Did You Hear the One About EPCOT's Ukranian Pavilion?

[Buzzy989]

A little known fact: as of 1996, three different nations were vying for the World Showcase land parcel between China and Germany.

The Ukraine pavilion, offering a restaurant called Club Rusalka, a roller-coaster attraction, and exhibitions of Ukranian dancing, has not quite seemed to make it off the ground, although it was a top contender during the mid-90's.

See for yourself at http://www.ukrweekly.com/Archive/1996/199624.shtml.

 

[SirNim]

WOW!

Little known fact indeed...

Roller coaster eh?!

What would THAT be themed to?

Chernobyl?

oh my...

well... the article mentioned that Epcot would be getting a new pavilion soon (presumably in World Showcase), although the article itself was written in 1996.... So, times can (and usually do) change...

well, no matter WHAT the current plans are/were
this was a very interesting read and quite fascinating as well...

Thanks Buzzy! I never quite knew that Ukraine was ever considered for World Showcase! :wave:

 

[Mikejakester]

1996? ooy...
:brick:

 

[maelstrom]

I think a Ukrainian pavilion would've been cool. But I might be biased since I'm of Ukrainian descent.