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/* World Showcase Pavilions */
Main Article: [[Mexico]]
The Mexico Pavilion opened with World Showcase in 1982. It , and is the first pavilion guests reach if they go left at the entrance to World Showcase. The pavilion Mexico Pavilion itself is shaped like a large Mesoamerican pyramid. The pavilion is home to and it houses the boat ride attraction, [[The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros]]. On Also located within the attraction guests board small boats and tour Mexico, while watching Jose and Panchito (from the 1944 Disney movie The Three Caballeros) search for Donald Duck. Located right next to the attraction pavilion is the San Angel Inn, (a Mexican restaurant. Also inside the pavilion is ) as well as a large Mexican shop which sells Mexican themed merchandise as well as Disney Merchandise. Outside of the pavilion guests can eat at either the Cantina de San Ángel or the La Hacienda de San Angel. Located on the lagoon, both restaurants which are counter service restaurant which offers Mexican cuisinerestaurants located on the World Showcase Lagoon.
===Norway===
Main Article: [[Norway]]
If guests continue to go around World Showcase clockwise, the next country they will find themselves in is Norway. Norway opened in 1988 and is themed to resemble a small Norwegian town. The Norway pavilion is home to one attraction, the Malestorm. This [[Maelstrom]]- a boat ride that takes guests through scenes depicting Vikings Norse and Norway Viking mythology. The attraction concludes with a 28 foot drop and a six minute travel video. Besides the Malestorm, Norway is also home to a detailed Stave church and a large shop. The pavilion also has , as well as two dining options. The first, - Kringla Bakeri og Kafe offers pastries and sandwiches. Also in Norway is the Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. The Princess Storybook Dining is a character restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
===China===
Main Article: [[China]]
The China pavilion is located next to Norway, and opened with the park in 1982. The pavilion is themed to look like an ancient Chinese town, and features the Circle Vision 360 film, [[Reflections of China]]. Also in China is the table service restaurant Nine Dragons which features gourmet, traditional Chinese food. A quick services restaurant, the Lotus Chinese Cafe also sells Chinese dishes. China is also home to the Dragon Legend Acrobats who entertain guests throughout the daycuisine.
===Germany===
Main Article: [[Germany]]
As guests pass through China the next pavilion they will come across is Germany. The Germany pavilion opened with the rest of World Showcase in 1982, and is themed to look like a small German town and has decorations such as a statue of St. George slaying a dragon and a clock tower. The German pavilion was supposed to have a boat attraction like Norway and Mexico which was going , however due to be built with Phase II lack of Epcot. However, when Germany was not willing to pay for funding the attraction the plans were scrappedwas never built. The German Germany pavilion is home to Beiergarten Restaurant (a buffet style German restaurant, ) and Sommerfest (a quick service restaurant). Also in Germany are four shops, and miniature train and village. 
===Italy===
Main Article: [[Italy]]
The Italy pavilion is located next to Germany and is the farthest point from the World Showcase entrance. The pavilion opened in 1982 and is themed with architecture from Venice, Florence, and Rome. , along with recreations of Italian landmarks such as St. Mark's Campanile and Dodge's Palace are recreated here. Like Germany, Although Italy was supposed to does not have an attraction. The attraction would have been (a planned boat voyage through Roman ruinsride was never built), but Italy did not provide funds for the attraction. Italy it does however, have feature two sit down table service restaurants, Tutto Italia Ristorante and Via Napoli. Also in Italy are two shops, Il Bel Cristallo and La Bottega Italiana. 
===The American Adventure===
Main Article: [[The American Adventure]]
The next pavilion guests will guests’ encounter after passing through Italy is The American Adventure. Opened The American Adventure opened in 1982, the American Adventure and is themed after to look like a colonial American town. The , and the pavilion gets its name from it's only attraction. Inside is located in the American Adventure attraction, guests will travel through American history with Ben Franklin and Mark Twain. Audio Animatronics, images and video are used center of World Showcase due to tell the story fact that America is the host pavilion of Americathe showcase. Also inside Inside of the American Adventure building is pavilion, guests can see the a cappella group, The Voices of Liberty. The group sings Americana songs for guests, perform before experiencing the beginning of each show. Also located in the [[American Adventureattraction]], which uses film, images and Audio Animatronics to take guests through America’s history. The pavilion is also home to the Liberty Inn which offers chicken, burgers, hot dogs and salads. Another - a counter service restaurant, the Fife and Drum that sells turkey legsAmerican cuisine, frozen beverages and beer. The the American Gardens theaterTheater, which is an outdoor amphitheater also hosts concerts and other events. Finally, there is one shop located in the pavilion, Heritage Manor Gifts which sells American merchandise.
===Japan===
Main Article: [[Japan]]
The Japan pavilion opened with the park in 1982, and is located next to the American ExperienceAdventure. The Japan pavilion is themed with various Japanese buildings including tori gates and a Japanese castle. Although the pavilion does not have an attraction, however it does have an exhibit, called the Bijutsu-kan which displays various Japanese art. The Japan pavilion is themed with various Japanese buildings including tori gates and a Japanese castle. There are also home to three restaurants located within the Japan pavilion. The first is : Teppan Edo (a stir fry restaurant. The second is ), Tokyo Dining which serves (sushi ), and finally the Katsura Grill which is a (traditional counter service restaurant). An offering unique to the Japan pavilion, is candy art created by Mikyuki. Finally, Japan is also home to the Mitsukoshi Department store which sells Japanese items, especially items based on Japanese pop culture.
===Morocco===
Main Article: [[Morocco]]
After guests pass through Japan, the next country they will encounter enter is Morocco. Morocco is the only pavilion in World Showcase to be have been sponsored by a country, not a corporation. When it opened in 1984, Morocco was the first pavilion to be added to World Showcase. The pavilion , and it is themed to look like a realistic Moroccan town and that even features a real minaret. Another minor Although the pavilion does not have an attraction, it does feature the Fes House, which shows guests what a typical Moroccan house would look looks like. The courtyard of the pavilion often has entertainment acts, including belly dancers. The Morocco pavilion is also home to two restaurants, Restaurant Marrakesh and Tangierine Cafe. Both Café, which are table service restaurants that serve typical Moroccan cuisine and are table service. In the pavilion there are also six shops which sell a variety of Moroccan merchandise.
===France===
Main Article: [[France]]
The France pavilion is located next to Morocco and opened with the park in 1982. The pavilion is themed to look like a Paris neighborhood, and even features a model Eiffel Tower. A number of shops are located within In total the France pavilion, all of which sell French merchandise. In total, there are houses three restaurants in - the pavilion. The first, table service Bistro de Paris is an elegant table , the quick service restaurant that serves French dishes. Another restaurant, The Boulangerie Patisserie is a quick service restaurant , and finally there is the bakery Les Chefs de France, a French bakery. The France pavilion is also home to one attraction, [[Impressions de France. The attraction ]], which is a panoramic video which shows guests various aspects of France.
===The United Kingdom===
Main Article: [[The United Kingdom]]
Neighboring France on the right is the United Kingdom pavilion. The United Kingdom opened with the park in 1982 and is themed to look like a typical English village. Although there is no attraction in the pavilion, there is are two restaurants and six stores. The Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room is a table service restaurant that specializes in English food. The , while the Yorkshire Country Fish Shop on the other hand is a quick service restaurant that sells only fish, chips and shortbread. One shop of note is the Sportsman's Shoppe which sells various English sporting equipment including Chealse and Liverpool shirts. For entertainment, guests should be sure to check out The British Revolution. They cover British Invasion music from the 1960's and 70's.
===Canada===
Main Article: [[Canada]]
The final pavilion located in World Showcase is the Canada pavilion. Canada is located between the United Kingdom and the entrance to World Showcase and opened with the park in 1982. The pavilion is themed to show guests showcase the Canadian outdoors. A with features including a canyon, a waterfall, and fountains all represent various parts of the Canadian countryfountain. The Canada pavilion also features the Circle Vision 360 Film, [[O' Canada. The ]] as well as the Le Cellier Steakhouse gives guests the opportunity to sit down for a steak and wine meal. There are two shops located within the Canada pavilion. The first, Northwest Mercantile sells all kinds of Canadian merchandise including Christmas ornaments. The second store is The Wood Cart where guests can buy wine, or even get leather engraved.
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