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The Land is the name of a pavilion that sits on the western side of "Future World". It
opened on October 1, 1982 as part of the Phase I features for the grand opening of what was
then known as EPCOT Center. "The Land" is a 24 hectare (2.5 million square foot) facility
dedicated to human interaction with the land itself. It explores how humans can both use the
land for their benefit, and how they can also destroy it.
The land is the largest pavilion in Epcot
opened on October 1, 1982 as part of the Phase I features for the grand opening of what was
then known as EPCOT Center. "The Land" is a 24 hectare (2.5 million square foot) facility
dedicated to human interaction with the land itself. It explores how humans can both use the
land for their benefit, and how they can also destroy it.
The land is the largest pavilion in Epcot
Financing the everyday functions of the attractions are the restaurants and shops located inside the pavilion. The
pavilion's interior and exterior design featured earth tone colors and exotic plant life.
In 1993, plans were made to update and modernize the overall tone of EPCOT Center, including a major
refurbishment of The Land pavilion. Kraft withdrew its sponsorship on September 26, 1993, with Nestle taking its
place. Co-financed by Nestle and the Walt Disney World Resort, a gradual refurbishment of the pavilion began on
September 27, 1993.
The pavilion itself was cosmetically freshened. While some of the original design elements remained, the
addition of more vibrant colors and fabrics to the various restaurants and shops gave the pavilion a more modern
and refreshed look. The names of certain shops, restaurants, and attractions also changed during this time. The
pavilion's main attraction, Listen to the Land, which took guests on connected boats through various exhibits
within the pavilion, reopened mostly unchanged as Living with the Land on December 10, 1993.
The Kitchen Kabaret Revue, another of the pavilion's original attractions featuring an Audio-Animatronics
presentation about nutrition, closed on January 3, 1994. It was replaced with new show titled Food Rocks, which
featured some of the elements from the original show with an updated presentation intended to be more modern
and appealing to younger audiences. Food Rocks has since closed down to make room for the Land's newest
attraction, Soarin'.
Symbiosis, the last of The Land's three original attractions, was closed on January 1, 1995. This attraction, which
was a cinematic presentation that discussed both the positive and negative aspects of human relationship with
the land, eventually reopened as Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable, a new film featuring characters from The
Lion King. Like the Food Rocks show, this new attraction recycled some of the elements of its predecessor, and
was intended to be another refreshed and modernized feature of The Land that would better appeal to younger
audiences.
In 2003, Nestle renewed its sponsorship of The Land; however, it was under agreement that Nestle would
oversee its own refurbishment to both the interior and exterior of the pavilion. Between 2004 and 2005, the pavilion
underwent its second major refurbishment. It received a new color scheme featuring a vibrant selection of white,
yellow, and green. New foliage was added to compliment the existing greenery. The walkways and stroller parking
to the pavilion's entrance were redefined and widened. All of the carpeting in the pavilion was replaced, and the
main food court was completely redesigned. The pavilion's signage was updated, incorporating the new color
scheme, new typography, and a modernized logotype. The pavilion's original dedication plaque remained
unchanged.
The most significant change to The Land during its 2004–2005 refurbishment was the closure and entire
demolition of Food Rocks, which initially occurred on January 3, 2004. Taking its place would be Soarin', a major
E ticket attraction that was originally designed and built for Disney's California Adventure. Simulating the
experience of hang gliding over various landscapes, Soarin's massive movie screens and ride mechanics
required the construction of a large physical addition to the pavilion itself.
The Land officially reopened on May 5, 2005, which coincided with the start of Disney's Happiest Celebration on
Earth Campaign. While "The Land" as a pavilion has somewhat changed, its purpose has not, and it remains a
positive and serious experience featuring elements from all three of its phases, allowing today's guests to
experience all that "The Land" has to offer.
On February 13, 2009, Nestle pulled out of sponsorship, leaving the Land without a sponsor.
pavilion's interior and exterior design featured earth tone colors and exotic plant life.
In 1993, plans were made to update and modernize the overall tone of EPCOT Center, including a major
refurbishment of The Land pavilion. Kraft withdrew its sponsorship on September 26, 1993, with Nestle taking its
place. Co-financed by Nestle and the Walt Disney World Resort, a gradual refurbishment of the pavilion began on
September 27, 1993.
The pavilion itself was cosmetically freshened. While some of the original design elements remained, the
addition of more vibrant colors and fabrics to the various restaurants and shops gave the pavilion a more modern
and refreshed look. The names of certain shops, restaurants, and attractions also changed during this time. The
pavilion's main attraction, Listen to the Land, which took guests on connected boats through various exhibits
within the pavilion, reopened mostly unchanged as Living with the Land on December 10, 1993.
The Kitchen Kabaret Revue, another of the pavilion's original attractions featuring an Audio-Animatronics
presentation about nutrition, closed on January 3, 1994. It was replaced with new show titled Food Rocks, which
featured some of the elements from the original show with an updated presentation intended to be more modern
and appealing to younger audiences. Food Rocks has since closed down to make room for the Land's newest
attraction, Soarin'.
Symbiosis, the last of The Land's three original attractions, was closed on January 1, 1995. This attraction, which
was a cinematic presentation that discussed both the positive and negative aspects of human relationship with
the land, eventually reopened as Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable, a new film featuring characters from The
Lion King. Like the Food Rocks show, this new attraction recycled some of the elements of its predecessor, and
was intended to be another refreshed and modernized feature of The Land that would better appeal to younger
audiences.
In 2003, Nestle renewed its sponsorship of The Land; however, it was under agreement that Nestle would
oversee its own refurbishment to both the interior and exterior of the pavilion. Between 2004 and 2005, the pavilion
underwent its second major refurbishment. It received a new color scheme featuring a vibrant selection of white,
yellow, and green. New foliage was added to compliment the existing greenery. The walkways and stroller parking
to the pavilion's entrance were redefined and widened. All of the carpeting in the pavilion was replaced, and the
main food court was completely redesigned. The pavilion's signage was updated, incorporating the new color
scheme, new typography, and a modernized logotype. The pavilion's original dedication plaque remained
unchanged.
The most significant change to The Land during its 2004–2005 refurbishment was the closure and entire
demolition of Food Rocks, which initially occurred on January 3, 2004. Taking its place would be Soarin', a major
E ticket attraction that was originally designed and built for Disney's California Adventure. Simulating the
experience of hang gliding over various landscapes, Soarin's massive movie screens and ride mechanics
required the construction of a large physical addition to the pavilion itself.
The Land officially reopened on May 5, 2005, which coincided with the start of Disney's Happiest Celebration on
Earth Campaign. While "The Land" as a pavilion has somewhat changed, its purpose has not, and it remains a
positive and serious experience featuring elements from all three of its phases, allowing today's guests to
experience all that "The Land" has to offer.
On February 13, 2009, Nestle pulled out of sponsorship, leaving the Land without a sponsor.
Attractions:
Living with the Land
Soarin'
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Behind the Seeds Tour
Dining:
The Garden Grill - Family restaurant with a farm house atmosphere, rotates and offers a view of the dark ride
section of Living with the Land. The food is simple, family fare with costumed characters, such as Mickey
Mouse, Chip 'n' Dale, and Pluto.
Sunshine Seasons - A food court
Asian Shop - A variety of noodle bowls and stir-fries.
Sandwich Shop - A variety of made to order sandwiches.
Soup/Salad Shop - A variety of soups and salads.
Wood-Fired Grill Shop - Rotisserie chicken, beef and fish.
Bakery - Nestle Toll House cookies, ice cream, among others.
Breakfast - Breakfast here offers pastries,and combos that include eggs, one choice of bacon,or sausage,
and a drink.
Living with the Land
Soarin'
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Behind the Seeds Tour
Dining:
The Garden Grill - Family restaurant with a farm house atmosphere, rotates and offers a view of the dark ride
section of Living with the Land. The food is simple, family fare with costumed characters, such as Mickey
Mouse, Chip 'n' Dale, and Pluto.
Sunshine Seasons - A food court
Asian Shop - A variety of noodle bowls and stir-fries.
Sandwich Shop - A variety of made to order sandwiches.
Soup/Salad Shop - A variety of soups and salads.
Wood-Fired Grill Shop - Rotisserie chicken, beef and fish.
Bakery - Nestle Toll House cookies, ice cream, among others.
Breakfast - Breakfast here offers pastries,and combos that include eggs, one choice of bacon,or sausage,
and a drink.
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| The Land |
Pavilion facts and figures:
Pavilion capacity: 3,600 persons
Pavilion size: 253,780 square feet... Roughly the size of Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World.
Pavilion sponsor(s): Kraft Foods Inc. (October 1, 1982 - September 26, 1993), and Nestle[2] (September 27, 1993 - Early 2009)
There is a VIP room at the top of the Pavilion accessible by pressing the elevator buttons in a certain sequence. The meeting room looks down on
parts of the Living with the Land attraction.
Pavilion capacity: 3,600 persons
Pavilion size: 253,780 square feet... Roughly the size of Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom of Walt Disney World.
Pavilion sponsor(s): Kraft Foods Inc. (October 1, 1982 - September 26, 1993), and Nestle[2] (September 27, 1993 - Early 2009)
There is a VIP room at the top of the Pavilion accessible by pressing the elevator buttons in a certain sequence. The meeting room looks down on
parts of the Living with the Land attraction.