Favourite World Showcase Attraction

[WondersOfLife]

Out of what is considered an official attraction on the Disney Parks website.. Which of the following is your favourite World Showcase attraction??

Personally, my favourite is O' Canada starring Martin Short. It is great mixture of comedy and information. I only wish that it was designed in such a way to have some sort of lounge chair idea or something.. That would be great.

Just to keep things interesting.. I am NOT including The American Adventure. Because we all know that that show would obviously be the leading attraction in this poll, based on the popularity it receives all over these forums.

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

American Heritage Gallery

 

[Schneewittchen]

I really dig the Gran Fiesta Tour. The slow ride past the volcano, the vibrant colors and watching the boats glide by as you eat in the restaurant is so relaxing. Generally, the setting is just so pretty, the bizarro IASW reject babies are freaky cool and the music is catchy. There's a bit of nostalgia for me as well. As a child, Mexico was my favorite pavilion - I can vividly remember watching a Mariachi band perform under the stars. Also, if you haven't ever seen Saludos Amigos or The Three Caballeros, you're really missing out. My family had a blizzard day recently that was well spent with those and other WWII-era Disney films.

My second choice is Impressions de France. Lovely cinematography and the 70s fashions take me back to my early childhood..... Makes me want to go to France, bust out the wide bell-bottoms and ride a bicycle.

 

[Edward M]

Impressions De France. I really enjoy Gran Fiesta actually, but Impressions is just specatacular. The music and cinematography are stellar. It's really the only one up there I would consider a must do.

 

[FettFan]

Mexico is my favorite WS pavilion...I love everything about it, so it was almost a tie between the Gran Fiesta Tour and the Folk Art Gallery.
But....ultimately it was the Folk Art Gallery that won out for two major reasons.

1. The Gallery is, in my opinion, one of the best show transitions at WDW. When you first step foot into the pyramid, it's almost as if you're walking into a museum with all the pieces categorized, labeled, and behind panes of glass, but as you progress further into the building, you come across the artists actually making new pieces, showing how it's done....and behind them, the pyramid fades away and you're transported into a really beautiful evening plaza, complete with carnival lanterns and street vendors.
The full effect is one of those things that you can easily miss if you are hell-bent on getting to a San Angel dinner reservation or getting the kids on Gran Fiesta....but if you slow your pace walking into the building, take a moment to breathe, and just look at the bigger picture, it's really quite awe-inspiring.

2. I'm still not a fan of having Donald, Panchito, and Jose taking over such a large segment of the pavilion....at least not in the way they were utilized. Let's face it...."Donald Duck gets lost while chasing cute women" isn't exactly a strong storyline.
Sure, "El Rio" was in need of an upgrade (the 25 year old grainy film footage was definitely showing its age), and I could have dealt with adding the Three Caballeros in a limited form (the village children batting at a Donald pinata makes me grin), but to have the entire show focused on them was just nonsense.

 

[mf1972]

I voted grand fiesta. not a bad ride for what it is. I enjoy the beginning sailing past the pyramid.
if I could, I'd like to throw in Sergio from the Italy pavilion. I was lucky enough to get picked on by him on my last trip.

 

[Csmith041177]

I agree on Impressions de France. The visuals, while dated, are still breathtaking. And the music is incredible.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

I like El Rio del Tiempo; not the "Gran Fiesta Tour" so much. That said, it's still my favorite.

 

[Miss Heinous]

Gran Fiesta Tour, wasn't before the update, and now it is. That one little change made it one of my favorite attractions in the resort.

 

[redsfan4life]

I Do not see my choice American Adventure

 

[OvertheHorizon]

Yes, The American Adventure is my favorite attraction in World Showcase, followed by Impressions de France.

 

[optjay]

not listed, but American adventure show! first choice.
Malstrom WAS first, followed by El Rio Del Tiempo (not grand) fiesta

 

[The Empress Lilly]

El Rio del Tiempo!
Grand Poultry Tour in Mexico is rubbish.

Japan always has the best exhibits.

Canada and France tie for movie. Canada has the best song, but Impressions de France wins for daring to present a country rather than a celebrity.

 

[Texas84]

I picked Bijutsu-kan but I really meant the sake bar.

 

[WondersOfLife]

not listed, but American adventure show! first choice.
Malstrom WAS first, followed by El Rio Del Tiempo (not grand) fiesta

Soooooo... Not quite sure what your answer boils down to here then?

 

[disneyfirstLJ]

I picked Impressions De France. We stopped into this attraction on our last trip and really enjoyed it. It was just beautiful and very relaxing.

 

[danyoung56]

Yes, The American Adventure is my favorite attraction in World Showcase, followed by Impressions de France.

This!

 

[raven]

There are a few missing from this list. No American Adventure? No Germany miniature train area? No Morocco artifacts gallery?

 

[WondersOfLife]

There are a few missing from this list. No American Adventure? No Germany miniature train area? No Morocco artifacts gallery?

Well it would help if you read the original post..

 

[danyoung56]

So maybe a better way of setting this up would be "The American Adventure is everyone's favorite. What's your Number Two favorite?"