EPCOT · Operating · 1982
The American Adventure
Audio-Animatronics show · World Showcase (American Adventure)
A sweeping Audio-Animatronics stage show of American history — Ben Franklin and Mark Twain host the American Adventure pavilion's flagship theater.
At a glance
Key facts for The American Adventure.
Type
Show
Status
Operating
Subtype
Audio-Animatronics show
Opened
1982
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for The American Adventure.
Ride profile
Show · Audio-Animatronics show
- audio-animatronics
- classic
- show
Experience
Audio-Animatronics show
Specs source: disneyworld.disney.go.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for The American Adventure.
Timeline
1982
The American Adventure opens
Background
The American Adventure opened with EPCOT Center in 1982 as World Showcase's flagship Audio-Animatronics theater. Rising stages and historic tableaux still fill the colonial pavilion at the back of the lagoon.
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Sources & official links
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- The American Adventure — official ride pagedisneyworld.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- EPCOT — official sitedisneyworld.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- EPCOT on Coaster AtlasPark page
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- Hero photo (Walt Disney World · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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