Eleven pavilions
built around a lake called World Showcase Lagoon.
If you make it all the way around the lake you
will have walked more than a mile. World Showcase
has something special to offer kids at Kidcot Fun
Stops. There's one in each country where you get
the chance to make crafts and learn how kids have
fun in different countries all over the world.
CANADA
At the Canadian pavilion there's a Rocky
Mountain, a stream, gardens and a totem pole. The
highlight is a movie called O'Canada, a circle
vision in 360 degrees showcases the nation's
beauty.
NB, You stand up during the movie.
UNITED
KINGDOM
Enjoy a pint at the Rose and Crown dining room.
This pavilion gives a varied view of the United
Kingdom from London to the English countryside.
FRANCE
'Impressions de France' features inspirational
music and stunning panoramic views of France
whilst sitting in relaxing comfort.
The Eiffel Tower is the best known landmark of
the France pavilion but there are also treats in
store at the bakery.
HELLO ' Bonjour'
NB A nice place to take a break as it has comfy
seats.
MOROCCO
The Morocco pavilion features beautiful mosaics
made by real Moroccan artists. The buildings are
copies of monuments in Moroccan cities such as
Fez and Marakesh.
There are lots of shops selling baskets, jewelry,
brasses and even a Fez hat. The Marakesh
restaurant has a belly dancer who entertains in
the courtyard.
HELLO ' Salam Alekoum '
JAPAN
The centrepiece of the Japan pavilion is the
temple, or Pagoda, modelled after one in Nara,
Japan. There is also a huge department store
selling lots of souvenirs from Japan.
GOOD MORNING 'Ohayo Gozaimasu.
USA- THE
AMERICAN ADVENTURE
The centrepiece of the World Showcase. Inside
Independence Hall there is an Audio Animatronics
show depicting American history. Hosted by
Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain, historic events
are shown on movie screens.
ITALY
An imitation Venice, including a small version of
the Campanile Tower. There are gondolas tied to
the dock in the lagoon, tasty Italian chocolates
and other goodies are for sale in the Candy shop.
The restaurant is called Alfredo's, found in St
Mark's square, where you can watch fresh pasta
being made.
GOOD DAY ' Buon Giorno.
GERMANY
Stroll through a Bavarian fairytale and stop for
a refreshing drink at the Biergarten. Try to stop
on the hour to see the special clock chime. In
the centre is a beautiful statue on top of a
waterfall and a cobblestone pavement.
GOOD DAY ' Guten Tag '.
CHINA
Disney's version of the Temple of Heaven is at
the centre of this pavilion. It's a landmark in
Beijing. Inside is housed Wonders of China-Land
of beauty, land of time where you explore the
mysterious East through a Circle vision
360-degree movie.
There are no seats in the theatre and the movie
is a little long for kids.
HELLO ' Ni Hao '.
NORWAY
The main building is a castle based on an ancient
fortress in Oslo. Inside is Maelstrom where
tricky trolls send you into a North Sea storm to
explore Norway from the water in an adventure
packed boat ride. The ride begins in a Viking
village, next you travel through a forest where a
three headed troll curses your boat and makes it
go backwards. The ride is followed by a short
theatre presentation.
HELLO ' God Dag '.
MEXICO TIEMPO
El Rio del Tiempo- sail through the River of
Time, a slow boat trip through scenes of Mexican
life inside a pyramid shaped building. (May be
closed for rehab).
At the end of the boat ride you can visit several
shops with Mexican crafts, sombrero's and
colourful blankets.
HELLO ' Hola '.
LORD OF THE
DANCE At the American Gardens Stage
'The best of Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance'
in a limited engagement. A delightful show of
primal rhythms. Celtic merriment and phenomenal
footwork is included with regular admission to
Epcot between June 11th and September 26th.
Presented four times daily at the American
Gardens Theatre, alongside World Showcase Lagoon.
 
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