New Country at Epcot?!?!?

[Cosmic Commando]

Wasn't this the cause of WWII?

That's why Germany, Italy, and Japan are all next to the American Adventure... because we're all friends now and so we can keep an eye on them! :goodnevil

 

[marni1971]

Now Lee, must we not forget the new "ride" for this area? :animwink:

I'm sure Uni has some spare bits they could donate

 

[SeaBase86]

I would not mind seeing Switzerland. Mattehorn with a working Yeti.

 

[El-Fuego]

Braw!

Ah ha,Let's make UK into England,it already is,and make the new country Scotland just in time for it's independence.Bring on the Red Hot Chilli Pipers,for the live music,serve haggis,neeps,and tatties wae a large malt whisky,and wee loch ness monsters for the bairns to play with,oh aye and have Bonnie wee lassies wae mini kilts serving a cool tenants lager.:wave::sohappy:

Make it so.

 

[Mike730]

Now Lee, must we not forget the new "ride" for this area? :animwink:

Dude, they'd have to add a ton of show to make it a "ride".:lol:

I'm sure Uni has some spare bits they could donate

Now, now, now you three. It's not nice to have lil secret conversations about new not-rides while leaving us all out of the loop.:wave:

 

[El-Fuego]

Confirmation oh yes!

I wonder if this thread was started because of the new movie Brave with Scotland coming to Epcot

I can confirm that Scotland IS coming to EPCOT this September but only for two weeks, then I have to go home.

 

[Admiral01]

Switzerland complete with the alps.

It is too bad they couldn't do something like this to help block the view of the Swan and Dolphin from EPCOT. Heck, I am all for WDW re-theming the Swan and Dolphin buildings as big mountains with a ski chalet theme...but that is a topic for a different time.

 

[aladdin2007]

It is too bad they couldn't do something like this to help block the view of the Swan and Dolphin from EPCOT. Heck, I am all for WDW re-theming the Swan and Dolphin buildings as big mountains with a ski chalet theme...but that is a topic for a different time.

Fantastic idea, I love that!! :sohappy:

 

[PeterMarcus]

I doubt if the Greek government is in a position to sponsor it at this point, but they could always try to get Germany to pay for it.

Golf clap

 

[raven]

Now, now, now you three. It's not nice to have lil secret conversations about new not-rides while leaving us all out of the loop.:wave:

Loop? Now there's an idea.

 

[NiarrNDisney]

Between Mexico and Norway-1

Between China and Germany-1 super country or 2 depending on configuration

Between Germany and Italy-1

Between Japan and Morocco-1

Between Morocco and France-1

Between England and Canada-1

Also up for debate is a location between England and the International Gateway. It would be an odd entry, but possible if there was demand.

So my count is a possible 8 expansion pads...
Of course, current backstage facilities would need to be moved in some areas and the World Showplace is currently occupying a pad.

Originally they may have counted the areas on each side of the American Adventure (those areas seem far too narrow now), because it was originally announced that there would be 20 countries in the first ring, with the ability to build two more rings off the canals, for a total of 60! That was pretty optimistic, but it would have been amazing. Obviously, those rings will never be built and considering it takes at least 25 years to add a country, they won't run out of room until the middle of the 23rd century.

Honestly they could also take out the Odyssey area and build another pavillion since it is under utilized and a waste of space.

 

[raven]

Honestly they could also take out the Odyssey area and build another pavillion since it is under utilized and a waste of space.

That building is more used than you think. Not only does it house First Aid and Baby Care Services, but also hold the cast cafeteria and all of the Epcot custodial offices, conference rooms, training facilities and supplies as well as holds a sub station ofeffect for Reedy Creek. The part that guests can see is only a small portion of the building.

 

[marni1971]

And let's remember half of Odyssey is built on stilts too over the water.

Even better, open it back up to paying guests during regular hours again. I know, I sound like a stuck record.

 

[Dawlad]

When Epcot was openned, a few countries could be added to the Showcase. Maybe one could be added now.

- Spain
- Venezuela
- Israel
- Switzerland
- Russia
- Brazil
- One pabilion with Kenya, Senegal and Ivoy coast

 

[flavious27]

Monaco, and the ride is a go kart attractions. Oh and disney can have some gambling on site.

 

[MaryJaneP]

Monaco, and the ride is a go kart attractions. Oh and disney can have some gambling on site.

If we're going small countries, maybe Vatican City with some ride from Da Vinci code?

 

[Gregoryp73]

Loop? Now there's an idea.

So are you trying to tell us they are building a replica of the london eye at the UK Pavillion? That would be a nice ride addition without taking up too much space.... :lookaroun

 

[nc_disneyfreak]

............

i think Peru would be a good addition. Hear me out...it would be forest themed with a Machu Piccho replica. The Andes mountains would look sweet. gift shops would have things like authentic walking sticks, copper dishes, leather sculptures with peruvian drawings among other things. The cuisine would be a good fit too. Things that have Empanadas de Carne (Beef Empanadas), Anticuchos de Pollo, among many others...now ive never been to peru, but i feel a south american country would have a good spot there...brazil would be too obvious, maybe argentina would work too...but a ride where you escape ancient warriors out of the creepy site that is machu picchu would be sweet!

 

[mp2bill]

I think it would be a ride where you try to get away before the pirates capture you and hold you for ransom money.

Ahahaha!:ROFLOL:

 

[montyz81]

How would Snow White differ from Gran Fiesta Tour except that it isn't in water?

Did I miss something? Not sure I understand the question.

I was just simply referring to the fact that WS should not include any kind of roller coaster or fast ride as it is more an experience in culture rather then traditional amusement/theme park rides. Call me a traditionalist, but any kind of fast ride would start to diminish the impact of the cultures of each country.