New Ideas

FlatlandMounty · Post by **FlatlandMounty** » Apr Tue 11, 2006 1:01 am

Epcot does have plenty of room to add more countries. I'd like to see Russia finally added. The famous red square, and domes. Kremlin. I believe Russia was left out because of the Cold War and other foreign relations. But, I believe it is finally time to pay omage to one of the largest countries in the world.

What other countries could be added in the extra space?

kgmadorin · Post by **kgmadorin** » Apr Tue 11, 2006 8:16 am

A bunch of country ideas have been tossed around over the years, including Switzerland, Spain, South Africa, Australia and Israel.

I'd be happy with any additions to World Showcase, regardless of the nation. Drinking around the world would be just a little more fun!

FlatlandMounty · Post by **FlatlandMounty** » Apr Tue 11, 2006 1:31 pm

African Nations have been added to the Animal Kingdom. But I think Australia might be a nice touch. Although it would probably fit best with Africa in the Animal Kingdom. How about Greece?

kgmadorin · Post by **kgmadorin** » Apr Tue 11, 2006 2:21 pm

FlatlandMounty wrote:African Nations have been added to the Animal Kingdom. But I think Australia might be a nice touch. Although it would probably fit best with Africa in the Animal Kingdom. How about Greece?

Ah! I'd love Greece to be added! Mmmmmm... Greek food.... mmmmmm...

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Apr Tue 11, 2006 4:13 pm

I wish Disney would build an Italian gondola ride like the one at DisneySea. Everytime I walk passed the stationary gondolas in front of the Italy pavillion it makes me wonder if they have the same idea in the back of their mind

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Apr Wed 12, 2006 12:17 pm

FlatlandMounty wrote:African Nations have been added to the Animal Kingdom. But I think Australia might be a nice touch. Although it would probably fit best with Africa in the Animal Kingdom. How about Greece?

They have all of them when the food and wine festival. I remember thinking it would be cool to have some of these pavillions stay.

disneydreamer58 · Post by **disneydreamer58** » Apr Wed 12, 2006 1:44 pm

I am all for a multi-cultural buffet

jbvenn · Post by **jbvenn** » Apr Wed 12, 2006 4:30 pm

kgmadorin wrote:A bunch of country ideas have been tossed around over the years, including Switzerland, Spain, South Africa, Australia and Israel.

I'd be happy with any additions to World Showcase, regardless of the nation. Drinking around the world would be just a little more fun!

All of those ideas are great -- I'd also add a South American country (Brazil would be my pick), since the continent isn't really represented at either Epcot or AK.

New Zealand would be cool, too.

Post by **js3901** » Apr Wed 12, 2006 9:37 pm

jbvenn wrote:
kgmadorin wrote:A bunch of country ideas have been tossed around over the years, including Switzerland, Spain, South Africa, Australia and Israel.

I'd be happy with any additions to World Showcase, regardless of the nation. Drinking around the world would be just a little more fun!
All of those ideas are great -- I'd also add a South American country (Brazil would be my pick), since the continent isn't really represented at either Epcot or AK.

New Zealand would be cool, too.

I'd like to see some middle eastern coutries like Saudi Arabia or Egypt. And, before anyone says it, it's not all desert there, and there are plenty of things they could do besides the "usual" stuff

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Apr Thu 13, 2006 5:40 pm

Ooooh! Egypt! They could make some cool Indiana Jones-type ride through a mummy tomb or something...

Beaker · Post by **Beaker** » Apr Thu 13, 2006 6:34 pm

Cheshire Cat wrote:I wish Disney would build an Italian gondola ride like the one at DisneySea. Everytime I walk passed the stationary gondolas in front of the Italy pavillion it makes me wonder if they have the same idea in the back of their mind

I love that idea! A gondola ride through the canals of Venice would be so cool! Maybe they could have cast members sing "That's Amore." Well, that and probably other songs as well. And if a new country is put in, my vote is for Slovenia. I mean, you've got the Alps, the Adriatic Sea, and not to mention the potica!

FlatlandMounty · Post by **FlatlandMounty** » Apr Fri 14, 2006 12:38 am

jbvenn wrote:All of those ideas are great -- I'd also add a South American country (Brazil would be my pick)

Brazil would be cool, but I think Peru might be better. There are a lot of Peruvian ruins that would make for a great showcase. Then there would be a place for a llama petting zoo. sound good to anybody?

G2-4T · Post by **G2-4T** » Apr Sun 16, 2006 8:01 pm

Machu Pichu would be great to see - though no petting zoos! Egypt, Greece, Australia, all of those would make nice additions as well - lots of food choices, distinct architecural styles or landmarks, movie/ride potential, yep - they would work for me.

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Apr Sun 16, 2006 8:23 pm

I really hope Australia ends up being at AK so they have the option to have live animal exhibits - there are so many animals native only to Australia

Post by **rdeacon** » Apr Thu 20, 2006 5:17 pm

artbaum wrote:Poor lagoon... does anyone have pictures of the new Pooh's Playground? I can't find it on the Disney site. (In fact, they still have the old map up with the lagoon on it!)

Here are some pics of the new pooh area.

http://www.mouseplanet.com/articles.php?art=eo050907bb

I'll also take some shots when I am down there.

Rich