Walkabout The World - A Disney Podcast - The Land Pavilion Attractions with Host Josh

Episode Date: June 21, 2026

Hello travelers! This week, join host Producer Josh at Epcot for an air conditioned episode of all things the Land Pavilion. You'll enjoy the throwback 1982 music loop and then experience the three attractions in the pavilion (Awesome Planet, Soarin Across America, and Living with the Land Boat Ride) in their entireties before catching some of the JAMMitors performance as you walk by on your way out of the pavilion to exit the park. We are listener supported - contribute to the Dole Whip Fund via Google or Apple Pay. Thanks! Walkabout the World is now on TikTok! Come follow our visual companion to the audio podcast at Walkabout.the.world.pod on TikTok And of course, visit us on Instagram and at walkabouttheworld.com - find links to all the things - attraction episodes, Insta accounts of all the hosts, and even how to buy your own Walkabout shirt!

Hello, travelers, and welcome back to Walk About the World, where we take you on a weekly audio walk-and-talk with a friend around the parks and resorts of Walt Disney World and Disneyland in California. Each week, we record live in the parks, bring you a new experience with every episode. We bring you the music, the attractions, the magical meltdowns, the trash cans,

all the noises you would expect as you're walking around the parks. It's as real as it gets. You can hear, obviously, we are at Epcot. Diet Epcot, I might add. It'll be Diet Epcot for a couple more months. I believe the festival start back up at the end of August. Since we're here at Diet Epcot, I figure we're just going to go and chill over at the Land Pavilion. So currently we're in front, to the side of Spaceship Earth,

we're going to take a right toward Journey of Water in the Sea. and the land pavilion end up there and see what we can bring you in terms of the land and good times in the land pavilion that we know and love. Yes, and living with the land, of course.

Of course. As you can hear, we just took a right. Nice to see all the plants, trees, everything finally recovered from the freeze we had. All the palm trees are coming back. Colors all coming back from the rain we've had. Coral Reef restaurant to our right. Journey of Water, inspired by Moana to the left. Monorail track. We're about to go under. Can't walk this way without going over here to listen to the, um, the old seagulls, so let's go see if they're checked.

Hey seagulls, whose attraction is this? That's what I thought. Monomerale Red just flew by. They've got the waves on full blast today. I just got splashed. It doesn't usually happen. I don't even mind it. It's a warm one today. So one thing I love about coming up to the Land Pavilion now is,

now is that sometime last year I think it was they started playing the original 1982 music loop from the land over here so there's some wonderful 80s vibes that you can just sit on one of the benches along the side just take in which is exactly what I plan to do right now so let's enjoy some the land, music, before we head in. We used to go in inside to yucky. Let's head up the ramp. Do you guys have a favorite mosaic at Walt Disney World?

There's definitely a few to choose from. I'd have to say number one for me is still the Mary Blair Grand Canyon home course at the Contemporary. But man, do I love this white? this walk up to the land. This beautiful mosaic on both sides surrounding you. And do you know the little secret up here? Over on the right hand side.

You walk up just before you get to the entrance, just after the land sign, you're going to find a little single green tile. like a kind of emerald jade-looking tile. Just a little Easter egg. I never actually got an actual explanation. The speculation was that it was an artist's signature, but they interviewed the artists and they kind of denied it or said,

no, it was just another tile. Maybe they ran out. Maybe they ran out. I don't know. But they seem to tell us that that's not the case, even though that's a fun little myth. So we are now in the land pavilion in all of its air-conditioned glory. That is why I'm going to stick around here for a while.

Because like I said, it's a warm one, even just in the shade out there recording the music. Sweat and buckets. So while we're in the land, What is there to do? Obviously, there's the boat ride through lettuce, which of course we will end this episode with. There's the Sunshine Seasons Food Court.

There's the Garden Grill restaurant that rotates slowly around while you enjoy your family-style meal. There's the Awesome Planet movie, which I don't think we've ever recorded, so perhaps we'll do that today. And last but not least, you've got Soren, which is currently Soren across America. I only have my handheld mic, so

not sure how that'll work out, but we'll see what happens. But I hope you enjoy what the land pavilion has to offer. I'm going to let it speak for itself, as we often do, and let you enjoy. So here's the land. Let's go start with

the awesome planet movie. So much like the original 1982 ambient music outside, inside the land, not a whole lot has changed also, which is nice. One of those great things is the wall carpet in the lobby of this movie. If you know, you know. Some like to say that the depictions of the... seeds. Well, we don't have to go there, but if you know, you know. We'll keep it family friendly here. Let's come in and touch the wall carpet. Any ASMR in this? Let's see. I know we're not that kind of podcast either, but, you know, sound is sound, so we're waiting here in the lobby,

and then we'll go into the movie. Give you a little bit of that. inside and now the what business company for us all the present's awesome planning you are looking for the perfect home this would be it i know it doesn't look move-in ready just yet but trust me this property is one of a kind under construction but it has plenty of potential and its value will only increase over time look what four billion years of remodeling did for the place nice huh and this thing was built to last Okay, let's go over some of the features. For starters, location, location, location.

This planet has a great orbit around the sun, and that means the weather's perfect for life. Not too hot, not too cold. Next, it's just the right distance from the sun. So you get liquid water, that's essential. It also comes with a bonus moon, which gives you tides. And that early explosion, it gave the planet a 10. so you get seasons.

All together, this is one unique and awesome planet. Come on, let me show you around. There are lots of neighborhoods to choose from. By the way, we call them biomes. And they're all great places to live. For example, if you like water, you're in luck. Because most of the real estate on this planet is ocean. And that's a good thing, because no water, no life.

There is your thing, you'll be in good company. Not only with the folks who live along the coasts and water, the coasts and waterways, but also with the fish and creatures that live under the sea. What about the schools just ask the fish. Maybe you prefer something a little less wet. We've got that too. We call them deserts. It's going to be drier, warmer, and rich with minerals.

Majestic cities that stretch to the sky, to homes that are more down to earth. There's a whole lot of life under the sun. Now if you're looking for the coolest neighbor of it, Try the poles. North or south, take your pick. Oh, and both poles come when built-in ice makers. Well, they kind of are ice makers. Just imagine the long winter walks. The short summer ice and the feeling of cool central air 24-7. Sure, the temperatures can get pretty chilly and they're not the most populated from a human standpoint,

but they are stunning places to call home. You're looking for a home where the grass is always greener, then may I suggest the grasslands? They're one of our most popular neighborhoods. On the land that helps feed your neighbors around the world. For those of you that love the woods, you are so in luck. A lot of inventory in this bio. Almost a third of the planet's surface is forest. And go on.

Take a deep breath. because forests help provide oxygen. This planet does offer a lot of wonderful and diverse neighborhoods to choose from. And they're all connected in a circle of life. Oh, and one more thing. Everything I've shown you today comes with a lifetime maintenance plan. That's because this planet is alive and always working to keep things in balance. forests and oceans soak up carbon dioxide and provide oxygen.

Arctic seas absorb CO2 as well. And polar ice helps keep the planet cool while desert winds warm it up and blow nutrients across the land. Even lightning plays a role in keeping the land fertile. When the biomes are healthy, these maintenance forces of nature are in balance as well. But, full disclosure, things are. are changing in the marketplace.

Temperatures are becoming more extreme, with record freezes. Heat waves and droughts too. Glacial ice is melting at an alarming rate. Ocean levels and temperatures are rising. Sadly, that means coral reefs are dying, and flooding is becoming more prevalent. intensity, frequent and more destructive. Our home is in peril. We need to protect it as if all lives depend on it because they do. Now I would never try to sell you on a home that has no hope

or future. And while it's true that the challenge to restore the balance has never been greater, the opportunity has never been greater as well. Never before have we had the knowledge and the tools to turn things around. The choices that we make that you make do make a difference. So choose how you want to make a difference and choose to make a difference. Imagine if everyone on the planet pitched in what we could accomplish. Together we can do it and together we will. Hopefully you're sold now on this dream home called Earth.

And that's good, because as far as we've searched throughout the universe, we've never found another place that can support life. It truly is a miracle, this awesome planet that we've been given. Let's keep it that way. If you'd like more information on ways you can help protect our planet, we invite you to visit Disney Conservation Fund online and social media. right so with the rest of your day here welcome to sword across america my name is patrick i'd like to welcome you to this special flight of

centennial flight in boring in a few minutes but first there's a handsome young dowel who'd like to appoint you with some important safety information when the doors here fly over and please take a seat and store all carry-on items in the under seat compartment This includes cell phone, bottles, hats, and of course these little duties. Next, fasten your seatbelts and inserting them into the buckle on your right. If smaller aviators don't measure up to the height indicator on the seat, just put the belt through the loop of the center strap before buckling.

That's work, pal. Soon you will be airborne. So if you or your little aviators have a fear of flying or heights, you might only wait for your party if you're riding. Okay, let's review. That is seat seat belt carrying on. I'm gonna have fear of heights. Keep your hands and arms inside at all times. Anything else, I think. Yeah, have a nice one.

Can I get burrow first? So we're into tower. We are ready for take out. There's only one more thing left to do, and we all know what that is. Let's get on the boat and ride through lettuce, shall we? So sit back, relax, and enjoy the pan food. To avoid the richness and diversion of the mountains, yet sudden changes are sweeping over the land. The approaching storm may seem by that destruction to us, but to nature, it's a new beginning in the cycle of life. To trout water from the bell is beautiful, how this arid landscape may seem lifeless, it is very much alive.

The plants and animals that have learned to survive in these harsh conditions make use of what little water they can find, and avoid the scorching rays of the relentless sun. American prairie once appeared as desolate as the desert. But over time, rainwater and nutrients gradually penetrated the hard surface of this land. Even the hooves of the mighty buffalo helped create the rich soil and would one day become home to the American barn. Of all the forces at work on the land,

humans have had one of those profound effects. The need to produce food for a growing world, led to the enormous use and sometimes overuse of the land. In our search for more efficient ways to grow food, we often fail to realize the impact of our methods. Today, we're learning to live with the land, discovering better ways to grow food that will assure both human and environmental well-being.

Our bleeding rocks and lives are to control this. In the farmlands across America, we're learning that by plowing under vegetation containing natural fertilizers, we can enrich the soil without the use of chemicals. We're learning to produce food on deserts, ecosts, by developing and planting crops that thrive on salt water. In Japan, we're learning, but by mixing leaves and other living materials into our soil, we can make farmland more fertile without the need for chemicals. Here at Epcot, we're learning to reduce the need for chemicals. How will we meet tomorrow's growing needs for food production, yet still respect the needs of the land?

Some of the answers are being discovered just ahead. To help us maintain these carefully controlled ecosystems and for your safety, please remain seated in your boat at all times. To our living laboratory, where scientists from Epco and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are exploring innovative ways to produce balance the harvests now and into the future. The tropics are home to the greatest diversity of plants on the planet. Many of these like papaya, bananas, cacao, coffee, and rice are well known around the world. These are just a few of the animal plants that have been an important source of nutrition for people living in the tropics. Many are rich in vitamins and minerals, while others are well adapted to growing in less than ideal conditions.

Some, like the water mill, thrive in wet swampy areas and waterways. All parts of this plant, even the flower panel, are edible. The starchy of the plant has long been used to make flour for baking. One day, many of these lesser-noughts are made. In these lesser known tropical plants may be as important as the bananas growing on both sides of the boat. More than 28 million tons of bananas are eaten manually, making it the most popular fruit in the world. We mentioned farming. You probably don't think of fish, but fish farming, or aquaculture, accounts for nearly half of all the sea, consuming cold. Column, tilapia, bass, and catfish like the ones to see here, are three of the more

than a products praised by fish farmers. The sustainable system we're using here recycles the water and the tanks. As a result, we're able to save millions of gallons each year. Our small fish farm produces nearly 5,000 pounds of pitch each year to serve at restaurants round all businessmen. Innovations like this one, we play an important role in our efforts to produce edible harborses and still protect the natural resource. 50,000 edible plant species in the world, most of us are only familiar with the handful

that make up our everyday diet. The common grains growing here, wheat, maize, sorghum, and millet plus rice, account for nearly two-thirds of our global food consumption. Learning how to increase yields of these stables is an important goal of research around the world. These plants are definitely on their way up. Innovative growing techniques like these increase yields, while more efficiently using resources like water, fertilizer, and pesticides. Another innovation at work here is our integrated pest management program.

By populating our greenhouses with beneficial insects that prey on harmful pests, like apids and flies, we are significantly reaffirmed. reducing our reliance on conventional pesticides. We're growing these crops using our neutral film system. This technique precisely controls and recycles water and nutrients. With it, we can produce over 27,000 heads of lettuce a year in this one small area. The future of agriculture may include innovative ideas like this vertical growing system. Plants grown in this way use a fraction of the space required by traditional growing methods.

growing methods. That saves water and increases production. The aquaponics on your left combines hydroponics with aquaculture. The fish provide a natural source of fertilizer for the plants, and the plants help keep the water clean for the fish. It's another great way to produce more while using less. In our lab, Epcot scientists are working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on a number of innovative projects. The goal of these efforts is to produce higher healing and better horrible plants. These greenhouses represent

just a fraction of the work being done worldwide to produce powerful artists for our growing population. Scientists, farmers, and even backyard gardeners are doing their part to improve the quantity and quality of foods that we all reliable. Together, we can continue to find more ways to increase food production.

increase food production and protect a precious natural environment. Only then will we truly eat living with a leg. All right, travelers, we're going to wrap things up for this week. I just enjoyed lunch at Sunshine Seasons. Always a great variety of options there. Although it does seem that they 86 some things from the menus, but I had a delicious roast beef sandwich with horseradish and arugula and a perfectly toasted baguette.

awesome. Highly recommend. The roast beef, of course, was indeed grown here in the greenhouse, right? Obviously. That's those Epcot scientists at work. Thank you so much for being with me today, guys.

As we explored the land pavilion, we heard vintage music, saw an awesome planet, soared over America, wrote a boat through lettuce and rocked out to a pan flute jam. Why else do you come to Epcot, right? So now we can say, that you are truly living with the land.

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Oh hey look, there's the jamiters. Let's go hear some of the jamiters on our way out. geometers.