Favorite Pavillion in World Showcase

[JiminyandTink]

What is your favorite pavillion in the world showcase, and I mean all encompassing with atmosphere, attractions, food, etc. To me the one that is best done is Morocco, it is very realistic, and really takes you to Morroco, but overall my favorite it Mexico, I just love the atmosphere and Le Cava.

I have to say I agree fully with both of these statements. IMO Morocco does have the most authentic feel, but I also enjoy Mexico the best. There is something really cool about being transformed from day to night in an instant.

I have to say I love them all though and give honerable mention to the UK and France.

 

[littleroo]

My two favs are Mexico and Japan! My least is the American pavilion! I do however like the bathrooms therelol! I love them all! Can't wait to have a cheese plate in France!!

 

[PUSH]

For my opinions, it's based on a couple different things. 1) Atmosphere 2) Quality 3) Attractions and 4) My insterest in the country. You have to kind of put your interest in there, because it's pretty much what sways your mind.

Top Tier- Mexico, Norway, France

Mexico has great atmosphere along with a solid ride. My interest level is somewhat high for the country. Norway has a solid atmosphere and a great ride in Maelstrom. Again, my interest level is somewhat high. France has a great atmosphere and a decent attraction. My interest level is very high for France.

Good, Solid Countries- United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Germany, China

The UK has above average atmosphere and has great quality, however it lacks attractions. Canada has a decent attraction, great atmosphere and the quality is very good. My interest level is above average for Canada. Japan has great atmosphere, great quality, but lacks attractions. My interest level is average for this country. Germany is the same as Japan for me. China is the same as Canada.

Average Countries- Italy, American Adventure, Morocco

Italy has solid atmosphere and quality. It lacks attractions and my interest level is above average. The American Adventure has decent quality, average atmosphere and slightly above average attractions. Morocco has good atmosphere and quality, but lacks attractions. My interest level is average for this country.

That's my evaluation of all the pavilions. I didn't count the Outpost as a pavilion, but if I did it would be considered below average. Other than that, there are no bad countries.

 

[LVgoN2WDW]

Germany for sure. The Karmaeel Kuche is absolutely the best place to get caramels not only in WDW, but I'd say in the entire world!!!

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

Italia of course for me. Just wish they had a little more than just restaurants though. If you're looking for the country with the most value, it would definitely be France.

 

[BryceM]

France, Italy and Norway. Norway mainly because I love, love, love Maelstrom.

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

France, Italy and Norway. Norway mainly because I love, love, love Maelstrom.

Yeah Maelstrom is fun. Funny thing is the last time I went to the World 2 years ago with my family, it was the attraction we had to wait the longest to get on (55 min). I also love the sequence of the ride you are traveling backwards. Unfortunately though, the state of the attraction ain't up to par. But then again, the majority WDW attractions aren't. Only thing I don't really care for with this ride is the post show (really boring to me and needs updated).

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Mexico is my favorite.Love the atmosphere and the margaritas.

United Kingdom comes close second because I love the Rose and Crown. I can spend many hours in there,if I were allowed too,sitting at the bar and socializing with other patrons.

Alas, I am too young to sit at the bar...

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

Alas, I am too young to sit at the bar...

Me too only I'm 2 years away. You're four. I would think you can sit in the bar areas, just can't consume booze.

 

[BryceM]

Yeah Maelstrom is fun. Funny thing is the last time I went to the World 2 years ago with my family, it was the attraction we had to wait the longest to get on (55 min). I also love the sequence of the ride you are traveling backwards. Unfortunately though, the state of the attraction ain't up to par. But then again, the majority WDW attractions aren't. Only thing I don't really care for with this ride is the post show (really boring to me and needs updated).

I wouldn't wait 55 minutes for it, but I do enjoy the cheesiness of it! I went to Epcot for a field trip and told my friends that it was a super fun "troll ride" with a huge drop... I think I was the only one who wasn't disappointed, haha.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Me too only I'm 2 years away. You're four. I would think you can sit in the bar areas, just can't consume booze.

Actually, I'm 3 years, 2 months and three days away...My profile says 17, but I'm close to being 18.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Germany for sure. The Karmaeel Kuche is absolutely the best place to get caramels not only in WDW, but I'd say in the entire world!!!

Caramel popcorn...the best.

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

I wouldn't wait 55 minutes for it, but I do enjoy the cheesiness of it! I went to Epcot for a field trip and told my friends that it was a super fun "troll ride" with a huge drop... I think I was the only one who wasn't disappointed, haha.

The wait time sign said 30 min but ended being longer (stupid things can never get it right). Love the creepy owl animatronic to. Gosh EPCOT for a field trip, talk about lucky and the best total/overall description of an educational fieldtrip. We aren't blessed with them back here in the burgh. We just normally did muesuems/zoo. Now with budget problems, I found out that my former high school I attended last year no longer funds money for field trips. But yeah we learned our lesson.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

The wait time sign said 30 min but ended being longer (stupid things can never get it right). Love the creepy owl animatronic to. Gosh EPCOT for a field trip, talk about lucky and the best total/overall description of an educational fieldtrip. We aren't blessed with them back here in the burgh. We just normally did muesuems/zoo. Now with budget problems, I found out that my former high school I attended last year no longer funds money for field trips. But yeah we learned our lesson.

Benefit of having been 42 times: You can visually tell the difference between a 30 minute wait and a 55 minute one. I pay attention to the signs, but I also eyeball the line before I make my decision.

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

Actually, I'm 3 years, 2 months and three days away...My profile says 17, but I'm close to being 18.

In that case missy, I am 1 year, 3 months (not counting feb), and 8 days away from getting my first red solo cup. Should equate to June 3rd, 2014. Will just say 462 days much easier.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Sadly, I cannot walk into the one Italian shop. I'm really sensitive to perfumes and can't walk in there. Also have to hold my breath through that one part of the Norway shop. Can't walk into the French arcade either. It's very sad that I have to memorize the perfume shops so I can't go in there.

Anyway, Italy is my least favorite because I can't walk into the one shop and the other is just, meh. I'm not wild about Tutto Italia as a restaurant either.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

IMO Morocco does have the most authentic feel, but I also enjoy Mexico the best.

The reason for this is when Disney was building World Showcase, the king of Morocco sent his personal architects and artisans to help design the pavilion and make sure every detail was perfect. This is the only pavilion in which the government of said country assisted with the design.

 

[BryceM]

The wait time sign said 30 min but ended being longer (stupid things can never get it right). Love the creepy owl animatronic to. Gosh EPCOT for a field trip, talk about lucky and the best total/overall description of an educational fieldtrip. We aren't blessed with them back here in the burgh. We just normally did muesuems/zoo. Now with budget problems, I found out that my former high school I attended last year no longer funds money for field trips. But yeah we learned our lesson.

I'm going to SeaWorld on Friday (so excited!) and we just went to Universal in late January (though I didn't go because I was literally just there before the field trip and they wouldn't let me use my Annual Pass).

But yeah, our SeaWorld field trip is for "educational reasons", and so was Epcot... Hahahaha.

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

Benefit of having been 42 times: You can visually tell the difference between a 30 minute wait and a 55 minute one. I pay attention to the signs, but I also eyeball the line before I make my decision.

Well we've (me and my family) have only been their 9 times. Go figure. Good tips. Great scott, you mean to tell me you go to the world on average 2-3 times a year while living in Baltimore. Congrats and more power to you. But hey with NG/Interactive queue elements coming soon, there will be no worries waiting in longer standby lines <sarcasm>

 

[Stellajack]

I can't possibly make this choice. I love the entirety of the World Showcase and, if possible, would live there. I would phone home every day from the UK Pavilion.