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/* Pavilion History */
The American Adventure pavilion opened on October 1, 1982 with the rest of [[EPCOT Center]]. When the pavilion opened it was sponsored by Coca-Cola and American Express <ref name= "Martin"/>, and it featured the [[American Adventure (Attraction)]], the American Gardens Theatre, Manor Gifts and the [[Liberty Inn]]. The pavilion was officially dedicated on October 11, 1982. On hand for the festivities were Disney CEO Card Walker, American Express CEO Jim Robinson, and Coca-Cola President Don Keough. At the ceremony the Voices of Liberty performed the Star Spangled Banner as doves were released <ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QsXXdGhma0</ref>.
Since its opening, the American Adventure pavilion has seen a relatively few number of changes. The pavilion's attraction was updated in 1993, 1997 and again in 2018 <ref name= "Martin"/> <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/02/epcots-american-adventure-attraction-will-add-new-american-icons-this-month/ </ref>. Also in 1993, a small Victorian ship named the Golden Dream was docked on the pavilion's coastline <ref name= "Martin"/>. In November 1994, the American Gardens Theatre was partially enclosed for the debut of the Barbie's Birthday Party show<ref name= "Martin"/>. Original sponsor Cola-Cola ended its sponsorship in 1998, while sponsor American Express ended its sponsorship in 2002 (when Disney switched to Visa) <ref name= "Martin"/>. Finally, when the [[Liberty Inn]] initially opened, it did not have walls or windows (although it did have a roof). Subsequently, the restaurant has been was altered so that it is was entirely indoors <ref name= "Martin"/>.
In 2007, the quick service [[Fife and Drum Tavern]] opened in The American Adventure pavilion <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/fife-and-drum-tavern.htm </ref>. On September 27, 2014, the Spirit of America Fife & Drum Crops ceased performing in the pavilion <ref> https://touringplans.com/epcot/attractions/spirit-of-america-fife-drum-corps </ref>.
 
On July 8, 2019, the [[Liberty Inn]] was permanently closed in order to make way for the Regal Eagle Smokehouse Craft Drafts and Barbecue <ref name="bbq"/>. According to Disney: "The new location will be a modern barbecue smokehouse, with all the accompanying sights, sounds, smells and flavors you love – including a large smoker preparing fine food every day right on the pavilion’s promenade. There will also be a redesigned patio" <ref name="bbq"> https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/liberty-inn/news/27jun2019-regal-eagle-smokehouse-craft-drafts-and-barbecue-replacing-the-liberty-inn-at-epcot.htm </ref>.
==Layout==
==Restaurants==
'''[[Liberty Inn]]'''- Located in American Adventure's main building, the Liberty Inn is a counter service restaurant. The restaurant specializes in American cuisine, including hot dogs and hamburgers.
 
'''[[Fife and Drum Tavern]]'''- This stand sells American snacks and refreshments, including the popular turkey leg.
 
'''Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue'''- This modern smokehouse is expected to replace the former [[Liberty Inn]]. No opening date has yet been announced for the Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue.
 
===Former Restaurants==
'''[[Liberty Inn]]'''- Located in American Adventure's main building, the Liberty Inn was a counter service restaurant. The restaurant specializes in American cuisine, including hot dogs and hamburgers. On July 8, 2019, the Liberty Inn closed to facilitate the creation of the Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/liberty-inn/news/27jun2019-regal-eagle-smokehouse-craft-drafts-and-barbecue-replacing-the-liberty-inn-at-epcot.htm </ref>.
==Shopping==