Innoventions

	Innoventions
	One of the entrances to Innoventions
	Epcot
Land	Future World
Theme	Future Technology
Opening date	September 29, 1994
Hosted by	Tom Morrow 2.0 (2000-2007)
Formally Known As	Innoventions: The Road to Tomorrow (2000-2007)
Sponsored by	Changes per exhibit

Innoventions is a pavilion located in Epcot. The pavilion is divided into Innoventions East and Innoventions West.

Pavilion History

Innoventions opened in 1994, replacing the outdated CommuniCore pavilion. Like it's 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 was more loud and bold. Another noticeable difference between the two pavilions was the color scheme. Innoventions was given a futuristic metallic blue scheme. The pavilion 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. Large advertisements were also more likely to be found in the more busy Innoventions. 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). Innovations was also home to the Paste Pizza Resturante, the Electric Umbrella, and the Fountainview Expresso & Bakery.

Inside Innoventions as it appeared in the 1990s

The first major change came to Innoventions in 1997, when Innoventions West was refurbished. Although most of the exhibits changed when it reopened, some were updated and returned. In 1999, in preparation for the upcoming Millennium Celebration, all of Innoventions (both East and West) was closed for refurbishment. Beside just renovating the exhibits, the 1999 refurbishment also gave the pavilion more order. All but two of the entrances and exits were closed off, and a path was created for guests to follow. Following the refurbishment, Innoventions was given the subtitle "The road to tomorrow" and a new mascot Tom Morrow 2.0. Finally, the Centorium store, which had been open since the pavilion was CommuniCore, was expanded and renamed Mouse Gears. The other store located in the pavilion, Field Trips, also closed and became The Art of Disney Store.

Between 2000 and 2007, Innoventions only underwent minor changes. In 2000, the Pasta Pizza Resturante closed and In 2001, a kiosk named Discover the Stories Behind the Magic. The new interactive exhibit was built to tie in with the 100 Years of Magic Celebration, and thus it was removed in 2002. Other entrances and exits were also reopened during this time period, opening up Innoventions. In 2005, the Ice Station Cool closed, and later reopened as Club Cool. Club Cool was still sponsored by Coca Cola, however the exterior of the building was changed.

The final major renovation came to Innoventions in 2007. The pavilion was closed and updated, and the subtitle "The road to tomorrow" was dropped. The color scheme of the pavilion was returned to a powder blue one, similar to that of CommuniCore. Following the renovation, Tom Morrow 2.0 was removed. An kiosk celebrating Epcot's 25 anniversary opened, although it closed a year later. In 2009, The Sum of All Thrills opened in Innoventions East. The exhibit allows guests to design their own thrill ride, and then enter a motion simulator and ride it. The Sum of All Thrill is the first "ride" ever located in Innoventions.

Exhibits History

NOTE: Current exhibits are in bold.

Innoventions East (1994-1999)

Name	Opened	Closed	Notes
General Electric	1994	1999	Expanded in 1996
Magic House Show	1994	1995
General Motors	1994	1999	New Exhibit in 1996
Hammacher Schlemmer	1994	1997
Honeywell's Comfortville	1994	1996
Oracle's Information Highway	1994	1996	Enlarged in 1996
Masco's Magic House Tour	1994	1995
Honeywell's House of Innoventions	1995	1999	Replaced Masco's Magic House Tour
Mr. MIDI	June 1995	September 1995
Motorola	1995	1999	Replaced Mr. MIDI
Disney Interactive	1996	1997
Family PC	1995	1999	Moved and expanded in 1997 (replaced Disney Interactive) moved back in 1998.
Epcot Discovery Center	1996	1997	Moved from Innoventions West
Bill Nye the Science Guy	1998	1999	Moved from Innoventions West
Disney.com Interactive Zone powered by Gateway	1998	1999

Innoventions East: The Road to Tomorrow (2000-Present)

Name	Opened	Closed	Sponsor	Notes
Forests for Our Future	1999	2004	TAPPI	Renovated 2001.
Disney.com's Internet Zone	1999	2007	Compaq (2000-?)
Communications Dream Forum	1999	2003	Motorola
The House of Innoventions	1999	2009	Panja (1999-2000) Whirhpool (2002)
Web Site Construction Zone	1999	2001	Go.com
Mission: SPACE Launch Center	2001	2003		Preview of Mission: Space
Future Cars	1999	2001	General Motors
Look into the Future	1999	2001		Moved to Innoventions West.
Discover the Stories Behind the Magic	2001	2002		Kiosk for the 100 Years of Magic Celebration.
Opportunity City	2004	2008	Kauffman Foundation	Also sponsored by Disney.com.
Fantastic Plastics Works	2004	2008	The Society of the Plastics Industry
Don't Waste It	2008	2011	Waste Management Corporation
Kidcot	2004/2005	2006		Play area for kids.
Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure	2009	2012
StormStruck	2008	N/A	FLASH
Take a Nanooze Break	2010	N/A	Cornell University
Environmentality Corner	2005/2006	N/A
Test the Limits Lab	2003	N/A	Underwriters Laboratory	Renovated 2009
Habit Heroes	2012	N/A	Blue Cross Blue Shield	Habit Heroes closed on February 26, 2012 following a wave of criticism regarding its plot line. The exhibit reopened with a new plot in January 2013.
Sum of All Thrills	2009	N/A	Raytheon
Vision House	2012	N/A	Green Builder Media

Innoventions West (1994-1999)

Name	Opened	Closed	Notes
Epcot Discovery Center	1994	1996	Moved to Innoventions East.
Bill Nye the Science Guy	1994	1997	Moved to Innoventions East.
AT&T	1994	1999	Closed with rest of pavilion in 1997 but later reopened.
Discovery Magazine	1994	1997	Updated Annually.
Electronics	1994	1995
Alec Tronic	1994	1997	Moved across way in 1995.
IBM	1994	1997
IBM: Solutions for a Small Planet	1998	1999	New IBM exhibit following 1997 refurbishment.
Sega	1994	1999	Closed with rest of pavilion in 1997 but later reopened.
Walt Disney Imagineering Labs	1994	1995
Silicon Graphics	1995	1997	Refurbished in 1996.
Inspired By Vision	1998	1999	Replaced Silicon Graphics
Enel / Infobyte VR Presentation	1996	1997	VR = virtual reality
Aladdin's Magic Carpet VR Adventure	1996	1997	VR = virtual reality
Innoventions Pre-Show	1998	1999
Lutron Ultimate Home Theater Experience	June 1999	August 1999

Innoventions West: The Road to Tomorrow (2000-Present)

Name	Opened	Closed	Sponsor	Notes
Networked Living	1999	2002	IBM	Renovated 2001.
ThinkPlace	2002	2009	IBM	Replaced Networked Living
Smarter Planet By IBM	2010	2012	IBM	Replaced ThinkPlace
IBM THINK	2013	N/A	IBM	Replaced Smarter Planet
Ultimate Home Theater Experience	1999	2006	Lutron
Beautiful Science	1999	2007	Monsanto
Video Games of Tomorrow	1999	2001	Sega
Medicine's New Vision	1999	2002	RSNA
Broadcast Connection	1999	2001	AT&T
Knowledge Vortex	1999	2002	Xerox
Look Into the Future	2001	2007		Moved from Innoventions East
Tom Morrow's Playground	2001	2006
Video Game Playground	2005/2006	N/A
Segway Central	2006	N/A	Segway
Rockin' Robots	2005	2010	KUKA Industrial Robots
Great American Farm	2005	2008	American Farm Bureau
Too Small to See	2006	2008	Cornell University
Epcot 25th Anniversary Gallery	2007	2008
Slap Stick Studios / What's Your Problem	2008	2011
Where's the Fire	2004	N/A	Liberty Mutual
Great Piggy Bank Adventure	2009	N/A	T. Rowe Price

Current Attractions

Innoventions is currently home to 11 exhibits, six in Innoventions East and five in Innoventions West (although Club Cool is sometimes considered an exhibit).

Innoventions East

Habit Heroes- This exhibit is an interactive show sponsored by Florida Blue Cross and Blue Shield. In this exhibit, guests learn healthy eating habits.

Environmentality Corner- In this exhibit guests learn how they can protect the environment, and even how to make paper. Here, guests can also decorate their sample to take home.

Test the Limits Lab-In this exhibit sponsored by Underwriters Labs, guests can see just how sturdy their products are. The exhibit consists of five "labs" which each feature a different products. The labs are, the "Shatter Lab", the "Impact Lab", the "Slam Lab", the "Drop Lab" and the "Torture Lab".

Sum of All Thrills- The only "ride" in Innoventions, the Sum of All Thrills is sponsored by Raytheon. On the Sum of All Thrills guests design their own thrill ride, and then board a motion simulator to ride it. Guests must be 48 inches to ride, and 54 inches if their ride includes an inversion.

The Sum of All Thrills is the first "ride" to be housed inside Innoventions.

Storm Struck- A Tale of Two Homes- In this exhibit, guests can feel what it's like to be in the middle of a hurricane. Guests can also take an interactive quiz, to learn how to prepare for a hurricane. Storm Struck is sponsored by FLASH (Federal Alliance for Safe Homes).

Take a Nanooze Break- This exhibit allows guests to see the molecules that make up everyday items. Guests can also meet nanotechnology scientists at Take a Nanooze Break. The exhibit is presented by Cornell University and National Science Foundation.

Innoventions West

Where's The Fire- In this exhibit sponsored by Liberty Mutual, guests learn fire safety and prevention. Inside a house, guests can use interactive screens to learn about various hazards. Also included in the exhibit is a full sized fire engine.

Play It Safe- This exhibit is a children's play area also sponsored by Liberty Mutual. Here, young guests can learn how to stop, drop and roll.

IBM Think- This exhibit sponsored by IBM allows guests to "explore the process of progress through interactives, games and film".

Segway Central- At this exhibit, for an extra fee guests can board a Segway and take a tour around Epcot.

The Great Piggy Bank Adventure- Sponsored by T. Rowe Price, this interactive game teaches guests money management in a fun way.

Restaurants

Electric Umbrella- A counter service restaurant located in Innoventions East. The Electric Umbrella specializes in cheeseburgers and chicken. The restaurant usually opens at 11 am.

Club Cool- Located near Innoventions West, Club Cool offers guests free samples of Coca Cola from around the world.

Fountain View Ice Cream-Located near Innoventions West, the Fountain View Ice Cream allows guests to get a hand dipped ice cream cone and watch the Innoventions Fountain!

Shopping

Mouse Gears- The largest store in Walt Disney World, Mouse Gears sells all kinds of Epcot and Disney World merchandise. Mouse Gears is located in Innoventions East.

Art of Disney- Located in Innoventions West, the Art of Disney store sells art from the Disney theme parks and movies.

(The Innoventions Fountains) Fun Facts and Trivia

Every 15 minutes, the Innoventions Fountain "performs" to classical music. The fountain was designed by Imagineer Mark Fuller.

In the wintertime, holiday music plays instead.

The fountain can shoot water up to 150 feet in the air!

The Fountains send 30,000 gallons of water up into the air, per minute!

On Epcot's opening day, representatives from 22 countries each poured a gallon of water from their homeland into the fountain.

Music

The music for the Innoventions Fountain is rotated every 15 minutes in no particular order. The seven musical selections that can be used are:

“Standing in Motion” by Yanni, “Day One” by John Tesh, Selection from Disney's Iron Will, Selection from Disney's The Rocketeer, selectrion from propsed epcot show “Around the World with Mickey Mouse, Instrumental from the "Air Battle" sequence from Surprise in the Skies, a former daytime lagoon show at Epcot, Selection from Disney's “The Rescuers Down Under”.