News Morocco Pavilion redevelopment

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Benches. Viewing space. No upcharge or private event space. No F&B booth.

Interesting design details that immerse you in a far flung country rather than in a Disney+ show.

Uncluttered horizon, only the gorgeous FW pavilions visible.

I miss that garden with the charming waterwheel irrigation system.

 

[wdwmagic]

This was done a couple of weeks ago but I didnt get around to post pics.

Some new theming details on the blue doors.

 

[MisterPenguin]

This was done a couple of weeks ago but I didnt get around to post pics.

Some new theming details on the blue doors.

They moved the hidden Mickey. But, at least it's still there.

 

[wdwmagic]

This was a before image from December 2020

 

[MisterPenguin]

From the before times...

 

[castlecake2.0]

Interesting that these little details keep being added. This pavilion is getting a lot more attention than most of the others.

 

[Disney Maddux]

I can see them putting Brazil here later down the line (if those plans are still a go).

 

[castlecake2.0]

It’s note likely that this pavilion will be replaced with a different country just because Disney took control. Disney already fully operates 5 other pavilions and never replaced those ones.

 

[dreday3]

This was done a couple of weeks ago but I didnt get around to post pics.

Some new theming details on the blue doors.

I think that looks fantastic. Much better.

 

[JohnD]

I walked through tonight before park closing. It was sad, shadow of its former self. No shops in the back were open. I can’t blame the Nation of Morocco if they had to get out. But now, under Disney, it’s looking sad.

 

[peter11435]

I walked through tonight before park closing. It was sad, shadow of its former self. No shops in the back were open. I can’t blame the Nation of Morocco if they had to get out. But now, under Disney, it’s looking sad.

It wasn’t the Nation of Morocco that left.

 

[wdwmagic]

I walked through tonight before park closing. It was sad, shadow of its former self. No shops in the back were open. I can’t blame the Nation of Morocco if they had to get out. But now, under Disney, it’s looking sad.

I think ultimately under Disney it will do better than ever. Possibility of character dining in the table service has the potential to be another Norway level of popularity.

 

[dreday3]

I walked through tonight before park closing. It was sad, shadow of its former self. No shops in the back were open. I can’t blame the Nation of Morocco if they had to get out. But now, under Disney, it’s looking sad.

So far the small updates they have done -new decor, the addition of that little snack bar -have all been positive improvements in my opinion. Things are slow going right now, but I think the pavilion will bounce back.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

I think ultimately under Disney it will do better than ever. Possibility of character dining in the table service has the potential to be another Norway level of popularity.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Restaurant Marakesh is/was so good. They're going to IP the crap out of it, raise the prices because of this and dumb-down the menu. oof.

 

[MisterPenguin]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Restaurant Marakesh is/was so good. They're going to IP the crap out of it, raise the prices because of this and dumb-down the menu. oof.

The menu for Cinderella's Royal Table, Tusker House, and Trattoria al Forno is pretty sophisticated. Yes, there are options for children, but they also have meals for a more refined or adventurous palate.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I think ultimately under Disney it will do better than ever. Possibility of character dining in the table service has the potential to be another Norway level of popularity.

I don't think Aladdin and Jasmine alone would suffice for a character meal.

Who would you all also have visiting Morocco along with A&J that's not too odd to be there?

 

[WDWYankee15]

I don't think Aladdin and Jasmine alone would suffice for a character meal.

Who would you all also have visiting Morocco along with A&J that's not too odd to be there?

They could put the whole Aladdin crew in there. Aladdin, Jasmine, Abu, and Genie. You could also put Jafar in if they were ok going with a villain. All those are developed and meet-able characters in the recent past. Low hanging fruit.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

I don't think Aladdin and Jasmine alone would suffice for a character meal.

Who would you all also have visiting Morocco along with A&J that's not too odd to be there?

Easy! Add Aladdin and Jasmine for the kiddies, keep the belly dancer for the adults (or at least the fathers, I guess).

But really, a sort of royal palace show could be fun. Aladdin, Jasmine, and Genie (maybe include Abu and Rajah) are the characters/hosts with periodic belly dancing and musical performances. Kids meet the characters, parents get a mini Arabian nights-ish dinner show.

(Ugh, what's wrong with me, giving them ideas for more character synergy? Worse still, I don't exactly hate it...)

 

[MaryJaneP]

Will WDW illuminate the Morocco pavilion as part of the evening show now that they "own" it or will it remain unilluminated?

 

[JohnD]

Will WDW illuminate the Morocco pavilion as part of the evening show now that they "own" it or will it remain unilluminated?

Good point. But that only comes with a working show.