The American Adventure at Epcot (and the Voices of Liberty)

Imagination Skyway

Matthew Krul

History, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Kids & Family

5 • 830 Ratings

🗓️ 7 September 2019

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

The American Adventure was an opening day attraction at Epcot on October 1, 1982, and has been a part of the park's history ever since. Whenever I take a trip to Walt Disney World, I always enjoy experiencing this attraction, so in today's episode, we'll talk about the history of the show, share some fun facts and details you might not have known about this attraction and pavilion, and share a binaural 360-degree audio recording of the American Adventure and the Voices of Liberty. What do you love most about The American Adventure? If you haven't experienced it before, which show in World Showcase at Epcot is your favorite? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel: Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join the Imagineer Society - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

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0:00.0	The
0:07.0	Oh, Hello and welcome to the Imagineer Podcast, your unofficial guide to all things Disney.
0:46.0	I'm your host, Matthew Krull, and you're listening to Episode 55 of the Imagineer Podcast.
0:54.0	In today's episode, we're going to be talking about a classic
0:58.0	attraction over at Epcot at Walt Disney World, which is none other than the American
1:04.8	Adventure. The American Adventure is both the name of the pavilion you can find in World Showcase at Epcot as well as the signature
1:14.2	attraction that you can find over at this pavilion. So in today's episode, we'll dive into the
1:20.0	history and the details and some fun facts of the American Adventure itself, including the
1:26.3	American Adventure Pavilion as a whole, and I'll
1:29.4	take you along for a ride with me as we experience the American Adventure together.
1:36.6	And I'm even going to include in there a special hearing or audio of the Voices of Liberty, which you can experience prior to watching the
1:48.2	American adventure. At the end of the episode, I'll come back and tell you a little bit more
1:52.9	about how you can connect with the Imagineer podcast on all of our social media channels
1:58.1	and how you can help to inspire and create the future of this show.
2:03.4	So grab some headphones, pull up your favorite armchair, and enjoy this episode of the Imagineer podcast. The American Adventure first opened its doors to the public on October 1st, 1982, which
2:40.6	makes it an opening day attraction for Epcot Center.
2:44.9	The pavilion itself pays tribute to United States history and features a gift shop, outdoor food and beverage, including
2:52.6	fifee and drum and the funnel cake stand, an amphitheater for concerts and events such as the
2:57.9	Candelight Processional and Eat to the Beat concert series during the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot,
3:04.3	a quick service food court, which is now undergoing changes to become more of a barbecue-style menu, an exhibit and the premier World Showcase attraction, The American Adventure.
3:18.3	It also features a secret entrance to Club 33, which is located in a hidden spot in the building if you're
3:25.0	lucky enough to become a Club 33 member.
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