Innoventions Introduction
Innoventions
opened on July 1, 1994 replacing the outdated CommuniCore
with all new exhibits. Innoventions is a showcase
of new products and ideas covering 100,000 square feet. Companies
such as AT&T, GE, GM, Motorola, Honeywell, IBM, Apple, Silicon
Graphics, and Lego have had exhibits over the years. The attraction
is divided into two sides: East and West. Also located in Innoventions
are three restaurants (Electric Umbrella, Pasta Piazza Ristorante,
and Fountain View Espresso & Bakery), two shops (MouseGear {formerly
Centorium} and Art of Disney Epcot), and Guest Relations. Field
Trips, a shop featuring educational products as well as Disney videos
and soundtracks, was originally located in Innoventions
West where Art of Disney is now.
The next major upgrade for Innoventions occurred in the summer
of 1999 in preparation for the Millennium Celebration. This ensured
that Innoventions would continually showcase the
newest technology for the Millennium Celebration.
In addition to renovating the exhibits, the Centorium store was
expanded into the area that used to be the Epcot Discovery Center
and the EPCOT Poll. Becoming the largest, in-park character merchandise
store, the store was renamed Mouse Gear. On October 1, 1999, the
new Innoventions: Road to Tomorrow opened. This new concept lead
guests along a "road" lining the floor from exhibit to
exhibit. Only one entrance and one exit for each side was created
so that guests did not get lost or wonder if they had seen all of
the exhibits.
In late 2000, between the Lutron Ultimate Home Theater Experience
and Sega in Innoventions West, the door was reopened to allow another
entrance/exit to the West side of the pavilion. In spring 2001,
the GM exhibit was removed and half of the Disney.com Internet Zone
exhibit was removed from Innoventions East. Replacing them are the
new Mission: SPACE Launch Center and Tom Morrow 2.0's Playground
debuted. Two GM cars are still on display in front of the House
of Innoventions. The back door located near the exit to the House
of Innoventions was opened as an additional entrance/exit the East
side of the pavilion at this time. On October 1, 2001, the the final
section of the East side was utilized for the "Discover the Stories
Behind the Magic" interactive kiosks for the 100 Years of Magic
Celebration opened.
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Currently at Innoventions:
Tom Morrow 2.0's Road to Tomorrow Introduction
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Entering Innoventions West, a large road map showing the locations
of the exhibits sits off the right. The road curves around
a pole on which Tom Morrow 2.0 sits.
Tom Morrow 2.0:
Hi! You're on the Road to Tomorrow. And traffic conditions are
great! My name is Tom Morrow 2.0 and I'll be your travel guide.
First off, you are here! (extends arms all the way out) Ha, ha.
Welcome to Innoventions West. Don't forget to pick up a map because
we've got some great roadside attractions. Interested in the latest
scientific breakthrough? Want to turn your home into the Ultimate
Home Theater? Would you like to see where communication is heading?
It's all just up the road. And don't be afraid to get lost in
the Knowledge Vortex (voice echoes). Whoa, he, he. Want to see
the future of medicine? Sorry, there are still waiting rooms.
Ha! And just when you thought computers couldn't make your life
any better, well just you wait. But you don't have to wait too
long, because it's all just around the corner. Let's get this
show on the road ... to tomorrow! Have fun and I'll see ya along
the way.
Keep a goin'!
Nothing to see here folks, the future is just
around the corner.
Tom Morrow 2.0 here. I'm your travel guide on
the Road to Tomorrow and there's so much to see, you'll want to
take some detours along the way.
Keep a going'. Keep a goin'!
Are you inteterested in the future? Well, the
Ultimate Home Theater is just up the road. Want to see the future
of communications? Straight ahead! The Road to Tomorrow is easy
street! Just start walking - it's that easy. I'll see you along
the way!
Nothing to see here folks, keep moving.
Awesome, the future is just around the corner.
Tom
Morrow 2.0 here. Welcome to Innoventions West! Road conditions
are clear all the way to tomorrow and traffic is moving fast!
Nothing to see up here, but plenty to see up the road. We here
at Innoventions take the guess work out of thinking about the
future. It's all right here! Do you stay up late wondering about
the future of medicine? Me neither! Ha, ha! Well if you do, you
can put your mind at ease with the latest and greatest from the
medical world. Biotechnology is ... a really big word. Want to
know more? Well, science wasn't my strong-suit, but we've got
something that will thrill everyone! No, not a baking soda volcano.
The future awaits so why are you standing here? Get going! You're
on the fast track now! I'll be around!
Keep on moving.
Go on, you don't want to be left behind, do you?
Innoventions West: The Road to Tomorrow
- Innoventions Pre-Show starring Tom Morrow v 2.0
- 1. Networked Living (IBM)
- 2. Ultimate Home Theater Experience (Lutron)
- 3. Beautiful Science (Monsanto)
- 4. Video Games of Tomorrow (Disney Interactive [replaced SEGA
9/01])
- 5. Medicine's New Vision (The Radiological Community)
- 6. [Broadband Connection (AT&T) closed]
- 7. The Knowledge Vortex (Xerox)
- Pasta Piazza Ristorante (Food Service
- currently not open)
- Fountain View Espresso & Bakery (Food Service)
- Art of Disney Epcot (Shop)
- Coca-Cola Ice Station Cool (Exhibit/Shop)
Innoventions
East: The Road to Tomorrow
- 8. Forests for Our Future (TAPPI)
- 9. Disney.com's Internet Zone (Compaq)
- 10. Communications Dream Forum (Motorola)
- 11. The House of Innoventions [formerly
presented by Panja]
- 12. Mission: SPACE Launch Center (Compaq)
- 13. Tom Morrow 2.0's Playground
- 14. "Discover the Stories Behind
the Magic" Epcot interactive kiosks
- Electric Umbrella (Food Service)
- Mouse Gear (Shop)
- Guest Relations
Exiting Innoventions East, a billboard-like
road sign appears up the right on the wall. Inside it, Tom
Morrow 2.0 is riding some kind of vehicle which he has trouble controlling
(similar to the '98 pre-show).
Tom
Morrow 2.0: Hey, thanks for visiting
Innoventions East. If you haven't seen Innoventions West, you
haven't seen everything. Hurry up, the future will be here before
you know it. See you soon!
Take it easy!
See you later, folks!
Thanks for stopping by Innoventions East. If you
haven't been to Innoventions West, keep going on the Road to Tomorrow
and check it out. There's a lot more future to see.
So long!
See you later, alligator.
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Innoventions Plaza Fountain
Every fifteen minutes at the Innoventions
Plaza Fountain, the water dances while synchronized to the following
songs (in order).
- "Air Battle" instrumental sequence
by John Debney from Surprise in the Skies - former daytime
World Showcase Lagoon show
- Main title selection from Iron Will
(Disney live action film)
- Selection from The Rescuers Down Under
(Disney animated film)
- "Standing in Motion" by Yanni
(available on Out of Silence, In Celebration,
and Live at the Acropolis albums)
- Selection from The Rocketeer
(Disney live action film)
- "Day One" by John Tesh (available
on the Tour de France and Live at Red Rock albums)
- Selection from a proposed Epcot show,
Around the World with Mickey Mouse
- During the Millennium Celebration, "Celebrate
the Future Hand in Hand," track 18 on the 2000 WDW Official
Album
Innoventions Background Music:
- "Best of Both Worlds - The Second
Audion Sample" fanfare
- Produced by Audion and Russell Brower
- "Future World Theme"
- Composed by Russell Brower
- "Papillon"
- From On The Wings Of The Butterfly
by David Arkenstone
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This
hallway located behind Pasta Piazza and Ice Station Cool was decorated
when the rest of the Innoventions pavilion was renovated prior to
the Millennium Celebration. Theese banners illustrate the concepts
of "Inspiration," "Collaboration," "Perspiration," and "Creation"
through the development of Epcot. The original CommuniCore carpet
still exists today.
Check out the Innoventions Pre-Show
which ran in Innoventions West in 1998 and 99.
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