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World Shocase Change?
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niteobsrvr
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spain and they start the morning off with bull runs into world showcase from futureworld
kosherkid411
New Member
Re: Russia it is!
I do think you need some sleep, but I never thought of it like that before. I'm an International Relations/Business Major in college. I'm definatly going to comment on this in class on Friday.
It's a very good point, but if that was the case, Italy would not be the country next door to the US. Just my thoughts...
I do think you need some sleep, but I never thought of it like that before. I'm an International Relations/Business Major in college. I'm definatly going to comment on this in class on Friday.
It's a very good point, but if that was the case, Italy would not be the country next door to the US. Just my thoughts...
CAPTAIN HOOK
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Sorry, but that ain't funny :fork:
Spain is a country which thrives on the cruelty of animals - the running of the bulls, bull fighting etc, etc.
I hope to God that we never see a Spanish pavillion in World Showcase.
Yes - Spainish culture includes activities that hurt or are cruel to animals. So, does American culture - ________ fighting or Dog fighting are a couple of examples. Should we take out the American pavilion? While I understand compassion for animals, what about compassion for fellow human beings? China's list of "crimes" againt humanity and civil rights is longer than we can post. Should we kick them out also?
I don't mean to go off, but I don't think that EPCOT is supposed to be a political statement. I feel tha EPCOT - WS is supposed to show how the world can exist in peace with each other - in a way that a only a true visionary could see. I think we should let every country that would like to participate in. (True the current EPCOT implementation is more commercial than Walt intended, but that's probably another thread).
Thanks for letting me express my opinion. I'm new here, but this is a great forum.
I don't mean to go off, but I don't think that EPCOT is supposed to be a political statement. I feel tha EPCOT - WS is supposed to show how the world can exist in peace with each other - in a way that a only a true visionary could see. I think we should let every country that would like to participate in. (True the current EPCOT implementation is more commercial than Walt intended, but that's probably another thread).
Thanks for letting me express my opinion. I'm new here, but this is a great forum.
MrPromey
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I think we need to keep finances and relations in mind when thinking of a new country.
Egypt would be interesting but at this time, I don't see that happening. While they are far from being an enemy of the United States, relations are a bit strained at this time...
Russia would be another interesting choice but financially, they aren't really in a position to be offering a new pavilion that has much more than unique architecture and gift shops. Their government isn't the most stable in the world, either - not yet, anyway.
I agree with others that Australia would be a good candidate. They have a diverse culture and an interesting place in the world. Some people say they would be better suited for AK but I honestly think they would do well in both AK AND Epcot. It would be a nice step away from that centralized part of Europe that is already well represented even if not by every country.
Something from South America would be nice as well but I'm not aware of any countries in that part of the world that would be able to commit to funding a full pavilion long term.
How about South Africa? A lot has changed in that country to make it more politically friendly and they would add a nice addition to Morocco in representing the continent, I think. With South Africa, they could finally do something with the coke stand.
Egypt would be interesting but at this time, I don't see that happening. While they are far from being an enemy of the United States, relations are a bit strained at this time...
Russia would be another interesting choice but financially, they aren't really in a position to be offering a new pavilion that has much more than unique architecture and gift shops. Their government isn't the most stable in the world, either - not yet, anyway.
I agree with others that Australia would be a good candidate. They have a diverse culture and an interesting place in the world. Some people say they would be better suited for AK but I honestly think they would do well in both AK AND Epcot. It would be a nice step away from that centralized part of Europe that is already well represented even if not by every country.
Something from South America would be nice as well but I'm not aware of any countries in that part of the world that would be able to commit to funding a full pavilion long term.
How about South Africa? A lot has changed in that country to make it more politically friendly and they would add a nice addition to Morocco in representing the continent, I think. With South Africa, they could finally do something with the coke stand.
Re: Russia it is!
I took the hidden treasures of the World Showcase tour this summer and picked up this tidbit...
The US was orginally supposed to be in that empty area just as you enter the world showcase in a very large, ultra-modern buliding so the aesthetic of the building would blend in with Future World. They became concerned that no one would leave the exhibit to see the rest of the area and so they decided to put the US on the far side, forcing them to change the building to something American Classical (which I personally like better) to fit in with the surroundings.
What is interesting to note about this is that in the original configuration, Mexico would be to the south of the US and Canada to the north. Pretty cool, eh?
Leebier
I took the hidden treasures of the World Showcase tour this summer and picked up this tidbit...
The US was orginally supposed to be in that empty area just as you enter the world showcase in a very large, ultra-modern buliding so the aesthetic of the building would blend in with Future World. They became concerned that no one would leave the exhibit to see the rest of the area and so they decided to put the US on the far side, forcing them to change the building to something American Classical (which I personally like better) to fit in with the surroundings.
What is interesting to note about this is that in the original configuration, Mexico would be to the south of the US and Canada to the north. Pretty cool, eh?
Leebier
jmarc63
New Member
Re: Re: Russia it is!
I would like to know the source for this tidbit? Was it a CM, were they a kid doing the tour?
I thing they were trying to impress because I have a preliminary bluebrint for E.P.C.O.T Center dated spring of 1979 and the World Showcase area in the 79 plan is 99% as it was built and the American Adventure is where it sits now all the way in the back on center stage it was always going to be a colonial building in the combined WS/FW plans.
The only posibility of any of that information being valid was in the original preliminary master plan for WDW in 1975 the World showcase and Future World cancepts were to be two diffrent themed areas and WS was to be built in a futuristic looking building next to the TTC on what is part of the main Parking lot now. it was to be in two semi circular shaped buildinge facing eachother and was to be a coustyard in the center with a court of flags for all the countries represented. The concept was not envisioned to have any attractions like what mexico and Norway have with a water ride as part of the pavilion,
I would like to know the source for this tidbit? Was it a CM, were they a kid doing the tour?
I thing they were trying to impress because I have a preliminary bluebrint for E.P.C.O.T Center dated spring of 1979 and the World Showcase area in the 79 plan is 99% as it was built and the American Adventure is where it sits now all the way in the back on center stage it was always going to be a colonial building in the combined WS/FW plans.
The only posibility of any of that information being valid was in the original preliminary master plan for WDW in 1975 the World showcase and Future World cancepts were to be two diffrent themed areas and WS was to be built in a futuristic looking building next to the TTC on what is part of the main Parking lot now. it was to be in two semi circular shaped buildinge facing eachother and was to be a coustyard in the center with a court of flags for all the countries represented. The concept was not envisioned to have any attractions like what mexico and Norway have with a water ride as part of the pavilion,
niteobsrvr
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It's a part of the Spanish culture whether we like it or not. I don't believe the country thrives on bull fighting or the running of the bulls anymore than the american economy is based on football or the English economy derives its livelihood from soccer.
If there is one thing I learned in college, its the idea that good opinions can and should be supported by facts.