Favorite Pavillion in World Showcase

[Bparso87]

All of them but if I had to pick one it is Mexico I love me some margaritas

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Is this true? Can you tell me where you got this information? My husband is a historian and has thought about doing some work on the relationships between Disney and the governments of the different showcase countries during the building of World Showcase.

This is absolutely true. I've heard it in several different places, but my main source is a book called Realityland- True Life Adventures at Walt Disney World by David Koenig. It's a really good book if you're interested in the history of WDW, such as how it was built, history on the various rides, the building process, etc. It has a lot of information about World Showcase.

 

[Figments Friend]

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So many...

Right now my fave is Morocco. I adore the entire look and feel in that area, and the richly themed buildings and gorgeous site lines when you are immersed in that Pavillion. I can get wonderfully mentally lost in those surroundings.

Mexico has been a fave of mine for years...since i first visited EPCOT in 1983. I was always so impressed with the mood of the gorgeously themed interior and the Plaza.

Japan is also a fave, particularly the gardens and koi pond. Standing on the small bridge in the garden gives some stunning views.

China also has some great charming themes and beautiful buildings. The landscaping is equally appealing.

Germany is quaint and beautiful at night. I think of all the Pavillions in WS, Germany gets the prize for best lighting at night. Wonderfully lit.

 

[spacemt354]

Right now my favorite pavilion is Germany.

I like the train set they have outside and the Christmas shop inside. Also the Biergarten food (all you can eat) is great.

Although I feel like once I turn 21 my favorite pavilion will be Mexico A Jimmy Buffett song comes to mind...

 

[Tegan pilots a chicken]

Mexico and Japan

 

[Susan Savia]

Japan.

 

[AndyS2992]

Japan is my all time favourite. Love everything there, Mitsukoshi, Koi carp watching, anime museum, shaved ice, the food.. I can go on lol I could live there

 

[Mr Morrow]

Mexico!

The pavilion contains one of my favourite restaurants, the San Angel Inn. The Grand Fiesta Tour always provides a good laugh when my brother sneaks off to the bathroom, only to surprise us by passing by the nearby tables on a boat to himself!

 

[bdearl41]

Love the saki tasting, my dh always gets new chop stix! fun place!

The saki tasting is fantastic and I would say Japan is defintaly one of the best.

 

[The MadHatter]

norway...finally got one of those dale of norway sweaters

 

[luv]

Morrocco. It's the prettiest. I know it is authentic because the king sent his personal peeps over to ensure it would be. I love the colors and designs. It makes me want to actually visit Morrocco. I hope to one day.

The staff there is the kindest and most friendly of all the pavilions.

Mo'Rockin is a lot of fun to watch and hear. Off Kilter is probably my favorite, but Mo'Rockin is a close second.

I love the restaurant. Not only do I get my extremely yummy Beef Brewat Rolls, but I get to pretend I'm eating exotic food when I'm really only eating chicken and rice. The belly dancer is fascinating.

I don't buy a lot of stuff for the house in WDW, but I have something from that pavilion that I love.

I love Mexico and Norway. France and Canada are really great, too. But Morrocco is my Ultimate Pavilion.

 

[J_Carioca]

This is absolutely true. I've heard it in several different places, but my main source is a book called Realityland- True Life Adventures at Walt Disney World by David Koenig. It's a really good book if you're interested in the history of WDW, such as how it was built, history on the various rides, the building process, etc. It has a lot of information about World Showcase.

Thanks! I'll check it out.

 

[bdearl41]

I have been to a lot of these countries in person (all except Norway and Japan), and the one that is the most realistic is Germany or Morocco. While they did a great job with China, its not what being in Beijing is really like, however, the temple of heaven represented, is pretty close, just about half size and not built up on a bunch of steps like in Beijing.

 

[Stu bailey]

They all have their good/bad points. I.E.: Atmosphere or lack of same; attraction vs. none; film vs. none; food and choices; bars/pubs; shopping (good or bad); street performers/bands; viewing areas for Illuminations.

We like them all. It is tough to rank them. We go to all many times during each visit for different things each visit. How we rank them and what we think are each's best attributes.

1) Mexico- the food (3 choices), atmosphere, ride, La Cava, shopping, street performers, lobby artifacts
2) France- three choice food, film, shopping, drink stands-atmosphere
3) Great Britain- Illuminations viewpoint-R&C-band and street show-atmosphere-shopping
4) Canada- food, Off Kilter-beer-film-walk thru area
5) Norway- ride-atmosphere-food-history show
6) USA-show-performances
7) Germany-Biergarten-beer-atmosphere-shopping-train exhibit
8) Italy-food (2 choices)-the new bar-street shows-shopping
9) Morocco-atmosphere-the band-food (2 good choices)
10) Japan-food-sake bar-the grounds-the department store-Pagoda
11) China-film-street performers-shopping
12) Outpost-the drum area-beer

Love to see some new ones eventually and/or the addition of films etc./attractions to the existing ones.

 

[Goofnut1980]

I love Mexico, just wish they would plant back on the side of the building again, like the old days.

Also think Japan is really pretty.

Heck, I like em all... A new one would be a great experience though.

 

[spiritofNorway]

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.

Its 15 minutes from the corner right in the hall. Around 20 from the entrancedoor...

 

[spiritofNorway]

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.

Norway was also funded by the government and owned by it (as the only pavilion). The pavilion was designed and modeled by Norwegian architects. A lot of woodwork also done in Norway.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Norway was also funded by the government and owned by it (as the only pavilion). The pavilion was designed and modeled by Norwegian architects. A lot of woodwork also done in Norway.

Yes, but Morocco was the only one that sent an architect. Disney had to go study the architecture in the other countries. I knew about the woodwork being done in Norway. I think there's something about it inside the stave church.

 

[swissamy]

I wish I could say America but the restaurant just embodies what so many foreigners think about America (all fast food - hamburgers, nuggets and fries - although the steak is a great addition!!)> My inlaws from France will not even go in the restaurant... It would be so nice if, for a restaurant taking up this much space, they had a sit down area that served regional food specialties or seasonal specialties... just saying...now fire away at me!!!

 

[Csmith041177]

My favorite 2 are Norway and Germany. Both have a very unique feel. And they have 2 of my favorite snack shops- Karamel Kuche and Kringla Bakeri.