World Showcase
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The Worldshow is the place where all the countries are. It is also home to many festival activities such as the International Flower and Garden Festival, International Food and Wine Festival, Flower Power Conert Series, Sounds Like Summer Concert Series and the Candlelight Processional. The World Showcase consists of 12 countries... Canada, United Kingdom, France, Morocco, Japan, The American Adventure, Italy, Germany, the Outpost (African theme), China, Norway and Mexico.
Special Celebrations in the World Showcase:
International Flower and Garden Festival: March 18- May 31 2009
Flower Power Concert Series: March 18- May 31 2009 (Friday-Sundays only)
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series : June 15- August 9 2009
International Food and Wine Festival: September 25, 2009 - November 8, 2009
Eat to the Beat Concert Series: September 25, 2009 - November 8, 2009
Holidays Around the World: November 27-December 30
Candlelight Processional: November 27-December 30
January 26 - Chinese New Year Celebration (China)
May 5 - Children's Day ( Japan)
May 5 - Cinco de Maya ( Mexico )
May 17 - Norway Constitution Day (Norway)
October 3 - German Reunification Day (Germany)
November 5 - United Kingdom's Guy Fawkes Day (United Kingdom)
November 18 - Morocco Independence Day (Morocco)
Attractions:
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Cabelleros: (Mexico)
A slow boat ride with music, a short film featuring the Three Cabelleros. You get to watch as Jose and Panchito fly around the world looking for Donald Duck before their show starts which you will watch at the end under the night sky with fireworks in the distance. The ride is about 7 minutes long. If you are at the San Angel Inn you can get a table overlooking the ride.Maelstrom: (Norway)
A slow boat ride in the dark. You enter the world of trolls and the Viking era in a very cool looking boat. The ride is an easy going ride without scary moments. There are drops but they are hardly noticeable so little ones need not fear. After the boat ride there is an optional film about the culture and landscape of Norway. The queue is indoors. There is a Fast Pass available for this ride. The ride is about 15 minutes long.Reflections of China: (China)
A 13 minute film in 360 vision about the landscape and culture of China. Both the film and the queue are indoors.The American Adventure Show: (America)
A tour of US history with your hosts Mark Twain and Benjamin Franklin. It is an impressive show with several Audio-Animatronics. There is also a film portion of this attraction. Both the show and the queue are indoors. The show is in the dark. The entire show is about 45 minutes long.Impressions de France:
An 18 minute film about the landscape and culture of France with a beautiful soundtrack. It is on a 200 degree screen in a dark indoor theatre. There are also exhibits in the area.O Canada!:
A 14 minute 360 circle vision film about the beauty of Canada. Hosted by Martin Short. There is no seating for this film. The queue and film are indoors.
World Showcase Dining:
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall: (Norway)
Norweigian Food (and some American Kid Food Favorites). CHARACTER DINING (Disney Princesses). Reservations strongly suggested 407-WDW-DINE. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served. Prices are in the range $29-36 per person. Located in Norway. (Disney Dining Plan- Table Service)Biergarten: (Germany)
German Food.Reservations suggested 407-WDW-DINE. All you can eat (you will eat with other parties). Lunch and Dinner are Served. Prices range from $25- 35. Located in Germany. (Disney Dining Plan- Table Service)Bistro de Paris: (France)
French Food. Reservations suggested 407-WDW-DINE. Prices are $66 per person. Located in France upstairs from the Chefs de France.There is a dress code (business casual) and there is no kids menu. (Disney Dining Plan is NOT available here)Boulangerie Pastisserie: (France)
French baked goods. Lunch and Snacks Served. Long Lines and Waits. Prices range from $14.99 and under per person. Located in France. (Disney Dining Plan is NOT available here)Cantina de San Angel: (Mexico)
Mexican. Lunch and Snacks Served. Prices range from $14.99 and under per person. Located in Mexico outside on the World Showcase Lagoon. This is a nice place to view IllumiNations. (Disney Dining Plan-Quick Service)Les Chefs de France: (France)
French. Lunch and Dinner Served. Prices range from $34.99- 57.99 per person. Located in France.Reservations strongly suggested 407-WDW-DINE. Kids meny available. (Disney Dining Plan-Table Service)Kringla Bakeri og Kafe: (Norway)
Norwegian Food. Lunch and Snacks Served. Prices range from $14.99 and under per person. Located in Norway outside. (Note to non-smokers... this place is close to a smoking area and at times you can smell the smoke) (Disney Dining Plan-Quick Service)Le Cellier: (Canada)
Canadian Food. Lunch and Dinner Served. Prices are $58 and under per person. Reservations suggested 407-WDW-DINE. Located in Canada. (Disney Dining Plan-Table Service)Liberty Inn: (America)
American Food (burgers and hotdogs). Lunch and Snacks Served. Prices range from $14.99 and under per person. Located in America (seating is both inside and outside) across from the America Gardens Theatre. (Disney Dining Plan-Quick Service).Lotus Blossom Cafe: (China)
Chinese Food. Lunch, Snacks and Dinner Served. Prices range from $14.99 and under per person. Located in China (seating is both inside and outside). (Disney Dining Plan-Quick Service).Restaurant Marrakesh: (Morocco)
Middle Eastern. Lunch and Dinner Served. Prices range from $48-53.99 per person. Located in Morocco. Live entertainment inside. (Disney Dining Plan-Table Service).Nine Dragons: (China)
Chinese Food. Lunch and Dinner Served. Reservations suggested 407-WDW-DINE. Prices are $38.99 per person. Located in China. Note: This is a very noisy eatery. (Disney Dining Plan-Table Service).Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room: (United Kingdom)
English Food. Lunch and Dinner Served. Reservations strongly suggested 407-WDW-DINE. Prices are $42.99 per person. Located in the United Kingdom. Note: This is a good place to watch IllumiNations from. Seating is both indoors and outdoors. (Disney Dining Plan-Table Service).San Angel Inn: (Mexico)
Mexican Food. Lunch and Dinner Served. Reservations strongly suggested 407-WDW-DINE. Prices are $40.99- 48.99 per person. Located in Mexico (it is inside the Mexican Plaza). Note: There are tables that overlook the Gran Fiesta Tour. (Disney Dining Plan-Table Service).Sommerfest: (Germany)
German Food. Lunch, Snacks and Dinner Served. Prices are $14.99 and under per person. Located in Germany. Outdoor Seating. (Disney Dining Plan-Quick Service).Tangierine Cafe: (Morocco)
Middle Eastern Food. Lunch, Snacks and Dinner Served. Prices are $14.99 and under per person. Located in Morocco. Indoor and Outdoor Seating. (Disney Dining Plan-Quick Service).Teppan Edo: (Japan)
Japanese Food. Lunch and Dinner Served.Reservations suggested 407-WDW-DINE. Prices are $14.99- 48.99 per person. Located in Japan. Food is made in front of you. You will be seated with another party. (Disney Dining Plan-Table Service).Tutto Italia: (Italy)
Italian Food. Lunch and Dinner Served.Reservations strongly suggested 407-WDW-DINE. Prices are $62.99- 72.99 per person. Located in Italy. (Disney Dining Plan-Table Service).Tokyo Dining: (Japan)
Japanese Food. Lunch, Dinner and Snacks Served. Prices are $33.99- 40.99 per person. Located in Japan (in the same building as Teppan Edo). (Disney Dining Plan-Table Service).Yakitori House: (Japan)
Japanese Food. Lunch, Dinner and Snacks Served. Prices are $14.99 and under per person. Located in Japan. (Disney Dining Plan-Quick Service).Yorkshire Country Fish Shop: (United Kingdom)
English Food (Fish and Chips). Lunch, Dinner and Snacks Served. Prices are $14.99 and under per person. Located in the United Kingdom. Outdoor Seating. (Disney Dining Plan-Quick Service).Disney Character Spots:
For a list of who and when you can meet in Futureworld check out the Disney Character Greeting in Epcot Information Page.
Live Entertainment:
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