News Morocco Pavilion redevelopment

[GimpYancIent]

Seriously, I don't think anyone's going to issue a fatwa against WDW for a few light bulbs on Morocco's tower. It's not part of an actual mosque.



I don't see any reason why they couldn't. For example, this is being projected on a REAL mosque...

WOW! Now that is stand out BRIGHT!

 

[larryz]

WOW! Now that is stand out BRIGHT!

Admittedly, it's in one of the more progressive Arab countries, but they're still very adherent to Islamic standards, and didn't have a problem with a projection-mapped light show on one of their main mosques.

 

[Robbiem]

Sure they could do it. It’s not that they were tying to avoid a fatwa they are trying to be respectful of religion/culture.

Have you ever noticed what’s different about the figment painting in Morocco during the festival of the arts.

I’ve never seen the figment pain could someone share a photo please. I’m intrigued now

 

[ToTBellHop]

Bob Chapek statue in the middle of World Showcase...

Oh looks like they already added it, my mistake!

Please don’t judge until they are done. It’s a work in progress.

 

[Djsfantasi]

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

Why not in one of the empty spaces? Then, we have Brazil and Morocco.

 

[Djsfantasi]

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

It should remain unilluminated. The Moroccan culture forbids lighting of buildings and that’s why it hasn’t been illuminated. To light it would be a travesty.

 

[Bocabear]

Quick!! Tell Casablanca they need to turn their lights off...along with dozens of other locations...Evidently they don't really forbid it... And we are talking about a structure in a theme park... not actually Morocco....where, clearly it is not forbidden to light their buildings...

 

[Figgy1]

This is actually all delicious and we would love to eat here. It's also something the average guest with young kids is going to turn their nose up at, like it or not. I don't really see an 8 year old asking for a lamb and egg dish for breakfast.

My kids ate at Marrakech and Tangerine cafe from when they were little and never had an issue with the food. They eat what's put in front of them

 

[MaryJaneP]

Bob Chapek statue in the middle of World Showcase...

Oh looks like they already added it, my mistake!

Can we ignite the fuse and watch it cartwheel across the water?

 

[Figgy1]

Wow, some of you really liked Marrakesh!

While it was fine, we found it to be rather light on taste considering the cooking techniques and spices the restaurant purported to use. Makes us think it was already "dumbed down" for the palate of the WDW masses.

It was but it was good "starter" food for kids. Not bad but they could have bumped the adventure up a bit

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Wow, some of you really liked Marrakesh!

While it was fine, we found it to be rather light on taste considering the cooking techniques and spices the restaurant purported to use. Makes us think it was already "dumbed down" for the palate of the WDW masses.

I thought the flavors were more bland at Marrakech than Tangerine Cafe. However the atmosphere at Marakesh was my favorite of any Epcot TS.

 

[Bocabear]

I thought the flavors were more bland at Marrakech than Tangerine Cafe. However the atmosphere at Marakesh was my favorite of any Epcot TS.

I liked it too...It was not bad, and always seemed to have availability...unlike a lot of other World Showcase Restaurants. The Tangerine Cafe also had great food and easily accessible... All pluses.

 

[dreday3]

Any updates on plans for Marrakesh?

 

[jt04]

I don’t have any insider info about this redevelopment, but I’d be shocked if Marrakesh didn’t become an Aladdin and friends character dining.

Time to consider going all in on adding mythical lands to WS. Plays to Disney's strengths and is a great alternative to a 5th gate at this point in WDWs development.

I really like the plan to expand both Disneyland and DCA with what may be Hogwarts Express type connectors. Another alternative to a 5th gate at WDW.

 

[UNCgolf]

Time to consider going all in on adding mythical lands to WS. Plays to Disney's strengths and is a great alternative to a 5th gate at this point in WDWs development.

I really like the plan to expand both Disneyland and DCA with what may be Hogwarts Express type connectors. Another alternative to a 5th gate at WDW.

If they were ever going to do that, they'd have been better off bulldozing EPCOT entirely and starting from scratch.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Time to consider going all in on adding mythical lands to WS. Plays to Disney's strengths and is a great alternative to a 5th gate at this point in WDWs development.

I really like the plan to expand both Disneyland and DCA with what may be Hogwarts Express type connectors. Another alternative to a 5th gate at WDW.

Im ok with what that as long as they bring back cultural reps and keep the galleries and such it can be a blend of fantasy and reality.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Time to consider going all in on adding mythical lands to WS. Plays to Disney's strengths and is a great alternative to a 5th gate at this point in WDWs development.

I really like the plan to expand both Disneyland and DCA with what may be Hogwarts Express type connectors. Another alternative to a 5th gate at WDW.

Please, never change.

 

[GimpYancIent]

I thought the flavors were more bland at Marrakech than Tangerine Cafe. However the atmosphere at Marakesh was my favorite of any Epcot TS.

No one wants belly dancers? It would further enhance the atmosphere and less attention will be paid to the flavors.

 

[jt04]

Im ok with what that as long as they bring back cultural reps and keep the galleries and such it can be a blend of fantasy and reality.

Exactly.

 

[HauntedPirate]

No one wants belly dancers? It would further enhance the atmosphere and less attention will be paid to the flavors.

That’s a hard ticket event.