EPCOT’s World Showcase

5 September 2023 by Steve Bell

World Showcase in Walt Disney World’s EPCOT is dedicated to celebrating the cultures of the world featuring authentic architecture and celebrations of the cultural heritage, arts and entertainment of eleven countries.

World Showcase, located in the rear half of Walt Disney World’s EPCOT, is a change of pace from both the front of the park and the other Disney theme parks. World Showcase is comprised of 11 “pavilions,” each representing a different country. The pavilions are spread out on a promenade that circles the World Showcase Lagoon. In all, it is about a 1.2-mile walk around the World Showcase.

The World Showcase is located at the rear of EPCOT, behind World Discovery, World Celebration, and World Nature.

The World Showcase is the main home to EPCOT’s many Festivals.

Each pavilion is designed to be representative of that country and to make you feel as if you are there. Each features entertainment, dining, and shopping unique to their culture. Some also have attractions, short tourism movies, or street performers.

The World Showcase is much beloved by military families, as many of the countries represented are ones that we have spent time in. Enjoying the sights, foods, and shopping brings back fond memories.

The countries of the World Showcase, moving clockwise around the promenade, are: Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, America, Japan, Morocco, France, The United Kingdom, and Canada. Each country is staffed primarily by residents of that country who are in the US to work for a period of time as a Disney intern. The area between China and Germany contains an area called the Outpost, an African-themed Quick Service food location and several freestanding merchandise shops. This area was once planned to be an Africa Pavilion, though those plans changed with the advent of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

As you tour the World Showcase, you’ll enjoy entertainment provided by various street performers and bands in set locations. Some of the entertainers you’ll see are jugglers, mini plays with audience participation, Japanese drummers, and a band or two.

The World Showcase boasts some very good restaurants, which are not to be missed.

Transportation is available from the front of the World Showcase to the rear via water taxis called Friendships. There are 2 different routes served by different boats.

• From Canada, near the entrance to the World Showcase, to Morocco and back
• From Mexico near the entrance to the World Showcase to Germany and back (Currently not running due to staffing issues)

World Showcase Pavilions

The following is a listing of the World Showcase Pavilions, or countries, working your way clockwise around the lagoon.

World Showcase Entrance

Before you start meandering your way around the World Showcase, there are a few locations that you might want to check out.

Dining

Refreshment Port – A quick little stand to order a beverage either before you start your journey around the world or the last stop as you finish. Refreshment Port is also home to Poutine!

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company – Grab a coffee or tea. Hot, cold, or frozen! Also good for a pastry fix!

Merchandise

Port of Entry – Featuring EPCOT merch and Pandora jewelry.

Disney Traders – More EPCOT and Disney merch.

Mexico Pavilion

Dominating the Mexican pavilion is a pre-Colombian pyramid. Inside, you’ll enter into a nighttime scene in a Mexican shopping plaza, the Plaza de Los Amigos, with carts and shops offering Mexican jewelry, pottery, clothing, and leather goods. As you go further in, you’ll find a tequila bar, restaurant, and boat ride. Look across the way at the smoking volcano in the night sky.

Outside the pyramid on the promenade are two more restaurants, one table service and one counter service, as well as a frozen margarita stand.

Attractions

Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros – This tour features Donald Duck, Jose Carioca, and Panchito from Disney’s 1944 animated film The Three Caballeros. Search for Donald all over scenic Mexico on this slow boat ride. You and a dozen others (this ride is rarely busy, so it might be just you) will float past the volcano and through various scenes of beautiful areas of Mexico with Donald comically superimposed.

Dining

The San Angel Inn Restaurante – LD $$ – Table Service Restaurant – located within the pyramid. Regional Mexican dishes featuring beef, chicken and seafood.

La Cava del Tequila – S$ – Table and Bar Service – The tequila bar within the pyramid. Authentic Mexican tequila in margaritas and tasting flights, plus appetizers.

La Hacienda de San Angel – D $$ – Table Service Restaurant – located outside the pyramid. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Enjoy the view of the World Showcase Lagoon and Illuminations at the close of the evening.

La Cantina de San Angel – LD $ – Counter Service Restaurant – Tacos, churros, tostados, Mexican beer and margaritas.

Unraveling the Distinctiveness of the 3 San Angel Restaurants

Choza de Margarita – S$ – Walk up Stand – The Margarita Hut serves margaritas on the rocks and blended, cerveza, tacos, empanadas, and guacamole.

Shopping

The Plaza de Los Amigos – Authentic Mexican souvenirs and treasures.

Artesanias La Familia Fashions – Casual Mexican-styled clothing and jewelry.

El Ranchito del Norte – Souvenirs and gifts from Northern Mexico.

Vendors’ carts offer home décor gifts, silver jewelry, and other Mexican souvenirs such as sombreros, piñatas, pottery and worry dolls.

Norway Pavilion

The Norway Pavilion portrays a Norwegian town square complete with its cobblestone courtyard and replicas of a 14th century fortress and 13th century Stave church.

Attractions

Many fans were sorry to see Norway’s Maelstrom ride close. It has been totally replaced by Frozen Ever After, a Frozen themed attraction. The new attraction takes guests to Arendelle via a boat ride and immerses them in many of their favorite moments and music from the film. In addition, a Frozen character meet and greet location was also added.

Meet Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus – Meet the royal sisters of Arendelle in a private meet and greet.

Frozen Ever After – Board a wooden sailing ship to ride through the world of Frozen. Don’t worry, you’ll get to hear Elsa sing Let It Go! This is a high demand FastPass!

Dining

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – BLD $$$ – Table Service – Offers “Princess Storybook Dining” character buffet meals for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. All menus are a mix of traditional Norwegian offerings and more recognizable items. Characters: Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, and occasionally Ariel in her gown.

Kringla Bakeri og Kafe – S$ – Counter Service – Open-faced sandwiches, pastries, and specialty coffees.

Shopping

The Puffin’s Roost: Curios and Collectibles – Books, silver jewelry, Norwegian clothing, perfumes, and colognes.

China Pavilion

The China Pavilion is fronted by the triple-arched ceremonial gate patterned after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. To the right is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, which houses the movie Reflections of China. To the left is a side street with a commercial feel; here you find dining and shopping options.

Attractions

Reflections of China – a 360 Circle-Vision presentation filmed in Disney’s movie in the round style, which features multiple screens that totally surround you, giving you a 360-degree view. The movie shows footage of China, including the Great Wall, the Forbidden City of Beijing, the Gobi Desert, Inner Mongolia, the Yangtze River, and the tropical rain forests of Hainan Island.

Circle-Vision is a Disney film technique invented for the theme parks in which cameras are mounted on a platform in a circle pointing outward to provide 360 degrees of coverage. The platform was then mounted on dollies, automobiles, helicopters, etc. In the attraction, huge screens are mounted in a circle around the audience, who stand with handrails for balance and are able to look all around themselves in a full circle at the scenes in the movie.

Dining

Nine Dragons Restaurant – LD $$ – Table Service – A variety of Chinese cooking, including noodles, beef, chicken, and seafood.

Lotus Blossom Cafe – LD $ – Counter Service – Orange chicken, steamed rice, egg rolls, potstickers, shrimp fried rice, and vegetarian stir fry.

Shopping

Yong Feng Shangdian Shop – A wide variety of Chinese merchandise: clothing, furniture, jade carvings, and paper fans.   

The Outpost

On your way between China and Germany, you will find two things: a drawbridge and the Outpost.

As you leave China, the pathway begins to go uphill. At the top, you’ll pass over a drawbridge. At several times during the day, the bridge is raised, preventing your crossing so that fireworks and other barges, which are part of the EPCOT’s nighttime spectacular, can pass from their backstage storage area into the World Showcase lagoon.

Once you cross the bridge, you’ll go downhill again, and the path will curve to the right. On the outside of the curve is the Outpost. Here you’ll find a Quick Service food location, African souvenirs, as well as face painting and hair braiding.

This area was once the placeholder to a full-fledged pavilion representing Equatorial Africa for the World Showcase, but Disney went all out and created Disney’s Animal Kingdom instead. Nothing has ever been done with this space, which could house a new pavilion.

Attractions

The Outpost has no attractions other than some outdoor drums for the kids to bang on.

Dining

Refreshment Outpost – S $ – Quick Service – Here you’ll find drinks and snacks: hot dogs, frozen yogurt, as well as hot and cold drinks including specialty cocktails and beer. There are a few tables with umbrellas across the walkway.

Shopping

A variety of African trinkets are offered in an open-air setting.

Germany Pavilion

In the center of the German Pavilion is the platz (plaza). Here, the surrounding architecture reflects a diverse cross section of German regions, from the replica of a medieval castle to the fairytale Bavarian style buildings. A fountain with a statue of St. George slaying a dragon is the centerpiece of the cobblestoned platz.

Attractions

Germany has no attractions

Dining

Biergarten – L $$ D $$$ – Buffet Service – Traditional German food served in an Oktoberfest-style atmosphere. The all-you-can-eat buffet contains assorted sausages, rotisserie chicken, child’s Frankfurters, assorted salads, breads, red cabbage, wine kraut, potatoes, and spatzle.

Guests are seated at long communal tables.

Sommerfest – LD $ – Counter Service – Bratwurst and frankfurter sandwiches, sauerkraut, soft pretzels, and apple strudel as well as German beer.

Shopping

Karamelle-Kuche – Fresh caramel corn, caramel apples, strawberries, marshmallows, and gourmet baked goods. Highly recommended!

Weinkeller – A large selection of German wines. This is one of the Secret Bars of EPCOT!

Die Weihnachtsecke – Christmas decorations of all kinds, plus the Christmas pickle.

Kunstarbeit In Kristall – Crystal jewelry and decorations.

Der Teddybar – German teddy bears, toys, and gifts.

Glaskunst – Crystal, glassware, and personally engraved steins.

Italy Pavilion

The Italy Pavilion represents various areas of the original country. It features an authentic 83-foot tall replica of the Campanile Bell Tower in St. Mark’s Square, a replica of the 14th century pink and white Doge’s Palace, and Venice with its bridges and gondolas that are moored to striped barber shop-style poles alongside the World Showcase lagoon.

You’ll also find the “Fontana de Nettuno,” a fountain inspired by Bernini’s Neptune fountain.

Attractions

Italy has no attractions

Dining

Tutto Italia Ristorante – LD $$ – Table Service – Authentic Italian cuisine is found at this full-service restaurant that uses wall murals, dark wood booths and banquettes to make guests feel as if they’ve stepped out of the theme park and right into Italy. You will find a wide variety of Italian appetizers, entrees, and desserts including: Lasagna alla Bolognese, Ravioli di Ricotta, Pollo al Forno, and Cannoli.

Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar – LD $$ – Table Service – An appetizer-type menu, with various cheeses, mini panini sandwiches, pastas and seafood, plus more than 200 varieties of Italian wine.

Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria – LD $$ – Table Service – A stone oven Italian pizzeria and restaurant. This restaurant features a big menu including many pizza varieties as well as build-your-own and a wide variety of Italian appetizers and entrees. There is also a convenient Walk-Up Pizza Window!

Gelateria Toscana – A charming scoop shop tucked beside Italy’s piazza in EPCOT’s World Showcase, and prepare to experience “la dolce vita” in frozen form. With classic gelato flavors, indulgent sorbet scoops, and unforgettable Italian-style treats, this is your refreshment destination after exploring the gardens, fountains, and piazzas of Italy.

Shopping

La Bottega Italiana – Venetian masks, cookware, decorative items, and Italian foodstuffs.

Il Bel Cristallo – Italian wares including Murano glass, porcelain, crystal, handbags, clothing, and accessories.

American Pavilion

The American Pavilion features a colonial-style mansion whose roots are found in the architecture of Independence Hall, Boston’s Old State House, Monticello and Colonial Williamsburg.  Within you will find the American Adventure attraction.

Across the World Showcase promenade on the lagoon is the outdoor stage and amphitheater known as the America Gardens Theatre. Live shows such as the Candlelight Processional, Eat to the Beat, and Flower Power concerts are held here.

Attractions

American Adventure – The American Adventure is an attraction that takes audio-animatronics to the next level, coordinating them with scenes and footage, which takes place on the 72-foot wide projection behind them.

The show is narrated by the figures of Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain, each chosen to represent their century of American progress.

The pair takes us through various scenes in the development of America. The scenes are presented in still images, animations, movies, and 35 other audio-animatronic figures.

Scenes include: the Mayflower and the Pilgrims; the Boston Tea Party; the writing of the Declaration of Independence; Valley Forge and the Revolutionary War; slavery and the Civil War; the suffering of Native Americans; the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition; the founding of Yosemite National Park; and both World Wars.

While waiting for the next showing, listen to the Voices of Liberty, an acapella singing group that performs American folk songs in the lobby. I love the patriotism!

Dining

Regal Eagle Smokehouse – LD $ – Counter Service – The Regal Eagle is a salute to American Barbecue, featuring many different styles of BBQ. Memphis Dry Rub Pork Ribs, Kansas City Smoked Chicken, Texas Brisket, and more!

Regal Eagle Smokehouse Outdoor Bar – Just outside to the left of the front doors of the Regal Eagle Smokehouse is an outdoor bar. Draft beer, hard cider, wine, and cocktails are available. They have a nice specialty cocktail menu. The Moonshine Sour is awesome!

Fife & Drum Tavern – LD $ – Counter Service – Turkey Legs, popcorn, ice cream, smoothies, and adult beverages. No seating.

The Funnel Cake Stand – S$ – Counter Service – Funnel cakes with various toppings.

Block and Hans – $ – A wide range of bottled beer.

Shopping

The Art of Disney – Collectibles, framed artwork, and sculptures.

Japan Pavilion

The Japan Pavilion is overlooked by a towering blue-roofed pagoda, which is a replica of a 7th century Horyuji Temple. Enjoy the spectacular Japanese garden with water lilies and colorful koi fish.

Don’t miss the Japanese Taiko Drumming, which is performed several times a day. This energetic performance can be heard around the World Showcase during showtimes.

Attractions

Japan has no attractions.

Dining

Teppan Edo – LD $$ – Table Service – A Benihana type restaurant, guests are seated around a large grill where chefs chop, prepare, and cook your meal. If there are less than 8 in your party, be prepared to sit with other guests. Entrees include chicken, beef, and seafood cooked alone or in combinations with crisp vegetables served with tasty sauces, steamed rice and salad. Sushi appetizers are also available.

Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya – LD $$ – Table Service – Enjoy an array of tantalizing dishes crafted with the finest ingredients, reflecting the flavors of each season. Sushi lovers will marvel at a first-hand look at sushi being made behind the counter.

Katsura Grill – LD $ – Counter Service – Japanese curry, teriyaki, sushi, udon noodles, miso soup, and Japanese beers, wines, or sake.

Takumi-Tei – D $$$ – Table Service – Takumi-Tei means house of the celebrates the relationship between Japanese craftsmanship and the natural world, while the food is inspired by the wonderful collaboration between nature and takumi, the artisan. In addition to a prix fixe multi-course tasting menu and a chef’s table experience, the dinner menu highlights wagyu beef in a sublime setting along with sushi, sashimi, unique desserts, signature cocktails, premium sake and much more.

Shopping

Mitsukoshi Department Store – A very large variety of Japanese gifts and souvenirs. From Hello Kitty and Tamagotchis to traditional Japanese footwear and clothing.

Morocco Pavilion

The Morocco Pavilion features a reproduction of the Koutoubia Minaret of Marrakesh, the prayer tower of the 12th century mosque. Explore the winding alleys with stucco archways and the ever-changing exhibits of Moroccan arts, artifacts, and costumes.

Attractions

Morocco has no attractions.

Dining

Spice Road Table – LD $ – Table Service – Mediterranean small plates and specialty entrées—spicy garlic shrimp, fried calamari, beef and chicken skewers, and coriander-crusted rack of lamb.

Tangierine Cafe – LD $ – Counter Service – Mediterranean specialties, salads, and desserts.

Sangria Sips – Sangria by the glass or shareable carafe. This is one of the Secret Bars of EPCOT!

Shopping

Tangier Traders – Moroccan fine jewelry, traditional clothing and shoes, Camel bone mirrors, and handmade daggers.

Brass Bazaar – features brass or silver decorative plates and mirrors.  This shop also has an Outdoor Bazaar where ceramic tiles, native instruments, and handmade baskets can be found.

Medina Arts – Moroccan crafts and ceramic plates.

Casablanca Carpets – Hand-knotted carpets and rugs.

France Pavilion

Overlooking the France Pavilion is a 1/10^th scale reproduction of the Eiffel Tower. It is placed in a way that makes it look as if it is the actual size.

Attractions

The Palais du Cinéma in EPCOT brings together French culture with a real love of Disney with 2 different films, the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along starting at 10 a.m. and ending prior to 7 p.m. each day, and Impressions de France from park open through 10 a.m. and after 7 p.m. through park close. These films are presented on a 200 degree wide screen.

Impressions de France – An 18-minute trip through France, giving guests a glimpse into the beauty of both the French countryside and the densely-populated cities.  See the palace of Versailles, winemakers, hot air balloons, and the celebration of Bastille Day, all set to a beautiful soundtrack of French composers. Typically open 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 to 8:45 p.m.

Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along – Sing along with your favorite songs from the animated classic film Beauty and the Beast while enjoying a new twist on this enchanting tale. This new version of the story paints Lefou as the hero of the story who, in new footage, shows how he got Belle and the Beast together behind the scenes of the original movie. While it is not a bad concept to put a new “theme park” spin on the story instead of just repeating the original, this is not the Lefou of the cartoon version. While animated just like the original, the visual character is combined with an audio of the overly feminine Josh Gadd version of the live action movie. Typically open 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Impressions de France and Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along are shown in the same theatre. Parents should note that the story is told from the perspective of Le Fou, who in this attraction is drawn as the old cartoon version but voiced as the effeminate live-action version. 

Tales As Old As Time: French Storytelling on Stage and Screen – Step into some of the world’s most enchanting stories. At the Palais du Cinema, you’ll explore 6 distinct gallery cases honoring the costumes, music, and artwork that brought French literature to life through cinema, theater, ballet, and opera. Catch a glimpse of how these stories inspired artists from around the globe, including those who created such timeless Disney classics as Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and—of course—Beauty and the Beast.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – In this Disney Pixar’s “Ratatouille” inspired attraction, guests “shrink” to Remy’s size and scurry to safety in a dazzling chase across a kitchen with the sights, sounds, and smells of Gusteau’s legendary Parisian restaurant.

Dining

Les Chefs de France – LD $$ – Table Service – Celebrating fresh and simple ingredients, the menu changes seasonally but may include such delicacies as beef tenderloin, classic onion soup, and roasted duck with cherries.

Monsieur Paul – D $$$$ – Table Service – Embark on a culinary journey through refined French cuisine at Monsieur Paul, an elegant dining destination located within the France Pavilion in Epcot. Named after the legendary chef Paul Bocuse, this restaurant pays homage to his culinary legacy by offering a dining experience that is both luxurious and unforgettable.

Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie – S$ – Counter Service – A traditional French bakery. Offerings include soups and salads, fresh baguette sandwiches and pastries. Wine, champagne, beer, and gourmet coffees are also available.

Le Crêperie de Paris – Transport yourself to the charming streets of Paris with a visit to Le Crêperie de Paris, a delightful eatery within the France Pavilion in Epcot. This enchanting crêperie captures the essence of French culinary tradition, serving up a delectable array of sweet and savory crêpes that will tantalize your taste buds.

L’Artisan des Glaces – S$ – Counter Service – There are 16 flavors of handcrafted frozen treats, including ice cream and sorbet.

Shopping

La Signature – French cosmetics, fragrances, and makeup.

Plume et Palette – Designer French fragrances from Chanel, Escada, Givenchy, Lacoste, and more.

La Maison du Vin – French wines can be sampled and purchased. Wine accessories, chocolates, cookies, kitchen linens, and cookware.

Souvenirs de France – French souvenirs, berets, miniature Eiffel Towers, and t-shirts.

International Gateway

Located between France and the United Kingdom is the International Gateway; this is the “back entrance” to EPCOT. Guests staying at the Deluxe EPCOT Resort area can stroll or take the boat from their hotels to the International Gateway to enter EPCOT.

Non-EPCOT Resort area guests are welcome to exit here to check out the resorts, great restaurants, and BoardWalk area that this resort area has to offer.

Disney’s Skyliner gondola station connects EPCOT with the Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, Riviera Resorts, and Disney Hollywood Studios.

Attractions

The International Gateway has no attractions.

Dining

The International Gateway has no dining.

Shopping

World Traveler – EPCOT and Skyliner Merchandise.

United Kingdom Pavilion

Enter the UK and stroll by red phone booths, a neighborhood pub, and a quaint tea shop. Turn down the cobbled side street with shops, which leads to a park where you can listen to a British Rock concert.

The architecture represents the Tudor, Georgian, and Victorian influences that the United Kingdom is noted for.

Attractions

The UK has no attractions.

Dining

Yorkshire County Fish Shop – LD $ – Counter Service – Fish and chips, English cookies, soft drinks and “draught” beer, including Bass and Harp Lager.

Rose and Crown Dining Room – LD $$ – Table Service – English favorites like cottage pie, fish and chips, bangers and mash, plus a variety of beers, ales, and scotch. Food service is available at the bar.

Rose & Crown Pub – Attached to the dining room is the Rose and Crown Pub! This typical English pub is one of the liveliest locations in EPCOT. Have a pint, a pub blend, scotch, Irish whiskey, or your favorite mixed drink. Pub fare from the dining room is also available.

Shopping

Crown & Crest – Beatles and Rose & Crown merchandise, get your family coat of arms on a plaque.

The Tea Caddy – Twinings tea and tea accessories.

The Queen’s Table – Irish Belleek fine Parian china, native music and books from Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Scottish or Welsh tartans and ties.

The Sportsmans’ Shop – Offers all things rugby and soccer – Clothing, balls, hats, and books.

Canada Pavilion

The Hotel du Canada overlooks the Canada Pavilion, it was inspired by the Chateau Laurier, a historic hotel found in Ottawa. Below, you’ll find log cabin trading posts, landscaped grounds, and even totem poles.

Attractions

Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360  – Explore Canada in a newly updated edition of the classic, 12-minute EPCOT Circle-Vision 360 presentation.

Dining

Le Cellier Steakhouse – LD $$$ – Table Service – One of Disney’s most popular restaurants; reservations go fast. Enjoy Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup, steaks, prime rib and salmon.

Canada Popcorn Cart – S$ – A simple snack stop in EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion serving fresh popcorn, cold drinks, and a small selection of Canadian beers.

Shopping

Northwest Mercantile – Kitras Art Glass, Hatley clothing, Roots fragrances and athletic wear, Deauville perfume, Ice Wines, body care items, and Canadian hockey gear.

The Trading Post – Maple products like syrup, candies, tea, and cookies. Handmade native jewelry, Maplefoot Babies stuffed animals, Anne of Green Gables books, BOMA totem poles, and faux raccoon and skunk skin caps.

Characters in the World Showcase

Alice – You can find Alice in Wonderland wandering the gardens in the UK pavilion behind the tea shop. Be sure to ask her about her kitty, Dinah!

Anna and Elsa – The Queen of Arendelle and the Fifth Spirit are waiting to meet guests at their Sommerhaus in the Norway pavilion. Anna is dressed for her coronation and Elsa is dressed as the Fifth Spirit from the second film.

Daisy Duck – You can find the fabulous Miss Daisy at the entrance of the World Showcase at the International Gateway.

Donald Duck – You can find Donald hanging around the Mariachis in the Mexico pavilion wearing his poncho and sombrero. Ole!

Princess Aurora – Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty can sometimes be found in the Fragrance Gardens in the France pavilion.

Belle – If you’re lucky, you can see Belle in the France pavilion, and what’s more, she is in her village dress!

Princess Jasmine – There is no Agrabah in EPCOT, but Morocco is close enough! Princess Jasmine is a rare character in EPCOT, but when she is out she can be found roaming around the maze of the Morocco pavilion.

Mary Poppins – Practically perfect in every way, Mary Poppins is often found in the United Kingdom Courtyard.

Minnie Mouse – See the adorable Minnie Mouse at her meet and greet at the Friendship Ambassador Gazebo.

Mulan – Occasionally, you will see Mulan wandering the gardens in her matchmaker dress. She is a rare character and is not out often.

Pluto – Like the goodest boy, Pluto tends to roam around where belly rubs are. He can be seen around the World Showcase and the Friendship Ambassador Gazebo.

Snow White – Get ready to wish yourself a prince by singing in the wishing well with Snow White in the Germany pavilion.

Fireworks

EPCOT Forever – From Magical Memories to a Fabulous Future.

Witness the wonder as the story of EPCOT and its next incredible chapter come to life in this nighttime spectacular. Behold the single “spark of imagination” that started it all. Watch it grow, evolve, and transform into a nighttime extravaganza that stirs the senses and captures all you love about EPCOT and all that’s to come–with dazzling fireworks and stunning laser effects set to tunes that have become theme park favorites.

You can view the show anywhere throughout EPCOT, which offers a clear view of the World Showcase Lagoon. Since this is an outdoor show, it is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. Entertainment is subject to change.

See more on EPCOT Entertainment here.

Get Your EPCOT Bearings (What’s next to what?):

World Nature | World Celebration | World Discovery

Entry to World Showcase (between Canada and Mexico)

Canada | Mexico

 

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