The Land is a pavilion located in [[Epcot]]. {{Template:Infobox park land Disney ride |
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| caption='''The exterior of the The Land pavilion.| theme=Earth's eviormentEnvironment| sponsor= Kraft (1982-1993)<br>Nestle (1993-2009)| land=World Nature| park= Epcot| opened=October 1st1, 1982| number_of_attractionscustom_label_1 =ThreeNumber of Attractions| custom_value_1 = 2| logo_row=TheLandLogo.png}}The Land is a pavilion located in World Nature within [[Epcot]].
==Pavilion History==
===Development and Sponsorship by Kraft===
The genesis of The Land pavilion dates back to the original concepts for EPCOT Center <ref name= "Martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?tag=the-land-pavilion </ref>. Initially, plans called for an Ecology and Mineral pavilion to be located in Future World; however the focus was eventually broadened to include all of the planet's environments in order to make the pavilion more appealing to potential sponsors <ref name= "Martin"/>. In Walt Disney Production's 1977 Annual Report, Disney stated that The Land pavilion would "illustrate man's role as the protector of the Earth and its environments" <ref name= "hill"/>.
The Land opened along with the rest of phase 1 of Epcot on October 1, 1982. The pavilion was originally going to be sponsored by Krafta Georgia Pacific (a logging company) <ref name= "wedway"> Parish, Matt, Nate Parish, and it was the largest pavilion built in EpcotMichael Crawford. "5:3 The Original Land Pavilion." Audio blog post. WedWay Radio. N.p., 20 May 2013. Web. </ref >and thus the first incarnation of the pavilion focused was created with a focus on mannatural habitats and the earth’s environments <ref name= "book"> Pedersen, R. A. The EPCOT Explorer's interaction with the landEncyclopedia:. United States: Epcyclopedia, especially focusing on agriculture2011. Both the interior and exterior Print.</ref>. This early version of The Land called for the pavilion were given an earthy color schemeto be made up of seven crystal structures that would have housed five different environments, plus an agricultural and an ecourban section <ref name= "hill"> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2011/10/07/why-for-did-epcot-s-future-world-not-turn-out-as-wed-had-originally-friendly lookplanned. aspx </ref>. After entering this version of The Land originally featured three attractions [[Kitchen Kabaret]], guests would have first watched a brief theater show set on an American farm <ref name= "wedway"/> . Taking place in a structure similar to the [[SymbiosisCarousel of Progress]] and [[Listen to the Land]]. Kitchen Kabaret was an Audio Anamatronic musical revue, that taught gets the value of healthy eating. Listen this Carousel Show would have introduced guests to the Land was a boat rideLandkeeper, that showed guests how humans both live off, and destroy who would serve as guest's guide throughout the landpavilion <ref name= "wedway"/>. A working greenhouse was located at After watching the end of the attractionpreshow, giving guests a glimpse would enter the rest of The Land which would have been themed as the future of agricultureFuture Fair <ref name= "wedway"/>. The final feature attraction that opened in of this early version of the Land pavilion was Symbiosiswould have been Blueprints of Nature, an attraction where guests would board a film shown in the Land"balloon" (using a track mechanism similar to [[Peter Pan's Harvest Theater. Symbiosis focused on the balance that humans needed to achieve between technological advancements Flight]]) and maintaining follow the environmentaljourney of snow as it melted into water and flowed through earth's various ecosystems <ref name= "baxter"> http://homepages.which.net/~ian/historybaxter.html </ref>. According to Imagineer Tony Baxter:
{{Quotation|The Land remained essentially blueprints unfolded in the same until 1993snowflakes of winter, then the germinating seeds of springtime, the flowers of summer, and the leaves of the fall. In 1993As we observed this never-ending cycle, a effort was made the balloon soared upward with the flying eagle. "For man alone can learn from nature and can soar with the birds". The ride concluded by Disney to modernize flying through all the crystals. When you looked down, you got an overview of Future Worldthe area you would soon be visiting on foot, including which was the third part of the show.|Tony Baxter <ref name= "baxter"/>}}[[Image:TonyBaxterLand.jpg|thumb|400px|Concept art for Tony Baxter's vision of The Land pavilion. Kraft]]Although fairly well developed, unwilling to finance the refurbishment, withdrew direction of The Land pavilion changed in 1978 when Georgia Pacific dropped out and Kraft announced that it's sponsorship on would be sponsoring the pavilion (for 30 million dollars) <ref> September 26Crump, 1993Rolly, and Jeff Heimbuch. One day laterIt's Kind of a Cute Story. N.p.: Bamboo Forest, Nestle assumed 2012. Print. </ref>. Instead of focusing on the sponsershipearth’s habitats, and the focus of The Land began undergoing a gradual makeovernow shifted towards agriculture, and how humans cultivate their food <ref name= "Martin"/>. The first With Kraft as its sponsor, the layout of the Land's attractions to get updated pavilion itself was Listen also redesigned. Tony Baxter left the project to work on what would eventually be the Land. On November 10, 1993 [[Journey Into Imagination pavilion]] (where he would eventually rework the attraction reopened as Living Landkeeper into Dreamfinder) and Imagineer Rolly Crump and his team were tasked with the coming up with new plans for The Land<ref name= "wedway"/>. Living with At this time, the Land pavilion was almost identical reshaped to it's predecessor, however look like a storm scene glass pyramid or mountain <ref name= "book"/>. Furthermore, the entrance was added as given murals to represent entering the attraction's opening sceneearth’s core <ref name= "Martin"/>. The biochemical lab which served as ''new plans also called for The Land to be made up of a boat ride, later named [[Listen to the Land's'' final scene ]] and the "Harvest Theater" which would show [[Symbiosis]], an environmental film <ref name= "Martin"/>. Originally, The Land pavilion was also relocated going to the attractions greenhouse. Besides these changes the only noticeable difference between the attractions feature temporary greenhouses; however it was the removal of the "later decided to permanently incorporate them into Listen to the Land<ref name= " songMartin"/>. The final addition to the pavilion came when sponsor Kraft decided that they wanted the pavilion to include an attraction that focused on nutritional information <ref name= "Martin"/>. With this in mind, Imagineers created [[Kitchen Kabaret]]- an Audio Animatronic musical revue which featured singing food characters.
In January 1994Besides its three main attractions, Kitchen Kabaret was closed and updated. The attraction that replaced it was titled Food Rocks, (which was basically the Land pavilion also included a modern version of Kitchen Kabaret). The show still focused large food court on nutrition, but the musical numbers were updated to appeal to a younger audience. In 1995 Symbiosisfirst level, called the only remaining opening day attraction in the LandFarmers Market, finally closed. A new film was made for as well as a rotating restaurant on the Harvest Theater, entitled the Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable. The new show featured characters second floor (a holdover from the 1994 Disney movie pavilion’s original design) called the Lion King, but still focused on the balance between technological advancement and the conservation of the land. The pavilion itself also received a new color scheme, and fabrics, which made the pavilion seem more vibrant and newGood Turn Restaurant <ref name= "Martin"/>.
In 2003, Nestle decided to renew it's sponsorship of the The Land. As part of their agreement pavilion opened with Disney, Nestle had to finance all renovations to the pavilion. After renewing their sponsorship Nestle gave the interior rest of the Land a complete makeover. A new color scheme was addedEPCOT Center on October 1, adding even more bright colors to the pavilion1982 <Ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory. Wider walkways, new signage, and new carpets were all added to the Landhomestead. At this time, the food court in the pavilion was completely redesignedcom/epcotgrandopening.html </ref>.
[[ImageThe first major change to The Land came in December 1982 when the shop Broccoli & Co. opened <ref> http:greenhoue//kpolsson.jpg|thumb|A view com/wdworld/wdw1972.htm </ref>. This little store was themed as a tie in to Kitchen Kabaret and it sold plants, small souvenirs, and (obviously) Kitchen Kabaret merchandise. Besides the addition of Broccoli & Co., the only other significant change to The Land's greenhouse, from Living with pavilion during the 1980s came in 1986 when the Good Turn restaurant was renamed The LandGrille Room <ref name= "widen"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/ecindex.htm </ref>.]]
===Sponsorship by Nestle and Renovations (1993-2004)===
[[Image:1990sChanges.jpg|400px|thumb|When Nestle took over sponsorship, Symbosis was replaced with The Circle of Life, and Kitchen Kabaret was replaced by Food Rocks]]
When Nestle assumed sponsorship of The Land in 1993, renovations on the pavilion began immediately. The first major update came to the aesthetics of the pavilion itself, when the original colors of brown and blue were replaced with a more vibrant color palette <ref name= "Martin"/>. At this time, the Farmer’s Market was rethemed as the Sunshine Season Food Fair, the Land Grille Room became the Garden Grill, and the Broccoli and Co. was renamed the Green Thumb Emporium <ref name= "Martin"/> <ref name= "widen"/>.
After renewing their sponsorship, As part of the Nestle refurbishments all three of The Land's attractions were also wanted to add an E Ticket attraction for the pavilionupdated. On January 3First, 2004on September 23, Food Rocks was permanently 1993, Listen to the Land closed<ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/Sep27.html </ref>. The attraction was replaced by Soarin', a motion simulator attraction that simulated later reopened as [[Living with the experience of hang glidingLand]] on December 10, 1993 <ref name= "Martin"/>. Soarin' was originally designed for Disney's California AdventureDuring the refurbishment, so it was added to Disney World as part both the Symphony of the Happiest Celebration on Earth promotion. In order Seed scene and the attraction’s theme song "Listen to accommodate the construction Land" were removed. Further changes included the fact that a prerecorded narration was now used for the first half of Soarin'the attraction, and the entire Land pavilion attraction's finale was closed. The pavilion officially re-opened on May 5, 2005 to rave reviewschanged<ref name= "Martin"/>.
In 2009, Nestle decided The next attraction to pull out be updated was Kitchen Kabaret. The show closed on January 3, 1994, before reopening on March 26 as “Food Rocks” <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/kk.htm </ref>. Instead of it's sponsorship focusing on nutrition as Kitchen Kabaret had, Food Rocks instead parodied the top musical acts of the time <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/foodrocks.html </ref>. The last of The Land pavilion's attractions to be renovated was Symbiosis, which was shown in the Harvest Theater. Two years laterSymbiosis closed on January 1, On July 29, 2011, Disney announced that Chiquita (1995 in order to make room for a produce company) agreed new for a new film: [[Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable]] <ref> https://d23.com/a-to sponsor the -z/symbiosis-film/ </ref>. The new attraction, Living with featured the Land. Despite thischaracters Timon, Pumbaa and Simba from the rest 1994 Disney movie The Lion King. Circle of the Land pavilion remains sponsorlessLife: An Environmental Fable opened on January 21, 1999 <ref> http://www.disney-pal.com/Epcot/circle_of_life.htm </ref>.
==Attractions==Other minor changes to come to The Land pavilion during the mid-1990s refurbishment included:
'''Living with * The seating in the Land'''- This narrated boat tour, takes guests through both a dark ride, and a greenhouse tour. Along the way, guests will learn the history of atrium received new umbrellas <ref name= "the landMartin" and humans effect on it. The attraction focuses on agriculture and how new technology effects it/>.
'''Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable'''- This 70 mm film teaches guests about their responsibility towards the environment. The film uses characters from the Lion King including, Simba, Timon and Pumbaa * Carpet was added to show how all of our actions effect the land in some way. The Circle of Life movie is housed in the Harvest Theateratrium <ref name= "Martin"/>.
'''Soarin'''- This motion simulator attraction, allows guests to feel as if they are hang gliding * The ceiling mural was painted over California. Along the way, guests will <ref name= "flybook" over California landmarks including: the Golden Gate Bridge, the Redwood Forests, and Disneyland/>.
'''Behind * Banners were hung from the Seeds Tour'''- For an additional cost, guests can experience the Behind the Seeds Tour. The tour takes them on a one hour walkthrough tour, of the greenhouse that guests can see on Living roof in order to help with the Land. As of March 2012, the tour cost 18 dollars per adult, and 14 dollars per childpavilion's acoustics <ref name= "book"/>.
* The three floating balloons, which represented food groups, were replaced with five new ones which represented the different types of seasonal weather <ref name==Former Attractions=="book"/>.
'''Listen to ===Recent History (2005-Present)===Following the mid-1990s refurbishments, The Landpavilion remained essentially unchanged for eight years. This ended however in 2003, when Disney decided to bring [[Soarin’]] (a very popular motion simulator attraction in Disney’s California Adventure) to Epcot. Initially, Disney planned on adding Soarin''to one of the World Showcase pavilions<ref name= "press"> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/soarin/news/03oct2004- This boat tour disney-soarin-press-release.htm </ref>, however when a proper location could not be agreed upon, it was nearly identical decided to house the current Living with the attraction inside The Land<ref name= "press"/>. Originally opening Although the attraction itself would take place in 1982an expansion building, Listen the queue for Soarin' was designed to go through the area that housed Food Rocks <ref name= "Martin"/>. Quietly, construction on Soarin' began in August of 2003, before the attraction was officially announced on October 10th<ref name= "press"/>. Despite the fact that its days were numbered, Food Rocks remained open until January 3, 2004<ref name= "Martin"/>. The Land pavilion itself remained open for part of Soarin's construction. On January 2, 2005 however, the entire pavilion closed for a three month refurbishment <Ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/soarin/news/05nov2004-land-pavilion-closing-for-soarin-work.htm </ref>. During the renovation, Soarin' was updated integrated into the main atrium and renamed changes were made to Living with the Land <ref name= "Martin"/>. Also at this time, Sunshine Seasons was redesigned and the pavilion's central fountain was removed in 1993order to add more seating <ref name= "book"/>. Listen Other changes that happened to the Land did not include pavilion during the storm scene that guests see on the current attraction, however it did feature a theme song which is no longer used2005 refurbishment included:[[Image:Soarin3. jpg|400px|thumb|Soarin' opened in The Land in 2005]]
'''Kitchen Kabaret'''- Opening in 1982, Kitchen Kabaret was a 13 minute Audio Anamatronic show. Hosted by Bonnie Appetite, the show was a musical revue which focused on healthy nutrition. Kitchen Kabaret closed in 1994, * A remodeling and was replaced by Food Rocksrepaving of the entrance <ref name= "book"/>.
'''Food Rocks'''- Food Rocks was an Audio Anamatronic show that replaced in Kitchen Kabaret in 1994. * The attraction entire pavilion was themed to be given a musical fundraiser to promote healthy eating. Allthough the premise changed slightly, the show was basically just an updated version new color scheme of Kitchen Kabaret. Food Rocks closed on January 13green, 2004light blue, light tan and golden yellow<ref name= "book"/>. Food Rocks was located in the current location of Soarin'
'''Symbiosis'''- Symbiosis was a 70 mm film shown in the Harvest Theater. * The film focused on human's destruction of the landpavilion received new carpets, and balance they needed to strike between technological advancement and protecting the environment. Symbiosis opened on October 1, 1982 and closed in January of 2005. It was replaced by the Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable, another environment film which features characters from the Lion Kingas well as new lighting <ref name= "Martin"/>.
* New ceiling banners replaced those added during the 1990s refurbishment<ref name==Restaurants=="Martin"/>.
'''Garden Grill'''- * The Garden Grill is located on balloons were repainted, so that they now signified the second floor of earth and the pavilion, overlooking Living with the Land. The restaurant is open for dinner usually beginning right around four in the afternoon. The time of closing varies, depending on park hours. The Garden Grill allows guests to get a seasons <ref name= "Family Style Dinnerbook" while allowing them to meet Mickey, Pluto, Chip and Dale. Also of note, is the fact that the Garden Grill actually rotates, giving guests a variety of different views/>.
'''Sunshine Seasons'''- This food court allows guests * In order to choose food from six different shops. The Sunshine Seasons consists of: a sandwich shophelp with the predicted increase in traffic flow, an Asian shop, a soup and salad shop, a grill, a bakery, and a breakfast shop. The food court is located on the first level of the pavilion, across from Soarin's escalators were reversed<ref name= "book"/>.
Despite the significant changes being made the pavilion, the construction only took two weeks longer than expected <ref name= "book"/>, and by April 29, 2005 the entire pavilion was fully operational <ref name= "Martin"/>. Since the 2005 renovation, The Land has only experienced some minor changes. In 2006, the skippers were removed from Living with the Land <ref name= "Jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/08/living_with_the_land_1.html </ref> and in 2007 interactive games were added to Soarin's queue <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ep/e_soar.htm </ref>. Subsequently, on February 13, 2009, Nestlé's sponsorship of The Land ended <ref name= "Jack"/>. Since that date, the Land has remained sponsorless (although Chiquita Brands International has sponsored the Living with the Land attraction since 2011 <ref> http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chiquita-and-walt-disney-world-resort-announce-multi-year-alliance-to-offer-fresh-healthy-chiquita-and-fresh-express-products-to-disney-guests-126408463.html </ref>).
==Shopping==On June 17, 2016, the new attraction [[Soarin' Around the World]] replaced the original Soarin' Over California attraction <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/soarin/news/15jun2016-soarin-to-close-early-to-prepare-for-new-soarin-around-the-world.htm </ref>. The new motion simulator attraction allows guests to hang glide over various world landmarks.
'''Soarin' Tour Desk'''On February 3, 2018, Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable closed <ref> https://blog.touringplans.com/2018/01/10/circle- Located on the left hand side of Soarin'-life-close-epcot/ </ref>. Subsequently, the Soarinon March 19, 2019, Disney announced that a new film titled "Awesome Planet" would open in The Land pavilion' Tour Desk allows guests s Harvest Theater <ref> https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/awesome-planet-coming-to book spots on -the Behind the Seeds Tour-land-pavilion. Guests can also purchase small plants known as Mickey's Mini Gardens953799/ </ref>.
==Attractions=='''Green Thumb Emporium[[Awesome Planet]]'''- Located across from This 10 minute film showcases the Soarin' Tour Desk, the Green Thumb Emporium sells Soarin' merchandise as well as Mickey's Mini Gardens. The store takes it's name from a much larger shop many wonders and environments that was formally located in the Landplanet Earth has to offer.
==Characters=='''[[Living with the Land]]'''- This narrated boat tour teaches guests about the history of "the land" and the effect that humans have on it. The second half of the attraction takes guests through a working greenhouse where futuristic growing techniques are showcased.
'''Chip[[Soarin' Around the World]]'''- Chip can always be found inside This motion simulator attraction allows to hang glide over various world landmarks. Destinations on Soarin' Around the World include, the Great Wall of China, the Garden Grill. HoweverMatterhorn, guests must have reservations at the grill in order to meet himEiffel Tower and many more.
'''DaleBehind the Seeds Tour'''- Along with ChipFor an additional cost, Dale guests can always be found inside experience the Behind the Seeds Tour. This tour takes guests on a one hour walkthrough of the Garden Grillgreenhouses that are seen on Living with the Land. HoweverThe Behind the Seeds Tour was known as Tomorrow's Harvest from 1982 until 1993, guests must have reservations at and the grill in order to meet himGreenhouse Tours from 1993 until 1996.
'''Mickey Mouse'''- Mickey can usually be found inside the Garden Grill with Chip and Dale. However, guests must have reservations at the grill in order to meet him. ==Former Attractions==
'''Pluto[[Listen to the Land]]'''- Pluto can usually be found inside the Garden Grill The first incarnation of Living with Chip and Dale. However, guests must have reservations at the grill in order Land, Listen to meet himthe Land ran from 1982 until 1993.
==Trivia=='''Kitchen Kabaret'''- Kitchen Kabaret was a 13 minute Audio Animatronic musical revue that focused on promoting healthy nutrition. Kitchen Kabaret ran from October 1, 1982 until January 1, 1994, when it was replaced by Food Rocks.
* Almost all '''Food Rocks'''- Food Rocks was an Audio Animatronic show that was themed to be a musical fundraiser to promote healthy eating. Parodying many of the fresh food used by top musical acts of the Garden Grill and Sunshine Seasonstime, is grown inside the Land pavilion itselfFood Rocks ran from 1994 until 2004 when it was closed in order to make room for Soarin'.
* Solar panels line '''Symbiosis'''- Symbiosis was a 70mm film shown in the roof Harvest Theater. The film focused on human's destruction of the Land pavilionland, and the balance they needed to strike between technological advancement and protecting the environment. Symbiosis opened on October 1, 1982 and closed on January 1, 1995, when it was replaced by Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable.
* There is a VIP room at the top '''[[Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable]]'''- Housed in the Pavilion accessible by pressing Harvest Theater, this 70mm film taught guests about their responsibility towards the elevator buttons in a certain sequenceenvironment. The room looks down on parts Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable featured Simba, Timon and Pumbaa from the Living with the Land attraction1994 Disney Movie "The Lion King". Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable operated from 1995 until 2017.
* '''[[Soarin' Over California]]'''- The Land pavilion is so big, that all original incarnation of Fantasyland could fit inside itSoarin' allowed guests to hang glide over various California landmarks, ending with a visit to Disneyland. The original Soarin' opened on May 5, 2005 and closed on June 16, 2016.
* Although the ==Restaurants==[[Image:Thelandkrafts.jpg|400px|thumb|The Land is best known for as itappeared during Kraft's entertainment, sponsorship (1982-1993)]]'''[[The Garden Grill Restaurant]]'''- The Garden Grill is located on the second floor of the pavilion , overlooking Living with the Land. The restaurant is also a working demonstrationopen for breakfast, productionlunch and dinner and it gives guests an opportunity to meet Chip, Dale, Mickey and research facilityPluto. Also of note is the fact that the Garden Grill rotates, giving guests a variety of different views of Living with the Land.
'''[[Sunshine Seasons]]'''- This food court allows guests to choose food from four different locations: the Soup & Salad Shop, the Asian Wok shop, the Sandwich Shop & Bakery, and Wood-Fired Grill Shop. The Sunshine Seasons is located on the first level of the pavilion, across from Soarin'.==References=Former Restaurants===Although they have gone by different names, The Land has always included a food court and a rotating restaurant. The former names of the restaurants are:
http://disneyworld'''[[Farmers Market]]'''- The original food court in The Land pavilion.disney.go.com/tours-This restaurant featured Kraft products, and-experiences/behind-was open from 1982 until 1993 when Nestle assumed sponsorship of the-seeds/pavilion.
http://allears'''[[Sunshine Season Food Fair]]'''- The second incarnation of The Land's food court opened in 1994, following a lengthy refurbishment.net/tp/ep/e_landThe food court was once again renovated in 2004 and renamed simply Sunshine Seasons.htm
http://waltdatedworld'''[[The Good Turn Restaurant]]'''- The original rotating restaurant was open from 1982 until 1986 when it was renamed the Land Grille Room.bravepagesThe Good Turn Restaurant offered American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.com/id240.htm
http://waltdatedworld'''[[The Land Grille Room]]'''- the second incarnation of the rotating restaurant, the Land Grille Room was open from 1986 until 1993 when it closed as part of the pavilion wide renovations.bravepagesFollowing Nestle's sponsorship of The Land pavilion, the Land Grille Room was renamed the Garden Grill.com/id243.htm
==Shopping=='''Soarin' Tour Desk'''- Located to the left of Soarin's entrance, the Soarin' Tour Desk allows guests to book spots on the Behind the Seeds Tour, as well as purchase small plants known as Mickey's Mini Gardens and seeds. '''Green Thumb Emporium'''- Located across from the Soarin' Tour Desk, the Green Thumb Emporium sells Soarin' merchandise, Mickey's Mini Gardens, and seeds. The shop takes its name from a much larger store that was formerly located in The Land from 1994-2005. ===Former Shopping==='''Broccoli & Co.'''- Located near the exit to Kitchen Kabaret, Broccoli & Co. sold Kitchen Kabaret merchandise, small plants, and seeds. Broccoli and Co. opened in December of 1982 and closed in 1993. '''Green Thumb Emporium (1994-2005)'''- The original Green Thumb Emporium was located in the former location of Broccoli & Co.. The store sold Food Rocks merchandise, as well as other plant related merchandise and seeds. The Green Thumb Emporium opened in 1994 and was closed in 2005 in order to make room for Soarin', however a small shop near that location continues to use the Green Thumb Emporium name. ==Fun Facts and Trivia==* Potential names for what would eventually be The Land pavilion included: Avant-Gardens, Harvest Tomorrow, Terrarama, Land Alive!, Naturescope, or Terra of Tomorrow <ref> http://disneyworldwww.disney.godisneybythenumbers.com/parksblog/epcotblog_files/attractionsD23s%20Epcot%2030th%20Anniversary%20Celebration.html#sthash.5ybn2VDD.dpbs </ref>. * The original plans for The Land pavilion called for an “Artic zone” part of the-land-pavilion<ref name= "baxter"/>. * The design of The Land pavilion inspired the architecture of the [[Journey Into Imagination Pavilion]] <ref name= "Martin"/>. * Consultants on the pavilion included: Dr. Carl Hodges (University of Arizona), Dr. Bill Knott (NASA), the University of Minnesota, the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, and the Soil Science Department of the University of Florida. * Construction on The Land started in February 1981 <ref name= "book"/>. * Almost all of the fresh food used by the Garden Grill and Sunshine Seasons are grown inside The Land pavilion itself <ref> This information comes from the Behind the Seeds Tour </ref>. * Although The Land is best known for its entertainment, the pavilion is also a working demonstration, production, and research facility. * There are two nearly identical mosaics located on either side of the entry ramp to The Land pavilion. The mosaics were designed by Hanns and Monika Scharf, with the only difference between the two being a single dark green tile, located on the right mosaic <ref name= "Martin"/>. * The three original hot air balloons located in The Land pavilion were designed by Walt Peregoy <ref name= "book"/>. * The large fountain originally found in The Land's atrium was sculpted Jim Sarno <ref name= "book"/>. ==References==