Favorite World Showcase country

kgmadorin · Post by **kgmadorin** » May Wed 04, 2005 10:02 am

lovesdisney44 wrote: Geez - I'm sorry, but how stupid could Disney be? These performers ALWAYS drew a crowd. They will be missed. Does anyone know who to contact to express my dissapointment? 1st Tapestry of Nations (or Dreams later on) and now this . . . what are they doin to EPCOT?!

Here's the address:

Walt Disney World Guest Communications
P.O. Box 10,040
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0040

Disneynut · Post by **Disneynut** » May Wed 04, 2005 10:43 am

I just love all the pavillions but my fav would be Mexico. Why, because we enjoy the cuisine and the relaxing boat ride- El Rio Del Tiempo.

jkm8113 · Post by **jkm8113** » May Wed 04, 2005 1:47 pm

So, one more question, you are sure beavertails are gone for good and they just weren't closed when you were there at the time?

jrcohen · Post by **jrcohen** » May Wed 04, 2005 1:55 pm

I've always loved the American Adventure, so I'd have to say the American Pavilian is my favorite. But Norway would come in a close second b/c of the buffet restaraunt they have there. Best food in EPCOT.

disneydreamer58 · Post by **disneydreamer58** » May Wed 04, 2005 1:59 pm

jkm8113 wrote:So, one more question, you are sure beavertails are gone for good and they just weren't closed when you were there at the time?

I have never seen this so excuse my ignorance here, I think if you are talking about real beavertails it probably has something to do with animal rights activists. If the beavertail is totally something different than what I am picturing, then am I red in the face

I like Canada, the IMAX and the song has stayed with me since my first visit there in 1990!

kgmadorin · Post by **kgmadorin** » May Wed 04, 2005 2:05 pm

bostoncg wrote: I have never seen this so excuse my ignorance here, I think if you are talking about real beavertails it probably has something to do with animal rights activists. If the beavertail is totally something different than what I am picturing, then am I red in the face

From Canada Export trademag:

The wonderful aroma of a warm sweet pastry is becoming commonplace at many tourist locales across Canada -- but there is nothing common about this delicious, uniquely Canadian confection. Named for its resemblance to one of Canada's foremost national symbols, BeaverTails® is the creation of Grant Hooker, who, together with his wife Pam, have taken a family business and turned it into an immense Canadian and, recently, international success.

BeaverTails is the trademark brand name for the lightly cooked whole wheat pastry developed by BeaverTails Canada Inc. In 1980, the first BeaverTails store was established in Ottawa's Byward Market and since then the number of locations has expanded to over 100 recreational and tourist sites in Canada, the U.S. and abroad.

Its identification as a Canadian product led to BeaverTails being sold at Walt Disney World in Florida. In 1995, Disney officials approached the Canadian Consulate in Miami, Florida, to help locate the makers of the food product they had heard so much about. Consulate staff turned to the International Business Opportunities Centre (IBOC) to search out the company. Sourcing Officer Karen Sowalski found BeaverTails Canada Inc. in the WIN Exports database and provided the details to the Consulate. It wasn't long before a licensing agreement was negotiated and people began enjoying this Canadian delicacy at one of the world's most famous tourist attractions.

"The Walt Disney World licensing opportunity was our first experience exporting to a foreign market," says Mr. Hooker. "Thanks to IBOC and the Canadian Consulate, we were able to expand into a new market quickly and gain the knowledge and exposure needed to consider other international markets."

Buoyed by the success at Disney World, BeaverTails ventured into other key tourist sites across the U.S., including Vail, Colorado and Snowshoe, West Virginia, through licensing agreements or franchise operations. By focusing on popular tourist and recreational facilities, the company was able to sell the pastry's appeal to a larger, global market. Many tourists from abroad returned home exhorting the virtues of Canadian BeaverTails. It was time to look at "going global."

"BeaverTails can be enjoyed with a wide variety of toppings," says Hooker. "From a sweet topping of cinnamon and sugar to the savoury taste of garlic butter and cheese. The choice of toppings can be adapted for every cultural preference." In Costa Rica, a popular topping reminiscent of childhood is condensed milk -- with a little chocolate.

disneydreamer58 · Post by **disneydreamer58** » May Wed 04, 2005 2:09 pm

See told ya' I didn't know what they were. I was thinking it was like Davy Crockets coon skin caps

Thanks for educating me

kgmadorin · Post by **kgmadorin** » May Wed 04, 2005 2:20 pm

bostoncg wrote:See told ya' I didn't know what they were. I was thinking it was like Davy Crockets coon skin caps
Thanks for educating me

No problem. They're one of those obscure things that are only sold in one place at WDW, and I'm sure only a handful of people (namely those who have eaten one, especially one with chocolate/hazelnut topping!) have ever heard of.

I'm adding my name to the petition, if one is being sent.

Love those Beavertails!

rcpratt3 · Post by **rcpratt3** » May Mon 09, 2005 7:35 am

Norway...great ride & yummy treats at bakery.

Blue Fairy · Post by **Blue Fairy** » Dec Sat 31, 2005 9:05 am

Mine is Mexico. Maybe I have a kitsch taste but I like the dark blue atmosphere, the sweet boat ride and the music.

I like the American Adventure as well for the spirit exhaling from the attraction. I don't experience this in my country.

SpringheeledJack · Post by **SpringheeledJack** » Jan Sun 01, 2006 9:19 am

Norway. But only because most of their employees are hot Norwegians. Otherwise, I'd probably go with Mexico.

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Jan Mon 02, 2006 12:07 pm

Germany! I love the gecho's almost getting run ove by the trains. I can see them now.
Last time I was there one of the CM dropped one of the models smashed into tons of pieces. I felt sorry for her but no one payed any attention to the sound breaking plastic.

lovesdisney44 · Post by **lovesdisney44** » Jan Tue 03, 2006 9:27 am

Blue Fairy wrote:Mine is Mexico. Maybe I have a kitsch taste but I like the dark blue atmosphere, the sweet boat ride and the music. I like the American Adventure as well for the spirit exhaling from the attraction. I don't experience this in my country.

I know this is off topic, but just out of curiosity, what country are you from?

bigthunder249 · Post by **bigthunder249** » Jan Thu 05, 2006 1:26 pm

my fav is italy with all the statue people hangn out its fun

lovesdisney44 · Post by **lovesdisney44** » Jan Thu 05, 2006 1:53 pm

bigthunder249 wrote:my fav is italy with all the statue people hangn out its fun

Not sure when the last time you visited Epcot was, but they no longer have the actors dressed as statue entertaining people. They stopped about a year ago. Sigh . . .