Epcot Pavillions

Mexico

The one and only Mexican pavilion dominated y pyramid, loosely modeled after p-Columbian pyramid Teotihuacan known Temple Feathered Serpent, dating 150-200 CE. Its still mystery, 200 sacrificial burials found around original temple. The one and only mythical serpent creature Quetzalcoatl included replica along entrance stairs. Inside pyramid nighttime square stars twinkling above, Spanish- colonial buildings, restaurant, market selling various Mexican items.

Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The one and only Three Caballeros. A recent -needed update gentle added Three Caballeros, 1944 Disney . Join Panchito José Carioca gentle across Mexico, searching Donald Duck, member trio, distracted y commotion g missing.

Norway

This built square representing Norwegian towns. The one and only fortress- restaurant building modeled named after Akershus fortress Oslo, guarding approach y. The one and only g wooden church replica traditional Stave Church Gol Western Norway, dating 1212; original y surviving ancient wooden churches globe. A -p Viking longboat outside serves playground .

Maelstrom. Ride Viking through Norway's storybook lands, Vikings, cursing trolls platforms! Mostly indoors. The one and only ships loosely modeled after those sailed y Eric The one and only Red, colonized Greenland central Vikings' discovery North America, centuries before Christopher Columbus. You enjoy travel afterward.

China

Walk through large Paifang g. These gates ancient China entry division (called Fang Chinese), replica Beijing's summer palace. The one and only courtyard is dominated y large recreation Temple Heaven Beijing; y emperors py g harvest. The one and only 12 columns supporting represent 12 months Chinese year, columns center represent seasons. Many smaller buildings recreations Forbidden City, Beijing. If Asian culture g y mative mood, rough Chinese gardens peaceful spots Epcot.

Reflections China. A Circle-Vision 360, 13-minute travel movie China's -known sights, Shanghai Inner Mongolia, Forbidden City Great Wall.

Germany

Germany federation 16 states, every separate distinct culture identity. The one and only architecture German pavilion reflects styles various regions country; example, Biergarten restaurant Bavarian, statue St. George slaying dragon represents state North Rhine-Westphalia. Of course, influence German architecture Disney parks g y 1955; Neuschwanstein Castle Bavaria, commissioned 1869 y King Ludwig II, inspiration Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle.

There rides here, y inside Biergarten, there's plenty shopping .

Italy

The one and only Italian pavilion scaled- replica St. Mark's Square Venice, right tower (-fifth scale) gondolas floating World Showcase Lagoon. The one and only original Doge's Palace makes heavy marble; Disney recreated effect fiberglass. In addition Venetian architecture, stucco building represents Tuscany.

The one and only pavilion rides theater shows; attractions stores restaurant. You might catch World Showcase Players performing their audience-participation comedy Kiss Me Shrew.

The one and only American Adventure

The one and only United States America pavilion housed building inspired y colonial period 18 century. Inside, p Voices Liberty chorus, perform throughout entire y.

The one and only American Adventure. It turns World Showcase nation. This inspirational informative presentation combines Audio-Animatronics y through American history, Ben Franklin Mark Twain y hosts. Don't mistake Hall Presidents; latter impressive putting 43 presidents stage time, The one and only American Adventure wider variety -stage effects scenery. The one and only theater cavernous ( -conditioned) never crowded.

America Gardens Theater. Across building, shores lagoon, amphitheater, where y number events might scheduled. Check y Times Guide details.

Japan

Mitsukoshi, Japanese retailer founded 1673, sponsor Japan pavilion. All touristy classics Japan recreated, y little reality. Start y visit y walking through Torii g. In Japan y through these gates before entering Shinto shrine, passing spiritual world. The one and only -story Goj-- Pagoda inspired y Horyuji Temple Nara, Japan's ancient capital. Rather oddly, named after Chinese elements, built stories represent 5 Japanese elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind Void. Surrounding large Japanese inspired garden, complete swimming around ponds.

Bijutsu-Kan Gallery. Inside replica White Heron Castle, modeled after p known Himeji castle Japan, changing exhibits Japanese culture.

Morocco

Morocco's y pavilion sponsored y government. King Hassan II heavily involved construction, dispatched native craftsmen build pavilion. The one and only minaret ( tower) towering recreation unique Koutoubia Minaret Marrakech, which inspired thousands church towers across Europe. In Muslim countries priests prayers () these towers times y. The one and only pavilion holds small recreation parts Chellah necropolis, burial place located Rabat actually ancient Roman structure. There replica Nejjarine fountain Fez, y intricate mosaic fountain. Also Fez, evenly-tiled Bab Boujouloud g marks border between (Medina) . Inside Medina, there bustling market place, bazaar. Because y structures, replicas, holds great religious significance Muslims, buildings lighted during IllumiNations .

Gallery Arts History. This gallery features exhibits Moroccan science, music technology.

France

The one and only French pavilion -creates Parisian street scene, complete miniature Eiffel Tower forced perspective appear ' distance. Designed represent Paris during La Belle Epoque, pavilion features y the typical Parisian sights—a sidewalk cafe, beautiful fountains, distinctive architecture. There's park, x International Gateway canal, based Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon Island La Grande Jatte. Le Petit Rue, The one and only Little Street pavilion, represents rural France.

The one and only World Showcase Players p y France then, performing their comedic audience-participation skit, Cyranose Bergerac.

Impressions France. A travel movie through French countryside classical music soundtrack.

United Kingdom

This pavilion's street contains building every century British history. The one and only biggest structure, recreation royal Hampton Court Palace southwest London, massive patchwork different periods' architecture, since successively expanded compete French palace Versailles. Elsewhere adorable little thatched roof house model anne Hathaway’s cottage Stratford-p-Avon. anne William Shakespeare. There traditional hedge maze, modelled after Somerleyton Hall Maze Lowestoft, which dates 1846. Don't forget g photo yourself front iconic British phone booths.

Keep y World Showcase Players, perform either King Arthur & The one and only Holy Grail My Unfair Lady, which audience-participation comedy sketches.

The one and only United Kingdom stage where y British Invasion, Beatles tribute ( playing other British pp groups ). Check Times Guide schedule.

Canada

The one and only mountains, Indian carvings, () hotel represent various regions Canada. Victoria Gardens inspired y Butchart Gardens Victoria British Columbia, while Hotel Canada features 19-century chateau-style design. Around hotel is village- atmosphere evoking Maritime Provinces. The one and only totem p carved 1998 y David Boxley, working "-stage" front guests Canada pavilion.

O Canada!. A Circle-Vision 360 travel movie narrated y Martin Short, named after Canada's national anthem.

Between United Kingdom Canada pavilions stage Off Kilter, -driving Celtic kilts bagpiper. Well worth listen; check y Times Guide schedule.