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The American Adventure is a pavilion located within World Showcase in Epcot. It is located between [[Italy]] and [[Japan]]. If you’re looking for the attraction housed within the pavilion see: [[The American Adventure (Attraction)]]. ==Pavilion History ==Although an American pavilion was always going to be a part of [[EPCOT Center]], Imagineers were initially not sure where they wanted to place the pavilion. When EPCOT's Master Plan 5 was revealed in the 1977 Walt Disney Company Annual Report, The American Adventure pavilion was to be the bridge between Future World and World Showcase <ref name="progress"> http://progresscityusa.com/2010/04/20/epcot-origins-1977-master-plan-5/ </ref>. Promoted as the "gateway between the world of today and tomorrow", this version of the pavilion's first floor would have served as the walkway between the park's two sections, while the second story would have housed the American Adventure attraction<ref name="progress"/>.[[Image:HerbAmericanAdventure.jpg|400px|thumb|An early rendering of the American Adventure pavilion by Herb Ryman]] By 1979, plans for The American Adventure pavilion had changed<ref name="progress"/>. At this point, Imagineers decided to place the pavilion in the back center of World Showcase <ref name="Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?s=American+Adventure </ref>. This move served multiple purposes for the new park. First off, this was done to make sure that Disney did not give the impression that America was "elitist" and Layoutapart from the rest of the world <ref name="Martin"/>. By placing the pavilion in the center of World Showcase, Imagineers were also able to represent the fact that America was the host to the other countries represented<ref name="Martin"/>. Finally, putting The American Adventure in the back of World Showcase served as a "weenie" to draw guests back into the land.

Although an American pavilion was always going to be a part At the time of World Showcase, Imagineers were not always sure where they wanted to place the pavilion. Originally's move, the American Adventure its basic design was going also changed. As opposed to be placed in-between Future World being a sleek and World Showcase <ref> http://www.mainstgazette.com/2010/04/master-plan-5.html </ref>. This version of the futuristic looking pavilion (which would have been two stories tall, helped it blend in with the first floor serving as bridge from Future World to World Showcase), while the second level would have housed the American Adventure attraction <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ep/e_adv.htm </ref>. Eventually however Imagineers decided to place the pavilion in the center of World Showcase <ref name="Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?s=American+Adventure </ref>. This was done to represent the fact that America was the host to the other countries around the lagoon instead given a traditional colonial design <ref name= "MartinJack"/>. As the hostof World Showcase, when the pavilion was built, it was raised so that it would be the higher then all up than the other countries' pavilions. Unlike Also differentiating the American Adventure, was the fact that unlike many of the other pavilions in World Showcase, the America pavilion was not designed with the goal of making people feel like they were visiting America the country<ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/12/the_american_adventure_part_1_1.html </ref>. Instead, Imagineers wanted to focus on the fact that America was the host of World Showcase, while also showcasing the countries’ country's history. With this goal in mind, the pavilion was named The American Adventure as opposed to the “United States” , "America" or “America” “U.S.A” pavilion <ref name= "Jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/12/the_american_adventure_part_1_1.html </ref>.

Construction on The American Adventure pavilion began in early 1980 <ref name= "Martin"/>. The pavilion was designed by architect George Terpatsi, who wanted the exterior to resemble a Georgian mansion<ref name="Jack"/>. The design also took inspiration from buildings in Williamsburg, Virginia, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the Old State House in Boston, and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello home <ref name= "Jack"/>. 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>.

When Since its opening, the American Adventure pavilion opened on October 1, 1982, it consisted has seen a relatively few number of one large building and an outdoor amphitheaterchanges. The pavilion's building houses 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 [[The American Adventure Liberty Inn]] initially opened, it did not have walls or windows (Attractionalthough it did have a roof). Subsequently, the restaurant was altered so that it 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==[[Image:AmericanAdventureDed.jpg|400px|thumb|The American Heritage GalleryAdventure pavilion's dedication]]The American Adventure is made up of one large building and an outdoor amphitheater. InitiallyThe pavilion's main structure took inspiration from buildings in Williamsburg, Virginia, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the Old State House in Boston, and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. In order to see the American Adventure attraction was originally going to be a dark ride, but it eventually opened as a theater show that takes guests must pass through the history of America pavilion's main indoor entrance. Here, they find themselves in a colonial lobby centered around a large rotunda. The main rotunda is about 35 high and it features 12 large columns <ref name= "MartinJack"/>. The Around the room guests are surrounded by inspirational quotes that correspond to various pieces of hung artwork. On the far side of the lobby, guests can tour the American Heritage Gallery which houses various exhibits. 15 minutes prior to showings of the American Adventure attraction, guests are treated to an a cappella performance by the Voices of Liberty in the pavilion's rotunda. On the second floor of the American Adventure pavilion (which guests must pass through on their way to see the [[American Adventure (Attraction)]], the Hall of Flags can be found. Here, 44 flags that have represented parts of the United States during its history are showcased. These flags include, colonial flags, revolutionary war flags, territorial flags, and even flags that belonged to the European countries who once colonized what is today the United States. As previously mentioned, the second floor of the pavilion also has holds the American Adventure theater, where the pavilion's attraction is located.  The main entrance to the American Adventure pavilion is flanked on the left by the [[Liberty Inn]] (a small gift shop known as counter service restaurant), and on the right by Heritage Manor Gifts(a gift ship). Across from the American Adventures pavilion's main building, is guests can find the America Gardens TheaterTheatre, where live entertainment can often be found. Since its opening, the only change to the American Adventure pavilion has been an update of the attraction in 1993, and then again in 1997 <ref name= "Martin"/>.

'''[[American Adventure (Attraction)]]'''- This historical show uses photos, video, music and Audio Animatronics to tell the story of America. The attraction is hosted by Ben Franklin and Mark Twain.

'''Liberty Inn[[Fife and Drum Tavern]]'''- Located in This stand sells American Adventure's main buildingsnacks and refreshments, including the Liberty Inn is a counter service restaurant. The restaurant specializes in American cuisine, including hot dogs and hamburgerspopular turkey leg.

'''Fife [[Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Drum TavernBarbecue]]'''- This stand sells American snacks 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 refreshmentsBarbecue. ===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 popular turkey legLiberty 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>.

'''The Voices of Liberty'''- This eight piece a cappella group often can be found performing inside the American Adventure pavilion. The group is used as a preshow for the American Adventure attraction, although they also do special events around the pavilion. The Voices of Liberty have been performing in the American Adventure since the pavilion opened.

'''America Gardens Theater'''-Live concerts are frequently held in the America Gardens Theaterthis outdoor amphitheater.

* The If guests look closely at the clock on the steeple in the American Adventure pavilion’s architect pavilion, they will notice that the Roman numeral four is written as IIII (instead of IV). This was George Terpatsi who designed standard in the paviliontime of America's main building founding, because IV was used to look like a Georgian mansionrepresent the Roman God Jupiter <ref name= "Jack"/>.

* If guests look closely at the clock on the steeple Disney executives originally hoped to have women playing musical water glasses in the American Adventure pavilion, they will notice 's lobby (due to the fact that Benjamin Franklin had created similar instruments called "glass armonicas". Unfortunately the Roman numeral four is written as IIII (instead of IV). This idea was standard cut when it could not fit in the time of America's founding, because IV was used to represent the Roman God Jupiterbudget <ref> Realityland: true-life adventures at Walt Disney World. David Koenig - Bonaventure Press - 2007 </ref>.

* Disney executives originally hoped to have women playing musical water glasses in The Golden Dream boat that sits outside the American Adventure's lobby (due pavilion was damaged by Hurricane Charley in August 2004, but returned to the fact that Benjamin Franklin had created similar instruments called lagoon in June 2006 <ref name= "glass armonicasMartin". Unfortunately the idea was cut when it could not fit in the budget./>

*140,000 hand made bricks were used in the construction of The American Adventure pavilion <ref name==References==http:"Martin"//www>.martinsvids.net/?p=218

http:* The furniture in the American Adventure pavilion are replica pieces created by Imagineers <ref name= "Jack"//land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/12/the_american_adventure_part_1_1>.html

http://progresscityusa* The floor in the American Adventure rotunda features 50 stars.com/2011/06/19/epcot-origins-a-model-future-1978/