Rumor Brazil is the frontrunner for a new World Showcase Pavilion

[JenniferS]

Well, there goes the World Showcase. The new home for thousands of chanting Brazillian tour groups all day and night. Maybe Australia would be a better idea?

Is that really a thing though? Do international travellers automatically park themselves in their home pavilion?

I know I don't spend a heck of a lot of time in Canada. Mind you, there's not much to do there, but I'd still rather spend time in pavilions whose countries I have never visited.

Unless there's a ride in Brazil, which I cannot discern from the very vague concept drawings, why would the tour groups spend more time there than in the other pavilions? From my experience, they like rides, rides, and more rides. (And flashing my son in the Pop Century pool ... but that's another story.)

 

[Herbie]

Well, there goes the World Showcase. The new home for thousands of chanting Brazillian tour groups all day and night. Maybe Australia would be a better idea?

Disney's way to save a buck on street entertainment!

 

[Dan Deesnee]

The "It should / will be Brazil because they want to attract and already get lots of Brazilians" argument makes absolutely no sense to me and if that is Disneys line of thinking it goes against the whole point of the country pavilions. They are there to give us a taste of other cultures, the sights, sounds, smells, etc. What would be the point of travelling to another country to hang out in a small re-creation of the country you are from?

Much more likely that it is Spain.

 

[marni1971]

I see that other site is now reporting Brazil should be announced at this year's D23. Somehow I doubt that... Imo its more likely for D23 2019 or maybe a non D23 announcement.

Stranger things have happened.

 

[Daveeeeed]

Stranger things have happened.

I like this!

 

[UpAllNight]

I'd have thought they'd have built 2 new pavilions, on opposite sides to balance things out. I'm pleased we appear to be getting something at least, I do feel it needs a general refresh and Brazil is a good choice. Will Disney build a none-IP attraction though? Seems doubtful, and I don't know what they could tie in to Brazil.

 

[aladdin2007]

The train layout can always be moved, the other side of Germany is there.

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

Stranger things have happened.

Lol at this point I shouldn't even be surprised anymore. Expect the unexpected. Going to be a strange D23 for sure. Thanks again for sharing what you can.

 

[Princess Leia]

I'd have thought they'd have built 2 new pavilions, on opposite sides to balance things out. I'm pleased we appear to be getting something at least, I do feel it needs a general refresh and Brazil is a good choice. Will Disney build a none-IP attraction though? Seems doubtful, and I don't know what they could tie in to Brazil.

Pardon me for the outdated map (since it looks like Ratatouille will go in the back half of 6, instead of the front), but if Disney chooses to build on another pavilion, I'd rather that they figure out what to do with 2, instead of putting something on 5 (Brazil will be built on 4). With both France and the UK getting attractions, the International Gateway side should be receiving their fair share of crowds for the time being.

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

Pardon me for the outdated map (since it looks like Ratatouille will go in the back half of 6, instead of the front), but if Disney chooses to build on another pavilion, I'd rather that they figure out what to do with 2, instead of putting something on 5 (Brazil will be built on 4). With both France and the UK getting attractions, the International Gateway side should be receiving their fair share of crowds for the time being.

I know it's been talked about before on here but can plot 3 actually be used? I thought 2-3 were both blocked out

 

[Daveeeeed]

Pardon me for the outdated map (since it looks like Ratatouille will go in the back half of 6, instead of the front), but if Disney chooses to build on another pavilion, I'd rather that they figure out what to do with 2, instead of putting something on 5 (Brazil will be built on 4). With both France and the UK getting attractions, the International Gateway side should be receiving their fair share of crowds for the time being.

That is what they should do. I do really hope they do that.

 

[Daveeeeed]

I know it's been talked about before on here but can plot 3 actually be used? I thought 2-3 were both blocked out

They would have to be firework proof which would be more expensive, but they still both can be used.

 

[brb1006]

Stranger things have happened.

 

[CanadianGordon]

Getting exciting in here!

 

[ProfSavage]

Mary Poppins, y'all!

Seeing Lee on the boards is the best thing to happen to me this week

Only at Epcot could you go from Germany to Brazil .... lol

Unless you're one of the boys from Brazil

 

[ProfSavage]

Do you guys think Disney would ever build two pavilions behind each other in an expansion pad like a Spain pavilion behind a Brazil pavilion without any rides for either pavilion?

No. Especially since Spain and Brazil have nothing in common.

 

[GoofGoof]

I know it's been talked about before on here but can plot 3 actually be used? I thought 2-3 were both blocked out

They would have to be firework proof which would be more expensive, but they still both can be used.

There is also talk of an update or change to Illuminations so they could also change where the fireworks are launched from or potentially scrap them. I hope that doesn't happen, but who knows.

 

[GoofGoof]

If they build a new pavilion they really need to have a ride included. They are spending time and money now adding rides and IP to existing pavilions. Why build a new pavilion only to have to shoehorn a ride in after the fact? IMHO, get it right from the start or don't bother with a new pavilion.

 

[ProfSavage]

If they build a new pavilion they really need to have a ride included. They are spending time and money now adding rides and IP to existing pavilions. Why build a new pavilion only to have to shoehorn a ride in after the fact? IMHO, get it right from the start or don't bother with a new pavilion.

I still want an updated version of Meet the World

 

[Daveeeeed]

There is also talk of an update or change to Illuminations so they could also change where the fireworks are launched from or potentially scrap them. I hope that doesn't happen, but who knows.

You may be on to something. A World of Color style show on the FW side would also be a nice complement to the fireworks, and would therefor also make people like me who are diehard Illuminations fans happy. Although that part is just armchair Imagineering on my part.