>. This idea Of note, is the fact that the new name was eventually scrapped and East Future World became not capitalized as it had been in the dry side, while West Future World became past; which meant that the wet onename was no longer an acronym. 4In January of 1996,000 workers worked on phase 1 The Universe of EpcotEnergy closed for a major refurbishment <ref name= "energy"> http://www. 10martinsvids.net/?tag=the-universe-of-energy-pavilion</ref>. The pavilion reopened in September of that year,000 workers as [[Ellen's Energy Adventure]] <ref name= "energy"/>. Although the main focus and 3some of the attraction’s scenes remained intact,000 designers were used in total during with the creation addition of Epcot. Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye the Science Guy, the pavilion took on a more comedic tone <!-- This included moving an astonishing. --ref name= "energy"/> .

While the basic plans for More closures hit Epcot had now been finalized, Imagineers decided that they needed an icon, something in 1996 when the skyline to draw guests into [[World of Motion]] closed <ref name= "motion"> http://www.lostepcot.com/worldofmotion.html </ref>. After a series of delays, the parkpavilion reopened in 1999 as [[Test Track]] <ref name= "motion"/>. The Imagineers liked Still sponsored by General Motors, Test Track took guests through the idea rigors of the dome that Montreal had built for the 1967 World's Fairautomobile testing procedures, but wanted something including a little more dramaticspeed test where guests reached a maximum speed of 65 mph<ref name= "motion"/>. What they ended up building would be the world's first full geometric sphere structure, Spaceship Earth[[Image:TestTrackPavilion. Science fiction writer Raymond Bradbury helped design jpg|thumb|400px|Test Track replaced the sphere, which was 160 feet in diameter. Disney also enlisted the help World of MIT Motion pavilion. Photo by HarshLight]] Change continued to determine what kind of pressure be a constant at Epcot, as the sphere would create under itpark got ready for its Millennium Celebration. Disney feared that In 1998, the pressure would create a wind tunnel underneath popular [[Journey Into Imagination pavilion]] closed for refurbishment <ref name= "imagination"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=95 </ref>. During the sphererenovation, but this ended up being untrue. Another problem that engineers faced the [[Journey Into Imagination attraction]] was how to hold replaced by the sphere up. There had been little data available on geometric spheres so Disney had unpopular [[Journey Into Your Imagination]], and the upstairs [[ImageWorks]] was closed off to look inward for guests (a solutionsmaller ImageWorks reopened in the pavilion's first floor) <ref name= "imagination"/>. What they decided to do was put six large legs between 120 and 160 feet into Following the ground for support. The legs were then reinforced at their baserenovation, before the sphere pavilion was built. Inside the sphere an elevator, track, and show scenes for Spaceship Earth were builtrenamed simply Imagination! <ref name= "imagination"/>.

There are actually two spheres located within Spaceship earth - an outer sphere and an inner sphere. The inside sphere is made following year, in January of steel1999, pyramid shaped pipesHorizons closed for good <ref name= "horizons"/>. The outer sphere pavilion had remained unsponsored since GE ended its sponsorship in 1994, and it was then created by covering beginning to look dated<ref name= "horizons"/>. As opposed to repurposing the outside with Alucobond pyramidspavilion, a polyester plasticDisney instead chose to demolish it, which was finally covered in two sheets of aluminum. The two layer sphere solved two problems to create room for Imagineers. The first was the need previously announced [[Mission: Space]] pavilion<ref name= "horizons"/>. In 2000, Disney also decided to protect add a large mickey arm holding a wand to the top of Spaceship Earth from fire and weather damage<ref name= "wand"> http://www.yesterland.com/icontower.html </ref>. The Alucobond protects large dedication “2000” was also added at the inside sphereend of the wand, while also looking pleasant for guests. The other problem that Alucobond solved although this was subsequently changed to “Epcot” starting in 2001 <ref name= "wand"/>. Following the issue addition of runthe wand, Epcot stayed relativity stagnant until 2003 when [[Mission: Space]] finally opened <ref name= "space"> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/epfw-off rainwatermission. Imagineers left htm </ref>. The new attraction was a gap between the Alucobond pyramids motion simulator thrill ride which allows water was themed as an astronaut training program for the first flight to Mars <ref name= "space"/>. In 2005, another simulator was added to run into a gutter system in the inner sphere before eventually draining park, this time to the Land pavilion, in World Showcasethe form of the new attraction [[Soarin' Over California]] <ref name= "soarin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=208 </ref>. Initially created for Disney’s California Adventure, this motion simulator gave guests the feeling they were hang gliding over California <ref name= "soarin"/>.

In 2006, The opening day of Epcot featured seven pavilions Living Seas was rethemed to tie in Future World with the Disney-Pixar movie Finding Nemo and nine pavilions in World Showcasesubsequently renamed [[The Seas with Nemo & Friends]] <ref name= "seas"/>. The Future World pavilions all had corporate sponsors who agreed to pay for the pavilion to be constructednow housed a dark ride attraction (also called the Seas with Nemo & Friends), as well as maintain Turtle Talk with Crush, and the attractions within for interactive exhibits in Sea Base<ref name= "seas"/>. Overall, the pavilion took on more of a certain number fantasy tone, as opposed to the previous scientific tone of yearsthe pavilion. The opening day pavilions were:

{| class="infoList" |-| '''Future World (Sponsor)'''| '''World Showcase'''|-| CommuniCore East (Sponsor by attraction)| Canada|-| CommuniCore West (Sponsor by attraction)| China|- | Journey Into Imagination (Kodak-2010)| France|- | The Land (Kraft 1982-1993next major change to Epcot came in 2007, Nestle 1993-2009)| Italy|-| Spaceship Earthwhen the Wonders of Life Pavilion closed <ref> http:/Earth Station (Bell System 1982-1984/www.yesterland.com/erasing.html </ref>. The pavilion had not been sponsored since 2001 when MetLife dropped its sponsorship, AT&T 1984-2005, Siemens 2005-Present)| Japan|-| Universe of Energy (Exxon 1982-2005)| Germany|- | World of Motion (General Motors 1982-Present)| Mexico|-| | and had seen a decrease in popularity <ref> http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2001/06/25/story7.html </ref>. The United Kingdom|-| | The United States|}Wonders of Life pavilion remains closed to guests, except during special events like the Flower and Wine Festival.

In March of 2015, Disney announced that all of the Innoventions West exhibits would be closing <ref> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-disney-epcot-innoventions-west-closing-20150320-post.html </ref>. Despite these closures, the Chase Character Meet & Greet remained open <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/innoventions/news/24apr2015-epcot's-chase-meet-and-greet-to-continue-at-inventions-west.htm </ref>.==Opening== A Remimagined Epcot (2017-Present)====[[Image:Epcotneighborhoods.jpg|thumb|400px|Concept Art showing the "neighborhoods" of Epcot.]]

Epcot officially opened October 1At the 2017 D23 Expo, 1982 Disney announced that a series of major changes would be coming to Epcot <ref name="expo"> https://insidethemagic.net/2017/07/d23- exactly 11 years after the Magic Kingdomexpo-2017-big-changes-announced-epcot-ratatouille-guardians-galaxy-rides-future-world-overhaul-much/ </ref>. On hand were dignitaries from 23 countries who poured As a gallon part of water into the Fountain park-wide refurbishment, the company stated that the [[Universe of Energy]] would close for the addition of Nations as a sign new Guardians of unity. A Grand Opening Week was held October 17th through October 27ththe Galaxy attraction<ref name="expo"/>. VIP membersFurthermore, key pressEpcot President Tom Fitzgerald announced that a new space themed restaurant would open next to [[Mission: Space]], celebrities including Drew Barrymore and Marie Osmond, and top executives from sponsor companies were on hand for the eventswhich would also be receiving a new "Green Team" mission. On October 24th At this time, Disney further revealed concept art for a redesigned entrance area for Epcot was officially dedicated<ref name="expo"/>.

{{Quotation|To all who come to this place Like Future World, as part of joythe Epcot overhaul, hope and friendship—welcome. EPCOT is inspired by Walt Disney's creative vision. Here, human achievements are celebrated through imagination, wonders a number of enterprise and concepts of a future that promises new and exciting benefits changes were also announced for allWorld Showcase.May EPCOT Center entertainMost significantly, inform and inspire and above all, may it instill a new sense of belief and pride in man's ability to shape a world Disney announced that offers hope the Ratatouille attraction from Disneyland Paris would be added to people everywhere.|E Cardon Walkeran expanded [[France]] pavilion<br ref name="expo"/>Chairman and Chief Executive Officer<br />Walt Disney Productions<br />October 24. Additionally, 1982}}Fitzgerald stated that the [[China]] pavilion would be receiving a new seamless CircleVision film.

Walker's dedication was followed by speeches from Florida Governor Bob Graham and AT&T president William Ellinghouse. CBS aired a television specialTrue to previous announcement, ''EPCOT Center: The Opening Celebration''. The special was hosted by Danny Kane and actually aired the day before the official dedication, October 23. Also on hand for the opening were marching bands and dancers who performedAugust 13, “We've Only Just Begun To Dream” and a new Sherman brothers song2017, “World Showcase March”the Universe of Energy pavilion closed. Various musical acts from different countries also performed in World Showcase<ref> https://disneyparks. At the finale disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/guardians-of -the opening, doves and balloons were released in celebration-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==Additions To "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 Since 1982=– and another signature element of our transformation.<ref name="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.

After As part of the Grand Opening in October ongoing transformation of 1982Epcot, EPCOT Center continued to expand rapidly. The expansionin July 2019, 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 Disney gave updated information about the future might be like. The attraction would be one of EPCOT Center's most popular rides in the 1980sInnoventions <ref name="wdwmagicepcot> https://www. Exactly one year after the addition wdwmagic.com/attractions/epcot/news/03jul2019-summary-of Horizons, the Morocco pavilion opened in World Showcase. Future World saw even more expansion in 1986 when The Living Seas opened on January 15. The Living Seas 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 -closures-coming-to expand when in 1988 Norway was added, followed by the popular attraction the Maelstrom a year later-epcots-future-world. The Maelstrom was a boat ride which transported guests to the Norway of mythhtm </ref> . In 1989 the final pavilion was added to EpcotAt this time, The Wonders of Life. The pavilion was sponsored by Met Life Disney announced that [[Innoventions East]] and featured the popular motion simulator Body Wars. The pavilions completion signaled the end nearby Fountain of Epcot's major additions. The mid 1990s brought a lot of change to EPCOT Center. For startersNations would be permanently closing on September 8, in 1994 the 2019 <ref name of the park was changed to Epcot Center '94= "wdwmagicepcot"/>. This change helped add the World Fair atmosphere that now defined EPCOT Center. Also in 1994 CommuniCore closed its doors. The pavilion was becoming somewhat datedFurthermore, so it was under a long renovation. The pavilion reopened July 1, 1994 as Innoventions. Innoventions was themed similar to CommuniCore in announced that it featured hands-on technology. The new exhibits however were much flashier the [[Electric Umbrella]] and appealed to a younger audience. Besides changing exhibits, [[Club Cool]] would be closing in the pavilion also changed color, becoming much darker and metallic lookingWinter of 2019. Horizons also went through changes in 1994 when General Electric canceled itAlso closing at this time is Innovention's sponsorship. The attraction closed, but was reopened in 1995 due to all the other closures in Future World. The name EPCOT '94 was updated to EPCOT '95 that yeardining option, before finally settling on Epcot in 1996. The new name was not capitalized as it had been in the past, witch meant that it was no longer an acronym. More closures hit Epcot in 1996 when [[FountainView]] and the World of Motion closed. The pavilion would re-open in 1999 as Test TrackMouse Gear store, still sponsored by General Motors. Test Track took guests through the rigors of the testing procedures cars go through. Test Track is the fastest ride which subsequently reopened in Walt Disney World, reaching up to 65 mpha temporary location <ref name= "wdwmagicepcot"/>.

Controversy struck Epcot in 1999 when the popular attraction Horizons was closed permanently. No official reason was given for the closureOn August 25, 2019, although lack Disney announced that as part of sponsorship certainly played a role. Rumors stated that the pavilion was sitting on a sink holeEpcot's overhaul, which was leading to severe structural damage. More controversy was created when a Mickey arm and wand "Epcot will be unified with the dedication "2000" was added four neighborhoods that each speak to the top important aspects of Spaceship Earth. Many guests complained that the hand took away from the original intention of Epcot without adding anythingworld and its people: World Showcase, World Celebration, World Nature and World Discovery. The "2000" dedication was changed to "Epcot" starting These neighborhoods will be filled with new experiences rooted in 2001 authenticity and was finally removed in 2007. Epcot stayed relativity calm until 2003 when Mission Space took over area innovation that take you to new destinations, where Horizons was formally held. The new attraction was a motion simulator thrill ride which gave guests the feeling they were flying to Mars. Another simulator was added to the Land real is made fantastic in the form a celebration of the new attraction Soarin'. This motion simulator gave guests the feeling they were hang gliding over California. In 2006curiosity, The Living Seas was rehands-themed on wonder and named The Living Seas With Nemo and Friends. The attraction took inspiration from the Disney Pixar movie ''Finding Nemo''magic of possibility. Nemo and his friends were now projected onto the large tanks adding a Finding Nemo story to the attraction<ref name="newepcot"> https://disneyparks. Although the live sea creatures still existed within the tanks, some guests complained that too many characters were being added to Epcotdisney. The final major change came to Epcot in 2007, when go.com/blog/2019/08/new-details-revealed-for-the Wonders -historic-transformation-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.-epcot-underway-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>"

==Current Future At this time, Disney stated that Epcot's new World Pavilions Pavilions==Celebration neighborhood would incorporate an updated [[Image:EpcotGuidemap2013Spaceship 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"/>.jpg|thumb|300px|The 2013 Epcot guidemap(click This neighborhood was also expected to enlarge)feature a statue of Walt Disney.Although not mentioned by Disney, the [[Imagination!]]=was incorporated into World Celebration <ref name==Innoventions===Main Article: "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 [[InnoventionsSpaceship Earth]]. The 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>.

Innoventions opened in 1994 and houses exhibits that feature new technological advancements. Located in the center of Future WorldNature, Innoventions took over the buildings that formally hosted CommuniCore. Innoventions is also home to one attractionpark's second new neighborhood, was inititialy made up of [[The Sum Of All Thrills. Land]] and [[The attraction is sponsored by Raytheon, and it allows guests to virtually create their own thrill rideSeas with Nemo & Friends]] pavilions. After As part of the ride is built guests can board a customized simulator and ride new neighborhood announcement, Disney stated their attraction. Innoventions is also home plants to Club Coolbring 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, which allows guests will get to cool off meet and try complementary Coca-Cola products from around play with magical water, while also learning about the importance of the worldnatural water cycle.

===Imagination!===Main ArticleThe final new neighborhood to come to Epcot was World Discovery. This area is composed of [[Test Track]], [[Mission: Space]], [[Imagination!Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind]]and the new Space 220 Restaurant<ref name="newepcot"/>. Due to these changes, the Future World label that had been a staple of Epcot since it opened was phased out of use.

Formally known as Journey Into ImaginationOn September 30, 2019, ImmuniNations: Reflections of Earth was performed for the pavilion opened with the park in 1982 and is located in Future World Westfinal time <ref> https://insidethemagic. Inside Imagination! guests can visit two attractionsnet/2019/04/illuminations-closing-date-epcot/ </ref>. The firstfollowing night, Journey Into Imagination With FigmentOctober 1, is a dark ride that takes 2019, Epcot Forever made its debut. This new nighttime spectacular allowed guests through to "celebrate the world past, present and future of imaginationEpcot through this dazzling fireworks and special-effects spectacular". The other Attraction in Imagination! Is Captain EO. Captain EO is Epcot Forever was initallly concived as a 3D movie starring Michael Jackson as space hero Captain EO. The attraction was was originally in the Imagination! pavilion from 1986-1994 before being replaced by Honey I Shrunk the Audience. The attraction reopened in 2010temporary show, which would be performed until Harmonious debuted on October 1, 2012.

Main ArticleIn July 2020, Disney gave an update on the future of World Celebration. At this time, the company revealed that the multi-tier festival center that it had originally envisioned. Following this announcment, the upcoming Dreams Point area was described by Disney as a place to "explore lush gardens, listen to stirring musical performances and delight in festival fun at Dreamers Point. Here, you’ll also discover a statue of Walt Disney—a reminder for us all to dream big." <ref> https: [[The Land]]//blogmickey.com/2023/01/world-celebration-dreamers-point-walkways-take-shape-in-the-pit-at-epcot/ </ref>.

Perhaps the most popular pavilion in EpcotOn October 1, The Land opened with 2021, EPCOT officially dropped the park in 1982 and is located in Future World Westname. Inside the pavilion guests will find Soarin'Instead, a motion simulator attraction that takes guests hang gliding over California. Also located within the land is The Circle of Life film. This attraction is an environmental fable starring Timonpark was officially re-zoned into the four neighborhoods- World Celebration, PumbaaWorld Discovery, World Nature and Simba from Disney's The Lion KingWorld Showcase <ref>https://www. The final attraction located within The Land, is Living With the Landwdwmagic. This attraction is a boat ride that takes guests through com/attractions/epcot/news/27sep2021-epcot-will-officially-drop-the history earth's land. After seeing its history guests are shown Disney's working greenhouse. The greenhouse grows unique vegetation, and is also used -future-world-name-from-october-1-as a research facility-the-park-become-comprised-of-four-neighborhoods. Some of the food grown within The Land is used in restaurants includeing the Garden Grill and the Sunshine Seasonshtm </ref>.

Main Article: The next major change to EPCOT came on May 27, 2022 when the [[MissionWonders of Xandar]] pavilion opened in World Discovery. EPCOT's first "other world" pavilion, Wonders of Xandar holds [[Guardians of the Galaxy: SpaceCosmic Rewind]]and the [[Treasures of Xandar]] shop <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/05/guardians-of-the-galaxy-cosmic-rewind-opens-at-epcot/ </ref>.

Mission Space is a motion simulator that let's guests blast off into space. On ==Current Pavilions==To see the attraction guests will be part of a "team" that is flying to Marscurrent Epcot map [https://www. The pavilion opened in 2003 and is located where Horizons used to be in Future World Eastwdwinfo. The attraction has two versions, the Green Team which is milder, and the Orange Team which is more intensecom/maps/epcot. After riding Mission Space guests can explore the Advanced Training Lab which features a competition game and and interactive crawl areahtm '''Click Here'''.]

===[[Image:EpcotGuidemap2022.jpg|thumb|400px|The Seas With Nemo & Friends===2021 Epcot map (click to enlarge).]]

Main Article: [[===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 the Living SeasJourney Into Imagination, the Imagination! pavilion opened in 1986 1982 and is located in Future World EastNature. Initially known for its large Caribbean Coral Reef aquarium, The Seas With Nemo & Friends now features a Inside Imagination! guests can visit the dark ride (also named The Seas with Nemo [[Journey Into Imagination With Figment]], and Friends) that takes guests through the story of The [[Disney's Finding Nemo. In order to do this, characters from the Disney-& Pixar movie are projected into the aquarium itselfShort Film Festival]]. Also located in within the Seas pavilion is Turtle Talk With Crush, an the interactive “digital puppetry” show. Turtle Talk with Crush gives guests the opportunity to meet and interact with Crush the turtle from Finding Nemo. Finally[[ImageWorks]], the Seas with Nemo & Friends also which houses Sea Base, and underwater research facility with Finding Nemo themed individual exhibits. The only restaurant in the pavilion is the Coral Reef Restaurant which specializes in seafoodthat allow guests to explore their imagination.

===Spaceship Earth=The Land====

Main Article: [[Spaceship EarthThe Land]]

Perhaps the most popular pavilion in Epcot, The icon of Land opened with the park, Spaceship Earth opened in 1982 and and is located in Future World EastNature. The Inside the pavilion guests will find [[Soarin' Around the World]], a motion simulator attraction is a dark ride that takes guests through the history of earth. When Siemens took them hang gliding over sponsorship in 2005 various world landmarks, as well as the boat ride was refurbished and touch screens were added to [[Living with the ride vehiclesLand]]. These touch screens allow guests to see what their future might be likeThe Land pavilion also houses a working greenhouse, with an emphasis on new technology. At the exit which grows much of the ride guests can create, view food that is used in the pavilion's restaurants- the [[The Garden Grill Restaurant]] and purchase photos of themselvesthe [[Sunshine Seasons]].

===Test Track=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 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.

Main Article: ===World Celebration===The central neighborhood in Epcot, World Celebration is made up of Spaceship Earth, the Creations Shop, [[Test Track (Pavilion)Connections Cafe and Eatery]]and Club Cool. World Celebration will also be the future home of CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza, multipurpose indoor and outdoor event spaces. ====Spaceship Earth====

===Universe The icon of Energy===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.

===World Discovery===Formally known as Future World East, World Discovery is made up of the Test Track and Mission: Space, as well as the future Play Pavilion and Wonders of Xandar pavilion. ====Mission Space====Main Article: [[Universe of EnergyMission: Space]]

The Universe of Energy Mission: Space opened with the park in 1982 and is located 2003 in what was then Future World East(now World Discovery), in the location originally occupied by the Horizons pavilion. The Mission: Space is a motion simulator attraction located inside that allows guests to experience astronaut training for the Pavilion, [[Ellen's Energy Adventure]], first manned trip to Mars. After riding Mission Space guests can explore the Advanced Training Lab which features three films and a seven minute dark ride. The attraction looks at the history competition game and future of energy and stars Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye. Ellen's Energy Adventure opened in 1996 and replaced the similar Universe of Energy ride that was housed in the pavilioninteractive exhibits.

==Former Future World Pavilions==Test Track====

===Horizons===Main Article: [[HorizonsTest Track (Pavilion)]]

Horizons was a dark ride The fastest attraction that in Disney World, Test Track opened on December 19, 1998 in 1983 in what was then Future World East(now World Discovery). The attraction was considered to be a sequel to Test Track replaced the [[Magic Kingdom]] World of Motion attraction The [[Carousel of Progress]]. Unlike the Carrousel of Progress , which showed progress that had already happened in the twentieth century, Horizons showed progress that could happen in the 21stbeen open from 1982 until 1996. Horizons tied together all the other themes of Future World: communication, community, energy, transportation, anatomy, physiology, along with man's relationship The attraction allows guests to the sea, land, air, design their own cars and space. On Horizons guests would look back at what people thought then test them on the future would be like, and then look forward to what it could be"SimTrack". On each individual ride vehicle guests could see a vision The apex of the future by “traveling” through attraction is a space colony, desert farm, or underwater research facility65 MPH speed test that concludes the attraction. Horizons was permanently closed General Motors has sponsored the pavilion in 1999both its World of Motion and Test Track forms.

===CommuniCore=Wonders of Xandar====

Main Article: [[CommuniCoreWonders of Xandar]]

CommuniCore opened with the park Opening in 1982 and housed exhibits featuring 2022, the new technology. The Wonders of Xandar pavilion was located in Future World East, and was divided into two partshouses the [[Guardians of the Galaxy: CommuniCore East and CommuniCore WestCosmic Rewind]] attraction. Exhibits featuring such things Described as Epcot's first "other-world" showcase pavilion, Wonders of Xandar allows gusts to visit the Galaxarium, where the Sega game system people of Xandar showcase their world, people, and touch screens were once shown in pavilionadvanced technologies. In 1994 CommuniCore was closed and redesigned. When it re-opened it still featured technology exhibits but the name Guardians of the pavilion was changed Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, is a new innovative roller coaster that rotates 360 degrees to Innoventions. Innoventions had a darker color scheme and flashier attractions then CommuniCore however the basic principal of the pavilions were the samefocus rider's attention on specific action.

===Wonders of LifeWorld Showcase===

Main Article: [[Wonders of Life]] The Wonders of Life Pavilion opened in 1989 in Future World East. The pavilion focused on human health and was sponsored by MetLife. Inside the pavilion were three attractions: Body Wars, Cranium Command, and the Making of Me. 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 [[Star Tours]] 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 Animatronic 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. ==World Showcase Pavilions== Mexico===Mexico===

The Mexico Pavilion pavilion opened with World Showcase in 1982. It , 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. The pavilion is home to and it houses the boat ride attraction, [[The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros]]. On Also located within the attraction guests board small boats and tour Mexico, while watching Jose and Panchito (from the 1944 Disney movie The Three Caballeros) search for Donald Duck. Located right next to the attraction pavilion is the San Angel Inn, (a Mexican restaurant. Also inside the pavilion is a large Mexican shop which sells Mexican themed merchandise ) as well as Disney Merchandisea Mexican shopping area. Outside of the pavilion guests can eat at either the [[Cantina de San Ángel ]] or the [[La Hacienda de San Angel. Located on the lagoon, both restaurants ]] which are counter service restaurant which offers Mexican cuisinerestaurants 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 American Adventure====[[Image:AAPicture.jpg|400px|thumb|The American Adventure pavilion is the centerpiece of World Showcase]]

The next pavilion guests will encounter after passing through Italy is The American Adventure. Opened The American Adventure opened in 1982, the American Adventure and is themed after to look like a colonial American town. The pavilion gets its name from it's only attraction. Inside is located in the American Adventure attraction, guests will travel through American history with Ben Franklin and Mark Twain. Audio Animatronics, images and video are used center of World Showcase due to tell the story fact that America is the host pavilion of Americathe showcase. Also inside Inside of the American Adventure building is the a cappella grouppavilion, The guests can see the Voices of Liberty. The group sings Americana songs for guests, perform before experiencing the beginning of each show. Also located in the [[American Adventureattraction]], is the Liberty Inn which offers chickenuses film, burgers, hot dogs images and saladsAudio Animatronics to take guests through America’s history. Another restaurant, The pavilion is also home to the Fife and Drum [[Regal Eagle Smokehouse]]- a counter service restaurant that sells turkey legsAmerican cuisine, frozen beverages and beer. The the American Gardens theaterTheater, which is 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 which 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 of Walt Disney's Experimental Community of Tomorrow when riding dark ride attraction that opened in 1983 in Future World East. The attraction was considered to be a sequel to the [[Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMoverMagic 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"/>.

*Every fifteen minutes throughout the dayOriginally sponsored by MetLife, the Innoventions Plaza Fountain, which is located between Innoventions The Wonders of Life Pavilion opened in 1989 in Future World East . The pavilion housed three main attractions: Body Wars (a motion simulator), Cranium Command (an Audio Animatronic show) and Westthe Making of Me (a humorous educational video). Following the end of MetLife's sponsorship in 2001, presents the pavilion began to see a spectacular water ballet set decline in popularity, which led to musicit 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 Garden Festival and the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.====CommuniCore====Main Article: [[CommuniCore]]

*As part of CommuniCore opened with the Millennium Celebrationpark in 1982 and housed exhibits that featured new technology. The pavilion was divided into two parts: CommuniCore East and CommuniCore West, Disney installed 35 granite which each offered unique experiences. In 1994 CommuniCore was closed and steel “Leave A Legacy” sculptures in front of Spaceship Earthredesigned, eventually reopening as Innoventions. Digitally etched onto these works of art are photos of guests who had their pictures taken at one of Epcot’s “Capture Stations”When the pavilion reopened it still featured technology exhibits, but they now tended to be more interactive.

*The Fountain ====Universe 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!Energy====

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http://progresscityusaInnoventions opened in 1994 and housed exhibits that feature new technological advancements.com/2011/06/19/epcotLocated in the center of Future World, Innoventions took over the buildings that formally housed CommuniCore from 1982-origins-a-model-future-1978/1994. 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. All of Innoventions East closed on September 8, 2019 as part of Epcot's ongoing transformation.

http==Disney Genie +=={| style="padding-bottom://malloryobryant.wordpress.com/2011/09/13/the0px; padding-designtop:0px;"|-and| * [[Journey Into Imagination With Figment]]| * [[Living with the Land]]| * [[The Seas with Nemo & Friends (Attraction)]] ||-construction|* [[Soarin']]|* [[Spaceship Earth]]|* [[Mission: Space]]|-of|* [[Test Track]]| * [[Turtle Talk with Crush]]|* [[Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival]]|-epcot%E2%80%99s-spaceship-earth/||}===Lightning Lane===The two Lightning Lane exclusive attractions at Epcot are:

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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

* Epcot cost nearly 1.4 billion dollars to create <ref> http://www.thisdayindisneyhistorydisneybythenumbers.com/EpcotGrandOpeningwdw/page20.html</ref>.

https*Every fifteen minutes throughout the day, the Innoventions Plaza Fountain, which is located between Innoventions East and West, presents a spectacular water ballet set to music <ref name= "trivia"> http://siteswww.googlewdwradio.com/site2007/theoriginalepcot09/1982-epcot-centertrivia-general/ </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==