Changes

Innoventions opened in 1994, replacing the CommuniCore pavilion. Like its predecessor, Innoventions was divided into East and West buildings, with a total area of 100,000 square feet. Disney CEO Michael Eisner had said in the early 1990's that, "People need a place to experience the new future, a permanent World's Fair where they can test and try the products are changing our world". Innoventions in Epcot was built with this idea in mind. Like CommuniCore, Innoventions would feature technology based exhibits, however instead of the subtle and understated tone of CommuniCore, Innoventions louder and bolder. Another noticeable difference between the two pavilions was the color scheme. Innoventions was given a futuristic metallic blue scheme as opposed to the muted powder blue that had characterized CommuniCore. When it opened, Innoventions featured exhibits by IBM, Sega, and General Motors (among others). Since Innoventions was at least partially inspired by a consumer electronics show, the pavilion was less organized then CommuniCore had been, and large advertisements were occasionally present.

When Innoventions opened, it also featured two old stores (the Centorium and Field Trips) and the new Ice Station Cool Store, which had free Coca Cola samples from around the world. Innoventions was also home to the Pasta Piazza Ristorante, the Electric Umbrella, and the Fountainview Espresso & Bakery.