The Alternate History Timeline: What if Epcot was still Great

[Toonfan1]

Welcome to the Alternate History Timeline: What if Epcot was still great in this blog I will create an Alternate History timeline of Epcot where the park gets updated and made even greater then it was on opening day this happens because of the successful record breaking opening of Euro Disneyland in 1992, Frank wells continuing as President of Disney into the 2000's, The Strong opening year of Epcot in 1982, The Millennium celebration and the emergence of SC-FI and Animated IP's that will be used in the Alternate history timeline of Epcot in a way that continues the core themes of Epcot well into the 21st century. All of those factors in this Alternate History Timeline help Epcot avoid the path it took in our reality and be a greater park then it currently is thanks to more stronger budgets and encouraging creativity for the Imagineers under the leadership of Michael and Frank that will lead to multiple golden ages for Epcot even into the 21st century including the 2020's which is the 40th anniversary decade but before we get that we have to start with the pre-history and early 80's era before going into Epcot Alternate history timeline leading up to the 2030's so we can see what Epcot would be like in the past, present and future if it stayed great and kept it's core themes intact well into the 21st century honoring the original purpose of Epcot being a city of tomorrow and the futuristic ideals of Walt Disney who envisioned the Florida Project and it's most important part The Experimental Protype Community of Tomorrow( EPCOT) which lead to the creation of Walt Disney World and Epcot Center that will continue to evolve becoming greater and continuing the message of it's core themes for years and generations to come.

 

[networkpro]

So the internet, ubiquity of reasonably affordable travel, and zoning laws never happened in this alternate world so edutainment was/is still a viable concept?

 

[Toonfan1]

So the internet, ubiquity of reasonably affordable travel, and zoning laws never happened in this alternate world so edutainment was/is still a viable concept?

those still will happen and the park would get updates to keep up so the edutainment will be a part of Epcot in this alternate world but it will evolve over time to include IP that will entertain and educate guests very different from the former future world area we have now.

 

[Toonfan1]

==== The Beginning of Epcot: The Journey to Opening day 1966-1982====

In October 1966 Walt Disney presents plans for the Florida Project and Epcot the city of the future in a the famous Epcot film we all know that showed the World Walt's grand plans and dreams for the Florida Project that will become Walt Disney World. The Epcot in the film shows a city with monorails, peoplemovers, communities, domed city centers, leisure attractions, underground roadways/service areas, Industrial park showcase and so much more in order to create a city of tomorrow that will change cities and the world forever but then 2 months later on December 15th 1966 Walt Disney dies and the company is immediately left without it's visionary leader to guide the company putting the future of the Florida project at risk of cancellation but then Roy O Disney comes out of retirement in Early 1967 to run the company and fulfill Walt's final dream. Later in 1967 it is decided that Magic Kingdom, golf courses, the seven seas lagoon, monorails, transportation center, 2 hotels, lake Buena vista villas and a campground will be built for the first phase of Walt Disney World Epcot becomes a part of the phase 2 plan and is still planned to be a city in fact all the needed requirements come together with the formation of the Reedy creek improvement district that gives Disney special governing powers and the ability to provide it's own services on their land this district is formed on May-12th-1967 ahead of the official groundbreaking of Walt Disney World on May-30th-1967. With Construction underway work on bringing Walt's final dream to fruition begins and throughout 1968, 1969 and 1970 construction processes on schedule for a 1971 opening but on January-10th-1970 the Walt Disney World preview center to show people the vacation kingdom of the world coming in 1971 and show future plans including the city of Epcot the preview center continues operating until September 1971 in preparation for the grand opening in October 1971.

On October-1st-1971 Walt Disney World officially opened with the Magic Kingdom theme park, Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, 2 golf courses, The Seven Seas Lagoon, Transportation and Ticket Center, Hotel Plaza Blvd, The Walt Disney World Monorail system and Reedy Creek infrastructure the resort becomes an instant success and later in 1971 the Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground opens along with some additional attractions in MK. In 1972 The Lake Buena Vista Villas and golf course opens bringing a community to Walt Disney World and Magic Kingdom opens a couple new attractions but in the following year of 1973 The Energy Crisis emerges in America slowing down the success of Walt Disney World and only actively under construction projects move forward and throughout the next 3 years Pirates, Space Mountain, Wedway peoplemover, Carousel of Progress, Star Jets, Discovery Island, Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village, Fort Wilderness expansion, Disney's Golf Resort and River Country open completing Phase 1 of Walt Disney World. Now In 1976 Disney President Card Walker appoints Marty Sklar to begin plans for Epcot which will no longer be a City due to the company not wanting to operate a city so instead it will be a Theme park that still celebrates the future and community of the World as Walt envisioned back in 1966 and throughout 1976 planning moves forward on Epcot that is not in it's opening day form yet in fact it's still split into 2 parks Future World in the current location of Epcot and World Showcase in front of the Transportation and Ticket Center in 2 massive buildings housing multiple international pavilions.

In 1977 Epcot becomes 1 Park with Future World and World Showcase together under the guidance of Disney Imagineers and Future Disney Legends Marty Sklar and John Hench now Epcot slowly becomes its opening day form but with major differences including a figure eight shaped World Showcase surrounded by 3 dozen nation pavilions and American Adventure pavilion is in the center around where the path to World Showcase exists today very different from the World Showcase that was ultimately built. Meanwhile Future World is very similar to it's final design most of the pavilions are present but with different looks and locations the only pavilions close to final design are Spaceship Earth and Communicore overall Epcot is on the path to it's final opening day design.

Throughout 1978 and 1979 Epcot continues evolving into it's grand inspirational opening day form that will become loved by Disney fans and general public around the world for generations to come and when the park opens it will change Walt Disney World forever slowly throughout the next 2 years Future World and World Showcase begin looking more like the areas we know and see today and the locations and looks of all pavilions continue to change until Epcot is announced to the Public in 1979 and showing the world the near final opening day design for the first time revealing the greatest Disney Park every designed to date decades before Animal Kingdom and DisneySea become reality until then Epcot will be the greatest Disney Park in the world setting the standards for future Disney Parks.

On October-1st-1979 Epcot Center breaks ground beginning an impressive 3 year construction project the largest one in America for the next 3 years starting a journey to the completion of Epcot Center in 1982 that will further expand vacations to Walt Disney World as construction is happening the final design of the Park now resembles the Epcot we know and love. Throughout 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982 work on Epcot continues on track for a 1982 opening with all major pavilions and areas taking shaping including the 180 foot Spaceship Earth the grand and miraculous Central Icon of Epcot towering over the whole park so big you can see it from a distance and around the park itself. In Early 1982 The Epcot Monorail opens for a special preview experience for WDW Guests with the monorail traveling in the opposite direction with a stop at the station and viewing preview center platform and later in 1982 the Monorail closes to receive final preparations for the October opening that is on track with Construction entering the final touches phase in preparation for the arrival of Epcot being on October-1st-1982 a historic moment for the Walt Disney World Resort and the Worl the Journey to opening day is almost complete.

 

[Toonfan1]

==== The Opening of Epcot: The Early years 1982-1984====

On October-1st-1982 Epcot Center the 350 acre 2nd Park of Walt Disney World celebrating the future and nations of the World officially opened with Future World featuring Spaceship Earth, Communicore East & West, Journey into Imagination( ride portion delayed to 1983), The Land, Universe of Energy and World of Motion in addition to the Future World area guests will find World Showcase an International nations themed area featuring the World Showcase Lagoon surrounded by the Nine nation Pavilions of Mexico, China, Germany, Italy, The American Adventure, Japan, France, The UK and Canada along with film attractions in Canada, China and France, The American Adventure film/AA show attraction and El rio del tempo river time in the Mexico pavilion is the only ride in World Showcase most of the rides are located Future World those rides are the 4 grand dark rides Spaceship Earth, Universe of Energy, Listen to the Land and World of Motion designed by the legendary Disney Imagineers with music from the Sherman brothers and other iconic music writers of the generation. In addition to the Attractions Epcot features shopping and dining experiences in Future World and World Showcase that provide a immersive international inspired shopping and culinary dining experience that is a signature part of Epcot along with the main Pavilion's and their attractions together they define the Park that we know and love as Epcot. On opening day of Epcot work continues on new attractions including an iconic thesis statement pavilion containing a ride called Century 3 that will open in 1983 as the continuation of the first phase of Epcot but throughout the park mainly World Showcase future nation pavilions including Equitorial Africa, Spain and other pavilions coming to Epcot in the near future throughout the 80's including Morrocco coming in 1984 the future of Epcot has just begun and it will bring great changes to the Park in the years and decades to come.

It's now 1983 Epcot Center enters it's first full of year of Operation and just 3 months into 1983 on March-3rd-1983 The Journey into Imagination dark ride designed by Disney Imagineering legend Tony Baxter inside this ride guests board their blue dream mobile trains which move like a omimover once guests are on board their dream mobile trains get out of Omimover configuration into the Carousel dreamfinder blimp scene a rotating show scene with 4 identical showscenes that contain sound proof walls so the 4 sets of Trains in the showscenes to maintain good show and the Carousel showscene enables high capacity through continuous motion once guests complete this showscene their dream mobile train enters the Dreamport beginning their Journey through Imagination with their hosts Dreamfinder and his purple dragon friend Figment the representation of Imagination himself together they take guests through different grand showscenes representing Art, Literature, The Performing Arts and Science which come from the core of humanities Imagination that shapes the world we live all those grand showscenes lead up to the Grand finale that shows Figment surrounded by movie screens of him being a Scientist, mountain climber, pirate, superhero, tap dancer, ship captain and cowboy and in this scene gets their picture taken after this guests trains head to the unloading area and re-enter the omimover configuration with one more inspiring message from Dreamfinder and Figment for guests to use their newly found sparks of Imagination in the Imageworks before guests see their on-ride photos before their trains reach unloading and disembark their Dream mobile trains before heading upstairs to go play in the Imagination playground Imageworks and then after that guests head downstairs down an Escalator into the Magic eye theater lobby to experience The Magic Journeys 3-D show before they finally exit the pavilion to see the magical imagination fountains and visit the gift shop that sells kodak cameras along with Figment and pavilion merchandise also guests can have the opportunity to meet Dreamfinder and Figment who walk around the inside and outside of the pavilion meeting guests throughout the day when the Journey into Imagination ride opened it instantly becomes a very popular and much loved classic attraction and introduces guests to the mascot of Epcot Figment who becomes the symbol of the core themes of Epcot immediately becoming a cherished and beloved character for years to come. In the Summer of 1983 Epcot debuts the New World Fantasy nighttime show on the World Showcase Lagoon replacing Carnival de lumire the original opening year nighttime show that lasted less than a year and in addition to the night show Communicore adds the Epcot outreach center but those additions are not as grand as the new attraction opening in the fall of 1983. Finally on October-1st-1983 Horizons presented by GE officially opened to guests instantly becoming the most popular and loved attraction in all of Epcot Center inside of Horizons guests board a suspended omnimover vehicle once guests are on board their vehicle they begin their Journey to the Future in the looking back at tomorrow showscenes showcasing humanities visions of the future from the Era of Jules Verne through the 1950's after guests vehicles go through the looking back at tomorrow showscenes they enter and move past the 2 immense Omnimax screens playing footage that shows how modern technology and ideas can be used to build the world of tomorrow after going through guests and their vehicles enter the main part of the ride set in the Future where guests will see a family living in the future in a variety different environments Space( Brava Centuri), Desert farm( Mesa Verde) and The Ocean( Sea Castle research Base) those scenes show the Futuristic technology and ways of living that will be possible in the future forever changing the world and universe we live in once guests and their vehicles they begin their journey back to the Futureport during this part of the ride guests can choose how they will travel back to Futureport through the use of state of the art technology guests can choose to go to Alpha Centuri, Mesa Verde and Sea Castle Research Base on their journey back to Futureport once guests select the button on their ride ending choose they are presented with a 31 second video sequence to the destination they selected those 3 scenes we're filmed using cameras through hand built scale models of futuristic terrain to achieve each different ending selected by guests after guests and vehicles complete their journey and head back to the Futureport before they disembark once guests exit they head through a hallway and see a special mural that honors the bright horizon of the future all those amazing attraction elements along with it's theme song New Horizons come together to create the amazing and much loved classic ride Horizons that guests and fans of Disney will enjoy and love for years to come because in this Alternate History timeline Horizons will never close and will continue to be the thesis statement attraction of Epcot and the sequel attraction of Carousel of Progress for years and generations to come. Elsewhere in Epcot Center work continues on the Morrocco pavilion opening in 1984 in World Showcase and the Living Seas is announced begins design work in preparation for groundbreaking in 1984 in addition to this the Equitorial Africa pavilion and other proposed pavilions along with other phase 2 additions are delayed or cancelled due to cost outruns, lower than projected attendance and company financial difficulties that will ultimately start a Save Disney campaign that will bring Michael and Frank to be CEO and President of Disney in 1984 which will help Epcot Center stay relevant and updated well into the 90's, 2000's, 2010's, 2020's and 2030's keeping Epcot great for years and generations because Euro Disneyland never failed and Frank survives 1994 in this Alternate history timeline changing the course of Epcot's future for the better unlike in our reality with 1983 ending and 1984 starting the early years of Epcot Center are near their end and when they do Michael and Frank will begin to change Epcot Center with amazing additions to the Park that will continue to the 21st century.

It's now 1984 Epcot Center now it's 2nd year of Operation continues to evolve and change in order to keep guests coming back to the greatest Disney Park ever built to date the first change of 1984 in Epcot Center is the closure of Astuter Computer review closed for good on January-2nd and is replaced by Backstage Magic a new updated computer knowledge and education walkthrough experience on February 4th elsewhere in Epcot throughout 1984 exhibits are updated in the World Showcase pavilions, Bistro de Paris opens in the France Pavilion on the second floor above Chefs de France, The UK pavilion renames a store and the Laserphonic Fantasy nighttime show replacing New World Fantasy show debuted on June 9th 1984 with state of the art laser show technology that project on water screens along with fireworks and a musical score soundtrack this show is the beginning of the evolution of nighttime entertainment on Epcot's World Showcase Lagoon that will lead to the best nighttime show in the history of the Park in 1999 one that guests will love forever. Finally on September-7th-1984 The Morrocco pavilion the 10th World Showcase Pavilion opens with highly detailed pavilion look inspired by The Nation of Morrocco that was built by artisans from Morrocco sent by the king of Morrocco who funded the pavilion along with the nation of Morrocco inside the pavilion will find marketplace shopping areas, 2 exhibit gallery spaces, Tangerine Café and Restaurant Marrakesh an authentic table service Moroccan restaurant as soon the Morrocco pavilion opens it quickly becomes a successful new pavilion with a hugely popular dining experience that guests will enjoy for years to come. Beyond World Showcase back in Future World construction begins on the Living Seas pavilion coming in 1986 and negotiations with Scandinavian nations to bring an eleventh nation pavilion in 1988 in addition to this work on 2 new restaurants in the China Pavilion that will open in 1985 are ongoing those major developments are the just the beginning of amazing and grand changes coming to Epcot Center in the years and decades to come under the leadership of the newly appointed CEO and President of Disney Michael Eisner and Frank Wells who will help improve Epcot Center and keep it great for decades and generations to come that will make Epcot continue to see success well into the 21st century with 1984 ending Epcot now enters a era of great change that will transform the park for guests in the 1990's.

 

[Goofy Ninja]

Love the concept art friend! You may want to make the words smaller though. My eyes can't take it all in. lol

 

[Toonfan1]

==== The Transformation of Epcot for a new decade and the 10th anniversary 1985-1992====

It's now 1985 Epcot Center now in it's 3rd year of Operations and first year under the guidance of Michael and Frank who have now begun making changes to Epcot Center to make it more relevant for guests and to increase attendance to help the Park to improve for the better of Walt Disney World. The Changes Michael and Frank bring to Epcot Center included bringing Mickey and friends to Epcot along with other Disney characters to entertain and attract younger guests to Epcot and they also add Skyleidoscope a daytime lagoon show involving Dreamfinder and Dragons that features boats, small aircrafts, kites, daytime fireworks, special effects, balloons, musical score and audio narrations this show instantly becomes a success for families of younger guests giving them a fun entertainment experience to watch together. Elsewhere in Epcot the Lotus Blossom Cafe quick service restaurant and the Nine Dragons authentic Chinese table service restaurant both open in the China Pavilion bringing the food of China for Epcot Guests to enjoy in addition to the new restaurants in the China pavilion the American Adventure pavilion adds Heritage Manor Gifts and begins work to build a covered theater area for the Pavilion in order to bring more entertainment for guests visiting Epcot. Beyond the new changes and additions for Epcot in 1985 work continues on the Living Seas Pavilion that will open in January 1986, Captain EO is announced for the Magic eye theater, negotiations are reached with Norway for a Norway pavilion coming in 1988 and early planning begins for the Wonders of Life pavilion that will open in 1989 all of those developments will help transform Epcot Center for the new decade ahead and bring more amazing attractions and pavilions for Epcot guests to enjoy which is what Michael and Frank went in order to keep Epcot Center popular and successful for the decades ahead including the Disney Decade that will be starting in 1990 and will further boast attendance of Epcot as Epcot Center is transforming a 3rd theme park Disney MGM Studios originally planned to be a Movie pavilion with a dark ride and a theater show begins it's development ahead of groundbreaking next year in 1986 and when complete it will help grow attendance at not only Epcot Center but Walt Disney World itself the future looks bright for Epcot Center in the decade ahead.

It's now 1986 Epcot Center enters it's 4th year of being open to guests and this year will bring some much needed new attractions for Epcot Center including the 10th pavilion for Future World that will continue the parks amazing transformation for the new decade which will help grow it's attendance, bring in more families and keep it popular for years to come that will vary beneficial for Epcot Center thanks to the efforts and changes Michael and Frank are bringing to all the Disney parks including Epcot Center that was struggling to attract guests due to the public seeing the park as a theme park for adults and not seen as cool by younger guests ages 3-21 something Michael and Frank went to change to help improve the success and attendance of Epcot Center into the 1990's that will continue further changes to better the park for all guests going forward. In the Beginning of 1986 on January 15th The Living Seas Pavilion presented by United Technologies officially opens inside the pavilion guests will begin their undersea Adventure in a winding queue with highlighting real and fictional sea exploration before they are lead into a pre-show holding area once guests are done waiting they enter 1 of 2 identical pre-show theaters playing a 7 minute about the formation of the Seas of the World and introduce Sea base Alpha after the pre-show ends guests are lead into the boarding area for the hydrolators a set of 3 simulated elevators that simulate going down the depths of the ocean through the use special effects and vibrating floors once guest descend down to Sea base Alpha they exit the hydrolators into the loading area for the Sea Cab ride where guests board a Sea Cab that takes them around the main aquarium tank the experience lasts 3 minutes after guests ride the sea cabs they exit into Sea Base Alpha that features multiple educational exhibit experiences, Mantee rehabilitation center, Dolphin exhibit area, diver lockout chamber edutainment show experience, restrooms, 1 elevator, staircases, esclators, 1 small gift shop and the 5.7 million gallon Caribbean Coral Reef tank which guests can see on the sea cabs, the first floor and the second floor observation deck of the Living Seas after guests are done exploring Sea Base Alpha they board a second set of hydrolators that simulate ascending back to the ocean with special effects and vibrating floors making guests feel they are going back to the surface after guests ascend to the surface they exit the pavilion in addition to the Main pavilion attraction area guests will find the Coral Reef Restaurant a table service sea food restaurant with glass windows overlooking the Caribbean Coral Reef Aquarium Tank also in the restaurant area is the VIP Lounge area for the pavilion all those amazing experiences come together to create the incredible Oceanic research base themed Living Seas becomes an instant success for Epcot Center leading to an increase in Attendance for the first time in the history of Epcot. Elsewhere in Epcot Center the World showcase pavilion exhibits are updated with new exhibits, The Land Grille the renamed and updated Good turn restaurant opens, The UK and Mexico pavilions update their shops along with a new shop in Mexico, Le cellular in Canada adds table service dinner service along with buffeteria service for lunch time, American Gardens theater opens and Spaceship Earth undergoes it's first major update adding a Walter Cronkite narration along with 2 new scenes, starfields, a descent scene involving video projections and a new original song tomorrow's children those changes occured during a 3 day closure to install the updated ride experience that is well received by guests further increasing the popularity of Spaceship Earth even more in time for the new decade ahead. Finally on September-12th-1986 Captain EO a 3-D show space adventure starting Michael Jackson officially opened in the Magic eye theater the 23 million 3-D show experience created by George Lucas features Michael Jackson as Captain EO a space captain leading a misfight crew including hooter among a few other robot and alien crew members who travel to a planet to use music powered energy in order to save the planet from it's cyborg ruler the music transforms the planet and it's ruler to a colorful and cheerful planet when Captain EO opens it is well received by guests becoming popular with guests all ages who visited Epcot because the popularity of Michael Jackson was very strong when Captain EO opens which helps increase relevancy and attendance along with the Living seas both new additions lead Epcot Center to experience the most successful year since it opened 4 years ago. Beyond the new additions for 1986 work begins on the Norway Pavilion and Malstorm both which will open in 1988 in addition to Norway Disney announces Wonders of Life coming in 1989 throughout 1986 design work for the new pavilion continues in preparation for the start of construction in 1987 also in 1986 early survey work begins on a unknown new ride in the Germany pavilion which seems to be the long cancelled Rhine River cruise brought back to bring an additional ride to World Showcase to boast capacity for the Epcot Center in the beginning of the new decade that will bring even more amazing changes to Epcot now as 1986 ends and 1987 starts Epcot Center now enters it's 5th anniversary year with ongoing and soon to begin new attractions and pavilion projects that will see new additions every year through 1992 in Epcot Center that further improve the park and maintain it's greatness for new generations of guests.

1987: It's now 1987 Epcot Center celebrates 5 years since opening to guests back on October-1st-1987 the park continues to receive changes but for this year the change are mainly focusing on Entertainment for World Showcase and Future World including new entertainment offerings in all 10 nation pavilions, a new walk around robot character and a new limited time stunt and aerobatic circus show in the front of Spaceship Earth all of those new entertainment offerings continue to help attracting more families with younger guests to Epcot Center which is a part of the plans that Michael and Frank have to improve attendance and park attraction offerings in order to keep guests coming back to Epcot Center and Walt Disney World in record numbers. Beyond the New Entertainment offerings work continues on the Norway Pavilion and Maelstrom opening next year and begins work on Wonders of Life for a 1989 opening plus in November 1987 plans are announced for the Rhine River Cruise in the Germany pavilion coming in 1990 along with a new nighttime show that will debut in 1988 those developments for Epcot Center continue the transformation of the park for the new decade ahead and to keep adding more new and exciting attractions that will bring more guests to Epcot Center that will prepare the park for the Disney Decade and the 21st century ahead that will be under the guidance of Michael and Frank the leadership changing the Parks and the company on a grand scale and they are just getting started so the future of Epcot Center has a bright future of ahead.

1988: It's now 1988 Epcot Center now it's 6th year of Operations continues to expand and evolve with new attractions, pavilions, updates, entertainment and dining in order to keep bringing more guests including families with younger guests to Epcot Center which in turn will help grow attendance even further and to keep the park more relevant and exciting for the years and decades to come this is all possible thanks to the ambitious and grand plans Michael and Frank are bringing to the Parks and the company ever since they started leading the company back in 1984 an event that is very beneficial to Epcot Center and the Parks in this Alternate History timeline because all the parks will be even greater then are in our reality so Epcot Center will still be great well into the 21st century it be a path of success going forward. The first changes of the year start with the debut of Illuminations on January-30th-1988 bringing a new nighttime show to World Showcase Lagoon featuring a 3 act spectacular with an orchestral musical score, state of the art lasers, water fountains, projections, lightning effects, audio systems and fireworks all those elements come together to create a popular and much loved nighttime show for the first time in the history of Epcot Center but it's just the beginning of things to come on World Showcase Lagoon. Later in 1988 Expo Robotics opened on February-13th in Commuicore West and World showcase sees the addition of The Port of Entry and Disney Trader stores at the entrance of World Showcase overlooking the Lagoon along with the Glass etching cart shop in Germany, store changes in the UK Pavilion, Art fest in France and updated exhibits in the Japan pavilion but those changes are nothing compared to the major new addition for this year at Epcot Center. Finally on May-6th-1988 The Norway Pavilion the eleventh World Showcase Pavilion offically opens in the pavilion will find a highly detailed Norwegian themed pavilion with 2 Shops( The Fjording and Puffins roast), Kringla Bakeri Kafe a counter service pastries and sandwich café, Restaurant Akershus a authentic Norwegian table service restaurant serving Norwegian and Seafood food offerings along with drinks and a exhibit about the history of Norway inside the Stave Church those offerings are well received by guests but just 2 months on July-5th-1988 Maelstorm the indoor water flume Viking/ Norway themed boat ride and the first thrill ride in Epcot Center officially opens inside Maelstorm guests board a 16 person Viking Longboat Ship once guests are loaded into the ships their boat begins their journey through the history of Norway by going up a lift hill where Odin greets us and talks about the Spirit of Norway being an adventure after climbing up the hill guests and their boats enter the Viking and Vahalla showscenes after guests head through those showscenes their boats enter a mysterious forest where guests encounter the legendary three headed troll who are not happy that guests are trespassing their land so they use their magic on the boats and say go away go away back over the falls guests boats then drop a down a waterfall backwards going briskly through a showscene featuring Atlantic puffins and Polar Bears after guests go through this showscene guests boats enter a forested grotto before coming to a stop at the edge of another waterfall that makes boats visible from the whole pavilion after this guests boats now in the forwards position plunge down a 28 foot flume drop into a stormy North Sea showscene with an oil rig, telsa coli lightning effects, simulated waves and rain effects once guests and their boats go through the North Sea scene they enter a Norwegian Fishing Village where Odin says "Norway's spirit has always been, and will always be adventure" before guests boats reach the unloading dock to unload from their Viking ship once guests disembark they head into a holding area once guests wait 5 minutes doors open into a theater for the 5 minute film called the Spirit of Norway which have the option of seeing or just walking out of the theater exit into the Puffin's Roast shop all those amazing elements help to immediately make Maelstorm a very popular and well loved attraction for guests and fans alike which brings increased attendance to Epcot Center for the 2nd time in it's history and helps to add additional capacity to the park that will be a great benefit to the future of Epcot Center and the addition of Maelstorm increases the total number of rides in the park to 9 rides but it will go up again next year with the next major addition to Epcot Center. Beyond the addition of a new attraction, pavilion and park improvements in 1988 for Epcot Center work continues on the Wonders of Life Pavilion coming to Future World in 1989 and work begins on the Rhine River Cruise coming to the Germany pavilion in 1990 in addition to this the International Gateway is announced and begins construction along with new hotels those developments are helping to transform the park into a place that guests of all ages can enjoy and have fun together a drastic change from opening year in 1982 all thanks to the grand and ambitious plans and visions Michael and Frank have for the Parks and the company around the world and their plans also include improving and expanding Epcot Center to keep Attendance good and help the park stay great for decades to come bringing the park with the great foundation to continue success into the 21st Century.

1989: It's now 1989 Epcot Center now entering it's 7th year of being open to guests continues to keep growing and changing for the better in order to keep attracting guests of all ages to Epcot Center which will in turn lead to higher attendance and continued success into the Disney Decade and the 21st Century ahead that will keep changing Epcot Center in order for it remain great for the years and decades to follow. Throughout 1989 ahead of the opening of a major new addition to Epcot Center in the fall the park receives changes that include store changes/additions for Norway, France, The American Adventure, Italy, Germany and Japan, the opening of Sommerfest a new quick service restaurant in the Germany pavilion serving bratwurst, pretzels, deserts, non-alcoholic drinks, beer and wine and a new food cart is added to the American Adventure. Finally on October-19th-1989 The Wonders of Life pavilion presented by MetLife the 9th Future World officially opens inside the guests will find Goofy's About Health is a health themed film/live show starting Goofy, The Making of Me a film experience hosted by Martin Short, Anacomical players a small interactive health and fitness themed show experience, Wondercycles interactive stationary bikes experience featuring video screens to simulate biking through places including Disneyland, The Sensory Funhouse a interactive series of experiences that test the senses, The Coaches Corner Sports themed interactive where guests can practice golf, baseball or tennis swings, MetLife Lifestyle review interactive information console experience that tells guests how to live healthier lifestyles and Frontiers of Medicine a medical science themed exhibit experience that shows medical advancements, Well and Goods Limited a small shop selling pavilion merchandise and health/fitness products, 1 snack bar selling healthy snacks and drinks, Restrooms and a VIP lounge in addition to the main dome of the pavilion with it's attraction guests will find 2 Main Attractions Cranium Command a multimedia film and AA show experience guided by Buzzy who is assigned to pilot the mind of Bobby a 12 year old boy to help him navigate a day in his life Cranium command uses Film, physical sets, special effects and AA figures to tell story of the attraction and educate guests about the human brain in a fun entertaining but educational way this element helps Cranium Command become popular with guests but for guests who want they will find Body Wars a Medical Sc-Fi themed Simulator ride inside of Body Wars guests enter the futuristic medical science facility MET a fictional organization that specializes in sending medical crews in minimized crewed probes inside the human body guests in the queue are introduced to MET and the story of the Body Wars then guests are sent to one of 4 MET Probe boarding/holding areas for a pre-show/safety introduction after this guests board their 40 person MET Probe and buckle their seatbelts once guests are boarded and safely seated their MET Probe begins their mission piloted by Captain Braddock before going into the human body to examine a splinter guests probes are minimized and enter the human body where we meet up with Dr. Cynthia Lair who examining the splinter but then something goes wrong when the doctor suddenly gets sucked into a blood vessel turning guests mission into an emergency rescue mission to save the doctor the mission turns into a thrill ride until the doctor is rescued but then the probe runs out power sending guests into an out of control wild ride through the heart and brain when guests reach the brain to be jumpstarted with the electrical neurons inside the Brain before guests successful get out of the human body and are brought back to normal size after this guests the leader of MET comes on the screen saying guests have done the wildest mission this place has ever seen and that guests have made history as the first humans to enter the heart and brain once guests MET Probes return to load/unload bays they unbuckle their seatbelts as the doors open and guests unload once guests disembark they exit into a hallway and head into the exit through the Frontiers of Medicine exhibit/ride exit area all of those amazing attraction elements come together to create yet another iconic and well received instantly popular new attraction for Epcot Center that increases the total number of rides in the Park to 10 rides and brings a second thrill ride into Epcot Center the addition of Wonders of Life and Body Wars help to increase attendance in record numbers for the 3rd time in Epcot Center history again further proving Michael and Frank's plans for the Parks including Epcot Center is working well overall. Beyond the new additions elsewhere in Epcot Center work continues on Rhine River Cruise in the Germany pavilion and International Gateway both coming in 1990 along with additional hotels in the Epcot Resort Area being added to meet increased demand from newly opened Disney's MGM Studios that will have friendship boat service to the new hotels and Epcot starting next year in addition to this early planning for a major project for the Japan pavilion that will new attractions to the undeveloped back area of the pavilion along with new negotiations for a 12th World Showcase nation pavilion in the 90's begin all those developments for Epcot will further improve and expand the park to increase attendance, provide access to the park and further boast capacity with new and exciting new additions to attract guests of all ages and help the park stay relevant and exciting well into the Disney Decade and 21st century that will keep Epcot Center on the path to success and popularity that will last for decades to come.

1990: It's Now 1990 Epcot Center now 2 years away from it's 10th anniversary enters the 1990's the first year of the Disney Decade with 1 new attraction and few other changes that will continue to provide a further boost to Attendance and Capacity at Epcot Center that will help the park have a successful 90's that will benefit Epcot Center well into the 21st century that will keep the park on a continued path to success that will maintain it's greatness for many years to come preventing the path Epcot is currently on in our reality because Euro Disneyland will never fail and Frank will survive past 1994 in this Alternate History timeline that will avoid the slow loss of the Park's core themes and identity that place in the 90's but certain things will still happen like Test Track and the Ellen update to Universe of Energy both of which are necessary to maintain the greatness of Epcot Center into the 21st century under the guidance of Michael and Frank who will run the company until 2006 when Iger comes into leadership who will continue to improve and grow all the Parks and the company itself in the 21st century but until then Epcot will keep growing and changing through the Disney Decade leading into the new millennium that is 10 years away from now a moment that Epcot will celebrate. Epcot Center begins 1990 with the January 12th opening of the International Gateway a international themed secondary Park entrance for the Epcot Resort area hotels and guests taking the friendship boat service from the Studios this second entrance is located between the UK and France Pavilions and features 1 Friendship boat dock for the Studios and Epcot Resort area boat services, 2 sets of 2 window Ticket booths, Entry/Exit turnstile area, Guest services, restrooms, lockers, Stroller/Wheelchair rentals, Showcase gifts cart and World Traveler gift shop immediately after opening International Gateway is well received by Guests who find the new second entrance improves access to Epcot Center and the World Showcase area of the Park from the new Epcot Resort area hotel and Disney MGM Studios the well received International Gateway leads to an increase in Attendance and profits at Epcot Center that will last for years to come. Later in the year throughout Epcot Center the snack stand in Wonders of Life gets named Pure and Well, Exhibit updates in Mexico, store changes in Italy and France, updated and new entertainment experiences and character meet'n'greets are added to the Stargate, The Odyssey and and Showcase Plaza all those changes help further strengthen the foundation of the Park's success throughout the 90's and the new Millennium. Finally on October-2nd-1990 The Rhine River Cruise a Germany themed travel tour boat ride officially opens inside the Rhine River Cruise guests enter through a German Village Rivertown queue area leading to a River boat loading dock once guests reach the loading area they board their 20 person river cruise boats that feature seating facing out of the starboard side because will only see be able to see the showscenes in front of their boats well the back of the boat travels along a German themed wall to save space in the showbuilding that is smaller than the building for the other 2 boat rides in World Showcase once guests board their boats they begin their ride along 1,000ft long Rhine River themed boat ride flume during their journey guests will travel through different miniatures and showscenes of the cultural heritage and locations from the past and present of Germany that are brought to life through physical showsets, 20 AA figures, video projection scenes, special effects, detailed miniature scale models, lightning systems, audio systems, musical score and audio narrations by David Hasselhoff throughout the attraction once guests they arrive at the unloading dock in a different part of the German Village river town which can be seen from the Biergarten Buffet Restaurant that has views of the boats coming into unload once guests boats get to unload they exit the boats into a themed indoor German Village walkway along the water of themed boat ride flume with the boats moving back to the loading dock the walkway leads out towards Sommerfest next to the entrance of Biergarten and to the left of the Rhine River cruise Entrance where the mural is located in the back of the Germany pavilion are our reality but in this Alternate history The Rhine River Cruise exists. Rhine River Cruise is a slow moving starboard side facing boat ride with 12 Twenty Person 2 row boats including 1 wheelchair accessible boat in addition to the boats the ride features German Village themed Entrance, Queue, Loading, Unloading and Exit areas along with a highly detailed German Village themed Rhine River Cruise Marquee and a musical score with Bavarian influenced musical sounds in the score to transport guests to Germany all those elements come together to create a relaxing and well received Rhine River Cruise boat ride that gives families with younger guests a nice slow family attraction that joins the many other dark rides and slow moving rides in Epcot Center in order to provide a new non-thrilling attraction after 2 back to back Thrill ride additions and to also increase ride capacity to 11 rides further boasting attendance and capacity at Epcot Center that will serve the park well as Walt Disney World's Attendance grows even larger every year and well into the 21st century. Beyond the new additions planning for the Japan Pavilion attractions project moves along very well nearing announcement in 1991 and negotiations for a 12th World Showcase pavilion are proceeding well with 2 potential candidates Spain and Brazil entering serious talks about bringing a pavilion to World Showcase in the 90's in addition to future expansion plans 4 Hotels open in the Epcot Resort Area Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Beach Club Resort, The Swan and Dolphin resorts each connected to the International Gateway by walkways, tram service and friendship boat service with docks at all 4 hotels, International Gateway and Disney MGM Studios making it possible for Resort guests and day guests to visit 2 Parks in a day which brings even more attendance and profits to not only the Studios but to Epcot Center as well this and all developments for Epcot Center help to ensure the continued success of the park for the years and decades ahead that will continue transforming the park.

1991: It's now 1991 Epcot Center now 1 year away from it's 10th anniversary on it's 1982 opening the park continues to receive changes but for this year the change are mainly focusing on Entertainment for World Showcase and Future World including Suprise in the Skies a new daytime lagoon show featuring paragliders piloted by Mickey and friends, kites, speedboats, large inflatable characters on the rooftops of World Showcase pavilions and daytime fireworks, a WDW 20th anniversary character show in Show where characters arrive by omnibus to hold a Madri Gras style celebration before holding meet'n'greets with guests and other special entertainment offerings along with WDW 20th anniversary decor, food and merchandise throughout Epcot Center to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Walt Disney World those new limited time offerings bring no attendance increase to Epcot Center for the 1991 season but plans to growing the attendance and capacity at Epcot Center will be coming throughout the 90's that will increase visitor attendance all the way into the 21st century. Beyond the new entertainment and limited time offerings plans are announced for Meet the World and the Japan Bullet train simulator ride coming to the Japan Pavilion in 1994 and it is decided that 2 new nation pavilions will be built in the 90's after both potential commit to building new pavilions to the Suprise of Disney leadership including Michael and Frank in addition to those developments plans for the next Future World pavilion start for a debut that will come later into the 1990's as part of the Disney Decade all those developments for Epcot Center will begin a further transformation and expansion that will define the park through the Disney Decade of the 90's and into the new millennium ahead under the leadership of Michael and Frank who are continuing their grand plans for the Parks and the company for the rest of the 1990's.

1992: Epcot Center Celebrates it's 10th anniversary with a park wide celebration featuring new entertainment offerings, decor, food and merchandise along with the 10th anniversary celebration the park sees updated exhibits in all World Showcase pavilions 1991 and 1992 may be quiet years in the history of Epcot but starting in 1993 more significant changes to grow and evolve Epcot Center will begin including the 1st major rennovation projects for the pavilions of Future World. Beyond the 10th anniversary celebrations in January 1992 work begins on the Meet the World and Japan Bullet Train Tours simulator ride coming to the Japan Pavilion in 1994 and plans are announced for the Spain, Brazil and Space pavilions coming later in the 90's along with the announcement of updates coming to the Land, Spaceship Earth and Horzions pavilions in the 90's those new developments are announced in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Epcot Center showing the world the ambitious and grand plans that will transform Epcot Center with exciting new attractions and pavilions that will attract guests of all ages to Epcot for many years and decades to come in the new century ahead all of the new projects are happening because of the massive success of Euro Disneyland Resort that opened back on April-12th-1992 which has had record attendance and profits in this Alternate History Timeline and the massive success of Euro Disneyland Resort will allow the major expansion and additions of the Disney Decade to happen at the Parks around the world including new parks one of which will be the sister park of Epcot Center which will benefit Epcot and Westcot in amazing and positive ways that will further transform Epcot in the 21st century thanks to the grand and ambitious plans that Michael and Frank are doing for the Parks and the company that will lead to a bright future for the new decade of Epcot Center's history that will bring even greater change then the first 10 years of Epcot which will bring the park into the 21st century for the guests and fans of Epcot Center.

 

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==== The Transformation of Epcot for a new decade and the 10th anniversary 1985-1992====
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It's now 1985 Epcot Center now in it's 3rd year of Operations and first year under the guidance of Michael and Frank who have now begun making changes to Epcot Center to make it more relevant for guests and to increase attendance to help the Park to improve for the better of Walt Disney World. The Changes Michael and Frank bring to Epcot Center included bringing Mickey and friends to Epcot along with other Disney characters to entertain and attract younger guests to Epcot and they also add Skyleidoscope a daytime lagoon show involving Dreamfinder and Dragons that features boats, small aircrafts, kites, daytime fireworks, special effects, balloons, musical score and audio narrations this show instantly becomes a success for families of younger guests giving them a fun entertainment experience to watch together. Elsewhere in Epcot the Lotus Blossom Cafe quick service restaurant and the Nine Dragons authentic Chinese table service restaurant both open in the China Pavilion bringing the food of China for Epcot Guests to enjoy in addition to the new restaurants in the China pavilion the American Adventure pavilion adds Heritage Manor Gifts and begins work to build a covered theater area for the Pavilion in order to bring more entertainment for guests visiting Epcot. Beyond the new changes and additions for Epcot in 1985 work continues on the Living Seas Pavilion that will open in January 1986, Captain EO is announced for the Magic eye theater, negotiations are reached with Norway for a Norway pavilion coming in 1988 and early planning begins for the Wonders of Life pavilion that will open in 1989 all of those developments will help transform Epcot Center for the new decade ahead and bring more amazing attractions and pavilions for Epcot guests to enjoy which is what Michael and Frank went in order to keep Epcot Center popular and successful for the decades ahead including the Disney Decade that will be starting in 1990 and will further boast attendance of Epcot as Epcot Center is transforming a 3rd theme park Disney MGM Studios originally planned to be a Movie pavilion with a dark ride and a theater show begins it's development ahead of groundbreaking next year in 1986 and when complete it will help grow attendance at not only Epcot Center but Walt Disney World itself the future looks bright for Epcot Center in the decade ahead.
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It's now 1986 Epcot Center enters it's 4th year of being open to guests and this year will bring some much needed new attractions for Epcot Center including the 10th pavilion for Future World that will continue the parks amazing transformation for the new decade which will help grow it's attendance, bring in more families and keep it popular for years to come that will vary beneficial for Epcot Center thanks to the efforts and changes Michael and Frank are bringing to all the Disney parks including Epcot Center that was struggling to attract guests due to the public seeing the park as a theme park for adults and not seen as cool by younger guests ages 3-21 something Michael and Frank went to change to help improve the success and attendance of Epcot Center into the 1990's that will continue further changes to better the park for all guests going forward. In the Beginning of 1986 on January 15th The Living Seas Pavilion presented by United Technologies officially opens inside the pavilion guests will begin their undersea Adventure in a winding queue with highlighting real and fictional sea exploration before they are lead into a pre-show holding area once guests are done waiting they enter 1 of 2 identical pre-show theaters playing a 7 minute about the formation of the Seas of the World and introduce Sea base Alpha after the pre-show ends guests are lead into the boarding area for the hydrolators a set of 3 simulated elevators that simulate going down the depths of the ocean through the use special effects and vibrating floors once guest descend down to Sea base Alpha they exit the hydrolators into the loading area for the Sea Cab ride where guests board a Sea Cab that takes them around the main aquarium tank the experience lasts 3 minutes after guests ride the sea cabs they exit into Sea Base Alpha that features multiple educational exhibit experiences, Mantee rehabilitation center, Dolphin exhibit area, diver lockout chamber edutainment show experience, restrooms, 1 elevator, staircases, esclators, 1 small gift shop and the 5.7 million gallon Caribbean Coral Reef tank which guests can see on the sea cabs, the first floor and the second floor observation deck of the Living Seas after guests are done exploring Sea Base Alpha they board a second set of hydrolators that simulate ascending back to the ocean with special effects and vibrating floors making guests feel they are going back to the surface after guests ascend to the surface they exit the pavilion in addition to the Main pavilion attraction area guests will find the Coral Reef Restaurant a table service sea food restaurant with glass windows overlooking the Caribbean Coral Reef Aquarium Tank also in the restaurant area is the VIP Lounge area for the pavilion all those amazing experiences come together to create the incredible Oceanic research base themed Living Seas becomes an instant success for Epcot Center leading to an increase in Attendance for the first time in the history of Epcot. Elsewhere in Epcot Center the World showcase pavilion exhibits are updated with new exhibits, The Land Grille the renamed and updated Good turn restaurant opens, The UK and Mexico pavilions update their shops along with a new shop in Mexico, Le cellular in Canada adds table service dinner service along with buffeteria service for lunch time, American Gardens theater opens and Spaceship Earth undergoes it's first major update adding a Walter Cronkite narration along with 2 new scenes, starfields, a descent scene involving video projections and a new original song tomorrow's children those changes occured during a 3 day closure to install the updated ride experience that is well received by guests further increasing the popularity of Spaceship Earth even more in time for the new decade ahead. Finally on September-12th-1986 Captain EO a 3-D show space adventure starting Michael Jackson officially opened in the Magic eye theater the 23 million 3-D show experience created by George Lucas features Michael Jackson as Captain EO a space captain leading a misfight crew including hooter among a few other robot and alien crew members who travel to a planet to use music powered energy in order to save the planet from it's cyborg ruler the music transforms the planet and it's ruler to a colorful and cheerful planet when Captain EO opens it is well received by guests becoming popular with guests all ages who visited Epcot because the popularity of Michael Jackson was very strong when Captain EO opens which helps increase relevancy and attendance along with the Living seas both new additions lead Epcot Center to experience the most successful year since it opened 4 years ago. Beyond the new additions for 1986 work begins on the Norway Pavilion and Malstorm both which will open in 1988 in addition to Norway Disney announces Wonders of Life coming in 1989 throughout 1986 design work for the new pavilion continues in preparation for the start of construction in 1987 also in 1986 early survey work begins on a unknown new ride in the Germany pavilion which seems to be the long cancelled Rhine River cruise brought back to bring an additional ride to World Showcase to boast capacity for the Epcot Center in the beginning of the new decade that will bring even more amazing changes to Epcot now as 1986 ends and 1987 starts Epcot Center now enters it's 5th anniversary year with ongoing and soon to begin new attractions and pavilion projects that will see new additions every year through 1992 in Epcot Center that further improve the park and maintain it's greatness for new generations of guests.

1987: It's now 1987 Epcot Center celebrates 5 years since opening to guests back on October-1st-1987 the park continues to receive changes but for this year the change are mainly focusing on Entertainment for World Showcase and Future World including new entertainment offerings in all 10 nation pavilions, a new walk around robot character and a new limited time stunt and aerobatic circus show in the front of Spaceship Earth all of those new entertainment offerings continue to help attracting more families with younger guests to Epcot Center which is a part of the plans that Michael and Frank have to improve attendance and park attraction offerings in order to keep guests coming back to Epcot Center and Walt Disney World in record numbers. Beyond the New Entertainment offerings work continues on the Norway Pavilion and Maelstrom opening next year and begins work on Wonders of Life for a 1989 opening plus in November 1987 plans are announced for the Rhine River Cruise in the Germany pavilion coming in 1990 along with a new nighttime show that will debut in 1988 those developments for Epcot Center continue the transformation of the park for the new decade ahead and to keep adding more new and exciting attractions that will bring more guests to Epcot Center that will prepare the park for the Disney Decade and the 21st century ahead that will be under the guidance of Michael and Frank the leadership changing the Parks and the company on a grand scale and they are just getting started so the future of Epcot Center has a bright future of ahead.
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1988: It's now 1988 Epcot Center now it's 6th year of Operations continues to expand and evolve with new attractions, pavilions, updates, entertainment and dining in order to keep bringing more guests including families with younger guests to Epcot Center which in turn will help grow attendance even further and to keep the park more relevant and exciting for the years and decades to come this is all possible thanks to the ambitious and grand plans Michael and Frank are bringing to the Parks and the company ever since they started leading the company back in 1984 an event that is very beneficial to Epcot Center and the Parks in this Alternate History timeline because all the parks will be even greater then are in our reality so Epcot Center will still be great well into the 21st century it be a path of success going forward. The first changes of the year start with the debut of Illuminations on January-30th-1988 bringing a new nighttime show to World Showcase Lagoon featuring a 3 act spectacular with an orchestral musical score, state of the art lasers, water fountains, projections, lightning effects, audio systems and fireworks all those elements come together to create a popular and much loved nighttime show for the first time in the history of Epcot Center but it's just the beginning of things to come on World Showcase Lagoon. Later in 1988 Expo Robotics opened on February-13th in Commuicore West and World showcase sees the addition of The Port of Entry and Disney Trader stores at the entrance of World Showcase overlooking the Lagoon along with the Glass etching cart shop in Germany, store changes in the UK Pavilion, Art fest in France and updated exhibits in the Japan pavilion but those changes are nothing compared to the major new addition for this year at Epcot Center. Finally on May-6th-1988 The Norway Pavilion the eleventh World Showcase Pavilion offically opens in the pavilion will find a highly detailed Norwegian themed pavilion with 2 Shops( The Fjording and Puffins roast), Kringla Bakeri Kafe a counter service pastries and sandwich café, Restaurant Akershus a authentic Norwegian table service restaurant serving Norwegian and Seafood food offerings along with drinks and a exhibit about the history of Norway inside the Stave Church those offerings are well received by guests but just 2 months on July-5th-1988 Maelstorm the indoor water flume Viking/ Norway themed boat ride and the first thrill ride in Epcot Center officially opens inside Maelstorm guests board a 16 person Viking Longboat Ship once guests are loaded into the ships their boat begins their journey through the history of Norway by going up a lift hill where Odin greets us and talks about the Spirit of Norway being an adventure after climbing up the hill guests and their boats enter the Viking and Vahalla showscenes after guests head through those showscenes their boats enter a mysterious forest where guests encounter the legendary three headed troll who are not happy that guests are trespassing their land so they use their magic on the boats and say go away go away back over the falls guests boats then drop a down a waterfall backwards going briskly through a showscene featuring Atlantic puffins and Polar Bears after guests go through this showscene guests boats enter a forested grotto before coming to a stop at the edge of another waterfall that makes boats visible from the whole pavilion after this guests boats now in the forwards position plunge down a 28 foot flume drop into a stormy North Sea showscene with an oil rig, telsa coli lightning effects, simulated waves and rain effects once guests and their boats go through the North Sea scene they enter a Norwegian Fishing Village where Odin says "Norway's spirit has always been, and will always be adventure" before guests boats reach the unloading dock to unload from their Viking ship once guests disembark they head into a holding area once guests wait 5 minutes doors open into a theater for the 5 minute film called the Spirit of Norway which have the option of seeing or just walking out of the theater exit into the Puffin's Roast shop all those amazing elements help to immediately make Maelstorm a very popular and well loved attraction for guests and fans alike which brings increased attendance to Epcot Center for the 2nd time in it's history and helps to add additional capacity to the park that will be a great benefit to the future of Epcot Center and the addition of Maelstorm increases the total number of rides in the park to 9 rides but it will go up again next year with the next major addition to Epcot Center. Beyond the addition of a new attraction, pavilion and park improvements in 1988 for Epcot Center work continues on the Wonders of Life Pavilion coming to Future World in 1989 and work begins on the Rhine River Cruise coming to the Germany pavilion in 1990 in addition to this the International Gateway is announced and begins construction along with new hotels those developments are helping to transform the park into a place that guests of all ages can enjoy and have fun together a drastic change from opening year in 1982 all thanks to the grand and ambitious plans and visions Michael and Frank have for the Parks and the company around the world and their plans also include improving and expanding Epcot Center to keep Attendance good and help the park stay great for decades to come bringing the park with the great foundation to continue success into the 21st Century.
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1989: It's now 1989 Epcot Center now entering it's 7th year of being open to guests continues to keep growing and changing for the better in order to keep attracting guests of all ages to Epcot Center which will in turn lead to higher attendance and continued success into the Disney Decade and the 21st Century ahead that will keep changing Epcot Center in order for it remain great for the years and decades to follow. Throughout 1989 ahead of the opening of a major new addition to Epcot Center in the fall the park receives changes that include store changes/additions for Norway, France, The American Adventure, Italy, Germany and Japan, the opening of Sommerfest a new quick service restaurant in the Germany pavilion serving bratwurst, pretzels, deserts, non-alcoholic drinks, beer and wine and a new food cart is added to the American Adventure. Finally on October-19th-1989 The Wonders of Life pavilion presented by MetLife the 9th Future World officially opens inside the guests will find Goofy's About Health is a health themed film/live show starting Goofy, The Making of Me a film experience hosted by Martin Short, Anacomical players a small interactive health and fitness themed show experience, Wondercycles interactive stationary bikes experience featuring video screens to simulate biking through places including Disneyland, The Sensory Funhouse a interactive series of experiences that test the senses, The Coaches Corner Sports themed interactive where guests can practice golf, baseball or tennis swings, MetLife Lifestyle review interactive information console experience that tells guests how to live healthier lifestyles and Frontiers of Medicine a medical science themed exhibit experience that shows medical advancements, Well and Goods Limited a small shop selling pavilion merchandise and health/fitness products, 1 snack bar selling healthy snacks and drinks, Restrooms and a VIP lounge in addition to the main dome of the pavilion with it's attraction guests will find 2 Main Attractions Cranium Command a multimedia film and AA show experience guided by Buzzy who is assigned to pilot the mind of Bobby a 12 year old boy to help him navigate a day in his life Cranium command uses Film, physical sets, special effects and AA figures to tell story of the attraction and educate guests about the human brain in a fun entertaining but educational way this element helps Cranium Command become popular with guests but for guests who want they will find Body Wars a Medical Sc-Fi themed Simulator ride inside of Body Wars guests enter the futuristic medical science facility MET a fictional organization that specializes in sending medical crews in minimized crewed probes inside the human body guests in the queue are introduced to MET and the story of the Body Wars then guests are sent to one of 4 MET Probe boarding/holding areas for a pre-show/safety introduction after this guests board their 40 person MET Probe and buckle their seatbelts once guests are boarded and safely seated their MET Probe begins their mission piloted by Captain Braddock before going into the human body to examine a splinter guests probes are minimized and enter the human body where we meet up with Dr. Cynthia Lair who examining the splinter but then something goes wrong when the doctor suddenly gets sucked into a blood vessel turning guests mission into an emergency rescue mission to save the doctor the mission turns into a thrill ride until the doctor is rescued but then the probe runs out power sending guests into an out of control wild ride through the heart and brain when guests reach the brain to be jumpstarted with the electrical neurons inside the Brain before guests successful get out of the human body and are brought back to normal size after this guests the leader of MET comes on the screen saying guests have done the wildest mission this place has ever seen and that guests have made history as the first humans to enter the heart and brain once guests MET Probes return to load/unload bays they unbuckle their seatbelts as the doors open and guests unload once guests disembark they exit into a hallway and head into the exit through the Frontiers of Medicine exhibit/ride exit area all of those amazing attraction elements come together to create yet another iconic and well received instantly popular new attraction for Epcot Center that increases the total number of rides in the Park to 10 rides and brings a second thrill ride into Epcot Center the addition of Wonders of Life and Body Wars help to increase attendance in record numbers for the 3rd time in Epcot Center history again further proving Michael and Frank's plans for the Parks including Epcot Center is working well overall. Beyond the new additions elsewhere in Epcot Center work continues on Rhine River Cruise in the Germany pavilion and International Gateway both coming in 1990 along with additional hotels in the Epcot Resort Area being added to meet increased demand from newly opened Disney's MGM Studios that will have friendship boat service to the new hotels and Epcot starting next year in addition to this early planning for a major project for the Japan pavilion that will new attractions to the undeveloped back area of the pavilion along with new negotiations for a 12th World Showcase nation pavilion in the 90's begin all those developments for Epcot will further improve and expand the park to increase attendance, provide access to the park and further boast capacity with new and exciting new additions to attract guests of all ages and help the park stay relevant and exciting well into the Disney Decade and 21st century that will keep Epcot Center on the path to success and popularity that will last for decades to come.
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1990: It's Now 1990 Epcot Center now 2 years away from it's 10th anniversary enters the 1990's the first year of the Disney Decade with 1 new attraction and few other changes that will continue to provide a further boost to Attendance and Capacity at Epcot Center that will help the park have a successful 90's that will benefit Epcot Center well into the 21st century that will keep the park on a continued path to success that will maintain it's greatness for many years to come preventing the path Epcot is currently on in our reality because Euro Disneyland will never fail and Frank will survive past 1994 in this Alternate History timeline that will avoid the slow loss of the Park's core themes and identity that place in the 90's but certain things will still happen like Test Track and the Ellen update to Universe of Energy both of which are necessary to maintain the greatness of Epcot Center into the 21st century under the guidance of Michael and Frank who will run the company until 2006 when Iger comes into leadership who will continue to improve and grow all the Parks and the company itself in the 21st century but until then Epcot will keep growing and changing through the Disney Decade leading into the new millennium that is 10 years away from now a moment that Epcot will celebrate. Epcot Center begins 1990 with the January 12th opening of the International Gateway a international themed secondary Park entrance for the Epcot Resort area hotels and guests taking the friendship boat service from the Studios this second entrance is located between the UK and France Pavilions and features 1 Friendship boat dock for the Studios and Epcot Resort area boat services, 2 sets of 2 window Ticket booths, Entry/Exit turnstile area, Guest services, restrooms, lockers, Stroller/Wheelchair rentals, Showcase gifts cart and World Traveler gift shop immediately after opening International Gateway is well received by Guests who find the new second entrance improves access to Epcot Center and the World Showcase area of the Park from the new Epcot Resort area hotel and Disney MGM Studios the well received International Gateway leads to an increase in Attendance and profits at Epcot Center that will last for years to come. Later in the year throughout Epcot Center the snack stand in Wonders of Life gets named Pure and Well, Exhibit updates in Mexico, store changes in Italy and France, updated and new entertainment experiences and character meet'n'greets are added to the Stargate, The Odyssey and and Showcase Plaza all those changes help further strengthen the foundation of the Park's success throughout the 90's and the new Millennium. Finally on October-2nd-1990 The Rhine River Cruise a Germany themed travel tour boat ride officially opens inside the Rhine River Cruise guests enter through a German Village Rivertown queue area leading to a River boat loading dock once guests reach the loading area they board their 20 person river cruise boats that feature seating facing out of the starboard side because will only see be able to see the showscenes in front of their boats well the back of the boat travels along a German themed wall to save space in the showbuilding that is smaller than the building for the other 2 boat rides in World Showcase once guests board their boats they begin their ride along 1,000ft long Rhine River themed boat ride flume during their journey guests will travel through different miniatures and showscenes of the cultural heritage and locations from the past and present of Germany that are brought to life through physical showsets, 20 AA figures, video projection scenes, special effects, detailed miniature scale models, lightning systems, audio systems, musical score and audio narrations by David Hasselhoff throughout the attraction once guests they arrive at the unloading dock in a different part of the German Village river town which can be seen from the Biergarten Buffet Restaurant that has views of the boats coming into unload once guests boats get to unload they exit the boats into a themed indoor German Village walkway along the water of themed boat ride flume with the boats moving back to the loading dock the walkway leads out towards Sommerfest next to the entrance of Biergarten and to the left of the Rhine River cruise Entrance where the mural is located in the back of the Germany pavilion are our reality but in this Alternate history The Rhine River Cruise exists. Rhine River Cruise is a slow moving starboard side facing boat ride with 12 Twenty Person 2 row boats including 1 wheelchair accessible boat in addition to the boats the ride features German Village themed Entrance, Queue, Loading, Unloading and Exit areas along with a highly detailed German Village themed Rhine River Cruise Marquee and a musical score with Bavarian influenced musical sounds in the score to transport guests to Germany all those elements come together to create a relaxing and well received Rhine River Cruise boat ride that gives families with younger guests a nice slow family attraction that joins the many other dark rides and slow moving rides in Epcot Center in order to provide a new non-thrilling attraction after 2 back to back Thrill ride additions and to also increase ride capacity to 11 rides further boasting attendance and capacity at Epcot Center that will serve the park well as Walt Disney World's Attendance grows even larger every year and well into the 21st century. Beyond the new additions planning for the Japan Pavilion attractions project moves along very well nearing announcement in 1991 and negotiations for a 12th World Showcase pavilion are proceeding well with 2 potential candidates Spain and Brazil entering serious talks about bringing a pavilion to World Showcase in the 90's in addition to future expansion plans 4 Hotels open in the Epcot Resort Area Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Beach Club Resort, The Swan and Dolphin resorts each connected to the International Gateway by walkways, tram service and friendship boat service with docks at all 4 hotels, International Gateway and Disney MGM Studios making it possible for Resort guests and day guests to visit 2 Parks in a day which brings even more attendance and profits to not only the Studios but to Epcot Center as well this and all developments for Epcot Center help to ensure the continued success of the park for the years and decades ahead that will continue transforming the park.

1991: It's now 1991 Epcot Center now 1 year away from it's 10th anniversary on it's 1982 opening the park continues to receive changes but for this year the change are mainly focusing on Entertainment for World Showcase and Future World including Suprise in the Skies a new daytime lagoon show featuring paragliders piloted by Mickey and friends, kites, speedboats, large inflatable characters on the rooftops of World Showcase pavilions and daytime fireworks, a WDW 20th anniversary character show in Show where characters arrive by omnibus to hold a Madri Gras style celebration before holding meet'n'greets with guests and other special entertainment offerings along with WDW 20th anniversary decor, food and merchandise throughout Epcot Center to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Walt Disney World those new limited time offerings bring no attendance increase to Epcot Center for the 1991 season but plans to growing the attendance and capacity at Epcot Center will be coming throughout the 90's that will increase visitor attendance all the way into the 21st century. Beyond the new entertainment and limited time offerings plans are announced for Meet the World and the Japan Bullet train simulator ride coming to the Japan Pavilion in 1994 and it is decided that 2 new nation pavilions will be built in the 90's after both potential commit to building new pavilions to the Suprise of Disney leadership including Michael and Frank in addition to those developments plans for the next Future World pavilion start for a debut that will come later into the 1990's as part of the Disney Decade all those developments for Epcot Center will begin a further transformation and expansion that will define the park through the Disney Decade of the 90's and into the new millennium ahead under the leadership of Michael and Frank who are continuing their grand plans for the Parks and the company for the rest of the 1990's.

1992: Epcot Center Celebrates it's 10th anniversary with a park wide celebration featuring new entertainment offerings, decor, food and merchandise along with the 10th anniversary celebration the park sees updated exhibits in all World Showcase pavilions 1991 and 1992 may be quiet years in the history of Epcot but starting in 1993 more significant changes to grow and evolve Epcot Center will begin including the 1st major rennovation projects for the pavilions of Future World. Beyond the 10th anniversary celebrations in January 1992 work begins on the Meet the World and Japan Bullet Train Tours simulator ride coming to the Japan Pavilion in 1994 and plans are announced for the Spain, Brazil and Space pavilions coming later in the 90's along with the announcement of updates coming to the Land, Spaceship Earth and Horzions pavilions in the 90's those new developments are announced in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Epcot Center showing the world the ambitious and grand plans that will transform Epcot Center with exciting new attractions and pavilions that will attract guests of all ages to Epcot for many years and decades to come in the new century ahead all of the new projects are happening because of the massive success of Euro Disneyland Resort that opened back on April-12th-1992 which has had record attendance and profits in this Alternate History Timeline and the massive success of Euro Disneyland Resort will allow the major expansion and additions of the Disney Decade to happen at the Parks around the world including new parks one of which will be the sister park of Epcot Center which will benefit Epcot and Westcot in amazing and positive ways that will further transform Epcot in the 21st century thanks to the grand and ambitious plans that Michael and Frank are doing for the Parks and the company that will lead to a bright future for the new decade of Epcot Center's history that will bring even greater change then the first 10 years of Epcot which will bring the park into the 21st century for the guests and fans of Epcot Center.

You should do Disney's Hollywood Studios next after this.

 

[Rambozo]

==== The Transformation of Epcot for a new decade and the 10th anniversary 1985-1992====
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Whoa, I've never seen that weird show. It looks like Aladdin meets Aquaman.

 

[Toonfan1]

==== The Second Decade of Epcot: The Journey to the New Millennium 1993-2002====

1993: It's now 1993 Epcot Center enters the first year of it's 2nd decade of operations which will be a decade of significant changes and expansions for Epcot Center that bring many exciting new attractions and pavilions to the park every year throughout the rest of the Disney Decade which lead to continued increases in guest attendance for Epcot Center because guests of all ages will return to Epcot every year to see what is new in the park that ultimately will help Epcot continue to be successful and great through the 90's and well into the 21st century. Early in 1993 Disney reaches an agreement with GE to renew their sponsorship of Horizons that will help co-fund an updated ride and a relocated Carousel of Progress in a new building right next to Horizons that will add more to the Horizons pavilion in 1995. Later in the year Backstage Magic and Expo Robotics closed on October-1st and 3rd 1993 joining the Travel port which closed on April 27th 1992 all of the closures along with both sides of Communicore are to make way for Innoventions a new interactive exhibition hall pavilion coming in 1994 that will help bring more exciting, fun and educational experiences for guests of all ages in the former Communicore pavilion spaces that will help update the center of Epcot for the new millennium ahead. In addition to changes in the center of Future World the American Adventure is updated with New AA Figures, New show technology, updated audio systems, refreshed showscenes, new theater seats and a updated version of Golden Dream that refresh the much beloved grand and spectacular multimedia AA show for the 21st century ahead. The last Major change for 1993 is The Land receiving Nestle as it's new sponsor who will start the new sponsorship in January 1994 but in preparation for the arrival of Nestle Listen to the Land, The Farmers Market, The Land Grill and Broccoli and Co store all close for updates and rennovations in October and slowly over the course of 2 months first with Sunshine Season food fair on November 9th followed by The Green Thumb Emporium on November 10th that is currently followed by the Garden Grill that opened with Character dining on November 15th and this is finally followed by the December 10 opening of Living with the Land the updated version of the former listen to the land with the same overall showscenes that have been refreshed, the thunderstorm diorama scene is added to the beginning of the ride, updated film sequences, new musical score, updated audio systems and a new finale scene featuring the international array of faces and Earth itself all of those changes to the Land Pavilion complete phase 1 of it's rennovation that will fully update the whole pavilion to remain relevant and entertaining for guests in preparation for the New Millennium ahead. Beyond the changes throughout Epcot Center work continues on the Meet the World and Japan Bullet Train tours attractions coming to the Japan Pavilion next year in 1994 and in July work begins on the Spain Pavilion between Japan and Morrocco in order to open it in time for the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney World in 1996 but in October 1993 work begins on the New Expansion building for Horizons that will see a circular building inspired by the GE Progress City Pavilion from 1964/65 World's Fair for the relocated Carousel of Progress that will be joined by the Progress City model that will be relocated from Magic Kingdom to the upper floor exhibit of the new building coming to Epcot in addition to those ongoing projects The Space Pavilion preps for groundbreaking in 1994 by assigning Tony Baxter to lead the project and plans start for an expansion to the UK Pavilion along with further planning for the previously announced Brazil pavilion which will be coming by 2000 all of those exciting developments are beginning the grand transformation and updating of Epcot Center that will be on-going throughout the Disney Decade and into the 21st Century in order to keep Epcot Relevant, Popular and successful for the years and decades ahead which is important to keeping attendance great and maintaining the greatness of Epcot Center one of the greatest Disney Parks in the world.

1994: It's now 1994 Epcot 94 is now entering a new era 12 years after opening to guests in 1982 The Park is beginning an active 6 years of new additions and pavilions that see something new added every year with this being said in order to reflect the changes of the Park and it's evolution it is experiencing in order to keep guests of all ages visiting Epcot more it was decided to simplify the Park name to Epcot along with a updated logo for the park so guests can Epcot as a theme park ready for the 21st century which it will be ready for thanks to the Disney Decade that Michael and Frank are leading which is benefiting the company and The Parks including Epcot 94 that will make it an even more greater park that will inspire new generations to change the world. The first changes of 1994 is the full closure of all Communicore exhibits on January 31st followed by the closure of Stargate on April 30th and Sunrise Terrace closes on April 30th as well in order to be replaced by 2 new dining locations in addition to the closures The Epcot International Flower and Garden festival debuted for the first time on April 29th for a 38 day run this will be the beginning of a popular new event that will offer a seasonal offering that will attract even more guests to Epcot in the years to come. Later in the year during the Summer Electric Umbrella opened on June 24th joining Pasta Piazza Ristorante that opened back in May of 1994 in addition to new restaurants Captain EO closed on July 6th for a new 3-D show based on Honey I Shruck the kids coming in the fall, Spaceship Earth closed on August 15th along with Earth Station and World key which will receive a major overhaul alongside the ride as part of the sponsorship contract extension with ATT but the biggest change of the Summer was opening of Innoventions on July-1st and all it's exhibits which included exhibits GM, GE and Apple among others that included the Bill nye AA show experience, SEGA Video games area, The Magic house tour and Walt Disney Imagineering Labs that showcases the magic of imagineering along with technology demos as so as Innoventions opened it became a huge success for Epcot bringing a much needed and exciting new pavilion for families and younger guests to enjoy this helps make the former Communicore pavilions more relevant and fun for guests well keeping edutainment in all the new exhibits of Innoventions maintaining the core themes of the Park. Meanwhile at the Land Pavilion presented by Nestle The Kitchen Kabaret closed for an update to the show on January 3rd and it re-opened on March 26th as The Kitchen Kabaret Returns a refresh of the beloved Kitchen Kabaret with New A-100 AA figures, updated audio, updated lighting systems, refreshed showsets, special effects, rennovated theater, updated pre-show and a updated marquee that help to keep the classic show running into the 21st century. In the Fall of 1994 with the November 21st opening of Honey I Shruck the audience a state of the art 3-D film with a moving platform, digital film screen and special effects to make guests feel they have been shrunk by a shrinking ray machine the story of the attraction is that Wayne Szalinski is receiving the inventor of the year from Dr. Nigel Charming the president of the Imagination Insitute but things go wrong all of Wayne's inventions cause a series of crazy mishaps to the Audience including being accidentally shrunk which is resolved by the end of the show but then Spark the dog becomes giant right as the show ends appearing on the screen before the exit doors open this new 3-D show is well received by guests of all ages bringing new life to the Magic Eye Theater in time for the New Millennium in addition to the new 3-D show Fountain View Espresso and Bakery opened on November 9th, Candlelight Processional moves to Epcot at the American Gardens theater and Spaceship Earth presented by ATT re-opened on November 23rd with a updated ride experience featuring updated scenes to reflect modern technologies in the scenes toward the finale of the ride, new dome lighting systems, updated descent scenes, updated effects, new musical score and a narration by Jeremy Irons along with the updated Spaceship Earth The Global Neighborhood a new post-show experience for the pavilion opened to guests featuring the Interactive Wonderland, Ride the ATT Network, Storyteller phone, You Don't say and communication breakdown all those interactive experiences bring a new modern post-show experience to Spaceship Earth that is just as popular as Innoventions and brings the Spaceship Earth pavilion into the 21st century. Finally on November-20th-1994 Meet the World and the Japan Bullet Train tours both open in the back of the Japan pavilion in a re-built showbuilding that well designed and strong enough to support 2 attractions inside this buildings guests will find Meet the World presented by Panasonic The Epcot version of the film/AA show about Japanese history and culture that opened with Tokyo Disneyland in 1983 was originally planned to come to Epcot in 1984 the show features 750 seats in the center of the theater with showscenes that move around the theater in the center similar to Carousel of Progress Meet the World is a special show experience attraction just like the much beloved and state of the art American Adventure show experience attraction so it instantly becomes a huge success with guests and fans visiting Epcot. Elsewhere in the New Japan 2 Floor Mega showbuilding on the first floor guests will find the Japan Bullet Train Tours a unique simulator ride where guests board a bullet train for a simulated high speed train ride through the Country starting in the countryside and then the cities of Japan including the grand finale arrival scene in Tokyo Japan featuring Godzilla and many other famous Japanese pop culture icons greeting guests in the station after a 5 minute ride guests disembark into the Tokyo Bullet Train station where they go through the Japan Pop Culture Icons gallery post show experience featuring exhibits about Japanese pop culture and a Godzilla film/photo op experience after guests go through the post-show area they head back out into the Japan Pavilion the 2 major new additions to the Japan Pavilion bring much needed additional capacity to Epcot that increases the ride total of Epcot to 12 rides and adds another high capacity show theater attraction to the park which are important to the continued attendance increases and the evolution that Epcot is experiencing in it's 2nd decade of operations that the Disney Decade and the upcoming millennium is bringing to Epcot. Beyond the new additions and changes for 1994 work on the upcoming Spain pavilion and the Transformation of the Horzions pavilion for the relocated Carousel of Progress continue and the construction of the Space Pavilion is delayed to 1995 to accommodate a 1 year of opening separation for the Test Track attraction planned to open in 1997 in addition to the ongoing active projects plans for Test Track, a UK Pavilion expansion and design work for the Brazil pavilion move forward all of those developments for Epcot are riding off of the massive success of the Euro Disneyland Resort that is helping the Disney Decade to continue strong with high budgets for current and new Disney Parks around the world including Epcot and it's future sister park Westcot coming to the Disneyland Resort in 2000 with this being said the bright future of Epcot can continue thanks to the grand plans of Michael and Frank being achieved due to the events of Euro Disneyland Resort being a massive success and Frank Wells surviving past 1994 that will keep the company and the Parks including Epcot continue through the Disney Decade and well into the 21st century that will lead to continued greatness and success for Epcot.

1995: It's now 1995 Epcot 95 now into the 3rd year of it's second decade of operations the park keeps transforming and evolving into a greater park every year throughout 90's in order to keep guests of all ages coming back well into the 21st Century that will maintain the greatness of Epcot 95 for decades to come ensuring a great big beautiful tomorrow for the park. The first changes to the park for 1995 include the January 21st opening of The Circle of Life an Environmental Fable the new environmental film featuring the characters from the Lion King that replaces the original film Symbiosis in the Land Pavilion in addition to the new film in the Land Innoventions receives some new exhibits and sees the closure of the Disney Imagineering Labs and World Showcase sees a updated menus throughout World Showcase along with some updated exhibits in the nation pavilions in addition to this Horizons closed on January-3rd for a 11 month update project . Later in 1995 on December-5th-1995 The Pavilions of Progress presented by GE featuring The Horizons and Carousel of Progress officially open inside the Pavilions of Progress area of Future World guests will find a newly updated Horizons ride that has received New AA Figures, Updated Showscenes, Updated Omnimax film footage reflecting new technology and changes to the world that have emerged in the 12 years since Horizons opened, Updated audio systems, Updated Lighting systems, Updated projection systems, Updated Special effects, Remastered musical score, Updated Interactive Finale with new technology and updated films, Updated moving walkways for Loading and Unloading, Renovated FuturePort Queue with new special effects, 2 AA's of the ride hosts and screens, a restored Mural in the exit area, Updated narrations and a remastering of the New Horizons song for the new Digital audio systems those major updates to Horizons help keep the beloved attraction relevant and popular with guests and fans throughout the 90's and well into the 21st Century saving the ride from fate of it being replaced by Mission Space in our reality but this will never happen in this Alternate History Timeline. Elsewhere In the Pavilions of Progress area to the right of Horizons where Space 220 exists in our reality guests will find a recreation of the Progressland Pavilion housing a relocated Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress from the Magic Kingdom that has been updated with refreshed showscenes including a new finale scene, Updated audio systems, Updated Lighting systems, Updated musical score, Updated Narrations, Restoration of the A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow Theme song, 6 New 250 Seat Carousel Theater Rooms, a new Carousel theater system based on the original design but with updated operating and technology systems, 1 Covered Queue/Holding Area with a pre-show featuring Walt and Imagineers talking about the development and debut of the Carousel of Progress and 1 Progress themed exit area that leads back out into Future World in addition to Carousel of Progress on the first floor of the Progressland Pavilion guests will find escalators and a elevator on the right side of the Pavilion leading up to the upper floor that contains the relocated Progress City model and exhibits about the 1964/65 World's Fair along with a continuous 20 minute film loop about the Fair and Disney's involvement in the Fair once guests are done they head back to Future World in addition to the 2 pavilions in the Pavilions of Progress area of Future World located Between Horizons and Carousel of Progress guests will find a small futuristic looking building housing Progress Gifts the main gift shop of the Pavilions of Progress selling pavilion and attraction exclusive merchandise for both Horizons and Carousel of Progress along with Progress Gifts guests will also find Century 3 Refreshments a small futuristic snack stand near the entrance of Horizons serving Progress themed snack foods and drinks those new additions bring additional shopping and dining to Future World. As soon as The Pavilions of Progress debuts it becomes very popular and well loved by guests and fans alike who love that Carousel of Progress is now a part of Epcot joining it's Sequel attraction Horizons for the first time ever a historic moment in the history of the Parks which helps increase the attendance of Epcot yet again a trend that will continue well into the 21st Century ahead. Beyond the new additions, updates and changes in 1995 for Epcot 95 work continues on the Spain Pavilion coming in 1996 for the 25th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World and construction started for the Space pavilion on July-15th-1995 for a 1998 opening plus in addition to those upcoming projects plans for Test Track, Ellen's Energy Adventure and an Updated Impressions de France are announced along with the announcements plans for the UK Pavilion, Millennium Celebration and Brazil pavilion move forward to prepare Epcot for the New Millennium by adding new and exciting additions to the park that will attract guests of all ages and maintain the success of Epcot for years to come thanks to the grand plans Michael and Frank are successfully achieving across the company and in the Parks including Epcot ensuring a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow that will last well into the 21st century.

1996: It's now 1996 Epcot is now 1 year away from it's 15th year of being open to guests but the Park continues to transform and evolve in the lead up to the New Millennium thanks to the grand plans of the Disney Decade that Michael and Frank is using to help the company and the Parks get ready for the 21st Century through continued investment in new and exciting attractions and parks around the world including Epcot which is benefiting very well from the Disney Decade because it is helping Epcot stay relevant and maintain it's greatness for many years and decades to come saving the park for future generations of guests to enjoy. The First major changes of 1996 start with the permanent January 2nd closure of World of Motion to make way for Test Track coming in 1997 to Epcot this closure is joined by the January 21st closure of the Universe of Energy for the Ellen Energy Adventure update debuting in Summer 1996 in addition to the closures Innoventions adds 2 new exhibits including Disney Interactive Game Zone in March 1996 and the Odyssey closes for a Major remodeling into a flex space for events since Disney has decided to do a UK Pavilion expansion instead of building World Showplace like what happened in our reality but it will be never built in this Alternate Reality Timeline. Later in 1996 Work on Test Track the new ride coming in 1997 continues to make progress in addition to this The Epcot International Food and Wine begins it's first year of events with a 30 day run which is a instant success for Epcot along with the festival Ellen's Energy Adventure the updated Universe of Energy opened on September-15th-1996 inside guests will find a new attraction experience hosted by Ellen and Bill nye where Ellen has a dream about being on Jeopardy but all the categories are about Energy so Bill nye the science guy comes to the set of Jeopardy to come take Ellen on an Adventure to teach her about Energy and how it makes the World go round during their adventure after the 8 minute pre-show film in the newly updated pre-show room with 5 new screens along with new projectors and audio systems guests will enter the first theater and board their moving theater vehicle which has been updated with new batteries, paint and wheelchair ramps in the back row once guests are seated the doors of the moving theater close the theater goes dark for the film to begin and the turntable turns 180 degrees towards the theater screens for the Big Bang, Universe, Solar system and Earth where Ellen and Bill Nye end up millions of years in the past in the age of the Dinosaurs to talk about fossil fuels then Bill walks through the prehistoric jungle as Ellen is talking about her nightmare and unknowingly upsets a dinosaur who begins roaring as the turntable moves 90 degrees positioning once the moving theater are in position the first film ends the curtains and wall open up to reveal the Primeval Diroma which has been updated with New Audio systems , Lighting systems, Paint, Refreshed shoescene elements, Updated AA Dinosaur Figures, 1 Ellen AA in the area with the Elsamosaurs AA that has been re-programmed, Updated special effects, Updated sound effects, Musical score, Audio narrations from Ellen and Bill Nye, Technical systematic upgrades and updated thematic details once the curtains are up the moving theaters move into the massive Primeval diorama in a 6 car configuration by moving into a single file 1 by 1 configuration through the diorama where they encounter dinosaurs and find Ellen before going through a tunnel moving into the second film theater as a radio broadcast from KNRG news radio about prehistoric era news is playing once all moving theaters are in the theater for the 14 minute film on the 3 newly updated film screens that will take Ellen along with guests on a in depth look at various current and future energy sources to power the world and our universe with Bill nye the science guy educating guests and Ellen about Energy in a fun entertaining way after guests go through the in-depth they arrive back to the Jeopardy set for Double Jeopardy to test Ellen's new knowledge about Energy where she catches up to Judy the wall opens up as the film keeps playing Judy and Ellen are asked what is the one source of Energy that will never run out the moving theaters then start moving into the first film theater again and then are turned toward a new finale screen facing the back of the film theater 1 as the final 3 minute film on the energy themed edition of Jeopardy where the question answers are shared including Ellen's answer revealing that Brain power is the energy source that will never run out making the Ellen a Jeopardy Champion causing Bill nye and the whole studio to celebrate before Ellen finishes her story and tells guests to look out for the Dinosaur before goodbye to guests right as a dinosaur roar is heard then the theater lights turn on and the moving theater doors open so guests can unload once unload they had out into the newly renovated exit area featuring updated theater exit doors and thematic elements before heading back out to Future World in addition to the major updates inside the exterior is given new paint, planets, signage, updated water systems, topiaries of Dinosaurs and a covered outdoor holding area for guests waiting for pre-show theater to employ for the next moving theater ride experience group the newly updated Universe of Energy is well received by guests and helps to bring the attraction into the 21st century ahead of incoming the New Millennium saving yet another opening day attraction for a new generation of guests. Finally on October-1st-1996 Spain the 12th World Showcase Nation Pavilion opens to guests in the expansion pad between Japan and Morrocco in the pavilion guests will see Historical Spanish Architecture including a Coastal Spanish fortress that guests will go through when entering the central courtyard of the pavilion within this area guests will find 5 shops, Foods Market de Espana a Spanish Village themed Quick Service Restaurant serving authentic Spanish street market foods and drinks, Casa de Coffee an Authentic Spanish Coffee and pastries Bakery, La Tapas: Flavors of Espana a Spanish Fortress themed Table service restaurant serving Authentic Spanish Tapas foods and drinks and this restaurant is located on the upper floor of the Spanish Fortress and parts of the village area with windows overlooking the World Showcase lagoon and the pavilion courtyard plaza, stairs, elevator and lower level check-in area/waiting area, Regions de Espana a Spanish village themed Table service restaurant serving Authentic Spanish foods and drinks from all regions of Spain and this restaurant in the back of the Spain pavilion in the showbuilding for the boat ride so the restaurant will be in a simulated nighttime atmosphere and offer views of boats floating by similar to the Mexico pavilion's San Angel Inn, 2 restroom areas, 1 Central plaza stage, 1 small port themed stage in front of the World Showcase lagoon, 2 entertainment experiences 1 at each stage, 2 Historical Spanish ships on the water of the lagoon including a recreation of a New World Exploration ship and a Spanish Armada boat that are used for the La Explorers daytime show experience, Water features, landscaping, highly detailed theming, themed walkways that look like Spanish village pavers and musical score in addition to The Village area of the Pavilion guests will find a Grand Spanish Castle facade in the back of the pavilion inside guests will find the entrance to the La River Grande de Espana: Journey of Spain boat ride. Inside La River Grande de Espana: Journey of Spain guests enter a Spanish Village themed queue in a nighttime atmosphere just like the Mexico pavilion after going through the queue guests reach the Spanish Village themed 2 boat capacity Loading area to board a 24 person Boat once guests are loaded on their boat they begin their Journey through Spain first going past the Spanish Village including the Regions de Espana restaurant before guests boat go into The Beginning of Spain showscenes going through the early history of Spain after this guests boats turn left into The formation of the Kingdom and Rise of the Spanish Empire showscenes after going those scenes the guests and their boats make a left into the Journey to the New World and The Fall of the Empire showscenes after this guests boats enter the Spanish Civil War, The Birth of Modern Spain and The Journey to Modern Spain showscenes once guests on their boats go through those scenes they head into the Modern Day Spain showscene that showcases the Cities, Historical sites, Cultures and Cuisine of Modern Spain before going into the Grand Journey Finale scene a grand celebration of the beauty and diversity of Spain before guests turn right into a Spanish Village Themed Archway into a Spain themed passageway with a map and artwork before boats head into the Spanish Village themed 2 boat capacity unloading area to unload once guests disembark their boats they head into the Spanish Village themed exit walkway corridor that leads into the La Espana Mercantile Gift Shop the largest store in the Spain Pavilion. The La River Grande de Espana: Journey of Spain is a slow moving 12 minute boat ride through the history and culture of Spain featuring 11 showscenes, 40 AA Figures, Showsets, Props, Special effects, highly detailed theming, Audio systems, Lightning systems, 20 screens, projector systems, Musical score, Audio Narrations, The Espna es Bella song exclusively created for the ride, 1 Spanish Village Queue area with exhibit elements, 1 Spanish Village themed loading area, 1 Spanish Village themed unloading area, 1 Spanish Village themed exit walkway corridor connecting to the main store of the Spain Pavilion, themed signage and 14 twenty four person boats including 2 wheelchair accessible boats all those of ride elements and features help make La River Grande de Espana: Journey of Spain the 13th ride at Epcot a well loved and popular new attraction in the World Showcase area of Epcot which in turn helps the overall Spain Pavilion become a massive success for Epcot that brings more guests to the park who are coming to the see the new Spain Pavilion as part of their visits during the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney World both the new pavilion and WDW 25th help lead to an increase in Attendance and Attraction capacity at Epcot that will continue to grow through the New Millennium bringing the park great success in the 21st century that will last for years to come. Beyond the new additions and changes to Epcot in 1996 work continues on the Space Pavilion coming in 98/99 and work starts for Test Track in addition to the new additions under construction planning and preparation for the UK Pavilion expansion starting construction in 1997 continues along with the Brazil pavilion and a Journey into Imagination upgrade project that will keep the original ride which will go down for an extensive update that will include a re-build of the Carousel scene beyond planning work for further new additions filming begins in the France for a updated Impressions de France film on July-14th-1996 and Disney's Boardwalk Inn Resort and Villas in the Epcot Resort area opened on July-1st-1996 all of those new developments for Epcot will continue the grand transformation of the park which will help keep it relevant for guests and maintain the greatness of Epcot along with it's core themes well into the 21st Century all thanks to the Disney Decade under the leadership of Michael and Frank who have transformed the company and the Parks including Epcot one of the greatest Disney Parks in the world which will soon be joined by Animal Kingdom, DisneySea and it's now under construction west coast sister park Westcot which together along with Euro Disneyland Park will form the top 5 greatest Disney Parks in the world because in this Alternate History Epcot will remain great for years and decades to come.

1997: It's now 1997 Epcot celebrates it's 15th anniversary of 1982 opening with some changes and construction of new additions for the park the celebrations are kept small because of the currently in progress Walt Disney World 25th anniversary celebration that is running until March 1998 before Animal Kingdom opens in April of next year so the anniversary offerings from the 25th anniversary are still in Epcot so it has limited celebrations for Epcot's 15th anniversary but that has not stopped changes of the continuing transformation and the evolution of Epcot to get it ready for the New Millennium and the 21st century which will see the park remain great well into it that in turn will lead to increased attendance and success at Epcot that will last for years to come going forward. The changes for 1997 at Epcot are new entertainment for World showcase and Future World, 3 new exhibits in Innoventions including a updated House of Tomorrow, a Covered outdoor seating area for Electric Umbrella, Updated exhibits in Wonders of Life, Updated exhibits in the Living Seas along with an updated pre-show film and queue elements, a new stage area behind the Fountain of Nations, Updated Fountain of Nations show and audio systems, Updated exhibits in World Showcase, the closure of Impressions de France for the film update project, Le Cellier becomes a table service signature restaurant, Les Boutique des Provinces is updated, The new Odyssey events pavilion opens, Liberty Inn updates it's menu, Voices of Liberty moves to the American Adventure rotunda, Friendship Boats are refreshed, The Outpost food location opens and a small Espresso Coffee Stand opens in Itlay all those changes improve the overall park experience ahead of major new additions and experiences to Epcot Center in preparation for the Millennium Celebration and the 21st Century ahead that will bring increased and higher than normal attendance in 1999 and 2000 the peak of the Millennium celebration Epcot has been selected to host for the Walt Disney World Resort. Beyond the park wide improvements and changes in Epcot for 1997 work continues on the Space Pavilion coming in late 1998 and work continues on Test Track due to issues with the new state of the art ride system which will delay the ride to 1999 in addition to this on March-6th-1997 work began on the UK Pavilion expansion coming in 1999 and later that month the Journey into Imagination pavilion update project is announced for 1999/2000 a few months those developments The Brazil Pavilion is formally announced and will begin construction in January 1998 for a 2001 debut plus plans for a updated Body wars in 2001 that will feature the new ride film from Westcot but this will not be the only ride from Disneyland Resort to come to Epcot in the 21st century after the opening of Westcot with those new developments the transformation and evolution of Epcot to attract guests of all ages and keep the park great for decades and generations forever keeping Epcot among the top 5 greatest Disney parks in the world far into the future of the Parks all thanks to Michael and Frank who have transformed the company and the Parks including Epcot for the better that will serve it well in the decades and years to follow.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Welcome to the Alternate History Timeline: What if Epcot was still great in this blog I will create an Alternate History timeline of Epcot where the park gets updated and made even greater then it was on opening day this happens because of the successful record breaking opening of Euro Disneyland in 1992, Frank wells continuing as President of Disney into the 2000's, The Strong opening year of Epcot in 1982, The Millennium celebration and the emergence of SC-FI and Animated IP's that will be used in the Alternate history timeline of Epcot in a way that continues the core themes of Epcot well into the 21st century. All of those factors in this Alternate History Timeline help Epcot avoid the path it took in our reality and be a greater park then it currently is thanks to more stronger budgets and encouraging creativity for the Imagineers under the leadership of Michael and Frank that will lead to multiple golden ages for Epcot even into the 21st century including the 2020's which is the 40th anniversary decade but before we get that we have to start with the pre-history and early 80's era before going into Epcot Alternate history timeline leading up to the 2030's so we can see what Epcot would be like in the past, present and future if it stayed great and kept it's core themes intact well into the 21st century honoring the original purpose of Epcot being a city of tomorrow and the futuristic ideals of Walt Disney who envisioned the Florida Project and it's most important part The Experimental Protype Community of Tomorrow( EPCOT) which lead to the creation of Walt Disney World and Epcot Center that will continue to evolve becoming greater and continuing the message of it's core themes for years and generations to come.

Cool idea, but if I was going to create an alternate timeline, Walt would not have died of cancer and would have lived 12 years more and would be able to work on the original EPCOT Center.

 

[Toonfan1]

==== The Second Decade of Epcot: The Journey to the New Millennium 1993-2002 Continued====

1998: It's now 1998 Epcot now 1 year away from the Millennium Celebration in 1999 in preparation for the celebration more new additions and changes are continuing the Transformation and Evolution to keep Epcot relevant in order to keep guests coming back and to add much needed additional capacity that will continue to help the park be successful well into the New Millennium and 21st century ahead ensuring that Epcot will remain one of the greatest Disney Parks in the world all thanks to the incredible leadership of Michael and Frank who achieved their grand plans of the Decade that have prepared the company and the Parks including Epcot for the 21st century. The changes that happened in Epcot throughout 1998 are 3 new exhibits in Innoventions, prep work for a Coca-Cola experience in Innoventions West, work beginning on a new drink/ dining location near Test Track, work on 2 new dining locations in World Showcase, The start of Table service dining at Le Cellier, The addition of 2 event lawns for the hugely popular and profitable Epcot Festivals, The addition of a Concert series for the Flower and Garden festival along with seminars and demonstration experiences, 2 New Food Marketplaces for the Food and Wine festival along with celebrity seminars are added, preparation work begins for new entertainment experiences with new audio, lighting and payment, a Updated Impressions de France film that includes Paris, Cannes, The French Alps, Euro Disneyland and many other famous locations/landmarks of France along with in theater special effects including wind, snow, rain, smells, updated audio, updated projector systems, refreshed theater seats and Updated pre-show exhibits in addition to the updated film a Crepe Stand, Wine Stand, refreshed shops and a Gazebo for a Astriocats meet'n'greet experience and lastly The Journey into Imagination ride along with Imageworks close for a 1 year extensive update that will keep the original ride but with updates including a re-built Flight of Imagination Carousel show-scene that will address issues with the original system from 1983 in addition the updates will not involve the Imagination institute or drastic changes to the ride layout because in this Alternate reality the ride along with the Dreamfinder and Figment will remain in Epcot well into the 21st century. Finally on October-2nd-1998 The Space Pavilion presented by Boeing a 110ft Space themed pavilion located between the Land and Seas pavilions in Future World West within the pavilion guests will find new attractions and experiences themed around Space Exploration and Space Flight Technology. In the Space Pavilion Guests will enter the Epcot Space Center Station and begin their journey through Space Exploration and Flight in a Space Center themed queue for the Journeys of Space Suspended omnimover dark ride that takes guests exhibits about Space Exploration before they reach a Mission Control themed loading area to board a 4 person Suspended Omnimover Spacecraft vehicle once guests board their vehicle they begin their ride on Journeys of Space going through the Journey begins intro scene before going into The Big Bang scene which is followed by the History of the Universe and the Formation of the Solar system scenes after guests and their vehicles go through those very important showscenes they enter The Early Exploration of Space/ Visions of Space Travel scene that takes guests the Ancient, Renaissance and Victorian ages when humans discovered the stars using them for navigation, the major Astronomical discoveries of 1400's-1890's and the Visions of Space Travel that Jules Verne, HG Wells and many other famous Science fiction visionaries before they head into the Laws of Physics and Universe showscene to see the amazing discoveries about laws of the Universe from famous scientists, visionaries and physicists of the 19th century and Early 20th century once guests in their vehicle go through this scene they head into the Early age of Space Exploration/Flight showscene that guests through the beginnings and important key milestones of Space Flight and Exploration including the development of Rockets and Satellites from the 1890's-1950 after going through the Early Age of Space Exploration/Flight showscene guests then enter the Space Flight Age showscene that takes through the beginning of the Space Race and the first manned spaceflights that change the course of Human History before they reach the Apollo program and the historic moon landing that forever changes Space Exploration/Flight after this scene guests into the Voyager era scenes that takes guests through the incredible manned and unmanned Space Exploration/Flight missions that grow and change our knowledge of the Solar system and Universe through Skylab, Voyager 1 and 2 and other missions that explore Space and begin the Journey to Space living this scene is followed by the Modern Space Age that follows the creation of the Space Shuttle Program, Hubble and the many discoveries/milestones of Space Exploration/Flight that have occurred from 1980-The Present after this guests enter the Future of Space Exploration/Flight scene to see the bright future ahead for manned and unmanned space exploration and flight including returning to the Moon, landing on Mars, a International Space Station and Space living/tourism this scene is followed by the Launch to Space Station 82 scene a video tunnel scene that simulates a journey to a Space Station very similar to the If you had wings speed tunnel but with updated technology and special effects to immerse guests into a Space flight journey once guests reach Space Station 82 their vehicles enter the Space Station 82 Spacecraft unloading bay where they unload from their spacecraft vehicle once guests unload their vehicles they exit into the center of Space Station 82. The Journeys of Space is a 15 minute Suspended Space Exploration/Flight themed Omnimover Dark Ride featuring 14 Showscenes, 80 AA fiqures, Show sets, Special effects, audio systems, lighting systems, projection systems, film screens including a Screen tunnel, Space Center Themed Queue area, Space Center Mission Control themed loading area, Space Station Spacecraft bay themed unloading area, 2,400ft of Suspended Omnimover track, 200 Four person Spacecraft themed Suspended Omnimover vehicles including 3 Wheelchair Accessible vehicles, Musical score and a theme song The Wonder of Space written by the Sherman brothers all those elements make this one of the best dark rides in Epcot alongside Spaceship Earth, Horizons, Journey Into Imagination, Universe of Energy, Living with the Land and the World Showcase boat/dark rides growing the impressive collection of grand dark rides and boat rides that make Epcot great. After guests exit into the center of the Space Pavilion they will find The Great Space Planetarium a 2 floor Planetarium in the center of the pavilion that houses a 15 minute Planetarium show that takes guests from the start of the Universe to the present day Universe of today beyond the Planetarium in the center of the Pavilion in the Upper right of the pavilion guests will find The Future of Space Living a 2 floor interactive Space living themed guided walkthrough/film experience that takes guests through a Space Station environment to educate them about Nasa's international space station that is in active construction and how it will affect the future of space living including technology and innovations that will not only benefit humans in Space but on Earth too this attraction will be updated frequently to keep up with the ever changing Space program and industry once guests are done experiencing they will exit on the second floor to explore the Space Exploration Station an interactive exhibit/play area experience that takes the second floor of the Upper left, Lower left and Lower right areas of the Pavilion within this area guests will find 12 different Space Exploration themed Exhibt/Play experiences including the Astronaut Training Camp an interactive Astronaut training experience where guests can experience weightlessness through the use a unique zip line Nasa certified Obstacle training course that makes guests feel like they are weightless when moving the space training Obstacle course in addition to this guests will also find the Space Shuttle Experience an interactive exhibit experience about the Space Shuttle program where guests learn about the most complex machine in the world The Space Shuttle and then they get the chance to enter the crew cockpit to experience a interactive simulated landing very similar to the real Space Shuttle landing but using Astronaut training simulator pods that look like the Space Shuttle cockpits this experience features 4 identical simulator pods that have a capacity of 2 guests each and the last major interactive experience is How the Hubble Space Telescope Works an interactive exhibit experience where learn about the Hubble Space Telescope and how it works to achieve it's scientific discoveries about the Solar system and Universe before guests can interact with a recreation of Hubble and see what Space looks like from the mirrors and optical correction systems of the Telescope after guests experience the 3 major interactive exhibit they will find the smaller interactive exhibit experiences and the Space Base Camp kids play area of Space Exploration Station once guests are done with this experience they head down back to the first floor of the pavilion via Stairs or Elevator once guests are back on the first floor they will find the Hall of Space Travel an interactive Space Travel themed Exhibit walkthrough experience in the Upper left and Lower right of the pavilion in the Hall of Space Travel guests will go through the History of Space Travel around the world from the early 20th century-Present day this is achieved multiple different exhibits and experiences that will educate guests about Space Travel in a edutainment way to make it fun for guests in some exhibits guests can interact with Spacesuits, Fly Space crafts, Build space stations, Build and Test model rockets, Taste Space food and drinks, operate robotic arms and see the future of Space Flight once guests enter are done with this experience they can exit to the right back into the pavilion or they exit to the left into Space Supply Co the Main pavilion gift shop selling exclusive Space Pavilion merchandise along with Nasa and Boeing merchandise that includes Apparel, Games, Toys, Plush, Pins, Hats, Art, collectable scale models and collectibles(including full spacesuits and Astronaut space helmets) once guests go through the 5,000 square foot Space Supply Co gift shop they exit the pavilion back out into Future World West in addition to the Main Pavilion area and gift shop guests will find the 500 seat Table service Space View Restaurant on the right side of the pavilion near the Living Seas inside the restaurant guests will enter a Space Center themed restaurant check-in/waiting area before they are lead to one of 2 Space elevators similar to the hydrolators but instead of descending into the ocean guests will experience a simulated Space elevator ascent to the Space port dining hall once guests reach the dining room in a simulated recreation of Space they will go by a futuristic space food growing and Space Wine Cellar which are both used by the Restaurant along with the Main Kitchen once guests go by food growing and wine cellar areas they are taken to their tables which offer views of Space through State of the art windows that overlook a projection screen surrounding the circular Space themed Dining Hall once guests are seated they will order from a Space themed menu of International foods and drinks representing the Nations that are exploring Space including North American, European and Asian nations creating a uniquely International cuisine experience with an International Space theme once guests are done with their meals they head back to the Space Elevator for their return to Epcot through a simulated Space elevator descent once guests go through the simulated descent they exit back into the Space Center themed restaurant check in/waiting room to exit back out into Future World West. When Space Pavilion presented by Boeing opened it instantly becomes one of the most popular pavilions in Epcot that is well received by guests who are loving Space themed Attractions, Exhibits, Experiences, Retail and Dining within the pavilion to the point where attendance increases at Epcot because guests want to see and experience the amazing Space Pavilion and in addition to the guests enjoying the Space Pavilion the new pavilion with the Journeys of Space omnimover ride brings the total number of rides in Epcot to 14 rides and overall number of Attractions in the Park increases to 35 attractions bringing new additional capacity to prepare Epcot for the crowds the Millennium Celebration and 21st century will bring to Epcot continuing the success of the park. Beyond the new additions and changes to Epcot in 1998 work continues on Test Track coming in Spring 1999 in addition to continuing on Test Track work continues on the UK Pavilion expansion plus work begins on the Brazil pavilion coming in 2001, details about the Millennium Celebration are announced, work starts on additions for the Millennium Celebration and plans begin development for a Wonders of Life/Body Wars update project for 2002 all those of new developments for Epcot will ensure the park will stay relevant and great well into the 21st century helping Epcot continue to remain successful and one of the greatest Disney Parks in the world for years and decades to come thanks to the continued Transformation of Epcot that is keeping the park great.

1999: It's now 1999 Epcot now getting ready to begin the Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration in Fall of this year in celebration of the New Millennium Epcot will receive new additions and changes that will help Epcot continue to be successful well into the 21st century thanks to the increase of Attendance and profits the continued Transformation and Evolution of Epcot bringing guests back and attracting new guests to visit the park that remains to be one of the Greatest Disney Park in the world and will continue to be in the 21st century ahead. In the first half of 1999 Innoventions adds 3 new exhibits along with the beginning of it's major pavilion update that will fully debut in 2000, Ice Station Cool hosted by Coca-Cola an interactive Coca-Cola drink tasting/retail experience featuring simples International Coca-Cola drinks from around the world including the famous Beverly drink, Cool Station Wash and Taste track drink and food locations near the exit of Test Track and the Odyssey pavilion, Mist cooling fans are added around Future World, The Westcot preview center opens in the Odyssey pavilion guests a chance to have a sneak peek of Epcot's sister park Westcot opening at the Disneyland Resort in 2000, The Refreshment Port serving McDonald's chicken nuggets, fries, deserts, Mcfluries along Coke products and beer opens in World Showcase along with a new restrooms building, Promenade Refreshments serving a menu of International food and drinks that changes through the four seasons of the year opens in World Showcase, The Flower and Garden is expanded to 40 days along with 2 new seminars and a larger Butterfly Garden plus a temporary events tent on the event lawn areas, The Art of Disney opens in an expansion of the Innoventions West building near Spaceship Earth, The Camera Center is refreshed and work continues on new additions in the front and center of Epcot for the Millennium Celebration starting in the fall. The biggest change in the first half of 1999 is the March-17th-1999 opening of Test Track presented by GM a high speed state of the art 5 minute indoor/outdoor ride combining a dark ride with a thrill ride elements for a ride through an Automobile Test Track proving ground for a series of tests including Suspension, Anti lock braking tests, Environmental tests, high speed tests and the barrier test where guests buckled in their 6 person Test Track vehicles are Accelerated to 65mph outside the building down a drop into a high speed boot shaped curved turnaround before going straight past a speed display sign before going around a overbanked turn around the Test Track pavilion building before slowing down and re-entering the building so guests to unload from their vehicles after guests unload and exit into the on-ride viewing area before going into the Assembly experience post-show experience themed to a Car Assembly line with interactive exhibits before guests go by a Future of Automobiles exhibit display area as they head into the Car Showroom area that features current, legendary and prototype GM vehicles that guests can go into and take pictures with them plus a GM automobile information desk after guests through the post-show area they go into the Inside Track gift shop Selling Exclusive Test Track merchandise, GM merchandise, model car collectables and on-ride photos after guests are done shopping they exit Test Track back out to Future World East near Cool Wash Station, Taste Track and the Test Track Fastpass Distribution Machines area all of those elements make Test Track the 3rd thrill ride in Epcot one of the most popular attractions in the Park because are the enjoying the thrilling ride through an Automobile Test Track Proving Ground and the high speed finale to the longest and fastest Thrill ride to date in Walt Disney World make Test Track a massive success for the Park leading to increased attendance at Epcot instantly after opening to guests and becoming a classic must do attraction for guests visiting Epcot well into the 21st century ahead helping the park continue to be relevant and great for years to come. In the second half of 1999 Mousegear the newly renovated main gift shop replacing the Centrium opens, Music of the World debuts on the Fountain of Nations stage debuts, New Holiday Entertainment is added around World Showcase for Hoildays around the World, 2 New Food marketplaces along with 2 new celebrity chef seminars, Giardelli chocolate samples and a special entertainment experience are added for the Food and Wine festival and Fastpass is added to Test Track, Honey I Shruck the Audience and Maelstrom as the first attractions to receive Fastpass in Epcot. Finally on October-1st-1999 The Walt Disney World Millennium celebration the 15 month celebration of the Millennium begins with the debut of Leave a Legacy photo experience where guests can have their picture taken and put onto futuristic looking structures in front of Spaceship Earth, Pin Central/Tip board along with futuristic canopy structures open in the Center of Future World, New Exhibits are added to all World Showcase pavilions in celebration of the new Millennium, Special Millennium Celebration food, drinks and merchandise and Tapestry of Nations a 30 minute World Unity and Peace themed Parade around World Showcase Promenade featuring large puppets, rotating drum sets with drummers on them, performers from Nations around the World, 2 Floats featuring Mickey and friends dressed in outfits with a World peace and unity theme and Mickey and Minnie will be on the finale float as The Time Keepers of the Millennium Celebration, audio systems, lighting systems, musical score, viewing areas throughout all of World Showcase and the Tapestry of Nations theme song soundtrack all those elements make the first daily parade of Epcot a beloved new addition to the Entertainment of Epcot that guests instantly enjoy from the first day of performances the Parade has because guests are loving the theme of World Unity and Peace of the Tapestry of Nations parade that perfectly fits the core themes and messages of Epcot becoming one of the most popular entertainment experiences in Epcot but their is one entertainment experience in the Park that is the more popular then the parade and it is considered one of the biggest major additions of the Millennium Celebration along with new and updated attractions to Epcot. On October-1st-1999 the same day as the beginning of the Millennium Celebration two biggest additions of the grand beginning of the celebration are the Updated Journey Into Imagination an updated version of the beloved ride which is still the 14 minute same ride from 1983 but with updated showscenes, special effects, re-built show sets, new AA fiqures with newer technology, updated audio systems, updated lighting systems, updated projection systems, new screens, remastered musical score, remastered One little spark theme song, Updated Queue/Loading and Unloading areas with more detailed dream port theming along with a new mural, Refreshed and Updated Dream mobile trains with new technology, safety systems and new updated wheelchair accessible ramps for the 2 Wheelchair accessible vehicles on Trains 4 and 9 and the biggest change is the full re-building of the Flight to Imagination Carousel showscene that allows 5 different trains to experience the same showscene at the same time in 5 identical showscenes with sound proof walls so guests are completely unaware that they are moving like a Carousel as other trains are going through the same scene the updated version of this system corrects all the issues the hybrid onmimover/carousel ride system have had since 1983 that unfortunately lead to the closure of the original ride along with removal of the Dreamfinder in our reality but in this Alternate Reality the Journey into Imagination ride has received a 150 million dollar update project that saves the beloved ride from closure forever keeping it as a part of Epcot for years to come that will keep Dreamfinder and Figment in the Parks for years, decades and generations to come ensuring guests to Epcot will continue to use their sparks of Imagination for current and future generations in addition to the Updated ride The Journey into Imagination merchandise area is refreshed with Dream port theming and new merchandise including Figment plush and exclusive ride merchandise and the Updated Imageworks which is still located on the second floor of the Pavilion also debuts with new exhibits and a updated version of the Sensory Maze with a fully re-built Rainbow corridor along with updated elevators and stairs but the esclator into the Magic eye theater is removed because a new meet'n'greet area for Dreamfinder and Figment on the 2nd floor and a new exit is added to the left of the atrium area giving guests a direct exit from the pavilion without having to experience the magic eye theater which has a different theme from the rest of the pavilion due to the existence of Honey I Shrunk the Audience but eventually the whole pavilion will be re-united when this 3-D film is replaced in 2010 all of the changes to the Journey into Imagination help save the pavilion for current and future generations by keeping it relevant and popular with the major update it has received that keeps the Pavilion great and preserves it's attractions for the 21st century avoiding the issues the pavilion has in our reality but in this Alternate history the terrible Journey into Your Imagination, removal of Dreamfinder and the lower level Imageworks/ large retail&Photo space never happen saving the beloved and great Journey into Imagination created by Imagineering Legend Tony Baxter who returned for the ride and pavilion update well working on Westcot that opens in Fall 2000 because in this Alternate reality Tony Baxter is on the path to becoming the President of Walt Disney Imagineering in the 20th century. The second biggest addition for the beginning of the Millennium Celebration is IllumiNations Reflections of Earth a 25 minute Story of Earth/ New Millennium themed 3 act Nighttime Spectacular featuring 3 acts( Chaos, Order and Meaning) that tell the story of Earth all leading up to the grand finale New Millennium celebration the three acts use choreographed Fireworks, Lasers, Smoke, mist, Fire, Water fountains, The Globe Barge with projection screens and the ability to open up in the finale, how barges, Inferno barage, 19 Torch towers around the World Showcase Lagoon that represent the first 19th centuries of the common era and the show does have a 20th Torch located within the Globe Barge represents the new completed 20th century, Audio systems, Lighting systems, Musical score and a theme song called Promise that plays as guests exit the park followed by the Tapestry of Nations soundtrack all of those elements come together to create the one of the Greatest Nighttime shows in the History of Epcot and Disney Parks which instantly makes Illuminations Reflections of Earth a well received beloved and popular Nighttime spectacular that leads to increased attendance and profits at Epcot through special Illuminations dining packages and the amazing show that is Illuminations: Reflections of Earth with this being said Illuminations which was meant to be temporary like the Millennium Celebration is kept as a Permanent addition to the Nighttime Entertainment of Epcot for the next 2 decades until the show receives a major update in the 2020's instead of being replaced by the failed Harmonious show which will never be created in this Alternate history timeline keeping the massively popular and beloved Illuminations a part of Epcot for many years and decades to come. Beyond the New Additions and Changes to Epcot along with the ongoing Millennium Celebration work continues on the UK Pavilion expansion coming in Spring 2000 in addition to this work continues on the Brazil Pavilion coming in 2001 plus plans for the Wonders of Life/Body Wars update project are nearing announcement in 2000 and very early planning for the next update of Future World begins those plans will take shape through the 2000's all those new developments for Epcot will continue the Transformation and Evolution of the Park that will keep it relevant, popular and successful in the New Millennium and well into the 21st century which ensure Epcot stays great for years and decades to come thanks to the grand plans of the Disney Decade being achieved throughout the 90's preparing the company and the Parks including Epcot for the 21st Century an era that will give Epcot a bright future that will keep the Park one of the top 5 Greatest Disney Parks in the World in the 21st century ahead.

 

[Toonfan1]

==== The Second Decade of Epcot: The Journey to the New Millennium 1993-2002 Continued====

2000: It's now 2000 Epcot now it's 18th year of operations and it's first year of the 21st Century which is being celebrated with the 15 month Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration a resort wide celebration that is being primarily held at Epcot but in celebration of the new millennium all four Disney World Theme Parks including Epcot receive new attractions and themed areas that help start the 21st century strong for the Parks beginning a new era of Transformation and Expansion to all 9 Disney Parks around the world including Epcot all thanks to incredible leadership of Michael and Frank who have successfully achieved their grand plans for the Disney Decade which have transformed and prepared the company and the Parks including Epcot for 21st Century which has kept Epcot relevant and great for years and decades to come well into the brand new century ensuring a bright future of success and popularity for Epcot which is one of the top 5 greatest Disney Parks in the world and Epcot will continue to be great in the years and decades ahead. The changes at Epcot for 2000 are a Updated Innoventions with 15 new exhibits and the road to tomorrow theme spread across both sides of the pavilion, Updated menus at all Epcot Restaurants, New covered seating area for Electric Umbrella, refreshed shops in World Showcase, updated exhibits in the Seas Pavilion, The Westcot Preview Center closes to allow for the Odyssey pavilion to be changed back into a events pavilion for 2001, 2 DVC Booths, New Character experiences, New Entertainment experiences, The 7th annual Flower and Garden festival adds 3 new seminars, 2 new gardens, 6 new topiaries and 2 additional music acts for Garden rocks, The 5th annual Food and Wine festival adds 2 new food Marketplaces, 6 new food seminars, 1 upcharge culinary event and is expanded to 45 days, Holidays Around the World adds new holiday offerings in the UK and America pavilions along with a holiday tag after Illuminations and the Character omnibus is updated for new character entertainment experiences for daily entertainment throughout World Showcase. Finally on May-30th-2000 The UK Pavilion expansion opens with an English Countryside area and a English garden area this new expansion takes up half of the World Showplace site along with the stage, maze and the site of the cancelled Mary Poppins attraction in our reality but in this Alternate Reality History timeline World Showplace is never built because it was decided to keep the site for pavilion expansions that will bring even more additional capacity and areas to Epcot from Canada all the way to International Gateway almost near the location of the Skyliner station that will still be built in 2019 but for right now half of the expansion pad has been used for the UK pavilion with the rest of the expansion pad being saved for the Canada Pavilion with this being said World showcase will continue to expand benefiting the overall Park. The UK Pavillon expansion contains the Ole England Countryside area a English Countryside Village themed sub-pavilion area located behind the existing England area of the UK Pavilion talking up half of the site where World Showplace is in our reality but in this Alternate Reality timeline it is the Ole England Countryside area that can be accessed from between the UK Pavilion Castle building and the remaining half of the large expansion pad once guests enter the Ole England Countryside they will find Ole Village Market a English Village themed shop/market, Antiques of England a English Village themed Collectables shop selling exclusive pavilion merchandise and Antiques and a secondary entrance to the Toy Solider Shop on the left side of Ole England Countryside connected to the existing England area Shops building and on the right side of Ole England Countryside area guests will find the Tea Cadey Shop relocated from it's old location to a newer larger English Village themed shop location, The Wind in the Willows Café a English Village themed 150 seat Quick Service restaurant inspired by the 1949 classic Disney animated adaptation of The Wind in the willows serving Authentic English Country foods and drinks and next to the restaurant in the upper right of Ole England Countryside area guests will find Toad Hall Gifts a English Village Manor themed shop selling exclusive Mr.Toad's Wild Ride merchandise and featuring a Special build a Mr.Toad car experience where guests can make their own Authentic model car toy this shop serves as the exit of the beloved Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. As guests go through the Village until they reach the back of the area they will find Toad Hall dominating Ole England Countryside inside Toad Hall guests will find Mr. Toad's Wild Ride a new version of the beloved dark ride from Magic Kingdom that closed in 1998 but thanks to the UK Pavilion expansion it has now returned better than ever this new version of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride will be a more modern variation of the Magic Kingdom version of the Attraction featuring 2 ride tracks ( with similar ride paths and 12 show scenes mostly side by side configuration but during 5 showscenes the tracks will be split from side by side configuration similar to Men in Black at Universal) , more detailed sets, AA figures with significantly more motions and realistic expressions, multiplane backgrounds, new Special effects like rain, wind, smoke, fire, mist, sounds, smells and heat effects, Audio systems, lighting systems, Projector systems, Screens, 1 Toad Hall themed dual loading area, 1 Toad Hall themed dual unloading area, 1 Toad Hall themed Queue/ in-queue pre-show area on the upper level of the showbuilding because the ride itself is on the first floor of the showbuilding with stairs and elevators to bring guests from the upper floor to the first floor very similar to Men in Black at Universal Studios Florida, 1 Toad Hall themed exit hallway corridor connecting unload to the gift shop and 1 Outdoor English Village themed covered queue area for overflow all those elements come together to create a newer and high capacity version of the Beloved Mr. Toad's Wild Ride which brings a much needed new dark ride to Epcot that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages helping to increase attraction capacity which also brings the total number of rides in Epcot to 16 rides because the UK pavilion expansion has 2 new rides for guests which in turn leads to an increase of attendance for Epcot in 2000 starting the new century strong for Epcot. In addition to the Ole England Countryside area of the newly expanded UK Pavilion in the England area where the stage, maze and site of the cancelled Mary Poppins attraction but in our reality but in this Alternate Reality guests will find the Enchanted English Gardens area inside guests will find The Enchanted English Carousel an English Garden Pavilion themed Carousel with 85 rideable Animals which happen to be Disney animal characters from England set Disney Animated and Live action films like Alice in Wonderland, Winnie the pooh, Peter Pan, Robin hood, Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Mary Poppins in addition to this carousel features 2 Carousel Benches inspired by the flying umbrella from Mary Poppins including 1 wheelchair accessible one with ramp access, English Garden themed Queue area and 6 radomized Musical scores featuring instrumental versions of songs from England set Disney Animated and live action films in addition to the Carousel in the Enchanted English Gardens area guests will find 5 Character meet'n'greet English Garden Gazebo Pavilions for Alice in Wonderland, Mary Poppins and Robin hood character meet'n'greets, The English Gardens English Garden themed walkthrough/play area experience, 1 stage area for Entertainment offerings, 1 merchandise stand and 1 Snack/drink stand all those attractions and experiences come together create a beautiful and tranquil area that is success with families with younger and older guests who enjoy the Carousel, Character meeting experiences and the overall relaxing English garden setting of the Enchanted English Gardens which helps keep World Showcase relevant and successful which in turn benefit the overall success of Epcot for years and decades to come. Beyond the new additions and changes for 2000 in Epcot work continues on the Brazil Pavilion in 2001 in addition to this in March 2000 work begins on The Biomes of Earth a new indoor/outdoor attraction for the Land Pavilion coming in 2003 that will occupy both of the empty areas in front of the pavilion plus plans for the Wonders of Life Update project coming in 2002 are announced and further planning for Project Gemini continues as the first element of the project begins construction but one thing for sure about Project Gemini is that Spaceship Earth will be kept and updated all those new developments for Epcot will help the Park stay relevant and successful by bringing in new and exciting attractions and updates to existing classic attractions which will keep the park great and continue to attract new guests along with returning guests to Epcot that will ensure continued success for the Park going forward in the 21st century and Epcot has a major new benefit that help the park stay great and this benefit is Westcot the Sister park of Epcot opened on October 1st at the Disneyland Resort this new sister park for Epcot designed and built by Imagineers who we're led by Imagineering legend Tony Baxter features exciting attractions designed just for the Park along with Updated west coast versions of Epcot classic attractions, re-imagined Future World featuring 3 multi-level pavilions with 6-7 attractions each other achieved by creating 4-5 floors of pavilion and the park also features a World Showcase that features 4 World Region pavilions known as The Four Corners of the World representing The Americas, Asia, Africa/Middle East and Europe with 8-9 attractions each spread across 2-3 floor World Region pavilions that do contain hotel rooms that overlook the Park and a feature private entrance into the park but other element of the Park is a 45 minute World Cruise boat ride connecting Future World and World Showcase featuring 5 stations and between these stations boats travel through show scenes about the history of World Civilization and the show scenes will represent the World Region pavilion the boats are traveling under all those elements makes Westcot as great as it's older sibling Epcot which will help keep Epcot great because some of the new attractions for Westcot along with the updated versions of Epcot classics will come to Epcot due to the massive success of Westcot with this being Epcot will have everything it will need to remain Relevant, successful and great ensuring it will have a bright future that will last for years and decades to come that in turn will be keeping Epcot great going forward.

2001: It's now 2001 Epcot is now 1 year away from it's 20th anniversary next year but this year Epcot ends the 15 month Millennium Celebration as it gets ready for the Brazil Pavilion opening in the fall along with the upcoming 100 years of Magic 17 month celebration of Walt's 100th birthday which will help continue the success of Epcot through the early 2000's in the lead up to the 50th anniversary but this success will face challenges due to a major decline in Tourism, Travel and the economy around the world caused by the events of 9/11 this negative impact on the Parks will affect them from 2001-2005 but after those 4 years The Parks including Epcot will come back stronger and more successful then ever as the Happiest Celebration on Earth begins in 2005 but until then Epcot will have success but it will be slower thankfully their are some new additions and changes in progress to bring new things for guests for the next 4 years that will help keep attendance and profits at modest levels as the Parks rebound from 2001 slowly with this being said even through the Parks including Epcot have entered a challenging early 2000's they still be successful on a smaller modest scale giving hope that a bright future is ahead for the Parks including Epcot in the 2000's that will keep Epcot great going forward. The changes for Epcot in 2001 are 2 new exhibits in Innoventions, Updated Global Neighborhood post-show area with new exhibits, 100 years of Magic kiosks are added near Guest Services, The Mickey Wand is updated with the Epcot sign replacing the 2000 sign, the 8th annual Flower and Garden adds 3 new seminars, 2 new gardens and 3 topiaries, The 6th annual Food and Wine Festival adds 5 new food seminars, Wine Tasting experience, 2 new Food marketplaces and expanded merchandise offerings, Holidays Around the World adds new holiday decorations, entertainment and dining to the American Adventure, Mexico, Japan, The UK Pavilion expansion area and the New Brazil Pavilion along with an expanded performance schedule of Candlelight Processional, Updated Fountain of Nations show system, Special 100 years of Magic Entertainment, Special experiences, Merchandise and Food/drink offerings, The Addition of Fastpass to Journey into Imagination, Living with the Land and the Amazon River Journey: Journey through Brazil, The closure of the Wonders of Life pavilion in February for a major 1 year update project that will bring it into the 21st century and The Tapestry of Nations Parade is updated with new stronger and durable puppets and other important show elements getting updated technology and refurbished parade floats plus a special holiday season version of the Parade called Tapestry of Nations: Holidays of the World debuts for the first time at Epcot but all those changes to Epcot bring some additional offerings alongside the major new addition of 2001 The Brazil Pavilion. Finally on September-1st-2001 the 13th World Showcase Pavilion Brazil located between Germany and Italy opens the new Brazil pavilion is an indoor/outdoor Brazil themed Pavilion similar to the Mexico pavilion most of the pavilion is housed in building with a Brazilian Village and rockwork exterior facade with water features guests enter the pavilion via Brazil Village themed Bridge over water surrounded by tropical plants before entering through a large archway once inside the Brazil Pavilion guests will find a Brazilian themed Village and town center in a Tropical Rainforest setting inspired by the cities of Rio, Sao Paulo and Brasília along with Amazon Rainforest and throughout the day the inside of the village, town center and rainforest area of the pavilion it goes from day to night as the day progresses outside the indoor part of the pavilion. In the Village and Town Center of the Brazil Pavilion guests will find a stage area for entertainment experiences, Three Caberos character meet'n'greet experience, Rio de Centro Market a Brazil Village themed Town Center market area of shops selling apparel, collectibles, decor, food, drinks, toys, games and other items direct from Brazil, Gifts of Brasília a Brazilian Village themed shop selling exclusive Brazil Pavilion merchandise along with merchandise direct from Brazil, World of Futbol a Brazilian Village interactive Soccer exhibit experience with exhibits and an interactive soccer playing experience where guests can learn about and play the national sport of Brazil, World of Futbol Shop a Brazilian Village themed exit gift shop for the World of Futbol interactive exhibit experience and the shop sells exclusive Disney Soccer merchandise along with FIFA and Brazilian Soccer merchandise from Brazil, The Amazon River Outpost a Brazilian Village Outpost themed exhibt/shop with educational exhibits along with Exclusive Disney Conversation fund merchandise including Plush and Amazon themed merchandise 10% of all merchandise in this store goes to conversation efforts for the Amazon Rainforest this store also serves as the exit store for the Amazon River Journey: Journey through Brazil boat ride and the Brasilia Grand Inn and Steakhouse a Brazilian Village themed 200 seat Table Service Restaurant serving Authentic Brazilian Foods and drinks including Brazilian Steak in addition to the food the restaurant features restrooms and views of the Amazon Rainforest environment that the boats for the boat ride go through at the beginning of the ride very similar to the San Angel Inn in the Mexico Pavillon. In addition to the Indoor part of the Brazil Pavillon guests will find a stage for entertainment experiences, restrooms and The Brasília Street Foods Market a Brazilian Village 150 seat themed indoor/outdoor Quick service restaurant located along the waterfront of World Showcase Lagoon providing nice views of Illuminations at night and the restaurant serves authentic Brazilian Street foods and drinks giving guests additional dining experiences in addition guests will find a small covered open air retail area next to the restaurant selling exclusive Brazil pavilion merchandise the shops, restaurants, exhibits and entertainment experiences of the Brazil Pavilion are important parts of the pavilion experience that support the Main Attraction of the pavilion. Back inside the Pavilion in the back guests will find the Amazon River Journey: Journey through Brazil a 12 minute boat ride through the Amazon River and the history and culture of Brazil guests enter a Brazilian Village themed queue on the left side of the pavilion next to the Amazon River Outpost very similar to El rio de tempo once inside through the queue guests a Brazilian Village themed loading area with a capacity of 2 boats at time once guests board their 21 person Boats their boat heads into an Amazon Rainforest environment that goes by the Braslia Grand Inn and Steakhouse Restaurant before heading into the Welcome to the Amazon and Brazil introducing guests to the Amazon Rainforest and Journey of Brazil's history after this guests in their boats head to the left into the Pre-Colombian Brazil scene about the early history of the Amazon before Brazil arrived before heading into The Arrival of the Portuguese empire scene about the discovery of the Amazon after this scene guests head into the Creation of Brazil and Discovery of Amazon Natural Resources show scenes about the rise of Brazil and beginnings of using the Amazon once boats go through those scenes they turn left into the Journey to Independence, Becoming a Independent Brazil and The Modern era of the Amazon show scenes about the path to Brazil's independence followed by formation into an independent Nation and how it started the modern era of the Amazon and Brazil after boats go through those show scenes they head into The Modern Brazil, The Cultures, Cities and Landmarks of Brazil and Protecting the Amazon show scenes about the rise of Modern Brazil along with the cities, diverse cultures and landmarks of the Nation of Brazil and this followed by a scene about protecting the Amazon Rainforest for the good of the world and it's environment after this guests in their boats turn left heading into the Journey of Brazil Finale scene showing guests a overview of Brazil and gives guests an important message about the importance of protecting the Amazon before the boats make a right into the Brazilian Village themed unloading that can unload 2 boats at a time once guests unload their boats they head into the Brazilian Village themed exit corridor hallway up a ramp into the Amazon River Outpost exhibt/shop before heading back out into the Pavilion area. The Amazon River Journey is a 12 minute boat ride featuring 12 show scenes, 40 AA Figures, Detailed show sets, props, Special effects, Audio systems, Lighting systems, Projection systems, Screens, Audio narrations, Musical Score, 14 Twenty one person Boats including 2 wheelchair accessible boats with a ramp and wheelchair space in the middle with seats along the sides of the ramp and 2,100ft of Boat ride flume all those elements of the boat ride along with the elements of overall Brazil pavilion helps make the pavilion a success with guests who are enjoying the highly detailed and beautiful look of the Pavilion along with the incredible food, shopping, exhibits and entertainment offerings and in addition to this guests are enjoying the Amazon River Journey: Journey through Brazil and the amazing slow moving ride experience it offers making Epcot's 17th ride a perfect new attraction for World Showcase and Epcot that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages which helps bring new and returning guests to Epcot who want to experience the Brazil pavilion and the amazing E-Ticket boat ride within the pavilion this in turns leads to an increase of attendance in 2001 along with Islands of Adventure well all other parks experience a major attendance decrease with this being said the Brazil pavilion is a well received and popular new addition to Epcot that is helping the park stay great and successful for years and decades to come. Beyond the new additions and changes for Epcot in 2001 work continues on the Biomes of Earth attraction coming in 2003 and work also continues on the Wonders of Life pavilion update project plus plans for an East coast version of Soarin from Westcot along with an updated Seas Pavilion and Spaceship Earth update project begin design work all those developments for Epcot will ensure a bright future for the park that will help it remain relevant and great for many years and decades to come even though plans have been slowed for the next 4 years the future of Epcot still remains bright and it will always have a bright future full of hope and endless possibilities for incredible transformation that will last for years and decades ahead.

 

[Toonfan1]

==== The Second Decade of Epcot: The Journey to the New Millennium 1993-2002 Continued====

2002: It's now 2002 Epcot is now celebrating the 20th anniversary of it's October-1st-1982 opening with continued changes and transformation despite economic, travel and tourism challenges as result of a real world event in 2001 that has lead to attendance declines and modest smaller profits that will take until 2005 for the Parks including Epcot to recover from until then the Parks are facing significant challenges that will ultimately come back stronger despite Epcot's future still looks bright with new additions and changes on the Horizon for the Park in the years ahead. The changes for Epcot in 2002 are 3 new inoventions exhibits, updated exhibits/experinces in the Space Pavilion bringing the pavilion update to with Space exploration and flight, The Test Track Pavilion updates the post show exhibits along with new vehicles in the showroom, Updated exhibits in World Showcase, New Entertainment experiences throughout the park, 2 Splash pads are added, a New popcorn location opens near Journey into Imagination, Wonders of China closed November-19th to begin work for the new film coming in 2003, Spirit of Norway is updated with a new 4 minute film, Illuminations receives updated lasers and audio, The 9th annual Flower and Garden festival adds 4 new garden seminars, 1 new garden, 4 new topiaries and is expanded to 50 days, The 7th annual Food and Wine Festival adds 2 new food marketplaces, 5 new food seminars, a second upcharge food event and is expanded to 50 days, Holidays around the world adds a new tree lighting show, candy cane trail, expanded merchandise and a new Santa meet'n'greet area, new security check areas are added to the entry plaza with permanent structures replacing the temporary structures, The Monorail Station is refreshed, The Epcot 20th Anniversary is celebrated with special entertainment, food, drinks and merchandise due to the ongoing 100 years of Magic celebration and Fastpass is added to the highly popular Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. Finally on April-5th-2002 The newly updated Wonders of Life presented by Mayo Clinic opens with The Future of Medicine post-show exhibit, Updated interactive experiences that continue the health and fitness fair theme which has been refreshed with new technology and thematic elements created in collaboration with the original team who built the pavilion, Goofy About Health is updated, The Making of Me is replaced by The Life of Wonder a new film about the life of humans through the different stages of life, Cranium Command is updated with new technology, AA fiqures, show elements, updated film and refreshed theaters, Well and Goods limited is renovated and renamed Wellness Goods Europium, Pure and Simple counter service restaurant is refreshed and updates it's menu and the most major update of Wonders of Life is the update of Body Wars which brought a new ride film and pre-show direct from Westcot which sees new special effects, upgraded simulators, upgraded film projection systems, upgraded screens, upgraded audio systems, upgraded lighting systems, rennovated queue and pre-show/boarding areas bringing further Futuristic theming, rennovated unloading/exit areas with further Futuristic theming and updated thematic elements all those major updates to the Wonders of Life pavilion bring the pavilion into the 21st century ensuring it will stay relevant, popular and open for many years to come saving it from the fate of permanent closure that happened in our reality but in this Alternate reality history the pavilion never closes for good so it will remain a part of Epcot for years and decades to come. Beyond the new additions and changes to Epcot in 2002 work continues on Biomes of the Earth coming in 2003 to the Land Pavilion in addition work begins for Reflections of China in the China Pavilion along with the beginning of work on a re-build of Fountain of Nations along with new landscaping and a new stage area plus plans for Soarin are greenlit along with a updated attraction in World Showcase and in addition to this the Seas Pavilion update project planning is delayed until a Popular IP emerges that can educate guests about the Ocean because United Technologies ended their sponsorship and the sea cabs are closed due to decreased guest demand but next year the future of the pavilion will be bright again all those developments for Epcot continue to ensure the Park remains relevant, popular and great well into the 21st century helping Epcot continue a high level of success that will allow the park to be great for many years and decades to come benefiting the future of Epcot.

 

[Toonfan1]

==== The Journey to the 25th Anniversary of Epcot: The Early and Mid 2000's years 2003-2007====

2003: It's now 2003 Epcot is now in it's 21st year of operations the park now enters the road to it's 25th anniversary in 2007 that will bring more change and transformation to Epcot in time for The Happiest Celebration on Earth in 2005 and to prep the Park for it's big 25th anniversary celebration both upcoming celebrations will ensure the success and bright future of Epcot as the Parks continue to rebound from the challenging times of the early 2000's a recovery that will be fully reached in 2005 bringing all the parks stronger including Epcot as Michael and Frank's time with the company comes to an end after 21 years so a new leader who will continue the legacy and success of Michael and Frank along with the amazing changes and additions to the Parks including Epcot that the new leader of the company will bring in the years and decades ahead. The Changes for Epcot in 2003 are 2 new exhibits in Inoventions, updated menus at all quick service restaurants, New character experiences, New Entertainment for the UK and Brazil pavilion, The newly re-built Fountain of Nations along with new landscaping and a new stage opened on December-7th-2003, Biergarten is refreshed, a new exhibit opens in the China Pavilion and on May 22nd Reflections of China a new 14 minute circle vision film about the wonders, culture, beauty, history and cities of China opens in the China Pavilion along with updated film projectors, updated audio and a refreshed 360 theater that brings the 360 film experience into the 21st Century with a new film that is instantly a success with Guests and it will continue to be popular for years to come. Finally on April-22nd 2003 The Biomes of Earth outdoor/indoor attraction for the Land pavilion located in the former empty lawns areas on the left and right sides of the Main pavilion entrance of The Land and in the Biomes of Earth guests will experience 2 different environments a Tropical Rainforest and Desert guests can enter the Rainforest environment to the left of the Land Pavilion entrance and the Desert environment can be entered on the right side of the Land near the Space pavilion giving guests the option to choose 2 different experiences. Guests who head to the left of the Land entering the Tropical Rainforest environment will find a dense rainforest canopy full of trees, rocks, waterfalls and water features along with a bio domed Bird Aviary in the center of the Rainforest in addition to the Aviary guests will find a treehouse, zipline experience through the treetops and along the waterfalls, water play area and educational exhibit elements after guests go through the Tropical Rainforest environment they exit into a small gift shop selling Rainforest Disney conversation fund merchandise that go towards Rainforest conversation efforts near the Journey into Imagination after this guests can enter the Main part of the Land Pavilion or head to the right side of the Land near the Space pavilion for the Desert environment experience of the Biomes of Earth. Once guests enter the Desert environment in a climate controlled bio environment structure they will find a simulated desert with natural sunlight, controlled desert temperature, plants, small reptiles, birds, water features, rocks and rockwork structures in addition guests will find a reptile house, small bird enclosure area, Walking trail experience with play areas and interactive educational exhibits, 1 Desert outpost themed counter service restaurant window serving Southwestern American foods and drinks, 60 seat dining area with views of the Desert environment and educational stage area once guests are done with the Desert environment they exit to the right of the Land pavilion entrance and the way out of Biomes of Earth Desert environment guests will find a small merchandise cart selling Desert themed Disney Conversation fund merchandise that go towards Desert conversation efforts. All of the elements and experiences of the Both environments of the Biomes of Earth attraction make it very popular with guests especially families with younger guests who are enjoying the relaxing and fun environment of the attraction along with the interactive play and adventure experiences that are fun and educational for all guests of all ages especially younger guests who are beginning to learn about the importance of protecting the environment and what makes our planet special which makes the Biomes of Earth a truly unique experience for guests visiting Epcot that will continue to be popular with guests and will inspire them to protect the environment before guests head to Animal Kingdom during their day visit or vacation preparing guests for the powerful environmental message of Animal Kingdom through the Biomes of Earth attraction which is a mini version of Animal Kingdom designed for Epcot guests that will lead to attendance and merchandise sale increases at both parks in 2003 and for years to come because guests are enjoying the unique environmental themed nature of Biomes of Earth that increases the popularity of the Land and brings more guests to Epcot helping with the full recovery of the Parks in time for 2005 a historic year for Disney Parks worldwide. Beyond the new changes and additions to Epcot in 2003 plans are announced for Soarin which started construction in May 2003 along with the announcement of Soarin it is also announced that the American Adventure will get updated in 2005 along with a demolition/rebuild of Inoventions West which is being re-built with 2 floors that will provide room for more attractions, exhibits, restaurants, shops and entertainment this project starting next year and will last until 2006/2007 in addition to this plans for the major Seas Pavilion renovation project pick back up with a new plan that involves bringing in Finding Nemo characters to create a new pavilion experience where the characters educate the guests about the ocean and life within the oceans and in addition to the plans for the Seas Pavilion plans for the updated Spaceship Earth begin development at the same time the new sponsorship deal with Siemens A.G is being formed for the pavilion all those developments for Epcot will continue the further transformation and evolution of Epcot that will help keep the park great and relevant for the years and decades to come as the park nears 25 years of inspiring the world.

2004: It's now 2004 Epcot now entering 22 years of operations is beginning a series of major changes and additions for the upcoming Happiest Celebration on Earth next year and the 25th anniversary in 3 years those celebrations the biggest upcoming events in the history of Epcot will help the park get more exciting attractions and experiences tha t will in turn keep the park great and successful for many more year and decades ahead ensuring a continued bright future for Epcot. The Changes and additions in Epcot for 2004 are 1 new exhibit for Inoventions East, The February 2004 closure of the whole Inoventions West building and Art of Disney for the demolition/re-building project causing the main entrance to Future World West to be blocked by construction walls along with a demolition of pin central and the canopy structures as a result guests can only reach Future World West from World Showcase and a temporary bypass near the Seas very similar to the one currently in the Epcot of our reality but in this Alternate reality it exists in 2004 instead of 2023, The addition of new entertainment and updated exhibits in World Showcase, the 11th annual Flower and Garden festival adds 2 new garden seminars, 1 new garden, 4 new topiaries and a scavenger hunt, the 9th annual Food and Wine Festival adds 3 new food seminars, 2 new food marketplaces, additional musical acts for Eat to the Beat concert series and a special food tasting experience, Hoildays Around the World adds a Holiday music show, cookie making experience, ice skating in the American Adventure and a updated Illuminations holiday fireworks tag, The Space Pavilion updates it's exhibits for the second time, Turtle Talk with Crush a interactive living character screen based show experience featuring Crush the sea turtle opens in the Seas Pavilion delighting guests of all ages immediately after opening so much that a new theater is greenlit to increase show capacity as part of the pavilion renovation starting in 2005, The American Adventure show closes in May 2004 for a update coming in July 2005, The American heritage gallery adds a temporary American history experience well the main show is closed for updates, Kitchen Kabaret closes to make way for Soarin, The Universe of Energy loses it's sponsor after 22 years and GE ends it's sponsorship of Horzions and Carousel of Progress but luckily Siemens A.G decides to switch sponsorship from Spaceship Earth to both Horzions and Carousel of Progress ensuring a path to their eventual updates in the 2010's and World Showcase adds a new character experience. Beyond the changes and additions to Epcot in 2004 work continues on Soarin along with the Innoventions West demolition/re-build project and the American Adventure update in addition to this The Seas pavilion renovation featuring Finding nemo is announced along with the Spaceship Earth update coming in 2007 plus early planning begins for a 14th Nation pavilion and a Canada pavilion expansion for World Showcase along with some updates for the Journeys of Space ride all of those new developments ensure a bright future full of changes and additions that will keep the park great and relevant going forward in the years and decades ahead that will keep guests coming back to Epcot giving it an endless future of success.

 

[Toonfan1]

==== The Journey to the 25th Anniversary of Epcot: The Early and Mid 2000's years 2003-2007====

2005: It's now 2005 Epcot is in it's 23rd year which happens to be the historic 50th anniversary year of Disney Parks being celebrated with the Happiest Celebration of Earth at all Disney Parks around the world for 18 months the celebration sees new additions for all WDW Parks including Epcot most of those additions are WDW versions of attractions direct from other Disney Park and others are exclusive to Walt Disney World including with this being said 2005 is the biggest year since the Millennium Celebration for Walt Disney World including at Epcot that will celebrate Disneyland's 50th anniversary along all Disney Parks with major changes and additions throughout the next 18 months that will continue to have a positive impact on the Parks including Epcot that have fully recovered from 2001 stronger and more successful then ever before in time for the Disney Parks 50th anniversary year ensuring a bright future for the Parks including the great Epcot for many years and decades to come. The Changes for Epcot in 2005 are Park wide Happiest Celebration on Earth decor, food, drinks and merchandise, Renovation of the Land Pavilion including the brand new Sunshine Seasons quick service food court restaurant and a new retail shop, All restaurant menus are updated throughout Epcot, Spaceship Earth loses it's sponsor but will Apple take over in January 2006, Test Track updates it's post show exhibits, Fastpass is added for Soarin, The Viking ship play area is refreshed, The 12th annual Flower and Garden festival adds 3 new garden seminars, 1 new garden, 6 new topiaries including special Disneyland 50th anniversary ones, 2 merchandise shop markets and special entertainment, the 10th annual Food and Wine Festival adds 3 new food marketplaces, 3 new food seminars, Special Happiest celebration of Earth dining upcharge experiences and expanded merchandise, Hoildays Around the World returns with special elements for the Happiest Celebration on Earth, The Hong Kong Disneyland preview center opens in the China Pavilion, The Tokyo Disney Resort Experience opens in the Japan pavilion, Gifts from Disneyland Paris opens, Disneyland The American Icon gallery opens in The American Adventure and the updated American Adventure opened on July-4th-2005 with major technical and show system upgrades along with updated film sequences and a new updated Golden Dream finale featuring a re-recorded version of the Golden Dream song bringing the show into the 21st century. The Biggest addition to Epcot in 2005 Soarin officially opened on May-5th-2005 in celebration of the Happiest celebration on Earth as a special gift from the Disneyland Resort and Westcot where the first version of Soarin debuted in 2000 and becomes a instant successful and popular attraction that guests have been demanding it for it's arrival to Epcot on the East coast of America so since it's the 50th annniversary of Disney Parks guests wishes have been answered. Soarin is a 5 minute Flying theater ride located inside the Land Pavilion with the ride queue entrance and exit in the former Kitchen Kabaret attraction space the rest of the Soarin attraction is in a separate building connected by a Airport concourse themed indoor queue and exit corridor linking the ride building to the Land pavilion once guests are inside the Soarin attraction building they are directed to 1 of 2 Flight theater concourses once they are directed to either Concourse A or B they had down a hallway ramp into the Concourse pre-show/holding areas A, B and C that each have 3 rows facing a screen to hold guests well they wait for their flight once guests are in the pre-show/holding area the screen lists the destinations of California with the ride score before the pre-show with flight attendant Patrick who explains the ride ahead and important safety information for guests after the pre-show ends the doors to the 88 person Flying theater open revealing 9 hang gilders that can fit 6-7 people once inside guests head to their assigned hang-gilder for their row number put their loose articles under their seats in the storage compartment before buckling up their seatbelts once guests are buckled up and secured in their hang glider seats the lights in the flying theater theater go out followed by Patrick soaring to tower we are cleared for takeoff leading guests hang-gliders to go up into position in front of the Omnimax Screen starting the ride with the iconic Soarin music score and the golden gate bridge scene that is followed by many famous California natural wonders, locations and landmarks as the gliders gently move and swoop guests around along with special effects including scents and water spray effects throughout the ride until guests end their flight over Disneyland at Night after guests fly over Disneyland the score ends and the gliders come back down to the loading/unloading position as Patrick says on behalf of Soarin thanks for soaring with us after this guests unbuckle their seatbelts and grab their personal belongings after guests unload their hang glider they head out the exit doors from either Concourses A&B depending on what flying theater they are in once outside of the flying theater guests head through the lower level of the corridor walkway connecting the ride and land pavilion once through the corridor guests exit back into the Land Pavilion and this is where guests can find a small Soarin merchandise location near the exit and entrance of the attraction along with Soarin Fastpass Distribution area within the exit area/ seating area for guests waiting for their parties to finish experiencing Soarin all those elements make Soarin instantly popular with guests just like the original version at the Disneyland Resort in Westcot causing nearly 2 hour waits for many years after opening so much that a 3rd Flying theater is approved immediately with this being said the success of Soarin leads to increased attendance and popularity for Epcot that have a positive impact of keeping the park for years to come ensuring continued success for Epcot. Beyond the new changes and additions for Epcot in 2005 work continues on the major re-build of Inoventions West along with the central Future World core upgrade project plus work begins on the multi-phase renovation of the Seas Pavillon begins it's 2 year process of change for the pavilion in addition plans for Spaceship Earth are on track along with a Canada pavilion expansion and a unknown 14th nation pavilion for World Showcase all of those developments for Epcot are preparing the park for the 25th anniversary of it's opening and ensuring future plans for Epcot long after the 25th anniversary celebration ends in 2007 that will help keep Epcot great for the years and decades ahead that will be filled with more transformation for Epcot going forward.

 

[Toonfan1]

==== The Journey to the 25th Anniversary of Epcot: The Early and Mid 2000's years 2003-2007====

2006: It's now 2006 Epcot now 1 year away from it's 25th anniversary and still celebrating the Happiest Celebration on Earth until September of 2006 but a new special celebration is slated to start in October for Disney Parks but throughout 2006 Major changes and additions for Epcot are still occurring and continuing to evolve the park to help keep it relevant, popular, successful and great for the rest of the 2000's and the decades that will follow meaning the bright future of Epcot has only just started with even more on the horizon ahead for the Park that will happen under the Leadership of Bob Iger the new leader of Disney who has started to create change and grow the company even more including the purchase of Pixar back in January 2006 a move that will benefit the company and the Parks including Epcot ensuring an even brighter future for the park going forward. The changes for Epcot in 2006 are 2 new exhibits for Inoventions East, continued work in the center of Future World, new entertainment experiences in World Showcase, The Coral Reef Restaurant is refreshed, 2 Restrooms are remolded in Future World West, The American Gardens theater receives show system upgrades, Gifts of Disneyland Paris closed in September, The Tokyo Disney Resort experience closed in September to make way for a new Japan exhibt, the Flower and Garden festival adds 2 new garden seminars, 2 new gardens, 4 new topiaries and adds more music acts for Garden rocks, the 11th annual Food and Wine festival adds 2 new food marketplaces, 4 new food seminars and is expanded to 55 days, Holidays Around the World returns with new entertainment and decorations along with more merchandise offerings, 2 new tip boards are added in the East and West sides of Future World and Guest services is refreshed. Elsewhere in Future World Phase 1 of the Seas Pavilion renovation opens with a brand new exit and store replacing the exit hydrolators in addition to this the Nemo Aquatic friends neighborhood aquarium, Bruce's Kingdom of Sharks interactive shark themed exhibit, a renovated observation deck level, updated exhibits, a new dive lock chamber show experience, renovated rehabilitation center viewing areas and exhibits, renovated restrooms, new carpet flooring, renovated elevator, new esclators, new audio systems, new lighting systems, new signage and a nemo photo op area outside of the pavilion throughout 2006 work continues on phase 2 that will see a new educational ride featuring Nemo and friends and a new theater location for Turtle Talk with Crush with this being said the Seas pavilion is transforming with the use of Finding nemo characters to educate guests about the ocean and sealife very different from the Nemo overlay in our reality that has no educational value and does not fit the pavilion well but in this Alternate reality the Nemo overlay has educational value and retains the messages and themes of the Seas pavilion by using the IP to provide a new exciting way to educate guests about the ocean and it's life without having to change the messages and themes of the pavilion so this way The Seas pavilion can still be updated well maintaining the core of it's message for years and decades to come. Beyond the new changes and additions to Epcot in 2006 work continues on the re-build of Inoventions West into a 2 floor building for guest use that is slated to open in Summer 2007 in addition to this the new restaurants, shops, exhibits, entertainment and attractions for the new 2 floor Inoventions West which includes the first rides within Inoventions made possible from the new 2 floor building, club cool and Epcot Character Spot well this project is continuing work continues on the Seas Pavilion renovation slated for full completion next year in addition to this final planning for the Spaceship Earth ride and post-show update starting next year in the lead up to 2008 plus plans for the Canada Pavilion expansion are greenlit for 2010 along with a Space pavilion update for the thesis ride of the pavilion and main exhibits are approved for 2009 alongside a Kim Possible interactive experience all of those new developments for Epcot continue the transformation and bright future of the park that will keep it relevant and great for many more years and decades ahead ensuring continued success for Epcot that will last a while going forward which gives a very bright and endless future of possibilities to Epcot.

 

[Toonfan1]

==== The Journey to the 25th Anniversary of Epcot: The Early and Mid 2000's years 2003-2007====

2007: It's now 2007 Epcot is celebrating it's 25th anniversary with a special celebration that honors the historic October 1st-1982 opening of the park this celebration brings more significant changes and additions that help evolve the park and keep it great which in turns leads to continued high attendance and profits ensuring success for the parks. In addition to the 25th anniversary celebration all the parks including Epcot are also doing a special 26 month celebration called the Year of a Million Dreams which is a special celebration about making dreams come true with the magic of Disney the celebration includes special giveaways along with merchandise, food, drinks, entertainment and of course new attractions across all Domestic Disney Parks including Epcot which brings even more transformation to the Park that will benefit the park by keeping it relevant, exciting and great going forward into the years and decades ahead and this will be possible thanks to the incredible leadership and expansions that Bob Iger is doing within the company and the parks including Epcot that will help them to continue growing and evolving for guests ensuring a grand bright future for the great Epcot. The changes at Epcot in 2007 are updated exhibits in World Showcase, new entertainment experiences including Dreams of the World a special 15 minute show on the Fountain of Nations stage, New Character experiences, Year of a Million Dreams decor/merchandise/food/ drinks and special experiences including Dream Squads are added throughout Epcot, The 14th Annual Flower and Garden festival adds 2 new garden seminars, 2 new gardens, new play areas and 5 new topiaries, The 12th Annual Food and Wine Festival adds 2 new food marketplaces, 5 new food seminars, 1 new upcharge experience and 1 relaxation zone, Holidays Around the World adds new character experiences, cookie tasting experience and more decorations, Spaceship Earth closed for a major update coming next year, work begins on Project Tomorrow opening in 2008, The New Future World Central plaza with new landscaping, futuristic thematic details, fiber optic walkways, lighting fixtures and water features debuts along with the new Future World West breezway that goes under an elevated enclosed walkway connecting both upper floor half's of the new 2 Floor and larger Inoventions West building, Leave a Legacy ends all photo services, The Camera Center is refreshed and updated with new digital photo viewing and printer systems, fencing with gates are added around the entry plaza/ticket booth areas, the International Gateway is refreshed with new paint and landscaping and the Epcot 25th anniversary is celebrated with special ceremonies, Imagineering panels in the odyssey, entertainment, special illuminations fireworks tag, extended park hours for the whole month of October, Food, Drinks and Special merchandise plus a special exhibit Epcot opens in the America Heritage Gallery inside the American Adventure pavilion. Finally on January-4th-2007 The Living Seas Pavilion featuring Nemo and Friends the newly renovated re-imagined Seas pavilion opened on the outside of the pavilion guests will find a newly re-built entrance water feature with a restored wave effect as they head into the pavilion into the queue for Nemo's Ocean Adventure once inside guests go through a coastal environment themed queue section up a series of ramps before heading into the tide pools and grotto environment section of the queue before heading into a ocean research station themed queue section with an in-queue pre-show featuring a Marine Science specialist talking about the incredible world of the ocean and the underwater research mission she is sending guests on in order to test her Aquatic life translator device she invented so humans and marine life can talk to each other expanding our knowledge of the oceans as guests are going through the queue watching the in queue pre-show they head to the Ocean Research station themed omnimover loading area to board their 3 person Ocean Research Submarine Pod once guests board their sideways facing vehicles their doors close and their vehicles head into the oceanic descent scene where Nemo, Merlin and Dory welcome us to the ocean after guests and their Marine Scientist expert Rebecca who is watching the research mission and talking directly to the Finding nemo characters begin a grand tour of the ocean first going through the coral reef with Nemo, Merlin and Dory where we see Mr.Ray for an important message about protecting the reefs this followed by a journey through a undersea cave, school of fish and jellyfish reef to learn about the life in the oceans before heading into the dark abyss of the ocean where Nemo, Merlin and Dory and guests sub pods enter complete darkness and then comes across the angler fish on a kuka arm which excites the research team and explains to guests that oceanic life is possible in the deep depths of the ocean as this is happening the geothermal vents and small AA's of life around the vents are active showing guests the importance of geothermal activity in the oceans and the surface after this guests along with Nemo, Merlin and Dory head into a undersea shipwreck where guests will see Bruce and his shark friends talking about how fish are friends to all and the role sharks play in the keeping the oceans healthy and in balance then after seeing Bruce guests in their pod subs head into the E.A.C where Crush and Squirt welcome guests to the E.A.C and start talking to guests about the power of the ocean and the role currents play in keeping the oceans environment regulated after guests into the Ocean Research Seabase themed Aquarium viewing windows where Nemo, Merlin, Dory and all of the characters guests saw appear in the Aquarium tank talking to guests thanking them for visiting the ocean before they start singing the Big blue World until guests reach a finale scene with Mr.Ray in the Aquarium tank talking to guests and giving them a important message about protecting the oceans and it's life before saying for more knowledge explorers go explore the Sea Base as their pod subs reach the Ocean Research Seabase themed omnimover unloading area so guests can exit their vehicles once guests unload their vehicles they head into Sea Base which was fully renovated last year with updated and new exhibit/educational and viewing experiences for guests to enjoy but with the completion of the pavilion renovation guests will find a re-located Turtle Talk with Crush with a new pre-show holding area and entrance with sting ray and jellyfish exhibits within the area too once it's time for the next show the doors open to a 200 seat show theater in the former pre-show theater for the first generation version of the Living Seas once guests are done with the 15 minute interactive character show experience they exit the theater in a new ocean research sea base themed exit corridor back to Seabase once guests are done visiting the pavilion they head into Gifts of Sea pavilion exit shop selling Ocean themed Disney Conversation fund merchandise, Living Seas merchandise, Ocean educational Books and Finding Nemo merchandise. Nemo's Ocean Adventure is a 6 minute Ocean Exploration themed omnimover dark ride where guests go a pod sub ocean research mission with a Marine Scientist team and during the mission guests will join Nemo and Friends for a fun educational tour about the oceans and the life that live in the ocean this attraction features 9 showscenes, 15 AA Fiqures, show set elements, props, special effects, Digital projector systems, Digital Audio systems, Show lighting systems, Digital projection screens, 1 Ocean Environment/ Research station themed queue and loading areas in the former pre-show and hydrolators area, 1 Sea Base themed unloading area/exit area, 112 Three person Pod Sub vehicles including 2 wheelchair accessible vehicles and 1,100 ft of Omnimover track all of those elements make Nemo's Ocean Adventure along with the newly renovated Seas pavilion an instant success who are enjoying the attractions and experiences inside that feature the characters from Finding nemo to educate guests the oceans, sea life and protecting the oceans that makes the pavilion a truly special fun but educational experience for guests of all ages and it helps inspire guests to take action to protect our oceans with their new knowledge about the oceans and sea life of the world with this being said the addition of Finding nemo characters educating guests in the Living Seas makes the pavilion more relevant and exciting for guests ensuring the pavilion will be enjoyed for many years and decades to come. Elsewhere in Epcot on August-10th-2007 The New Inoventions West building which is larger and features 2 floors very different from the old building inside the upper half of Inoventions West on the first floor guests will find the Club Cool Coca-Cola interactive tasting/retail experience located by the Fountain of Nations next to Club Cool guests will find Fountain View Bakery and Coffee a futuristic themed Bakery and Coffee location with a indoor seating area facing the Fountain of Nations next to Fountain View guests will find Mickey's Future Mart a futuristic themed exit shop for Epcot Character Spot in the breezway guests will find the main entrance of Epcot Character Spot to their left near the end of the breezway once inside Epcot Character Spot guests enter a futuristic themed queue area with Mickey and Friends thematic elements of them in the future after this guests are lead into 1 of 2 different Futuristic themed meet'n'greet rooms that can handle 3 characters each and guests will be able to meet Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy or Donald in Futuristic outfits once guests are done meeting the characters they into a Futuristic themed exit area leading to the Mickey's Future Mart exit gift shop before guests exit back into the center of Future World but the first floor of the upper half of the new Inoventions West building is just a part of the overall new pavilion experience because the lower half and second floor of the upper half has new attractions, exhibits and a restaurant for the new Inoventions West which has greatly improved the overall Inoventions experience for guests. Within the 2 floors of the Lower half and the second floor of the upper half the New Inoventions West building guests will find Inoventions West that can be accessed from the Future World West, The Breezway and near Project Tomorrow once inside Inoventions West guests will discover a futuristic expo hall spread across 2 floors on the first floor guests will find 11 different experiences( Segway Central, IBM: The Power of computing( interactive exhibit/film experience), Disney Interactive Zone( interactive video games area), How Phones work presented by Motorola ( interactive exhibit experience about the development and future of phones), Rockin Robots ( interactive kuka robotic arm exhibit experience), Kinetic Flyers presented by MIT( 2 minute Kinetic energy themed Flyer style ride similar to Filk's Flyers but indoors and located in the center of Inoventions West in an atrium that goes up 2 floors with a skylight), The Energy of the Universe presented by MIT ( interactive kinetic and physics themed exhibit experience), The Future of Farming presented by Caterpillar( interactive exhibit experience where guests can see the farming equipment and vehicles of the future and get the opportunity to get in a farming vehicle simulator through a futuristic farm this is achieved through small simulator pods with state of the art projection technology and special effects), The Magic of Pet Care presented by Purina( interactive pet care exhibit experience where can learn about taking care of pets and how nutrition is important for the care of pets before they get to make a plush dog or cat to adopt and take home with a special care package), Building Super Structures presented by National Geographic ( film/ interactive exhibit experience about engineering the world's most impressive feats of engineering before guests can build their own model building that will be tested in a simulated earthquake table or wind room depending on the engineering challenge given to guests) and the Science of Elements presented by Monsanto company( interactive exhibit experience about the elements of the universe) after exploring the first floor guests head to the stairs or elevator to go up to the second floor of the lower half of the new Innoventions West once guests are on the second floor they will find 10 different experiences The Power of the Mac presented by Apple( interactive exhibit experience about the history and future of the Mac computer), Powering the Nation presented by Duke Energy( interactive electricity exhibit experience about the power of electricity and how it is created for the home), Internet Search Engine Central presented by Google( interactive exhibit experience about the internet and it's powerful search engine Google where guests can create their own Google web page after learning about the world of the internet), Environmental Corner( Small Environmental exhibit area), Home Entertainment of the Future presented by Pansonic( interactive exhibit experience where guests can see the future of home entertainment and experience it years before they arrive to the home), Play Zone of Tomorrow presented by Hasbro ( interactive walkthrough/play area featuring a futuristic themed play area with slides, challenge courses, interactive toy elements and game experiences including a life size monopoly board game with a futuristic world theme where guests can play Monopoly), Transportation of tomorrow presented by Siemens( interactive exhibit experience about the transportation of the future being created and used around the world where guests can learn about transportation before having the opportunity to experience a simulated high speed mag lev train through a futuristic city), Communication Station presented by Verizon( interactive exhibit experience about communication systems where guests learn about communication through interactive experiences like operating a cell phone system and setting up a wi-fi connection), Cell Phone Tower Climb( interactive tower climbing ride where guests are trying to climb up a Cell phone tower) and The Great Computer Show( 20 minute computer demonstration show inspired by the former backstage magic show but using computers from all decades including PC's and home computers showing their computing capabilities) after guests explore the upper level of the lower half of Innoventions West they can either go back to the first floor or head across the enclosed elevated walkway to the second floor of the upper half of Innoventions West where they will find Walt Disney Imagineering Labs( interactive WDI exhibit and demo experience where guests can learn the magic of Imagineering and play test new experiences that might come to the Parks in the future plus guests can also learn how the attractions and AA's work through the power of STEM) and guests will also find Inoventors Cafe a 200 seat Futuristic themed quick service restaurant serving American and Italian foods and drinks that can be accessed from the second floor Innoventions West and from a secondary entrance near Journey into Imagination with dedicated stairs and a dedicated elevator once guests are done visiting Innoventions West they can go back down to the first floor and exit back into Future World. The New Innoventions West is a success for the park giving guests even more fun, exciting and educational experiences to do when visiting Epcot which brings even more guests to the park who want to experience the newly expanded which features not only exhibits but 2 mini simulators and 2 Rides that increase ride capacity to 20 rides the experiences including the rides instantly make Innoventions more relevant and popular with guests going forward keeping Innoventions a part of Epcot for many more years to come which will help keep the overall Epcot experience great which is essential to it's continued success. Beyond the new additions and changes for 2007 work continues on the Spaceship Earth update and post-show experience update project while work begins on a Canada pavilion expansion for 2010 that will be built because it started work ahead of the economic crisis of 2007-08 along with the new Canada film arriving in 2008 in addition to this plans for the 14th World Showcase are delayed due to economic issues the world is facing but plans for a Mexico boat ride update, and Sum of all Thrills are greenlit and early planning begins for the updated Horzions ride all of those developments for Epcot will keep it relevant and great as the 2010's near despite the economic crisis the park will evolving but at a slower pace as the economy recovers under a new president that America elects next year the parks including Epcot will continue all current projects under progress along with modest but smaller still exciting changes that will keep the parks going along with all another necessary needs required to help the parks get through the economic crisis but the parks including Epcot will get through this and re-bound strongly around 2010 so their is still hope for a continued bright future for Epcot on the dawn of the 2010's.

 

[Toonfan1]

==== The Horizon of the Next Decade: The Late 2000's and the Start of the 2010's 2008-2010

2008: It's now 2008 Epcot in it's 26th year of being open to guests with more changes and additions for the park that will be more modest smaller budget projects until a large addition emerges in 2010 this is due to the economic crisis currently going on around the world affecting every nation, company and person to the point where the governments of the world have to take action to prevent a new great depression as result Disney has no choice but to tighten their economics causing budget cuts across the parks including Epcot despite this the park will still get new changes and additions that will help it recover strongly from the economic crisis ensuring a bright future for Epcot as the economy rebounds over the next couple years that will lead to a new era of growth and evolution for Epcot going forward into the 2010's ahead. The changes for Epcot in 2008 are the Stormstruck interactive 3-D Attraction in Innoventions East, Don't Waste it presented by Waste management in Innoventions East, The House of the Future in Innoventions East is updated, Electric Umbrella adds digital screens and refillable drink stations, The Art of Disney opens in Innoventions West in the same location as the old Art of Disney shop in the old building that was demolished and rebuilt with 2 floors and more space, Test Track updates it's post-show area, New character experiences are added in Future World, World Showcase adds a Three Cabero's meet'n'greet to Mexico, All exhibits are updated i n World Showcase, The 15th annual Flower and Garden festival adds 3 new garden seminars, special entertainment, 2 new gardens and 8 new toparies including new character toparies with the designs we know today, The 13th Annual Food and Wine Festival adds 3 new food marketplaces, 5 new food seminars, Festival Center in the Odyssey Pavilion, The Wine and Dine Marathon weekend and expanded merchandise, Holidays Around the World receives no major changes except for the removal of Lights of Wonder, The New O Canada Film hosted by Martin Short debuts in Canada and Fastpass is added to Body Wars in Wonders of Life. The Biggest additions to Epcot in 2008 are the Gran Fiesta Tour Starting the Three Cabero's an updated Mexico boat ride featuring the Three Cabero's on an adventure through Mexico well looking for Donald who is needed for the Three Cabero's Concert that happens at the end of the ride and the new finale features 3 AA Fiqures of the Three Cabero's this new updated attraction opened in April after a 4 month closure for the update project elsewhere in Epcot a major attraction has returned after a long closure. Finally in February 2008 Spaceship Earth presented by Apple re-opened with new AA fiqures, re-built show sets, updated special effects, updated audio systems, updated lighting systems, updated projection systems, new screens, new descent scene experience where guests can create their own future and see it on-board their vehicle touch screens, new photo camera system for the new finale experience, new musical score, new audio narration by Judi Dench, New Ride vehicles with on-board touch screens and audio along with automatic doors 2 of the new vehicles feature ADA Transfer doors, updated omnimover system with the ability to stop and start for easier loading and unloading, refreshed queue area, updated signage, refreshing loading/unloading areas and updated safety features in addition to the updated ride guests who exit the ride will find the Project Tomorrow presented by Apple post-show area featuring 7 different post-show exhibit experiences along with seating areas and futuristic thematic details plus both entrances from the center area of Future World are refreshed to reflect the new Project Tomorrow area all of the elements of the new updated Spaceship Earth refresh the signature attraction in the Park for old and new generations by bringing it into the 21st century with new technology and an improved ride experience that ensures Spaceship Earth will remain relevant and popular with guests for many more years and decades to come helping the overall core themes and messages of Epcot remain relevant and great for guests well into the 21st century. Beyond the new changes and additions for 2008 in Epcot work continues on the Canada Pavilion expansion coming in 2010 with brand new attractions and work begins on the Sum of All Thrills presented by Raytheon in addition to this plans for the 14th Nation pavilion of World Showcase are delayed to 2012 at the earliest plus the Horzions update is greenlit along with updates for Carousel of Progress and a major update to Journeys of Space for 2012 all those new developments for Epcot will ensure the park continues to evolve and expand in order to remain relevant and great for guests going forward into the 2010's an era that will bring increased attendance to all the parks including Epcot continuing it's success and greatness for many years to come.

2009: It's now 2009 Epcot is in it's 27th year of operations that will bring a few changes and additions to the park in one of the most slowest years for Epcot in nearly 2 decades this as result of the economy still re-bounding slowly from the worldwide economic crisis of 2007-2008 despite this parks including Epcot are starting to see small positive signs of a recovering economy that will achieve more further recovery in the early 2010's by 2009 is the beginning of this this slow recovery but the parks are already looking to the future because of Disney's 4 billion dollar purchase of Marvel Entertainment along with major new projects announced for the Walt Disney World Parks at the 1st annual D23 Expo among those announcements are a few new additions to Epcot that will help the park stay relevant, exciting and great for the 2010's and the decades that will follow ensuring a continued bright future for Epcot. The Changes for Epcot in 2009 are updated menus in all Epcot Restaurants, a updated Nine Dragons Restaurant, New Covered Seating area for Electric Umbrella, Refreshed Le Cellar restaurant, The Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure interactive experience throughout World Showcase with 2 mission recruitment centers one in Innoventions East and another on the World Showcase connector bridge along with 2 mission end points where guests can return the gaming device element for guests phones along with a special reward for completed missions, refreshed Friendship boat docks, the 16th Annual Flower and Garden Festival presented by HGTV adds 3 new garden seminars, 4 Garden demos, Special book and autograph signings with HGTV stars and experts, special entertainment, Festival Center in the Odyssey, expanded merchandise and is expanded to 55 days. The 14th annual Food and Wine Festival presented by Food Network adds 3 new food marketplaces, 3 pop-up merchandise marketplaces, 7 new food seminars with Food network stars and celebrity chefs, 2 new upcharge dining experiences, Book and Autograph signing events, Remy's Culinary Quest scavenger hunt, Remy and friends meet'n'greet experience, Ratatouille themed dinner experience in France, the 2nd annual Wine and Dine Marathon weekend, expanded merchandise and additional Eat to Beat concert days, Holidays around the World adds new entertainment and decorations along with new holiday projections on Spaceship Earth and a World Showcase holiday lights show and the biggest of the new changes is the addition of the Sum of All Thrills presented by Raytheon a engineering themed kuka robotic arm simulator ride where can design their own bobsled track, jet flight course or Roller Coaster using STEM skills before they head up to 1 of 4 Two person Robotic arm simulator with shoulder restraints, audio and a personal projection screen dome that comes down with the restraints once guests are loaded they begin riding their thrilling ride designs this new addition to Innoventions East and the 21st ride in Epcot is an immediate success with guests despite it's low capacity and simple ride experience. Beyond the new additions and changs to Epcot for 2009 work continues on the Canada Pavilion expansion featuring The Great Canadian Nature Adventure water ride that will open next year plus plans are announced for 3 Major ride updates, The Greece Pavilion for 2013 and Major Changes for the Universe of Energy that will fully change the pavilion and replace the ride itself which has become very dated and irrelevant for the ever changing nature of Epcot all of those new developments for Epcot will help the park transform and evolve which will it stay relevant and great for the years and decades ahead bringing back guests well also attracting new guests who want to experience the truly inspirational and great Disney park Epcot which will remain great going forward into the 2010's starting next year.

 

[Toonfan1]

==== The Horizon of the Next Decade: The Late 2000's and the Start of the 2010's (2010)

2010: It's now 2010 Epcot now it's in 28th year and it's first year of operations in the 2010's a new decade era that will bring even more major expansions, additions and changes to Disney parks around the world including Epcot that will help them make a full recovery from the international economic crisis of 2007/2008 that caused a decline in attendance and profits to modest levels slowing down their growth but with the start of the 2010's the world economy begins it's recovery with an increase of attendance and profits for all the parks including Epcot for the first time since 2008 with this being said the bright future of the parks including Epcot will continue especially under the leadership of Bob Iger who is investing billions of dollars into the parks throughout the rest of the 2010's which will benefit all Disney Parks around the world including Epcot because all the major additions and changes will help keep Epcot relevant and great for many years and decades to come. The Changes for 2010 at Epcot are New Entertainment experiences around the park, new ex hibit experiences in all World Showcase pavilions, updated menus at all quick service restaurants, Karamell Kuche opens in the Germany Pavilion, refreshed stores in the Germany Pavilion, The Rhine River Cruise is updated with new film, projector, audio, and lightning systems along with refreshed show scenes, Biergarten updates it's kitchen and buffet stations along with a menu update, Tutto Italia Ristorante operated by Patina Restaurant group replaces Ristorante Alfredo in the Italy pavilion, Tutto Napoli Pizzeria and Cellar opens where Tutto gusto exists in our reality because in this alternate reality Via Napoli does not exist due to the expansion pad in the back of the Italy pavilion being saved for a future expansion that will be built in the 2020's, Refreshed Italy pavilion performance area, Chefs de France adds a Remy AA experience to lunch and dinner, Remy and Emile begin daily meet'n'greets in the France Pavilion, The Duffy meet'n'greet is added to World Showcase promande near the Disney Traders shop which has become a dedicated Duffy merchandise store for Epcot, The Seas pavilion updates it's educational exhibits and upcharge tours including dive quest, Segway Central closes in Innoventions West and is replaced by the Bikes of Tomorrow a new interactive futuristic themed bike course experience for guests of all ages, The Disney Interactive zone is updated to The Gaming Zone hosted by Mircosoft a interactive video game experience featuring the latest games and gaming systems, The Power of the Mac in Innoventions West is replaced by the Computing on the Go presented by Apple a interactive exhibit experience about the development of mobile devices and how their ability to change the world works everyday to make life easier for people around the world, The Walt Disney Imagineering Labs on the second floor of Innoventions West is updated to bring more creative magic for guests to educate guests about STEM in a fun and entertaining way that will inspire people especially younger guests to become interested in STEM subjects and careers helping to change the world with the power of Imagination, The What if Labs is updated in Innoventions East, Stormstruck and Sum of All Thrills reach high levels of popularity to the point where return times are needed along with longer hours of operation, The Circle of Life closes for a new experience for the Land Pavilion, Captain EO Tribute replaces Honey I Shrunk the Audience for a limited time but the show will ultimately never return in order to provide a new exciting experience in the mid 2010's, Test Track updates it's post-show exhibits, the 17th Annual Flower and Garden Festival presented by HGTV adds 11 new character topiaries, 2 new gardens, updated Butterfly exhibit experience, 3 new garden seminars, 4 Garden demos, more Special book and autograph signings with HGTV stars and experts, special entertainment, and expanded merchandise. The 15th annual Food and Wine Festival presented by Food Network adds 4 new food marketplaces, 3 new pop-up merchandise marketplaces, 7 new food seminars with Food network stars and celebrity chefs, 2 new upcharge dining experiences, expanded merchandise and is expanded to 60 days, Holidays around the world adds new entertainment experiences, new food offerings in the restaurants of Epcot, expanded merchandise, new holiday decorations and the lights of winter is replaced by Hoilday Lights of the World a holiday light show experience across the whole World Showcase area that is performed every 20 minutes with different choreographed light shows very similar to how the Fountain of Nations fountain shows operate all year, Club Cool refreshes merchandise offerings and work begins on the Mexico pavilion quick service restaurant building which is being demolished and replaced with a new building that will house 2 restaurants that will offer views of the World Showcase Lagoon. Finally on July-1st-2010 The Canada pavilion expansion along with the Great Canadian River Adventure opens to guests bringing increased capacity to World Showcase and new offerings to the Canada pavilion that make the beloved pavilion more exciting and relevant for guests for many decades to come. The Canada Pavilion expansion is located where the upper half of World Showplace and the Canada stage exists in our reality but in this alternate reality timeline World Showplace is never built allowing for the UK and Canada pavilions to expand into the massive expansion pad and with the Canada pavilion expansion the expansion pad has now been fully used bringing increased attraction capacity to Epcot that will last for decades to come. The Canada pavilion expansion can be accessed from where the old Canada pavilion stage and from the Canada pavilion village shops area within the Canada pavilion expansion area guests will find a Lumberjack village area and a Canadian Rockies mountain structure in the back expanding the existing Canada Pavilion mountain structure in order to hide the large showbuilding for the Great Canadian River Adventure water flume ride. Once guests are in the Canada Pavilion expansion area they will find new shops, restaurants and entertainment offerings on the East and West sides of the expansion area on the West side guests will find The Grand Canadian Milling Cafe a two floor 200 seat Lumber Mill themed quick service restaurant serving Canadian foods and drinks including poutine, maple waffles and Canadian bacon, Grand Mill Refreshments a Lumber Mill themed refreshments location serving Canadian snack foods, deserts and drinks, Restrooms and a new Canadian themed stage area for a Lumberjack show experience and on the East side of the Canada pavilion expansion area guests will find The Canadian Frontier Europium a Canadian Frontier themed shop selling Canada pavilion merchandise and Canadian merchandise direct from Canada, The Lumberjack Crafts Shop a Canadian lumber themed crafts shop selling handcrafted merchandise and home decor and Great Bear outfitters a Canadian Frontier themed shop selling Canadian Frontier Disney Conversation merchandise including plush, Disney Canada merchandise and Canadian nature merchandise once guests go through the Lumberjack Village area they will reach the Canadian rockies mountain structure in the back of the expansion area where they will find a Sawmill Building attached to the rock structure within this building guests will find the entrance to The Great Canadian River Adventure E-Ticket water flume ride along with a Fastpass distribution area. Once inside the Entrance of the Great Canadian River Adventure guests will go through a indoor/outdoor queue area through the Canadian Wilderness and Rockies mountain structure until they reach The indoor Canadian River Depot themed loading/unloading area to board their 8 person River Log boats once guests board their River logs they begin their ride by turning left into a 15ft lift hill before dropping 15ft into a Cave heading into the Welcome to the Canadian Wilderness showscene featuring a Canadian Wilderness biome with Animal AA's and detailed show sets after this guests turn right into the Canadian rockies canyon a Canyon showscene with river rapids and special effects once through the canyon guests and their river logs head up a 45ft River Mill themed lift hill showscene with a mounty and horse warning guests about the cave their boats are about to enter after going up the lift guests enter the Grizzly bear Cave showscene where they see Grizzly bear AA's as guests exit this scene their river logs near the edge of a cliff where a Grizzly bear starts to roar and swing at the logs causing guests in their logs to go backwards down the river into a 30ft backwards drop through a cave into a turntable forest showscene before heading into the Canadian rockies grand forest scene with detailed show sets and more animal AA's but then guests start to smell smoke and hear land clearing sounds as guests exit the scene then head into a illegal deforestation site where Canadian Wilderness is being destroyed by people in order to drill for oil then after this guests and their logs turn right into a 60ft lift hill Sawmill showscene with special effects and detailed show sets once guests reach the top they go through a cave before going through a forest area that suddenly begins to burn and trees start falling as guests start to hear a raging waterfall as the wildfire starts to grow and as the fire grows guests approach the waterfall and drop 60ft into a outdoor geyser spring area visible from the Canada pavilion village shops area before heading into a relaxing river showscene that leads to a Niagara Falls scene that eventually leads to lake Ontario and Toronto showscenes that are followed by the Canadian cities scene a showscene through the cities of Canada ending with Vancouver before heading back into the Canadian Wilderness which followed by a small cave that leads into the Canadian River Depot themed loading/unloading area to exit their river logs once guests unload their logs they head into a Canadian River Depot themed corridor that leads the River Supply Company ride exit shop selling exclusive attraction merchandise, apparel and on-ride photos after going through the gift shop guests exit back into the Canada pavilion expansion area. The Great Canadian River Adventure is a E Ticket Canadian Wilderness themed Intamin Water Flume Ride featuring 11 showscenes, 60 AA Fiqures, Detailed showscene sets, Special effects, lighting systems, audio systems, projector systems, projection screens, Canadian Wilderness/Rockies themed indoor/outdoor queue area with standby and fastpass return lines, Canadian River Depot themed loading/unloading area with capacity to load and unload 3 logs at a time, Canadian River Depot themed exit corridor connecting to the River Supply Company ride exit gift shop, 3,900ft of Water flume with 3 lift hills, 2 turntables and 3 drops and 26 Eight Person River Logs with side by side seating, lap bars and handrails 3 of the 26 River Logs feature ADA transfer seats to make loading/unloading easier all of those elements come together to create a instantly popular and classic new attraction for Epcot that brings a much needed new E-Ticket for the park that increases the total number of rides in Epcot to 21 rides ensuring that Epcot has enough attraction capacity to last for many more years to come well also helping Epcot to remain relevant and great for guests for years and decades to come guaranteeing continued success and high levels of attendance for Epcot which in this alternate reality timeline has remained great well into the 21st century. Beyond the new additions and changes for Epcot in 2010 work continues on a new attraction to replace Circle of Life in the Land pavilion and work begins on the Greece pavilion coming in 2013/2014 along with the 15 month closure of Horzions for it's second major update that began in October and will last until January 2012 in addition plans for the announced Carousel of Progress update and the announced Impressions de France film update move forward for a 2014 debut and early planning begins for the Energy pavilion renovation project along with planning for a demolition and re-build of Innoventions East into a 2 floor pavilion due to the success of Stormstruck and Sum of All Thrills all those of major developments for Epcot are just the beginning of major additions and changes to the park during the 2010's which will ensure that Epcot continues to be relevant and great for the decades and years ahead.