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Millennium Village

1999 establishments in Florida2001 disestablishments in FloridaAmusement rides introduced in 1999Amusement rides that closed in 2001Buildings and structures celebrating the third millennium
Closed amusement attractionsEpcotFormer Walt Disney Parks and Resorts attractions
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The Millennium Village was located in Epcot and was the centerpiece of Disney's Millennium Celebration. The 60,000-square-foot (5,600 m2) pavilion opened up its doors to the public on October 1, 1999, and was closed down on January 1, 2001. It is, however, used on occasion. Along with the Odyssey Restaurant, the Millennium Village (now named World Showplace) is utilized during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.

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EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow)

Epcot Center Drive 200
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