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Although an American pavilion was always going to be a part of World Showcase, Imagineers were not always sure where they wanted to place the pavilion. Originally, the American Adventure was going to be placed in-between Future World and World Showcase<ref> http://www.mainstgazette.com/2010/04/master-plan-5.html </ref>. This version of the pavilion would have been two stories tall, 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<ref name= "Martin"/>. As the host, when the pavilion was built, it was raised so that it would be the higher then all the other pavilions. 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<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’ history. With this goal in mind, the pavilion was named The American Adventure as opposed to the “United States” or “America” 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. The design also took inspiration from buildings in Williamsburg, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the Old State House in Boston, and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello home <ref name= "Jack"/>.  When the American Adventure pavilion opened on October 1, 1982, it consisted of one large building and an outdoor amphitheater. The pavilion's building houses [[The American Adventure (Attraction)]], the [[Liberty Inn]] and the American Heritage Gallery. Initially, the American Adventure attraction was originally going to be a dark ride, but it eventually opened as a theater show which that takes guests through the history of America, beginning with the countries founding<ref name= "Martin"/>. The American Adventure pavilion also has a small gift shop known as Heritage Manor Gifts. Across from the American Adventures main building, is the America Gardens Theater, where live entertainment can often be found. Since its opening, the only change to the American Adventure pavilion has been an update of its the attraction in 1993, and then again in 1997<ref name= "Martin"/>.