Morocco Pavilion facing financial troubles

[jaklgreen]

I really miss Tangierine cafe. I would eat there at least twice per trip. I really love their Chicken shawarma. They use the chicken that they make on the spit and it is so tasty. That is something that I can not get where I live. All of the gyro places here just cook chicken breast and it is not even close to being the same.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I really miss Tangierine cafe. I would eat there at least twice per trip. I really love their Chicken shawarma. They use the chicken that they make on the spit and it is so tasty. That is something that I can not get where I live. All of the gyro places here just cook chicken breast and it is not even close to being the same.

Agreed. Their couscous salad was also exceptional.

 

[jaklgreen]

Agreed. Their couscous salad was also exceptional.

And the tabouli.

 

[castlecake2.0]

After some investigating it looks like only the “waterfront campus” will be reopening.
It will consist of what looks to be a walk up bar, bar/lounge service and seating with small menu, the shop, and what’s listed as a “juice bar" which is the small drink stand on the Japan side of the building. The cast is being deployed from locations that have not reopened yet.

 

[JoeCamel]

After some investigating it looks like only the “waterfront campus” will be reopening.
It will consist of what looks to be a walk up bar, bar/lounge service and seating with small menu, the shop, and what’s listed as a “juice bar" which is the small drink stand on the Japan side of the building. The cast is being deployed from locations that have not reopened yet.

Bet there is a cupcake party in there somewhere before long

 

[Lilofan]

I really miss Tangierine cafe. I would eat there at least twice per trip. I really love their Chicken shawarma. They use the chicken that they make on the spit and it is so tasty. That is something that I can not get where I live. All of the gyro places here just cook chicken breast and it is not even close to being the same.

The secret of the chicken gyro is the marinated spices and the homemade garlic sauce if the dining place knows how to really make it.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Also small update but lost the photo, they planted trees in the back corner to block views of Rat show building from inside the pavilion.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Bet there is a cupcake party in there somewhere before long

Jasmine's Cupcake Jam!

Only $80 per child ages 3-10

 

[Gabe1]

The secret of the chicken gyro is the marinated spices and the homemade garlic sauce if the dining place knows how to really make it.

I really miss Tangierine cafe. I would eat there at least twice per trip. I really love their Chicken shawarma. They use the chicken that they make on the spit and it is so tasty. That is something that I can not get where I live. All of the gyro places here just cook chicken breast and it is not even close to being the same.

I just learned something. Chicken gyro? Up here gyros are Lamb.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I just learned something. Chicken gyro? Up here gyros are Lamb.

It is the vertical rotisserie that makes it a gyro (Greek) or shawarma.

Tangerine Cafe offered both Lamb and Chicken shawarma meat. The chicken was exceptionally good imho.

 

[LittleBuford]

It is the vertical rotisserie that makes it a gyro (Greek) or shawarma.

Or "döner" (Turkish). All three terms refer to spinning ("gyro" shares its etymology with English "gyrate").

The meat is sometimes beef or (in Greek contexts) pork.

 

[jaklgreen]

I just learned something. Chicken gyro? Up here gyros are Lamb.

Yes, you know how they have that big hunk of meat that is lamb(and sometimes lamb and beef mix), well they do that with chicken also. And it is so good. But many places don't use that. I spoke to a local gyro place and they said that they were pretty expensive and they do not sell much chicken. Well they would if they used that type of chicken instead of just chicken breast.

 

[LittleBuford]

Having been to Morocco, I don't recall ever seeing shawarma there, and a bit of Googling shows that it's a relatively recent importation from the Middle East and not a traditional part of the local cuisine. Another example of World Showcase's frequently cavalier approach to cultural authenticity.

 

[Bocabear]

When Disney takes over the pavilion, I totally expect to see their terrible chicken nuggets on the menu...

 

[Lilofan]

Having been to Morocco, I don't recall ever seeing shawarma there, and a bit of Googling shows that it's a relatively recent importation from the Middle East and not a traditional part of the local cuisine. Another example of World Showcase's frequently cavalier approach to cultural authenticity.

Shawarma is found in Israel and Lebanon to name some countries but with not many guests in my opinion knowing much on Moroccan cuisine it is not surprising Epcot has a mix and match of food from the Middle East. The hole in the wall Arabic places in Kissimmee have better food quality than Epcot Morocco but the areas are a little dicey at night.

 

[UNCgolf]

Having been to Morocco, I don't recall ever seeing shawarma there, and a bit of Googling shows that it's a relatively recent importation from the Middle East and not a traditional part of the local cuisine. Another example of World Showcase's frequently cavalier approach to cultural authenticity.

They should open a Berber tea stand for something authentically Moroccan. Except I don't think they would come remotely close to doing it justice.

 

[zengoth]

Very sad seeing an entire pavilion shuttered today. And yes, half of the one tiny shop that stayed open featured Aladdin merch.

 

[aladdin2007]

Very sad seeing an entire pavilion shuttered today. And yes, half of the one tiny shop that stayed open featured Aladdin merch.

no doubt its all going to be generic disney ick ran by merch services with everything you can find everywhere else on property and nothing from Morocco anymore. It was one of the last things left at Epcot that still held true to the original intent. Disney will make darn sure it wont from here on out sadly.

 

[UNCgolf]

no doubt its all going to be generic disney ick ran by merch services with everything you can find everywhere else on property and nothing from Morocco anymore. It was one of the last things left at Epcot that still held true to the original intent. Disney will make darn sure it wont from here on out sadly.

I could see it ending up like the Canada pavilion where they close some of the existing shop space and what's still open mainly sells generic merchandise with Morocco or something that signifies Morocco slapped on it (like the maple leaf in Canada).

 

[Flynnwriter]

Morocco needs a makeover for retail, dining and quality. The stores are awful, the restaurants are not special, and there is nothing to really see or do.