Rumor Brazil is the frontrunner for a new World Showcase Pavilion

[KrazyKat]

Ok I get it now, I wasn’t sure myself. I always just called it Millennium Celebration

 

[lazyboy97o]

I would say Embraer. Just a guess, though.

They’ve wanted it for about 20 years now.

 

[CJR]

I'm appalled no one is reading the rumor tracker.

I know you're joking here, but I have to say that I love that thread! Thank you for all your hard work keeping that up to date!

 

[nickys]

Earlier versions of the pavilion had it included. Later versions do not.

Definitely carnival. I’d hope there would be a nod to soccer as well within the pavilion.
I’m not a huge fan of another boat ride, but I agree with you.. that would be a perfect fit.

So Christ the Redeemer statue and soccer?

Got it! It'll be the "Hand of God" then? Or was that Argentina?

Sorry, that was to wind up all the English football fans amongst you, meant in good-natured jest naturally!

And for the rest of you, look up the phrase in relation to the (soccer) World Cup.

 

[21stamps]

So Christ the Redeemer statue and soccer?

Got it! It'll be the "Hand of God" then? Or was that Argentina?

Sorry, that was to wind up all the English football fans amongst you, meant in good-natured jest naturally!

And for the rest of you, look up the phrase in relation to the (soccer) World Cup.

I actually hate Brazil soccer... why, because I’m an Argentina fan. My best friend is Brazilian and WC years are always a season of jabs for us.lol.
To make matters worse, My favorite player is Messi, my kid idolizes Ronaldo.. so even my own household will be split this summer. Ha ha

 

[smile]

so even my own household will be split this summer. Ha ha

and in the fall as well, if i can recall correctly

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

World showplace is millennium village...a prefab, 100% temporary facility built in 1999.

It's existence is a sad commentary on what the management thinks Epcot is worth

 

[KrazyKat]

World showplace is millennium village...a prefab, 100% temporary facility built in 1999.

It's existence is a sad commentary on what the management thinks Epcot is worth

Interesting, I guess we all learn something new every day. In my over 40 trips to Epcot, I’ve never been there.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Interesting, I guess we all learn something new every day. In my over 40 trips to Epcot, I’ve never been there.

It's just convention/catering space.

My thought is that you use it to make revenue while allowing attractions to decay or close outright? Not wise at all.

 

[21stamps]

and in the fall as well, if i can recall correctly

Technically we’re always split.,lol. This year will be the worst.. it’s the first time that he’s extremely passionate about soccer.. and his preferred players and clubs. I go all out during World Cup time.. meals reflecting whatever country I want to win the match..flags hung.. this should be interesting with me and my child on opposite sides during all of it.

 

[marni1971]

World showplace is millennium village...a prefab, 100% temporary facility built in 1999.

It's existence is a sad commentary on what the management thinks Epcot is worth

Sadly the temporary-ness is currently being made more permenant.

 

[biggy H]

Couldn't think of any thing worse.... Not much to make a ride or attraction about apart from a statue, some rain forest and shed loads of slums... Not much else in Brazil and I speak as some who has been there.

I suspect I'll get a few responses not agreeing with this though. Each to their own...
I sus

 

[ChrisFL]

maybe an Ayrton Senna museum

 

[21stamps]

Couldn't think of any thing worse.... Not much to make a ride or attraction about apart from a statue, some rain forest and shed loads of slums... Not much else in Brazil and I speak as some who has been there.

I suspect I'll get a few responses not agreeing with this though. Each to their own...
I sus

I just want to be the First response that fervently disagrees with you.

Most countries have slums.. doesn’t mean that there is lack of culture and a lack of many things to appreciate and experience.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Sadly the temporary-ness is currently being made more permenant.

I'm gonna guess you don't like it anymore than I do?

I didn't mind it walking past to the imagination and wonders of life pavilions back in the day, ya know?

 

[nickys]

Interesting, I guess we all learn something new every day. In my over 40 trips to Epcot, I’ve never been there.

You can't just go in afaik. I went in on a tour on New Year's Day last year. The ice sculptures for the party were AMAZING. But paying guests only in general.

 

[jbolen2]

I’ve wanted to see new countries added for a while but I hate the trains are on the chopping block from it. Maybe they move them to a new location.

 

[jt04]

If they put Brazil between Germany and Italy it takes away one of my theories of where an IaSW type attraction could get relocated to Epcot. Oh well rather have a new pavilion.

 

[Princess Leia]

The day this is announced, I’m definitely doing a happy dance. I’ve waited my entire life to see new countries added (or at least since I was a kid and fell in love with the Millenium showcase offerings).

 

[rael ramone]

I wonder if the 'freak' chance that Embraer gets acquired by Boeing might negatively affect this.

(I say 'freak' since the Brazilian government has both the power as well as the will to say no to this transaction).