Puerto Rico in talks to host permanent pavilion in Epcot by 2017

[RayTheFirefly]

Another possibility -

Disney planted the story to pressure another country on the fence.

Serious question: Does Disney care about getting a new pavilion enough to go to that trouble? Haha.

 

[mkt]

Serious question: Does Disney care about getting a new pavilion enough to go to that trouble? Haha.

Not at all.

The Disney geeks do, the company could give a rats behind.

 

[RayTheFirefly]

Not at all.

The Disney geeks do, the company could give a rats behind.

That's what I thought.

 

[FutureCEO]

World Showcase of American states and territories

 

[Seabasealpha1]

I'd more than likely see some investors from like...Brazil or something succeeding... I guess a PR pavilion could be interesting...

Though...probably not likely...

 

[JohnD]

And what if Puerto Rico becomes a state? Wouldn't it just a part of America...?

It's already part of America -- a Commonwealth, not a State.

 

[PhotoDave219]

I said it nicer though....

It does bring back memories. I used to be his roommate.

 

[mkt]

It's already part of America -- a Commonwealth, not a State.

Well, property of the US. Since it has never been formally incorporated into the union. We're like an ottoman for the family.

 

[Zac Skellington]

What would $100 million get you? Referb of the Outpost with a QS, and a film? I'll pass.

 

[Becky]

Puerto Rico is NOT a country. WS is made up of countries. Thus there should not be a Puerto Rican pavilion in WS. Instead while one is in Florida a side trip to Puerto Rico is always a great choice.

 

[DManRightHere]

The only reason I see this happening is to they can push tourism, which Disney would not allow. Really, I don't think it'll happen.

Africa is not a country.

 

[mm121]

Not at all.

The Disney geeks do, the company could give a rats behind.

if the company cared about adding more pavillions it would of happened by now

how did the original countries get chosen? I think part of the issue with disney choosing the countries is they fear being critized about it or picking favorites if they did it without financial commitment/participation from the host country

 

[RayTheFirefly]

World Showcase of American states and territories

Almost as good as the Superbowl winners being "World Champions."

 

[dumboflyer]

Spain was the first, and it was awesome. Because I lived in Orlando at the time, and finally had people to argue over La Liga with.

I'll argue La Liga with you. Think any of the rest can push Real Madrid, Atletico, or Barca out of the top 3?

 

[PhotoDave219]

Well, property of the US. Since it has never been formally incorporated into the union. We're like an ottoman for the family.

But with great rum and fantastic looking women.

 

[Rescue Ranger]

Nothing against Puerto Rico, but of all the exciting places in the world for WORLD showcase....seriously?

 

[mm121]

The only reason I see this happening is to they can push tourism, which Disney would not allow. Really, I don't think it'll happen.

Africa is not a country.

no africa isn't, but there is credible evidence that there was talks of doing "equatorial Africa" a group of countries

I think the focus of any World Showcase expansions, should be an effort to get the remainder of the 7 continents represented first, and then fill in elsewhere

 

[mickey2008.1]

would not be surprised, it was one of the busiest places this year for the food and wine festival, plus largest area.

 

[Bolt]

I wonder what's missing from this article...maybe a Disney spokesperson backing this up to even make this credible?

 

[mkt]

and rum...
lots and lots of rum

Funny that PR is known for its rum, since Puerto Ricans are overwhelmingly beer drinkers (73% of all alcohol sales on the island are beer, vs 54% in the mainland US)