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The American Adventure, representing the United States, is the host pavilion at Epcot that takes you back to colonial times with architectural designs that resemble the classic Georgian style of the 1700s. Combining elements from Independence Hall, Monticello, Boston’s Old State House and Colonial Williamsburg, this stately house is intended to be the “People’s Mansion”. Disney used 110,000 hand-made Georgian clay bricks aged for authenticity and finished it with a slate roof complete with a widow’s walk, clock and bell tower.
As you enter the pavilion, you will notice paintings and infamous quotations that adorn the walls that are from such famous people like Walt Disney, Samuel Walter Foss, Althea Gibson, Charles A. Lindbergh, Herman Melville and Thomas Wolfe.
The main attraction is “The American Adventure”, a dynamic 30 minute stage show about American history using audio-animatronic actors. Before entering the 1,000 seat theater, guest ascend an escalator through the Hall of Flags which displays a collection of flags that have represented the United States throughout the course of American history.
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Across the promenade from The American Adventure on the lagoon is the outdoor amphitheater known as the America Gardens Theatre. Live performance are held here throughout the year like the Candlelight Processional and Eat to the Beat. The theme at the pavilion is patriotism which is represented well throughout the gardens with hues of red, white and blue and different varieties of roses that are named after U.S. Presidents.
Attractions in The American Adventure
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The American Adventure – Join Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain as they take you on a journey of our nation’s storied history. From atop the torch of the Statue of Liberty, they salute the greatest resource of America – the people.
Take a seat in impressive theater and watch as the story of America unfolds as the audio-animatronic figures depict scenes from pivotal moments in history such as the Pilgrims’ arrival at Plymouth Rock, the Boston Tea Party, George Washington and Valley Forge, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Civil War, Industrialization and the Great Depression. Along the way you meet American greats such as Susan B. Anthony, Alexander Graham Bell, Frederick Douglass, Thomas Jefferson, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King and Teddy Roosevelt.
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On either side of the theater are 12 marble statues that symbolize the American ideals of :
- Adventure – Sailor
- Compassion – Doctor
- Discovery – Mountain Man
- Freedom – Pilgrim
- Heritage – Native American
- Independence – Colonial Soldier
- Individualism – Cowboy
- Innovation – Scientist
- Knowledge – Teacher
- Pioneering – Aviator
- Self-Reliance – Farmer
- Tomorrow – Woman and Child
American Heritage Gallery – Take in an incredible private collection of art, documents, books and artifacts that represent 400 years of African-American achievement. “Re-Discovering America: Family Treasures from the Kinsey Collection” is an extensive collection assembled by philanthropists Bernard and Shirley Kinsey. Their collection has been displayed all over the United States, including in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
Dining in The American Adventure
Block & Hans – This popular spot is THE place for an ice cold American Craft beer. Mickey pretzels with cheese sauce and bottled water are also available.
- Experience: Counter service – Snacks
- Price range: $ ($14.99 and under)
- Details: Disney Dining Plans accepted
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Funnel Cake – Satisfy your ravenous sweet tooth with a fresh funnel cake, top it off with powdered sugar, chocolate sauce or ice cream. You can even bring home a funnel cake gift set.
- Experience: Counter service – Snacks
- Price range: $ ($14.99 and under)
- Details: Disney Dining Plans not accepted
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The Liberty Inn – Feast on American favorites such as hamburgers and apple pie at this Publick Dining Room. Wrought iron tables and chairs surround a beautiful fountain and pottery lined baker’s racks and 13 brightly colored flags from the original colonies make up some of the colonial decor.
- Experience: Counter service – Lunch & Dinner
- Price range: $ ($14.99 and under)
- Details: Disney Dining Plans accepted
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Shopping in The American Adventure
Heritage Manor Gifts – Handcrafted goods and Americana items like mini replicas of the Liberty Bell, Abe Lincoln umbrellas, document replicas patriotic clothing, American flags and American History books
My Heritage Books – Create a custom-made, hard cover kids book keepsake celebrating international awareness, global diversity and the history of our planet.
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