There are just a few things that distinguish the Eiffel Tower in Epcot from the original in Paris . The first difference is, of course, the size. Constructed using a copy of Gustav Eiffel’s blueprints for the original tower, the Epcot version is exactly 1/13 the size of the original. Through the use of forced [...]
Be sure to take some time and walk through the beautiful Butterfly and Knot Herb garden located in the spectacular United Kingdom pavilion behind the Tea Caddy shop. The plants located in the garden were specifically chosen as they attract butterflies. It also contains a chrysalis box, where butterfly cocoons are sheltered until they are [...]
Watch out for trolls as you explore the heritage of Norway in the thrilling Maelstrom boat ride. The most exciting ride in World Showcase (by far), this FastPass attraction is inspired by legends from Norway ‘s past. As you travel in your 16-passenger Viking ship, you will voyage back in time to a 10th Century [...]
Believe it or not, but one of the most elaborate and complicated productions in the entire Walt Disney World Resort may not be what you think. The American Adventure uses some of the Disney Imagineer’s most advanced designs and effects in this moving tribute to the United States . There are 35 lifelike Audio-Animatronic figures [...]
Because the buildings in the Morocco pavilion have great religious significance, the buildings are not highlighted by the spotlights of "Illuminations: Reflections of Earth." When Illuminations first began, however, Norway was also not illuminated, as the pavilion was incomplete at the time. Also, during the show, each pavilion, except Morocco , is highlighted and has [...]
The main attraction in the Mexico pavilion is "El Rio Del Tiempo." Translated to mean "the River of Time ," this attractions takes guests on a leisurely boat ride through the "Three Cultures of Mexico," from the ancient jungles of the Yucatan to present day Mexico-City. It includes Audio-Animatronics figures, humorous and educational film clips, [...]
The 83-foot tall blue-roofed Goju-no-to pagoda, the icon of the Japan pavilion, is inspired by the seventh century Horyuji Shrine at Nara . The levels of the five-tiered pagoda represent the five elements from which Buddhists believe all things in the universe are produced: earth, water, fire, wind and sky. Atop the pagoda is a [...]
The Italy pavilion is inspired by the romantic city of Venice, Italy . Architectural elements of the city are found in the reproductions of the Campanile tower and Doge’s Palace. There is an open air market surrounded by olive trees, kumquat trees, citrus and Mediterranean plant life. There are also Ventian-style bridges, sculptures, and gondolas [...]
