coastermaster83
Member
You know they should have put soarin back there with a soarin over the US film that would have drawn the people to the back of the park for sure.:sohappy:
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American Pavilion in Epcot is a Joke
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tracyandalex
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while i agree that AA and the voices of liberty are great, i do think the pavilion could be "plused" as disney likes to say. imho the food and shopping could be easily improved. maybe add something to occupy the time between show times to keep folks around for the next show
wvdisneyfamily
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:sohappy:
Blackie Pueblo
Active Member
I hear what a lot of you are saying and I agree with you, both for and against. The American Adventure I think is really the focal point isn't it to showcase America? Still the best show ever. I honestly think every American should see this show. I'd even argue it should be shown to those immigrants wanting to become Americans. Talk about showing what it means to be an American and having pride.
And I have to agree with the cheap shirts. But I do love the fact that they at least sell books about America and American Heroes. Why can't they sell Jerseys with some of the great American Athletes? That way they can showcase all the American loved sports?
"I get red, white, and blue, at times."
---Walter Elias Disney
And I have to agree with the cheap shirts. But I do love the fact that they at least sell books about America and American Heroes. Why can't they sell Jerseys with some of the great American Athletes? That way they can showcase all the American loved sports?
"I get red, white, and blue, at times."
---Walter Elias Disney
ChrisFL
Premium Member
Agree 100%. It is a masterpiece in many ways.
Uponastar
Well-Known Member
I agree about the lack of really good food in the American pavilion, and I like the idea of barbecue. That would be real American cuisine!
I think the whole area could use some additional ambiance. Here in Philadelphia, in our historical area, we have characters such as Ben Franklin, out chatting with the public and posing for pics. Maybe something like that would add to the experience.
Sure it could use some tweaking, but would I call it a joke? No way.
I love the American Adventure show...it always gets me teary, as do the Voices of Liberty. I look forward to both on every trip. It never gets old for either me or my husband. And I think the American Gardens Theater is in a pretty setting and offers some nice entertainment. I find it all to be a pleasant, if somewhat simple, experience.
When we're walking around the World Showcase and we get to America...it feels like home.
I think the whole area could use some additional ambiance. Here in Philadelphia, in our historical area, we have characters such as Ben Franklin, out chatting with the public and posing for pics. Maybe something like that would add to the experience.
Sure it could use some tweaking, but would I call it a joke? No way.
I love the American Adventure show...it always gets me teary, as do the Voices of Liberty. I look forward to both on every trip. It never gets old for either me or my husband. And I think the American Gardens Theater is in a pretty setting and offers some nice entertainment. I find it all to be a pleasant, if somewhat simple, experience.
When we're walking around the World Showcase and we get to America...it feels like home.
yankspy
Well-Known Member
I agree about the barbecue. It might also be nice to have a wandering Franklin or Washington. I also think that they could perhaps fit a few historical artifacts in the foyer of the pavillion. I am sure that the Smithsonian or other museums would be willing to lend a few things since most of their stuff sits in storage. You could even rotate artifacts on a quarterly basis so that people could see different things on different trips.
jedimaster1227
Active Member
Agreed! Not only is the show beautifully arranged and composed, but it is a technical marvel. The system used to operate the show is considerably complex, even now--how they built it 26 years ago is completely beyond me.
smk
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Now that thread is bumped up agian......how about authentic Philly cheese steak for a food item? :slurp:, New England clam chowder, sourdough bread from San Fransico, BBQ from Memphis, chili from Texas, roasted corn from the midwest, cajun food from New Orleans. Sounds a lot like the food and wine festival stuff but I think they should have that sampling all year round.
imagineer boy
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Yes, the American Adventure show is simply spectacular. One of the best shows with animatronics Disney has ever made.
However, I do agree that it needs more.
I love the ideas of having walk-around characters of Ben Franklin and Washington and others. That would be terriffic.
For the resteraunt, it could be rethemed to be a colonial tavern (and be a sit-down resteraunt) and maybe it could serve just a bit of everything.
However, I do agree that it needs more.
I love the ideas of having walk-around characters of Ben Franklin and Washington and others. That would be terriffic.
For the resteraunt, it could be rethemed to be a colonial tavern (and be a sit-down resteraunt) and maybe it could serve just a bit of everything.
gembob
New Member
But you can keep Beckham
I could not agree more!
slappy magoo
Well-Known Member
Class? Carnegie Deli? That joint's had more health violations than Dennis Rodman's "area." :lol:
WDW Monorail
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matt88mph
New Member
I've been to this restaruant before, and it is, in my opinion, one of the best compilations of American food in one restaurant.
http://www.arkrestaurants.com/section_home.cfm?section_id=1&location_id=2&restaurant_id=17
I mean, come on, the place's name is "America."
Ilovewishes
Member
The USA pavilion is actually one of the pavilions that I'm most jealous of when we go to WS. But I always figure they are the hosts so they get the most! I always thought old Blighty was terribly neglected and horribly stereotyped!
I mean, we have an entire shop dedicated to tea?! And the only other things that define us as a nation are knights and the Beatles? We don't even have a proper show/attraction!
However, one thing in our pavilion's defence, I think it is the prettiest and it does the best fish & chips found on property!!
I mean, we have an entire shop dedicated to tea?! And the only other things that define us as a nation are knights and the Beatles? We don't even have a proper show/attraction!
However, one thing in our pavilion's defence, I think it is the prettiest and it does the best fish & chips found on property!!
EPCOT Explorer
New Member
Thank you!:wave:
Now they gotta work on updating it...The last AA scene is WWII. A lot has happened since then.
Do you think they have enough room to put another set in there before the montage?
ewensell3
Well-Known Member
Florida is well represented outside the gate. I wouldn't consider I-drive a proper representation of everything that is America.
epcotWSC
Well-Known Member
The USA pavilion is actually one of the pavilions that I'm most jealous of when we go to WS. But I always figure they are the hosts so they get the most! I always thought old Blighty was terribly neglected and horribly stereotyped!
I mean, we have an entire shop dedicated to tea?! And the only other things that define us as a nation are knights and the Beatles? We don't even have a proper show/attraction!
However, one thing in our pavilion's defence, I think it is the prettiest and it does the best fish & chips found on property!!
You guys have a pub with the best beers in the park (especially since the US pavilion doesn't have any of our wonderful microbrews), I think you win