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What new World Showcase Countries Would You Like to See
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Pongo
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If some South American country were represented, I think it would be a really killer idea if some of the islands (or some other islands that could be built) in the World Showcase Lagoon were turned into the "Galapagos Islands." It could be made so that the oly way to reach them would be by a special boat, and obviously only a certain number of people would be able to go at once because the islands would be fairly small. It would almost be like a ride. Only it would have swimming lizards.
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
To be fair South Africa is a country, perhaps thats where the confusion starts?....
Not quite sure how you could portray them in a Disney Showcase, all quite similar, perhaps its my lack of knowledge of the region, but apart from mineral resources, farming, civil wars and famine nothing springs to mind. No land marks or something that immediately differentiates one land from another, at a level the average guest could immediately connect with.
I think it would be wrong to have characterisations of Zulu warriors etc. However the food and drink would be interesting, but cant help but think this would be far better represented at Animal Kingdom
Not quite sure how you could portray them in a Disney Showcase, all quite similar, perhaps its my lack of knowledge of the region, but apart from mineral resources, farming, civil wars and famine nothing springs to mind. No land marks or something that immediately differentiates one land from another, at a level the average guest could immediately connect with.
I think it would be wrong to have characterisations of Zulu warriors etc. However the food and drink would be interesting, but cant help but think this would be far better represented at Animal Kingdom
eddiemcgarrigle
Well-Known Member
:hurl:Pumbas Nakasak said:
I was thinking more along the lines of seafood (salmon, cod, shellfish), meat (aberdeen angus and scottish lamb), desserts (shortbread, caramel, strawberries) and drink (whiskey, irn bru). Actually, Irn Bru does deserve more of a mention as Scotland is the only country in the world that produces a soft drink that outsells coca-cola (in Scotland at least).
Eddie
aklodge
Active Member
I think he was kidding about the deep fried mars bars and deep fried pizza....eddiemcgarrigle said::hurl:
I was thinking more along the lines of seafood (salmon, cod, shellfish), meat (aberdeen angus and scottish lamb), desserts (shortbread, caramel, strawberries) and drink (whiskey, irn bru). Actually, Irn Bru does deserve more of a mention as Scotland is the only country in the world that produces a soft drink that outsells coca-cola (in Scotland at least).
Eddie
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
aklodge said:I think he was kidding about the deep fried mars bars and deep fried pizza....
Youve obviously never experienced the delights of central Scotland cookery.
If it can be cooked it can be deep fried.
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
Pippa said:
Dont worry about it, I get them regularly, usually from people Ive never seen many posts from.
Its obviously to make up for something :animwink:
disneysailor
New Member
eddiemcgarrigle said:Scotland
For far too long, my little country has been lumped in with England and had the unforunate indignity to be represented by a nothing but a Pringle shop, which isn't even there now (at least it wasn't there last year). Let's face it, Great Britain should be renamed England as that is the only country that is represented by the set-up at Epcot. Disney seem to have forgotten all about Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
So what can my little country offer -
3,000 years of history
Stunning scenery
Stunning architecture (Edinburgh Castle anyone? Or how about the Forth Rail Bridge?)
Some of the greatest inventors this world has ever seen.
An extremely varied choice of food and drink
And wouldn't the girls like to see the Disney cast members in kilts? I'm hoping for tartan mini skirts on the female cast members. :slurp:
Eddie
Scotland would have been more prominently featured, but no-one in Scotland was prepared to pay for it! Even Pringle withdrew their sponsorship.
Anyway, efforts are made to ensure that the UK Pavillion does reflect the whole country. Cast Members are recruited from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the shops sell Irish, Welsh and Scottish merchandise and the Rose and Crown has a representative selection of beers.
Plus, the pavillion has generic British architecture and does not feature anything predominantly English (like Big Ben or Tower Bridge). Yes, there is Hampton Court Palace, but not many people know what or where this is.
FYI- Disney do keep a couple of Scottish costumes in stock for special occasions! A friend of mine used to wear her kilt with great pride!
TwitterMouse
New Member
Personally I'd like to see Ireland. I really like Ireland.
Another one I'd like to see would be Russia.
Another one I'd like to see would be Russia.
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
disneysailor said:
What?? Are you saying the Scots are tight! A disgraceful stereotype :animwink:
No wonder Pringles withdrew sponsorship they almost went bust a couple of years ago.
We dont all wear kilts and hunt haggis :drevil:
disneysailor
New Member
Pumbas Nakasak said:
I never suggested such a thing! It was you that assumed! :lol:
CaliSurfer182
New Member
I would love to see Ireland in the world showcase, even though I don't think they will ever add it. I am sure they think it is already represented in the UK via Northern Ireland.