American Adventure

 

The American Adventure is the host pavilion for the World Showcase. It's located right in the middle. If you line up the entrance and the big silver ball, it will point right at the pavilion. Hey, we're in America this area should be the best, right?

 

 

Inside this massive Colonial structure is a restaurant, a museum and a very large attraction. The restaurant serves hot dogs and hamburgers (standard American fast food). The museum has a huge rotunda and several exhibits that are historic and interesting. The attraction is very patriotic and has the biggest, most technologically advanced stage every built.

 

Outside, there are historic shows. The Fife and Drum Corp performs on select days. There are flag ceremonies during the day. It's all very well done.

 

Oh, yeah, you might even see old Ben hanging around.

 

The American Adventure

The American Adventure sign in EpcotPhoto by Jeff_B

The Attraction

The American Adventure is not only the name of the pavilion, it's the name of the show. It's the story of America. It shows the history of the country from Valley Forge to the launching of the Space Shuttle. Mark Twain and Ben Franklin are the hosts of this inspiring 29 minute show that combines scenes from history with a movie projected on a 72 foot wide screen.

 

The American Adventure show

The Food

OK, I know that America is kinda a baby when it comes to how long we've been around. And I know we don't really have an "American" cuisine. But this is a bit silly. Disney chose for it's flagship pavilion, to serve fast food. Plain hamburgers and hot dogs. Nothing fancy. All of the other countries around "the World" have interesting sit down restaurants, but not America. Nope we're stuck with hamburgers and hot dogs. Sad, don't you think.

 

The Liberty Inn

Entertainment

There is a lot going on around here. On the top of every hour there is a patriotic demonstration. Usually it's the Fife and Drum Corp. They perform on Tuesdays through Saturdays usually 4 times a day. See your map for times.

 

Fife and Drum Corps at The American Adventure

The Fife and Drum Corp at the American Adventure in Epcot

Picture by Express Monorail

 

You can also get serenaded in the rotunda before the show by the Voices of Liberty. They present a rousing patriotic show of 3 or 4 songs. It's not to be missed.

 

The Voices of Liberty

 

During the year, different groups put on shows at The American Gardens Theater. The biggest being the Candlelight Processional in November and December.

 

Dad's Bottom Line

This area is the host of Epcot's World Showcase. It's right in the middle. It's the crown jewel. It is not to be missed.

 

 

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