Epcot attraction and entertainment history

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EPCOT is a theme park located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Here is a list of the current attractions found therein, arranged by "land" and with brief descriptions.

Please note that parades, restaurants, shops, and character meets will not be listed in this article. The term "attractions" is used by Disney as a catch-all term for rides, shows, and exhibits.

When possible, please see each attraction's individual page for additional information.

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[edit] Future World

[edit] Current Future World attractions

  • Innoventions, located in two pavilions (aptly named Innoventions East and Innoventions West), houses hands-on exhibitions from various science-and-technology oriented companies.
  • Test Track (Sponsored by General Motors) is a high-speed ride that takes guests through an automotive factory's testing grounds.
  • The Odyssey Restaurant in Showcase Plaza. Used for conferences, and previously a fast-food location.

[edit] Past Future World attractions

  • CommuniCore (1982 - 1994), the pavilions were renamed Innoventions in 1994 when all new exhibits were installed. In 2007 all signage was changed to incorporate a new Innoventions logo.
  • Horizons (1983 - 1999) Guests visiting the pavilion were advised that, "If we can dream it, we can do it." Featuring a series of scenes incorporating Animatronic figures in futuristic endeavors and its vision of how the future might develop technologically, Horizons has been called a sequel to Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. Horizons closed on January 9, 1999. The building was later demolished and the site is now home to the Mission: Space ride attraction.
  • Imagination
    • Journey Into Imagination (1983 - 1998), a ride that encouraged guests to use their imagination, as led by the Animatronic characters Dreamfinder and Figment.
    • ImageWorks (1982 - 1998), the original hands-on interactive ImageWorks was set up on the second floor of the Imagination pavilion. It was described as a "Creative Playground Of The Future" for guests to explore. The section was closed along with the original "Journey Into Imagination" ride in 1998, and was never re-opened. The entire upstairs section remains closed, although some of the ImageWorks equipment remains in place. During the testing of the Kim Possible "Kimmunicator" game, guests were able to see many remnants of this area. It may be removed if that game is finalized in that area. As the testing of that game is now finished, guests can see the area only by taking the Future World behind the scenes tour. ImageWorks exhibits:
      • Dreamfinder's School of Drama - Using a green screen, guests put themselves into a movie under the direction of Dreamfinder. Choices were a western, a fantasy film, or a science fiction film.
      • Pin Screens - Massive pin tables
      • Stepping Tones - Guests create music from stepping on color panels
      • Figment's Coloring Book - Guests colored images featuring Figment and Dreamfinder using electric "paintbrush guns"
      • Rainbow Corridor - A large tunnel that featured colored lights that followed the guests as they went through, using motion sensors; each guest getting a different color.
      • Electric Philharmonic - By the usage of sensors, guests could conduct an orchestra
    • Imagination theater
  • Journey Into Your Imagination (1999 - 2001), this version of the ride removed Dreamfinder and downplayed Figment's role. The ride was more closely tied to the film Honey, I Shrunk the Audience (which played in the pavilion's theater), by re-themeing the ride as a trip to the Imagination Institute and casting Eric Idle as his character from the 3D film.
  • The Living Seas (1986 - 2006), was changed dramatically after the 2006 rehab. The queue, Hydrolators, The Seas film and Seacab ride were removed for a theme based on Finding Nemo, and the attraction renamed The Seas with Nemo and Friends.
  • The Land
    • Kitchen Kabaret (1982 - 1994), an audio-animatronic show about eating healthy.
    • Symbiosis (1982 - 1995), the film showed environmental damage caused by man and what man is doing to fix the damage created.
    • Food Rocks (1994 - 2004), removed to make space for Soarin'

[edit] Future World entertainment

"Splashtacular''- A show that debuted in 1994 and included the Fountain of Nations and ended a few months later. The reason is because the water from the fountain would blow on to the stage, soaking the performers and the guests. It also cause traffic jams of people in The plaza where the fountain is

  • EPCOT Computer Central, an area in CommuniCore that featured two shows:
    • The Astuter Computer Revue (1982 - 1984), presented by Sperry Corporation.
    • Backstage Magic (198? - 1994), a show about how computers controlled park operations around Walt Disney World. Presented by Unisys.
  • Disney Vision Adventure: In Virtual Reality, a show that took place in Innoventions about how Disney movies are made using CGI technology featuring Iago from Aladdin.
  • Future Corps was a drum and bugle corps band which entertained guests with a high energy instrumental show. The group performed at Epcot from 1982-2006.
  • Future World Brass, a high energy brass and percussion ensemble that performed at Epcot from 1982-2000.
  • JAMMitors trashcan percussion

[edit] World Showcase

[edit] Current World Showcase attractions

[edit] Past World Showcase attractions

  • Mexico
    • El Rio del Tiempo (The River of Time) (1982 - 2007), was a boat ride that shows many aspects of Mexican life, history, and celebrations.
  • Canada
    • Portraits of Canada, this film from Expo 86 in Canada was played temporarily instead of "O Canada"
    • Canada 67
    • O Canada! (1982 - 2007), the Circle-Vision 360° film was updated in 2007.
  • Italy
    • Gondola Tours, a non-existent attraction in which guests would be paddled around the World Showcase Lagoon

[edit] World Showcase entertainment

[edit] Fireworks Shows

[edit] Live and Musical Entertainment

  • The British Invasion a 60's British rock-n-roll revival.
  • Pam Brody and Leon Gregory, pianists in the Rose and Crown Pub
  • Off Kilter a Celtic rock band performing in Canada
  • Jason Wethington Magician appearing at the Rose and Crown Pub
  • Serveur Amusant the comical waiter, appearing in France
  • MoRockin Arabic rhythms with a contemporary flair appearing in Morocco
  • Matsuriza Taiko drummers, appearing in Japan
  • Miyuki Japanease candy artist
  • Voices of Liberty a cappella choir singing traditional American songs.
  • Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps
  • Sergio juggler appearing in Italy
  • Oktoberfest Musikanten diner theater in Germany
  • Si Xian traditional Chinese music played on authentic instruments
  • Spelmanns Gledje Norwegian folk music
  • Mariachi Cobre Marichai band playing in Mexico

[edit] EPCOT celebrations

  • 100 Years of Magic (2001), part of the Walt Disney World Resort celebration.
    • Tapestry of Dreams (2001 - 2002), a refurbished version of Tapestry of Nations replacing the Sage of Time, the parade's original host/narrator with three Dreamseekers.
  • 25th Anniversary (October 1, 2007): included a re-dedication of the park, presentations by Marty Sklar, an exhibit showing the history of EPCOT, fan gatherings, and was concluded by a special IllumiNations: Refections of Earth which added an extra few minutes of fireworks. Classic Epcot songs ranging from We've Just Begun to Dream from opening day to Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand from the Millennium Celebration were played around the entrance and around the park all day.

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