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Spaceship Earth
All of the pavilions in Future World are arranged around Spaceship Earth, which is the center landmark of Epcot. Spaceship Earth is 180 feet high and 165 feet in diameter with a weight of 16 million pounds. Within this huge sphere is a ride that teaches you the evolution of the world. Guests ride in cars and learn how communication was created, and the effect that the world's inventions had on all cultures. My favorite part of this ride is at the end when the cars do a 180 and you ride down backwards.

Innoventions
Originally named Communicores East and West, Innoventions contains exhibits and demonstrations of future advances. There are hands-on exhibits, advanced computer software, digital television, virtual reality, voice-controlled appliances, electric cars, and a host of other fun things to play with. The Innoventions multimedia show is hosted by television personality Bill Nye, the Science Guy.

Universe of Energy
The Universe of Enery is sponsored by Exxon and features a film followed by a ride that educates the many different sources and forms of energy. The roof of the building is covered with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight directly into electrical energy providing 15 percent of the power required to run the attraction inside. The film is entitled "Ellen's Energy Crisis" and stars Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Nye, the Science Guy. Ellen falls asleep and has a dream that she's in a Jeopardy show full of questions on energy. Bill Nye comes to the rescue to teach and show her all about the topic. In the middle of the movie, the auditorium seats start to move and take you back in time to the land of dinosaurs. Cool ride.

Wonders of Life
The Wonders of Life is a 100,000 square-foot dome that houses the park's life and health pavilion sponsored by MetLife. Here guests can learn everything from how babies are born to fighting viruses. There is a simulator inside called Body Wars where you sit inside a space ship that fights deadly viruses. This ride is almost an exact replica of Star Tours at MGM Studios.

Test Track
Test Track is presented by General Motors and is one of Epcot's only thrill ride. Passengers board cars that go test different conditions such as weather, suspension, and speed. The speed test is the best part, of course. You travel at speeds up to 60 mph. The line for this one is always long, so get a FastPass.

Journey Into Imagination
Presented by Kodak, this pavilion is in the shape of two pyramids made of mirrored glass. Inside, Honey, I Shrunk the Audience is displayed in
3-D. In the film, the audience is a victim of Wayne Szalinski's shrinking ray. The Journey Into Imagination was also the home of Captain EO, the 3D fantasy firlm starring Michael Jackson during the late 80s.

The Land
The Land is presented by Nestle and, through various attractions, informs visitors on the vaulue of the environment and the earth's land. There's Living with the Land, a boat ride through tropical swamps, prarie fields, and a family farm. Kitchen Kabaret is an Audio-Animatronics show featuring the basic four food groups. The Harvest Theatre features a show entitled Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable. The show is a tale of environmental responsibility told by Timon and Pumbaa, the stars of Disney's The Lion King.

The Living Seas
Inside, visitors learn about the mysteries of the sea. There's a two-minute multimedia presentation that honors the pioneers of ocean research and a seven-minute special effects film the demonstrates the critical role of the sea as a source of energy, minerals, and protein. Also, there's a ride through a Caribbean coral reef in the largest saltwater tank in the world. A model of the submarine Nautilus is presented as well.