AMERICAN ADVENTURE PAVILION

As host of Epcot’s World Showcase, the American Adventure Pavilion sits in the middle of the eleven countries and invites guests to experience America’s history and culture. Drawing inspiration from Independence Hall, Boston’s Old State House and Colonial Williamsburg, Disney Imagineers created a beautiful Colonial-style building which is the centerpiece of the American Pavilion. The bricks were all  handmade from Georgian clay and were then colored and aged to make them look authentic. The roof is slate and the tiles inside are made of copper and marble. The majority of the America pavilion is contained within one building that encompasses an expansive 108,555 square feet!

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 ENTERTAINMENT

The American Adventure:   Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain are your guides on this inspiring journey through our young nation’s short, but storied history. Join them atop the Statue of Liberty’s torch as they salute America’s greatest resource: its people. Thrill to an epic theatrical event with authentic historical characters, magnificent music and extraordinary effects on stage and screen. Meet the inspiring American heroes who reaffirm the county’s greatest resource: its people. There’s no adventure like The American Adventure!

Hours:  Shows begin at 11:15 a.m. and run approximately every 45 minutes through park closing.   **Hours are subject to change

Length: 30 minutes

Location: Indoors

Height Requirement: None

Accessibility:  May remain in wheelchair/ECV, Assisted Listening, Audio Description, Reflective Captioning, Language Translation Devices

Voices of Liberty: Enter the halls of The American Adventure for a captivating performance, as sung by a group of a capella singers.   Dressed in the finery of the 1800s, the choir will perform such American classics as “America the Beautiful”, “This Land is Your Land”, “Yankee Doodle Dandy” and “You Raise Me Up” as well as others.  The acoustics in the rotunda perfectly amplify and purify their voices.

Hours: Check a Times Guide for showtimes during your visit.

Length: 15 minutes

Location:  Indoors

Accessibility: May remain in wheelchair/ECV

 

The American Gardens Theater:  Directly across from the American Adventure Building this theater hosts live stage shows and concerts in Epcot. 

Hours: Consult a Times Guide for concert/performance times during your visit.

Location: Outdoors with some seating being covered and some not covered.

Some of the acts that can be seen performing in the theater are:

• American Music Machine: Let the music take control! American Music Machine leads you on a tuneful, top-40 tour of some of American pop music’s greatest and most enduring songs. This 5-person a cappella sensation delivers an all-vocal musical marathon of harmonies live on stage at the America Gardens Theatre. 
• Garden Rocks Concert Series: If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World and, more specifically, Epcot, during Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival, you may want to work a concert into your touring plans.  Several fantastic acts performed during the 2015 festival including En Vogue, Little River Band, Jon Secada, Pablo Cruise and Taylor Dayne.   Watch the Magical DIStractions site for information regarding the 2016 Flower & Garden Festival and Garden Rocks Concert Series.
• Sounds Like Summer Concerts: Rock out to the sound of outstanding shows amidst an old-fashioned American backdrop. From renditions of songs from U2 and the Eagles to covers of classics by Pat Benatar and the Bee Gees, you’re invited to enjoy all the hits  being played by these tribute bands in the America Gardens Theatre. It’s a blast by yourself or fun for the whole family and the price of the concert is included in your park admission.
• Eat to the Beat Concerts: Guests visiting during Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival can savor the flavor each evening as one of over 20 chart-toppers serves up a series of delicious hits!  Chart toppers like Rick Springfield, Wilson Phillips, David Cook, Smash Mouth and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and a lot rock the American Garden Theatre during this festival.
• Candlelight Processional: Each year, the Candlelight Processional makes its way to Epcot, where the rich sounds of the full orchestra and choir fill the theatre, and a special guest narrator takes the stage. Listen along while the story of the babe in a manger touches your heart as it has for generations—accompanied by warm and inspiring holiday music.    The 2015 Candelight Processional Narrators were recently announced and Magical DIStractions posted the complete list in their article: 2015 Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced.  You’ll want to keep an eye on our site for any updates and/or changes to the list.   Dining Packages for the Candelight Processional are available and you can get all the information that you need in Caroline’s article: 2015 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages.

 

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DINING

Liberty Inn: Guests wanting to dine on good American food, are sure to find something that they will enjoy at the Liberty Inn. This counter service restaurant serves up cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, fresh tossed salads as well as Louisiana-Style shrimp, Red, White and Blue salad and even steak.    There is seating both indoors and outdoors.

The Liberty Inn is a counter service restaurant and one counter service credit is required when using the Disney Dining Plan.

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to park closing   **Hours are subject to change

Block & Hans Fine American Ale:  Guests can wet their whistle at Block & Hans Fine American Ale. Block & Hans serves an assortment of great American craft beers, Mickey pretzels, savory and sweet pretzels and dipping sauces. The pretzels are considered a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan.  As with all things, this could change so look for the DP symbol on the menu when ordering.

Hours: 12:30 p.m. to park closing   **Hours are subject to change

Fife & Drum Tavern:  Jumbo turkey legs, popcorn, frozen slushes and root beer floats are just a few items on the menu at the Fife & Drum Tavern.  Guests 21 and older can also order from a list of beers and wine.

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to park closing  **Hours are subject to change

 

Funnel Cakes:   If you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth and are in the American Pavilion at the time, stop by the Funnel Cake building! Funnel cakes are made fresh and served warm with the traditional powdered sugar or you can choose from an assortment of toppings such as chocolate syrup, fruit or even ice cream.

Hours: 11:00 a.m. to park closing   **Hours are subject to change

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ATTRACTIONS

American Heritage Gallery:  “Re-Discovering America: Family Treasures from the Kinsey Collection” exhibit is the current exhibit on display for Guests to the American Pavilion.  The exhibit is themed to hope, belief, courage, imagination and heritage and showcases stories of American history from voices that are not commonly seen or heard. Art and artifacts pay homage to African-Americans who helped build and transform a nation.  There are five galleries in the exhibit: Hope Gallery, Courage Gallery, Belief Gallery, Imagination and Heritage with each giving Guests a glimpse into the lives of those before us.    Some portions of the exhibit are “hands-on” and Guests are encouraged to participate.

Hours: 11:00 a.m. to park closing

Location: Indoors

Accessibility: May remain in wheelchair/ECV

 

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PICTURE GALLERY