Is Spain In Epcot's Future?

[DisneySaint]

I can absolutely positively tell you that there are NO plans for Spain right now. There WERE but they went down when Spain was overtaken by a new government.

Those large groups of people you may have seen the last few days were people with the Disney Institute.

 

[Empress Room]

Those large groups of people you may have seen the last few days were people with the Disney Institute.

The Disney Institute still exists? In what form?

 

[Justin6061]

That Would Be Cool!

 

[fredtom]

Actually, if they could figure out how to move some backstage support buildings behind Seas, there's as much room between Seas and Land to build a pavilion as there was for WoL... There's a VERY large grassy area between Land and the bus parking lot. It's just ripe for a good-sized show building. (Which is why I was surprised that they built Soarin' on the Food Rocks side of Land and not Circle of Life side. They possibly could have avoided the World SHowcase sightlines problem altogether...) In fact, going by the aerial image on Google Maps, there's even already a small spur off the walkway where a path could lead up to this pavilion's location. Though I don't know where exactly the Nemo sculpture was placed around here.



I, too, recall hearing about expansion into a "second loop" of countries. Not sure how/if it would work, though. There's a canal back there just on the other side of the access road.

-Rob

You're exactly right... Many years ago, I read that the plans for Epcot allowed for 20 countries in the first circle and up to 60 in an expanding loop of three circles. However, as it has been mentioned, I think the development around the perimeter of WS would probably prevent that from happening now. It is fascinating to imagine it though.


"An Adventurer's life is best!" :lol:

 

[PBarton]

You're exactly right... Many years ago, I read that the plans for Epcot allowed for 20 countries in the first circle and up to 60 in an expanding loop of three circles. However, as it has been mentioned, I think the development around the perimeter of WS would probably prevent that from happening now. It is fascinating to imagine it though.


"An Adventurer's life is best!" :lol:

Up to 60 countries?!!??!! Wow, guests would need to stay on property for 6 months to take all that in! Imagine taking part in the drink around the world game!

:hurl:

 

[tomm4004]

60 countries? Imagine trying to decide on a restaurant.

 

[mousermerf]

The Disney Institute still exists? In what form?

They handle some tours and some corporate relations team building workshop thingies.

 

[DisneyExplorer]

I'm not sure if this was already stated because I didn't read all of the posts but does anyone remember the Venezuala Pavilion that was talked about on the boards a few months ago? It had pictures and everything.

 

[DisneySaint]

They handle some tours and some corporate relations team building workshop thingies.

What he said. They are a lot smaller nowadays.

 

[CubsRock]

I'm not sure if this was already stated because I didn't read all of the posts but does anyone remember the Venezuala Pavilion that was talked about on the boards a few months ago? It had pictures and everything.

here is that post
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=83003&highlight=Venezuela

 

[wedway71]

The Disney Institute still exists? In what form?

Yes go to DISNEYINSTITUTE.COM

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

I'm new here.
Why cant I access that link to the info about a Venezuela pavillion. Sounds interesting!

 

[marni1971]

I'm new here.
Why cant I access that link to the info about a Venezuela pavillion. Sounds interesting!

Welcome! :wave:

Try this page http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2006/06/05/2772.aspx and scroll half way down.