Kevin_W
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I think that's what most of us have been saying - have a Brazil pavilion with a ride (or other attraction)!
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EPCOT Brazil (and maybe others) Pavilion Coming to Epcot [not about Brazilian people nor a country wish list]
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I think that's what most of us have been saying - have a Brazil pavilion with a ride (or other attraction)!
Josh Hendy
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A Brazilian tour of WDW ... until something goes terribly wrong. 🌩🌪
Sorry probably highly unoriginal
But if handled well it could be great fun.Alternative: Indiana Jones adventure through the rain forest and pampas. Or surfing on the Amazon tidal bore complete with gators and piranhas.
HauntedMansionFLA
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RIP trains 
Nope.RIP trains
HauntedMansionFLA
Well-Known Member
I guess we will have to wait and see
wiredforflight
Active Member
Project canceled?
HauntedMansionFLA
Well-Known Member
It hasn’t been announced........yet
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Que?RIP trains
Postponed.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
“Seems” is relative...
The reality is the deal is bad for the sponsor/host and that’s why it never gets all that close
WowFactor
Well-Known Member
Got your point of view
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
And being an “Epcot first” kinda guy...it’s an opinion I wish i was wrong on.
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It actually carried on for a while with no sponsor. Then uncle Bob decided he wouldn’t pay.
Sir_Cliff
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I can understand why they would struggle to find companies to sponsor the whole pavilion. The old EPCOT sponsorship model seems dead. It does surprise me, though, that they can't find outside vendors to sign lucrative leases for a Brazilian churrascaria or perhaps a Havianas store that would help pay for the construction and upkeep of the pavilion. Some kind of branding/sales deal for Brahma beer would also seem like something Anheuser-Busch would consider. Who knows, maybe not.
Without a ride, the pavilions are not that different from miniature malls, if we're honest. Shouldn't be that hard to get it to make sense financially.
Josh Hendy
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Tourism is bigger than ever. International business investment is bigger than ever. I don't believe that sponsorship doesn't work in a park like Epcot. It's viable in both in Futureworld and in International Showcase.
I believe the "sponsorship doesn't work" meme is propagated by bean counters focused on easy, short term profits based IP based merch, not by visionaries who take a long term view of guest experience.
Many people love Epcot more than any other park, specifically because of the scientific-cultural theme. Turn it into a pale imitation of MK or DHS and these people are not going to be as attracted to WDW.
I believe the "sponsorship doesn't work" meme is propagated by bean counters focused on easy, short term profits based IP based merch, not by visionaries who take a long term view of guest experience.
Many people love Epcot more than any other park, specifically because of the scientific-cultural theme. Turn it into a pale imitation of MK or DHS and these people are not going to be as attracted to WDW.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
That’s always what it comes down too. I think you know this has been a revolving door since 1983.
I’m not saying anything you don’t know
It Just never works out.
Disney has always wanted severe terms in longterm financial support...which always ends up being the deal killer.