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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]], the Life and Health Pavilion, the [[Transportation pavilion]], [[The Seas]], [[The Land]], the [[Space pavilion]], and the [[Energy pavilion]]<ref> http://www.mainstgazette.com/2010/04/master-plan-5.html </ref>. Like Future World, World Showcase had also changed dramatically since its initial incarnation. By 1977, World Showcase was designed so that all of the countries’ exhibits were now surrounding a central lagoon. Another change in the area had to do with the exterior architecture. Initially, Disney (and CEO Card Walker) had wanted the exterior facades of each country’s pavilion to be identical, and interconnected<ref name= "primer"> Crawford, Michael. The Progress City Primer: Stories, Secrets, and Silliness from the Many Worlds of Walt Disney. N.p.: Progress City, L.L.C, 2015. Print. </ref>. Imagineer Harper Goff on the other hand, felt that the pavilions should be highly themed and unique, with landmarks from each country drawing guests towards the pavilion<ref name= "primer"/>. Although Goff’s idea was initially rejected, the Imagineer continued to press the issue. One day, when various international sponsors were touring the plans for World Showcase, Goff left paintings of the highly themed and aesthetically pleasing pavilions on display<ref name= "primer"/>. Due to the enthusiastic response of the investors, Goff won out, and the World Showcase 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:

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. Beginning in the 1990s, EPCOT Center (specifically Future World) went through a series of refurbishments and change. From 1993 through 1994 The Land pavilion went through a series of changes. Kraft assumed sponsorship of the pavilion, and Food Rocks, [[Living with the Land]], and [[The Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable]] replaced the pavilion's original attractions. In 1994 the name of the park itself also 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.

Beginning in the 1990s, EPCOT Center (specifically Future World) went through a series of refurbishments and change. From 1993 through 1994 The Land pavilion was altered through a sequence of refurbishments. At this time, Kraft assumed sponsorship of the pavilion and Food Rocks, [[Living with the Land]], and [[Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable]] replaced the pavilion's original attractions <ref> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=654 </ref>. ====Epcot (1994-2017)====In 1994 the name of the park itself also changed to "EPCOT '94" as an illusion to the World’s Fair atmosphere that now defined EPCOT <Ref name= "year"> http://www.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 activities were added. On July 1, 1994, the 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 in 1994 was General Electric ending its sponsorship of Horizons <ref name= "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<ref name= "horizons"/>. Also in 1995, the name EPCOT '94 was updated to EPCOT '95, before Disney finally settled on simply “Epcot” in 1996 <ref name= "year"/>. 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 <ref name= "energy"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?tag=the-universe-of-energy-pavilion</ref>. The pavilion reopened in September of that year, as [[Ellen's Energy Adventure]] <ref name= "energy"/>. 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 <ref name= "energy"/>. More closures hit Epcot in 1996 when the [[World of Motion]] closed <ref name= "motion"> http://www.lostepcot.com/worldofmotion.html </ref>. After a series of delays, the pavilion reopened in 1999 as [[Test Track]] <ref name= "motion"/>. Still sponsored by General Motors, Test Track took guests through the rigors of automobile testing procedures, including a speed test where guests reached a maximum speed of 65 mph<ref name= "motion"/>. [[Image:TestTrackPavilion.jpg|thumb|400px|Test Track replaced the World of Motion pavilion. Photo by HarshLight]] Change continued to be a constant at Epcot, 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 replaced by the unpopular [[Journey Into Your Imagination]], and the upstairs [[ImageWorks]] was closed off to guests (a smaller ImageWorks reopened in the pavilion's first floor)<ref name= "imagination"/>. Following the renovation, the pavilion was 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 it was beginning to look dated<ref name= "horizons"/>. As opposed to repurposing the pavilion, Disney instead chose to demolish it, to create room for the previously announced [[Mission: Space attraction]] pavilion<ref name= "horizons"/>. In 2000, Disney also decided to add a large mickey arm holding a wand, to the top of Spaceship Earth<ref name= "wand"> http://www.yesterland.com/icontower.html </ref>. The large dedication “2000” was also added at the end of the wand, although this was subsequently changed to “Epcot” starting in 2001<ref name= "wand"/>.

Following the addition of the wand, Epcot stayed relativity stagnant until 2003 when [[Mission: Space]] 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 which was themed as an astronaut training program for the first flight to Mars<ref name= "space"/>. In 2005, Another 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.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. 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 Crush, 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 of the pavilion. The most recent major change to Epcot came in 2007, when the Wonders of Life Pavilion closed. 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 Festival<ref name= "soarin"/>.

==Current Future World Pavilions Pavilions==In 2006, The Living Seas was rethemed to tie in with the Disney-Pixar movie Finding Nemo and subsequently renamed [[Image:EpcotGuidemap2014The Seas with Nemo & Friends]] <ref name= "seas"/>.jpg|thumb|350px| The 2014 Epcot map pavilion now housed a dark ride attraction (click to enlargealso called the Seas with Nemo & Friends), as well as Turtle Talk with Crush, and the interactive exhibits in Sea Base<ref name= "seas"/>. Overall, the pavilion took on more of a fantasy tone, as opposed to the previous scientific tone of the pavilion.]]===Innoventions===Main Article: [[Innoventions]]

Innoventions opened in 1994 and houses exhibits that feature new technological advancements. Located The next major change to Epcot came in 2007, when the center Wonders of Future World, Innoventions took over the buildings that formally hosted CommuniCore from 1982-1994Life Pavilion closed <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/erasing.html </ref>. Innoventions is also home to one attraction, The Sum of All Thrills. Sponsored by Raytheon, the Sum of all Thrills allows guest to create their own virtual reality thrill ridepavilion had not been sponsored since 2001 when MetLife dropped its sponsorship, and then “ride” ithad seen a decrease in popularity <ref> http://www.bizjournals. Innoventions is also home com/orlando/stories/2001/06/25/story7.html </ref>. The Wonders of Life pavilion remains closed to Club Coolguests, which allows guests to cool off except during special events like the Flower and try complementary Coca-Cola products from around the worldWine 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>.===Imagination!=A Remimagined Epcot (2017-Present)====Main Article: [[Imagination!Image:Epcotneighborhoods.jpg|thumb|400px|Concept Art showing the "neighborhoods" of Epcot.]]

Formally known as Journey Into Imagination, At the Imagination! pavilion opened in 1982 and is located in Future World West. Inside Imagination! guests can visit two attractions2017 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 dark ride Journey Into Imagination with Figmentpark-wide refurbishment, and the 3D film Captain EO. Also located within company stated that the pavilion is [[Universe of Energy]] would close for the interactive ImageWorksaddition of a new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction<ref name="expo"/>. Furthermore, which houses individual exhibits Epcot President Tom Fitzgerald announced that allow guests a new space themed restaurant would open next to explore their imagination[[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="expo"/>.

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 [[France]] pavilion<ref name===The Land==="expo"/>. Additionally, Fitzgerald stated that the [[China]] pavilion would be receiving a new seamless CircleVision film.

Main ArticleTrue to previous announcement, on August 13, 2017, the Universe of Energy pavilion closed. <ref> https: [[The Land]]//disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/guardians-of-the-galaxy-ratatouille-attractions-coming-to-epcot/ </ref>.

Perhaps On February 21, 2019, Disney announced that a new "PLAY! pavilion" would be coming to the most popular former Wonders of Life building <ref name="play"> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/02/first-of-its-kind-play-pavilion in Epcot, The Land opened with the -new-park in 1982 and is located in Future World West-entrance-part-of-epcots-historic-transformation/ </ref>. Inside Imagineer Zach Riddley noted that the pavilion guests will find Soarin', a motion simulator attraction that takes guests hang gliding over California, as well as would be "Built on the Circle power of Life: play, (and Environmental Fable film ) it introduces an immersive and the boat ride Living interactive ‘city’ where you can explore, create, and interact with the Landsome of your favorite Disney characters. The Land pavilion houses a working greenhouse, which grows much This is an experience worthy of our bold vision for Epcot – and another signature element of our transformation.<ref name="play"/>" Although an official opening date was not given, the food that is used pavilion was expected to open in the paviliontime for Walt Disney World's restaurants, the Garden Grille and the Sunshine Seasons50th anniversary in 2021.

As part of the ongoing transformation of Epcot, in July 2019, Disney gave updated information about the future of Innoventions <ref name="wdwmagicepcot> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/epcot/news/03jul2019-summary-of-all-the-closures-coming-to-epcots-future-world.htm </ref> . At this time, Disney announced that [[Innoventions East]] and the nearby Fountain of Nations would be permanently closing on September 8, 2019 <ref name="wdwmagicepcot"/>. Furthermore, it was announced that the [[Electric Umbrella]] and [[Club Cool]] would be closing in the Winter of 2019. Also closing at this time is Innovention's other dining option, the [[FountainView]] and the Mouse Gear store, which subsequently reopened in a temporary location <ref name=Mission Space==="wdwmagicepcot"/>.

Main ArticleOn August 25, 2019, Disney announced that as part of Epcot's overhaul, "Epcot will be unified with four neighborhoods that each speak to important aspects of the world and its people: [[MissionWorld Showcase, World Celebration, World Nature and World Discovery. These neighborhoods will be filled with new experiences rooted in authenticity and innovation that take you to new destinations, where the real is made fantastic in a celebration of curiosity, hands-on wonder and the magic of possibility. <ref name="newepcot"> https: Space]]//disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/new-details-revealed-for-the-historic-transformation-of-epcot-underway-at-walt-disney-world-resort/ </ref>"

Mission: Space opened in 2003 in Future At this time, Disney stated that Epcot's new World EastCelebration neighborhood would incorporate an updated [[Spaceship Earth]], a new three story festival center, in the location originally occupied by the Horizons pavilion. Mission: Space is park's redesigned entrance plaza, and a motion simulator attraction that allows guests new view of World Showcase from Dreamers Point <ref name="newepcot"/>. This neighborhood was also expected to experience astronaut training for feature a statue of Walt Disney. Although not mentioned by Disney, the first manned trip to Mars[[Imagination!]] was incorporated into World Celebration <ref name="newepcot"/>. After riding Mission Space guests can explore Furthermore, as part of the Advanced Training Lab which features construction of World Celebration a competition game and interactive exhibitsversion of EPCOT Center's original entrance fountain was re-installed in front of [[Spaceship 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>.

===World Nature, the park's second new neighborhood, was inititialy made up of [[The Land]] and [[The Seas With 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.

Main ArticleThe final new neighborhood to come to Epcot was World Discovery. This area is composed of [[Test Track]], [[Mission: Space]], [[The Seas with Nemo & FriendsGuardians 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 the Living SeasOn September 30, this pavilion opened in 1986 in Future World East. Initially known 2019, ImmuniNations: Reflections of Earth was performed 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 final time <ref> https://insidethemagic.net/2019/04/illuminations-closing-date-epcot/ </ref>. The Disney's Finding Nemofollowing night, October 1, 2019, Epcot Forever made its debut. Also located in the Seas pavilion is Turtle Talk With Crush, an interactive “digital puppetry” show that allows This new nighttime spectacular allowed guests to interact with Crush "celebrate the turtle from Finding Nemopast, present and future of Epcot through this dazzling fireworks and special-effects spectacular". FinallyEpcot Forever was initallly concived as a temporary show, the Seas with Nemo & Friends also houses Sea Basewhich would be performed until Harmonious debuted on October 1, an underwater research facility with Finding Nemo themed exhibits. The only restaurant in the pavilion is the Coral Reef Restaurant which specializes in seafood2012.

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: [[Spaceship Earth]]//blogmickey.com/2023/01/world-celebration-dreamers-point-walkways-take-shape-in-the-pit-at-epcot/ </ref>.

The icon of the parkOn October 1, Spaceship Earth opened in 1982 in 2021, EPCOT officially dropped the Future World Eastname. The attraction is a dark ride that takes guests through Instead, the history human communication. Since 2005 Spaceship Earth has been sponsored by Siemenspark was officially re-zoned into the four neighborhoods- World Celebration, who added a new emphasis on new technologyWorld Discovery, World Nature and how these could impact World Showcase <ref>https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/epcot/news/27sep2021-epcot-will-officially-drop-the -future-world-name-from-october-1-as-the-park-become-comprised-of-four-neighborhoods.htm </ref>.

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

The fastest attraction in Disney World, Test Track opened December 19, 1998 in Future World East. Test Track replaced ==Current Pavilions==To see the World of Motion pavilion in 1998current Epcot map [https://www. The attraction allows guests to board a GM and drive through a “testing facility”wdwinfo. It takes guests through tests such as the suspension test, barrier test and the environmental chamberscom/maps/epcot. After surviving all 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 pavilionhtm '''Click Here'''.]

===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: [[Universe of EnergyImagination!]]

The Universe of Energy opened with Formally known as Journey Into Imagination, the park Imagination! pavilion opened in 1982 and is located in Future World EastNature. The attraction located inside Inside Imagination! guests can visit the Pavilion, dark ride [[Ellen's Energy AdventureJourney Into Imagination With Figment]], features three films and a seven minute dark ride. The attraction looks at the history and future of energy and stars Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye[[Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival]]. Ellen's Energy Adventure opened in 1996 and replaced the similar Universe of Energy ride that was housed in Also located within the pavilionis the interactive [[ImageWorks]], which houses individual exhibits that allow guests to explore their imagination.

==Former Future World Pavilions==The Land====

===Horizons===Main Article: [[HorizonsThe Land]]

Horizons was a dark ride attraction that Perhaps the most popular pavilion in Epcot, The Land opened with the park in 1983 1982 and is located in Future World EastNature. The attraction was considered to be a sequel to Inside the pavilion guests will find [[Magic KingdomSoarin' Around the World]] , a motion simulator attraction The that takes them hang gliding over various world landmarks, as well as the boat ride [[Carousel of ProgressLiving with the Land]]. Unlike the Carrousel The Land pavilion also houses a working greenhouse, which grows much of Progress which showed progress that had already happened in the twentieth century, Horizons showed progress food that could happen is used in the 21st. Horizons tied together all the other themes of Future World: communication, community, energy, transportation, anatomy, physiology, along with manpavilion's relationship to restaurants- the sea, land, air, [[The Garden Grill Restaurant]] 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[[Sunshine Seasons]].

===CommuniCore=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, [[CommuniCoreConnections 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====

CommuniCore opened with the park in 1982 and housed exhibits featuring the new technology. The pavilion was located in Future World East, and was divided into two partsMain Article: CommuniCore East and CommuniCore West. Exhibits featuring such things as the Sega game system and touch screens were once shown in pavilion. In 1994 CommuniCore was closed and redesigned. When it re-opened it still featured technology exhibits but the name of the pavilion was changed to Innoventions. Innoventions had a darker color scheme and flashier attractions then CommuniCore however the basic principal of the pavilions were the same. [[Spaceship Earth]]

===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.

===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: [[Wonders of LifeMission: Space]]

The Wonders of Life Pavilion Mission: Space opened in 1989 2003 in what was then Future World East. The pavilion focused on human health and was sponsored (now World Discovery), in the location originally occupied by MetLife. Inside the Horizons pavilion were three attractions. Mission: Body Wars, Cranium Command, and the Making of Me. Body Wars was Space is a motion simulator attraction that “shrunk” riders so that they could enter a human body and carry out a mission. The attraction is considered allows guests to be Epcot's experience astronaut training for the first thrill ride and was also often compared manned trip to [[Star Tours]] at [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]]Mars. Cranium Command was a humorous film that taught After riding Mission Space guests can explore the importance of the human brain. The show featured Buzzy an Audio Animatronic who is Advanced Training Lab which features 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 sponsorshipcompetition game and interactive exhibits.

==World Showcase Pavilions==Test Track====

===Mexico===Main Article: [[MexicoTest Track (Pavilion)]]

The Mexico Pavilion fastest attraction in Disney World, Test Track opened with World Showcase 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 "SimTrack". The Three Caballeros) search for Donald Duck. Located right next to apex of the attraction is a 65 MPH speed test that concludes the San Angel Inn, a Mexican restaurantattraction. 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 cuisinewhere 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 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.

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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>.

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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==