Epcot's U.S.A. Pavilion

U.S.A Pavilion Overview

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Take a trip back to the colonial days of American at Epcot's U.S.A Pavilion. The USA Pavilion is the host pavilion of World Showcase. Located at the southernmost point of Epcot, Imaginers used English Georgian Style to design the buildings. This style of architecture is seen primarily in early colonial period of the USA.

Over 110,000 handmade Georgian clay bricks were brought in to recreate this classic style. The roofs of the buildings are slate and the floors are marble and copper.

The Pavilion is divided into three sections – in the middle the American Adventure, to the left the Liberty Inn and the right Heritage Manor Gifts. World Showcase trivia – Canada and Mexico have a very special and specific reason for their placement in the World Showcase. Canada, the USA’s neighbor to the north is placed to the north of the USA and Mexico, the USA’s neighbor to the south, is placed to the south.

U.S.A. Pavilion Attractions

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The American Adventure – This building is the main centerpiece of the U.S.A. Pavilion. When waiting for the attraction to begin take the time to view the quotes and paintings displayed in the Main Hall, West Hall, and Upper Lobby. The quotes are from notable Americans such as Walt Disney, Samuel Walter Foss, Althea Gibson, Charles A. Lindbergh, Archibald MacLeish, Herman Melville, Wendell Lewis Willkie and Thomas Wolfe. As you enter the theatre, you will see an impressive display of 44 flags. All of the flags have flown over the United States of America. The collection includes Revolutionary War flags, Colonial flags, and flags from other countries that have claimed the USA such as France and Spain.

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Once inside the theater you will see various statues representing the "Spirits of America". There are 12 statues in total. On the left are Individualism, Innovation, Tomorrow, Independence, Compassion and Discovery. On the right are Freedom, Heritage, Pioneering, Knowledge, Self Reliance and Adventure. The presentation is hosted by Mark Twain and Benjamin Franklin and last about 26 minutes. It celebrates the American spirit from our nations earliest years up to the present. The show begins with the arrival of the pilgrims at the “new land”. Some other scenes include the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, the civil War, the plight of the Native Americans, and World Wars I & II. There is also a film montage featuring, among others, Neil Armstrong, Walt Disney, Albert Einstein, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Frank Lloyd Wright.

The American Gardens Theatre - Lve stage shows and concerts. Special Events held here include the Candlelight Processional that runs from late November - Early December, Flower Power Concerts (Flower and Garden Show), and Eat to the Beat Concerts (Food and Wine Festival)

U.S.A. Pavilion Entertainment

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The Voices of Liberty perform 15 minutes before each showing of the American Adventure. They perform cappella renditions of the best loved Americana music. Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps performs 30 minutes before each showing of the American Adventure. Their performance features patriotic songs.

U.S.A.Pavilion Dining

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Liberty Inn serves many American favorites such as hot dogs and hamburgers, fries and apple pastry. They also serve sandwiches, ice cream and cookies.

Don't forget to try the funnel cake! The stand is located on the right of the Pavilion.

U.S.A. Pavilion Shopping

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Heritage Manor Gifts sells handcrafted goods, Americana, items and Coca-Cola merchandise. Two kiosks are located outside of the pavilion. They sell Mickey USA souvenirs.