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The American Adventure attraction had always been a part of the plans * An idea for EPCOT CENTER, however it's location and design changed frequently during the park's planning. Initially, Imagineers wanted to use the American Adventure pavilion as a bridge between Future World and World Showcaselighter attraction that would only feature Audio Animatronics. The pavilion would have been two stories tall, with the American Adventure <ref name= "Korkis"/>* A ride through attraction located featuring short vignettes <ref name= "Korkis"/>.* An attraction which focused on the building's second floorcharacters of American folklore (ie. By 1979 however, Imagineers had decided that keeping America apart from the rest of the countries in World Showcase, would seem elitist, and the whole pavilion was moved to the far side of the World Showcase promenadePaul Bunyan) <ref name= "Korkis"> http://allears.net/ae/issue828. htm </ref>

The American Adventure attraction similarly went through a series According to Show Writer and Producer Randy Bright:{{Quotation|“One of changes. When development began on the attraction, Imagineers knew that they wanted to tell the story of America, but they were not sure how toughest things we had to do was take 350 years and compress itdown to 20 minutes. Five different attraction ideas were disregardedIn fact, we failed. It is a 28-minute show. We went through six abject failures before the shows final form was accepted. Ideas that were rejected for the we got to an American Adventure attraction include:we all felt comfortable with, which ultimately became what we have today <ref name= "mouseplanet"/>}}

* An idea, which With a goal of creating a venue that would have made be “alive and moving” <ref name="vid1"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT8dbXhN1G8</ref>, Imagineers eventually came up with the American Adventure pavilion look like the top half idea of the Statue of Libertycreating a “Magic Theater” <ref name= "mouseplanet"> https://www.* An idea for the attraction mouseplanet.com/9905/Will_Rogers_and_the_American_Adventure </ref>. The theater was designed so that it would be able to only feature combine: Audio Animatronics* A ride through attraction featuring short vignettes.* An attraction, which focused on video, audio, and moving sets to tell the characters story of American folklore (ieAmerica <ref name= "mouseplanet"/>. Paul Bunyan)

ImagineersWith the infrastructure and form of the attraction now settled on, including show producer Randy Brightand his team set about writing the shows script. Early on, eventually came up with Bright proposed the idea of using a Magic Theater. Imagineers designed the Magic Theaterfocusing on “dreamers and doers”, so an ethos that it would be able to combine, video, audio, Audio Animatronics, and moving sets to tell guide the story show's development <ref name="vid2"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8WTTQzuDZge</ref>. Bright and professor of Americahistory at UCLA D. According Allen Yarnell would meet late at night at Imagineering to Bright, once Imagineers came up with work on the idea show. One of the theatertheme that they hoped to portray was the overcoming of adversity, wring while also not wanting to whitewashing the script for country's history <ref name="vid2"/>. Bright further noted that the show focused on a series of individuals using their own words.[[Image:RandyBright.jpg|400px|thumb|American Adventure was much easier. producer and show writer Randy Bright]]

The story that Imagineers came up with, involved Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain, taking guests through In order to help set the history of America. Initiallyvarious scenes which were to be depicted in the American Adventure, Imagineers initially wanted the attraction to have three hosts for the pavilion, one for with each century host representing one of America’s existencethe centuries that America had existed for <ref name= "Korkis"/>. In addition The three men chosen to guide guests through the story of America were Benjamin Franklin (18th century) and , Mark Twain (19th century), Imagineers initially wanted to have and Will Rogers host (20th century). Although promoted in concept art by Disney <ref> http://progresscityusa.com/page/57/ </ref>, it was eventually decided that Will Rogers would not appear as one of the attraction as a representative from 's hosts (although he would appear in Audio Animatronic form in the 20th century. After finding out howeverscene), leaving the duo of Franklin and Twain as the sole narrators. This decision was made after Disney discovered that only 5 out of every 150 college students knew whom who Will Rogers was<ref name= "mouseplanet"/>, and they decided could not come to stick with just a consensus on a replacement. Bright later contemplated that the two narrators. The beginning events of the American Adventure with Will Rogers as the third host, would have featured Rogers, Franklin and Twain reflection on America’s past:20th Century were too current to properly find a representative for <ref name= "mouseplanet"/>

{{Quotation| '''Ben Franklin:''' America has been settled by the people of all nations. We are not a narrow tribe of men, no. Our blood is as the flood of the Amazon, made up of 1,000 noble currents all pouring into one. We are not a nation so much as a world.” Excuse me, Mr. Twain, Mr. Rogers. I am sure you recognize those inspiring words from Herman Melville. It seems they are going to preamble a new show called The soundtrack for the American Adventure. It also seems that we three have been asked to be the central figures in the show.<br>'''Mark Twain:''' The three of us star in a show together? I can see it now. Hmm! I just bet Mr. Rogers would love to step on my lines. <br>'''Will Rogers:''' Nowattraction was carefully created by composer Buddy Baker, nowwho combined known, Mr. Twainperiod specific songs, you know that’s not true. <br>'''Twain:''' Why, Mr. Rogers, you know truth is the most valuable thing I have. <br>'''Rogers:''' Well, I guess that’s why you use it so sparingly. <br>'''Franklin:''' Gentlemen, gentlemen, we are not addressing the issue at hand: The American Adventure. <br>'''Twain:''' Frankly, I’m sick and tired about all the grousing about what’s wrong with America. We should make it fashionable again to talk about all new tunes written specifically for the things that are right about this country. attraction<brref name="vid2"/>Franklin: I agree. The time has come to make an optimistic statement about America and her people. <br>'''Rogers:''' Well, sir, not just about music was then recorded by the days gone Philadelphia Symphonic Orchestra before being mixed by, but about today’s world and tomorrow’s, too. Don’t forget, we passed from the scene a long time ago. engineer Bob Zalk <brref name="vid2"/>'''Franklin:''' Mr. RogersIn total, I’m sure that if anyone can offer a new perspective on America’s challenges for tomorrow, we can. I may have invented these bifocals I’m wearing but I can assure you they’re not rose colored. Don’t forget, that between the three of us there is a lot of first-hand experience during the first two centuries. We were there. <br>'''Twain:''' Two-hundred years, that’s an awful lot of ground it took 18 months to cover. <br>'''Franklin:''' We can each take mix the period we’re the most familiar with. I should host the show right through the birth of a new nation. <br>attraction'''Twain:''' I can cover the growing expansion of the American frontier. <br>'''Rogers:''' I sorta guess things have been kinda crazy in the 20th century. Changes faster than any of us could keep up. <br>'''Twain:''' Just look around us. Decaying citiess music, pollutionsound effects, crime. I’d rather put my crystal ball in reverse. and narration into the final score <brref name="vid1"/>'''Franklin:''' Now, stop that nonsense. Those good old days that everybody speaks of, they were no utopia either. Mr. Twain, those Mississippi shores you walked as a boy were also walked by slaves. And Mr. Rogers, how about the lawlessness and violence of your glorious West?…And in my time, few children lived to be adults. If I may quote you from my own Poor Richard’s Almanac: ‘The golden age never was the present age.’ Mr. Twain, if you want to go back, go right ahead, but from what I’ve seen, the 20th Century has an incredible amount of positive things that are simply taken for granted.}}

Despite technical problems and changes to Like the shows plotattraction's score, Imagineers completed the artwork used in the American Adventure on timewas specifically curated. The show opened with Bright noted that they did not want to use "modern art" in the rest of the pavilion on October 1, 1982 (EPCOT CENTER's opening day)18th and 19th century scenes <ref name="vid1"/>. The show remained unchanged until 1993Instead, when all Disney created new Audio Animatronics were added. The Golden Dream's montage, which features famous Americans artwork that was also updatedstylized to look like it was from the correct period. In 2007a similar fashion, photographs and motion pictures were not used until the montage was once again updated, now including footage of the firefighters who raised the American flag at Ground Zero (after the September 11 attacks)scenes set in a time where these technologies had been invented <ref name="vid1"/>.

==Hall of Flags Despite technical problems and changes to the show's plot, the American Adventure was completed in time for EPCOT Center’s opening day on October 1, 1982 <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/epcotgrandopening.html </ref>. The show then remained unchanged until 1993, when all new Audio Animatronics were added (which featured more fluid movements) and Preshowthe attraction’s Golden Dream montage was updated <ref name="Martin"/>. In 2007, the montage was once again updated <ref name="Martin"/>.

In January 2018, the American Adventure attraction closed for a major renovation. At this time, the attraction's films were converted to an all-digital projection system, and a new screen, as well as new speakers, were instilled<ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/02/epcots-american-adventure-attraction-will-add-new-american-icons-this-month/ </ref>. Furthermore, at this time, the attraction's Golden Dream montage was re-recorded and updated to include new American icons. The attraction reopened on February 14, 2018 <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/the-american-adventure/news/14feb2018-video---the-new-american-adventure-golden-dream-finale.htm </ref>. ==Attraction Plot=====Corridor of Flags and Preshow===[[Image:AmericanAdventureStatues3.jpg|thumb|400px|The Spirits of Adventure, Self-Reliance, and Tomorrow ]]After exiting entering the American Adventure pavilion(and listening to the Voices of Liberty Perform), guests leave the main rotunda and enter the Hall Corridor of Flags. HereAs visitors move the pavilion's second floor, 44 different flags from American history are showcased. Flags located here, include Revolutionary War era flags, Colonial flags, and even foreign flags, from the countries that first came to America<Ref> http://land. allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/12/the_american_adventure_part_1_1.html </ref> Following the Hall Corridor of Flags, guests enter the main theater. In the theaterHere, 12 life size statues can be seen on the left and right walls. The statues represent the "Spirits of America". The statues located in the main theater areand they include:

* '''Spirit of Self-RelianceIndependence-''' A farmer holding a shovelAn American colonial solider

* '''Spirit of HeritageCompassion-''' A Native American woman female doctor

* '''Spirit of IndependentDiscovery-''' An American patriot from the Revolutionary War [[Image:spiritstatue.jpg|thumb|Some of the Spirit of America statues.]]A mountain man

* '''Spirit of DiscoveryHeritage-''' A Frontiersman * '''Spirit of Compassion-''' A female doctorNative American woman

* '''Spirit of AdventureKnowledge-''' A sailorfemale teacher * '''Spirit of Self-Reliance-''' A farmer holding a shovel

The American Adventure begins in complete darkness; , as guests can however hear the voice of Ben Benjamin Franklin, as he quotes quoting John Steinbeck. As the first scene rises, guests see Ben Franklin sitting behind a desk reading , with Mark Twain seated off nearby. As Twain begins to doze off, Franklin concludes quoting his Steinbeck quote by saying:

Franklin and Twain The two men then begin to banter about humility, before Twain says that the American Adventure should begin with Franklin. Franklin corrects him, saying that the story of America began even before himhis time. As he speaks, images of ships crossing the ocean, and then a picture of the Mayflower reaching America , are shown.

At this point, the attractions attraction's first song, “New World Bound” begins to play. As the songs song play, images of pilgrims coming to the new world are shown. The song tells the story of the troubles that the pilgrims faced, both coming to America and then subsequently surviving there. The lyrics to New World Bound are:[[Image:AdventurePilgrims.jpg|thumb|500px|The Pilgrims crossing the Atlantic Ocean.]]

After New World Bound ends, Ben Benjamin Franklin informs guests that America was not an easy place for settlers. Franklin He then continued goes on to explain that in the future decades , America would face a new problem, - a growing separation from Great Britain. Colonists are then shown on the screen, rallying against Britain British rule and debating what to do. Franklin informs guests that:[[Image:JeffersonIndpedendce.jpg|400px|thumb|Thomas Jefferson writing the Deceleration of Independence. Photo by Lauren Javier.]]

At this point in the attraction, the screen goes dark, and a large glass scroll comes down from the ceiling. The scroll is proclamation from King George III, telling the colonists that in response to the Boston Tea Party, Boston Harbor will be closed. As colonist’s colonists debate the merit of revolution, Franklin tells explains to guests that finally it was time for action. As the glass scroll is removedraised back up, guests see it reveals Thomas Jefferson sitting in his loft, working tirelessly. As the young Virginian continues his work, Benjamin Franklin then climbs up the stairs into to enter the loftroom. After an exasperated Jefferson then proclaims that John Adams should have been the one to write the Declarationof Independence, Franklin reassures him that he is the only man for the job. After some reassurance from making a joke about Franklinfalling asleep during the last session of the Continental Congress, Jefferson announces explains that the Continental Congress was able to ratify a final version of the Declaration of Independence. He then reads:

As Following the reading of the Declaration of Independence, scenes of the American Revolution are shown on the screen, as guests hear the traditional song In “In the Days of '7676”. The song begins:[[Image:AdventureForge.jpg|thumb|400px|Two Revolutionary War soldiers at Valley Forge.]]

As At the end of the first verse ends, pictures a painting of patriot soldiers at Valley Forge are is shown on . At this point, two Revolutionary War soldiers and George Washington rise to the screenstage. The two soldiers are heard complaining commiserate about the lack of food and suppliesdifficult conditions at Valley Forge, as In and the Days of '76 concludesluxuriously lifestyle the British troops are living in Philadelphia. The song then continues:

At the conclusion of "In the songDays of ‘76", the images of the revolutionary war Revolutionary War stop. Guests are then shown an image of the 13 united colonies, as Benjamin Franklin comments:

[[Image:ChiefJosephAmerican.jpg|400px|thumb|Chief Joseph in the American Adventure. Photo by Rain0975]]Following the end of the Revolutionary warWar, Mark Twain takes over as the show's primary host. Twain announces that subsequent to its establishment, America is was Westward bound, and heading to new frontiers. As images of horses, Indians, frontier men, and a panhandler flicker across the screen, Mark Twain tells Ben Franklin:

At this point, Frederick Douglas Douglass is shown on a raft, floating down the Mississippi River. Douglas Douglass then speaks to Twain directly saying:

As Douglas Douglass drifts away, the screen once again goes dark. Then, a A family getting their portrait is shown, as taken in Matthew Brady's studio then rises to the stage. The two brothers are heard arguing over the merits of southern Southern successionfrom the Union. As their father tells them not to ruin their mother's birthday, their mother tells them states that she is just happy they are that the whole family is all together. As a camera flashes, (taking the families families’ picture, ) the song Two Brothers “Two Brothers” begins to play.

As images showing the Civil War are shown on the screen, the song Two Brothers is playedcontinues in the background. The song tells the story of brothers who end up fighting on opposite sides in the warCivil War. It is inferred that the song is talking about the family who was previously shown getting their family portrait taken. The lyrics to Two Brothers are:[[Image:AAFamily.jpg|400px|thumb|The family that is featured in the Two Brothers scene.]]

At the end of the song the family portrait shown earlier is shown again. This time however, one of the brothers fades away, due to the fact that he died in the war.

 Following the end of Two Brothers, Franklin tells guests that the Civil War had finally ended. With and with the country rebuilding, immigrants began to pour into the United States. As Franklin states begins to comment that there "Seems there was a new dawn coming for the American Adventure", he is cut off by Chief Joseph. The Indian chief emerges from below the stage, and responds to Franklin's claim, saying:[[Image:Rrambell.jpg|400px|thumb|Alexander Gram Bell at the Centennial International Exhibit of 1876. Photo Lauren Javier]]

As the scene changes, guests see the Great Hall in Philadelphia, which is hosting the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. In front of itthe hall, four booths rise up. On stage are housing: Mark Twain, Alexander Graham Bell, Andrew Carnegie, and Susan B. Anthony. As Susan B. Anthony gives a short speech advocating for women's suffrage, Mark Twain informs guests that they are back in Philadelphia again, and that America is a hundred years old today. Carnegie, Twain and Graham Bell then discuss the latest inventions of the day, with Carnegie summing up that it is the age “age for grand ideasideas”. Graham Bell and Anthony chime in that it is also an era for innovation , and a dawn of new awareness. As the booths descend, guests are shown dioramas which feature the latest technological achievements. Among the inventions featured are:the light bulb, the trolley, and the moving picture. Twain the states that America was flying into the 20th century on the wings of invention and the winds of change, and that since we were facing these new changes, we needed people like Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir to lead us.

===Early 20th CenturyAs the booths descend, guests are shown dioramas which feature the latest technological advancements. Among the inventions featured are the light bulb, trolley, moving picture, WWI and the Great Depression===airplane. Following these achievements, Mark Twain observes that the country was flying into the 20th century on the wings of invention and the winds of change. Because of the changes happening in the country, Twain also observes that America needed people like Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir to lead it.

The next scene in ===Early 20th Century, WWI, and the American Adventure shows Great Depression===[[Image:MuirRoosevelt.jpg|400px|thumb|Jon Muir and Teddy Roosevelt. Photo by Lauren Javier]] At this cue, Teddy Roosevelt and John Jon Muir standing are shown on stage standing in a rock, debating forest. The two men are discussing the need for national parksbalance between industrial progress, and conservation of the environment. Muir is eventually able to impress upon the president President that Roosevelt needs to stop the massive destruction of America's national parks. After Roosevelt says he agrees that they need to protect the countries country's resources, Muir says:

As Following the proposal, the rock that Roosevelt and Muir are had been standing on, lowers into the stage, . Mark Twain then comments that that "Ready or not, we were soon thrust into the hectic role of a world leader and into the war to end all war". Following this proclamation, footage of World War I is shown, including a picture video of the Sopwith Camel, with the caption, "Another enemy airplane falls to America's gallant ace Captain Eddie Rickenbacker.” After this, the scene changes again, this time to a parade being held in honor of Charles Lindbergh. A news report is then heard, during which the newscaster tells guests that Lindbergh successfully made a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean, aboard his plane, the Spirit “Spirit of St. LouisLouis”. As the newscast finishes, guests hear a second newsman who tells them, that on October 29, 1929 , the stock market has crashed.

 As Following the newscast finishesnews, a scene depicting a 1929 gas station during the Great Depression appears on stage. Four men are shown sitting on the front porch, listening to the radio. A a banjo player can be heard signing Brother “Brother Can you Spare a Dime?, singing:”.

As At this point in the song finishesscene, the men discuss how thing seem to be getting better, before one of the explains that Franklin Delanor Roosevelt has been inaugurated. FDR then appears to the left of the gas station, behind a presidential podium(with his unique seal on it). Franklin Roosevelt gives a short speech, concluding with "Let me assert my firm belief, that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. As ” After hearing this, one of the men comments that America could use some prosperity, before they quietly listen to Will Rogers can be heard , who is now on the radio.  As he continues to speak, Will Rogers can be seen on the right side of the stage. He stands , twirling his lasso and standing behind a studio mike and microphone. Rogers says:

As Will Rogers finishes, another Radio Announcer radio announcer speaks, saying that:

Following the radio announcement, Rosie and a sailor discuss the state of the battleshipship, before another worker emerges on a lift. She says, that it's no wonder their they are all working double shifts of on Christmas, before Rosie tells her to cheer up, and that maybe they will all be together next Christmas.  As the battleship disappears, the screen turns purple and an eagle flies across it. At this point, the Golden Dream montage starts.

Following the World War II scene, the Song Golden Dream montage begins to play. As During the song plays, images and video of famous American's Americans from the 20th and 21st century are shown. The lyrics for Golden Dream are: 

'''flying high, flying high.'''<br>[[Image:AAwalt.jpg|400px|thumb|Walt Disney's image in the Golden Dream montage.]]

Some of the American's Americans shown during the Golden Dreams montage include: [[Image:AAwalt.jpg|thumb|Walt Disney's image in the Golden Dream montage.]]

*Lenoard Leonard Bernstein

*Chief Dan GeorgeIron Eyes Cody

*Oprah WInfreyWinfrey*Willie NelsonBarack Obama

[[Image:AAFrankLouie.jpg|500px|thumb|Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra in Golden Dream montage.]]After the montage has endedends, guests see the Apollo 11 rocket blasting off to the moon. Following the launch, Golden Dreams commences:

[[Image:AdventureFinale.png|400px|thumb|Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain atop the Statue of Liberty]]Following the Golden Dreams montage, guests are taken to the New York Harbor. Here, where Mark Twain and Benjamin Franklin have reconvened on top of atop the Statue of Liberty. The Here, the two American's Americans look back on the countries country’s history, and look forward at it's its future. While Franklin is optimistic about the future, Twain seems to be more cautious. To make his point, Twain quotes John Steinbeck (just as Franklin did at the beginning of the show) saying:

After a little more banter, Twain and Franklin eventually both agree that they see America lasting for llong a long time. As the show concludes, Golden Dreams plays one more time:

'''New World Bound'''- Played during the scene depicting the pilgrims. New “New World Bound Bound” was written by X. Atencio and Randy Bright, with music by Buddy Baker<Ref> http://themacgyverproject.blogspot.com/2015/10/47-new-world-bound.html </ref>.

'''Two Brothers'''- Written by Irving Gordon and performed by Ali Olmo, Two Brothers “Two Brothers” is played during the Civil War scene<ref name= "Jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/12/the_american_adventure_part_2.html </ref>.

'''Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?'''- Written by E.Y, . Harburg, with music by Jay Gorney<ref> http://www.npr.org/2008/11/15/96654742/a-depression-era-anthem-for-our-times </ref>, Brother“Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? ” is played on the radio during Great Depression scene.

'''Golden Dream'''- Played during the attractions final montage, Golden Dram was written by Randy Bright and Lynn Hart, with music by Robert Moline<ref name= "Jack"/>. The song was re-recorded for the 2018 update under the supervision of producer Harvey Mason Jr in Los Angeles<ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=153&v=8SJde5SkS_U </ref>. Golden Dream is now performed by Richard Page Tim Davis and Siedah GarrettSophia Pizzulo <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2018/08/new-2018-update-version-of-golden-dream-from-the-american-adventure-at-epcot-now-available-on-itunes/</ref>. ==Will Rogers Script==Although Will Rogers was eventually dropped as the host of the 20th Century, a script featuring Rogers as a host still exists. Below is the first scene in an early version of the American Adventure.[[Image:WillRogers.jpg|400px|thumb|Will Rogers as he appears in the final version of the American Adventure]]{{Quotation| '''Ben Franklin:''' America has been settled by the people of all nations. We are not a narrow tribe of men, no. Our blood is as the flood of the Amazon, made up of 1,000 noble currents all pouring into one. We are not a nation so much as a world.” Excuse me, Mr. Twain, Mr. Rogers. I am sure you recognize those inspiring words from Herman Melville. It seems they are going to preamble a new show called the American Adventure. It also seems that we three have been asked to be the central figures in the show.<br>'''Mark Twain:''' The three of us star in a show together? I can see it now. Hmm! I just bet Mr. Rogers would love to step on my lines. <br>'''Will Rogers:''' Now, now, Mr. Twain, you know that’s not true. <br>'''Twain:''' Why, Mr. Rogers, you know truth is the most valuable thing I have. <br>'''Rogers:''' Well, I guess that’s why you use it so sparingly. <br>'''Franklin:''' Gentlemen, gentlemen, we are not addressing the issue at hand: The American Adventure. <br>'''Twain:''' Frankly, I’m sick and tired about all the grousing about what’s wrong with America. We should make it fashionable again to talk about all the things that are right about this country. <br>Franklin: I agree. The time has come to make an optimistic statement about America and her people. <br>'''Rogers:''' Well, sir, not just about the days gone by, but about today’s world and tomorrows, too. Don’t forget, we passed from the scene a long time ago. <br>'''Franklin:''' Mr. Rogers, I’m sure that if anyone can offer a new perspective on America’s challenges for tomorrow, we can. I may have invented these bifocals I’m wearing but I can assure you they’re not rose colored. Don’t forget, that between the three of us there is a lot of first-hand experience during the first two centuries. We were there. <br>'''Twain:''' Two-hundred years, that’s an awful lot of ground to cover. <br>'''Franklin:''' We can each take the period we’re the most familiar with. I should host the show right through the birth of a new nation. <br>'''Twain:''' I can cover the growing expansion of the American frontier. <br>'''Rogers:''' I sorta guess things have been kinda crazy in the 20th century. Changes faster than any of us could keep up. <br>'''Twain:''' Just look around us. Decaying cities, pollution, crime. I’d rather put my crystal ball in reverse. <br>'''Franklin:''' Now, stop that nonsense. Those good old days that everybody speaks of, they were no utopia either. Mr. Twain, those Mississippi shores you walked as a boy were also walked by slaves. And Mr. Rogers, how about the lawlessness and violence of your glorious West?…And in my time, few children lived to be adults. If I may quote you from my own Poor Richard’s Almanac: ‘The golden age never was the present age.’ Mr. Twain, if you want to go back, go right ahead, but from what I’ve seen, the 20th Century has an incredible amount of positive things that are simply taken for granted. <ref name= "mouseplanet"/>}}.

[[Image:AmericanAdventureimagineer.jpg|400px|thumb|Imagineers working on the Benjamin Franklin, Mark Twain and Will Rogers figures]]* Randy Bright, the American Adventure's producer, helped write the song Golden Dream. <ref name= "Korkis"/>

* There are 1,000 024 seats in the American Adventure theater.

* Some of the Audio Animatronics in the American Adventure have wigs made of human hair<ref name= "eyes"> http://allears.net/ae/issue435.htm </ref>.

* The furniture in many of the scenes in the American Adventure are actually antiquesEach wig costs $13,000 <ref name= "eyes"/>.

* The furniture in many of the scenes in the American Adventure marks the first time that the Audio Animatronics voices come out of individual speakers, not the theaters main speaker systemare actually antiques<ref name= "eyes"/>.

* The American Adventure marks the first time that the Audio Animatronics voices come out of individual speakers, not the theaters main speaker system <ref name==References==http://www.disney-pal.com/Epcot"eyes"/american_adventure_fun_facts>.htm

http:* Disney asked the Library of Congress for permission to recreate FDR's unique presidential seal <ref name= "eyes"//allears.net/tp/ep/e_adv>.htm

http:* Imagineers researched old magazines to find appropriate ads to use in the Great Depression scene <ref name= "eyes"//www>.uabmagic.com/UABpages/lyrics.php?songID=18785

* Disney Imagineer Jeff Burke portrayed the brother who fights for the Union in the Two Brothers scene <ref name= "brothers"> http://www.martinsvidsravenswood-manor.netcom/?pjeffburke.html </ref>.  * Imagineer John Olson portrayed the brother who fights for the Confederacy in the Two Brothers scene <ref name= "brothers"/> * The farmer Spirit of Self-Reliance was based on Blaine Gibson's father. When WDI asked him to make the farmer less stoic, Gibson refused saying, "that's how I remember him" <ref> http://www.fromscreentotheme.com/FunFindFridayAmericanAdventure3.aspx </ref> <ref> https://twitter.com/BrianPMiles/status/625826938423222272 </ref> *Walter Tyler designed the sets for The American Adventure <ref name= "Sklar"> Sklar, Marty. Dream It! Do It!: My Half-century Creating Disney's Magic Kingdoms. Disney Editions, 2013. Print. </ref>. *The shoes for the banjo player in the Great Depression scene were found in an old condemned relief mission in Los Angeles <ref name="vid2"/>. *The Ben Franklin animatronic has 52 different movements <Ref name="vid1"/> ==References==218