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/* Pavilion History */
As previously mentioned, the Germany pavilion,sans the Rhine River cruise and the tourism area, opened with the rest of EPCOT Center on October 1, 1982. The pavilion is themed to look like a German plaza in Bavaria set in eternal Oktoberfest <ref name= "Spence"/>. The pavilion's plaza features a large clock tower, a central fountain which is guarded by a statue of St. George (the patron saint of soldiers) and a dragon, as well as various storefronts <ref name= "Spence" />. Shops that opened with the pavilion included: Glas und Porzellan (a ceramic and glassware shop), Porzellanhaus (a china shop), Süßigkeiten (a bakery), Weinkeller (a wine shop), Der Bucherwurm (a bookstore), Volkskunst, and Der Teddybär. The pavilion also included the Biergarten restaurant.
Since Germany opened in 1982, the pavilion has seen a substantial amount of changes. These changes include: * In 1988 a small crystal cart was added to the pavilion. This cart was later replaced in 1989 by Kunsterbeit in Kristall (an Arribas Bros shop). Next, in 1989 Porzellanhaus was renamed Die Weihnacts Ecke. The new store sells predominantly Christmas decorations <ref name= "Epcot"> The Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World's Greatest Theme Park </ref>. Also in 1989 the counter service [[Sommerfest]] restaurant opened near the [[Biergarten]] <ref name= "Epcot"/>. Sommerfest opened in front of the planned location for the Rhine River Cruise. When the Germany pavilion originally opened, guests could see a large set of doors that led to the attraction's partially built show building. Today, If guests go to the back of Sommerfest, they will find a large mural painted on the wall. This wall replaced the original Rhine River Cruise doors. In a similar fashion, in 1990, a new shop called Kunsterbeit in Kristall opened in the location formally earmarked for a German tourism office <ref name="progress"> http://progresscityusa.com/2011/05/09/examining-epcot-the-germany-showcase/ </ref>.
* In 1989 Porzellanhaus was renamed Die Weihnacts Ecke. Die Weihnacts Ecke sells predominantly Christmas decorations <ref name= "Epcot"> The Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World's Greatest Theme Park </ref>.
* In 1989 1995, to celebrate the counter service [[Sommerfest]] restaurant opened near International Flower and Garden festival, a miniature railroad display called the [[Biergarten]] Garden Railroad was erected in the Germany pavilion. After being set up and torn down for a series of festivals, the display proved to be so popular, that Disney decided to leave it up year round. Subsequently, in 1999 Der Bucherwurm was replaced by Das Kaufhaus, which sells various sportswear <ref name= "Epcot"/>.
* In 1990On June 29, 2009, Kunsterbeit in Kristall opened in the location formally earmarked for Germany pavilion got a German tourism office proper meet and greet area for the pavilion's popular Snow White meet and greet <ref name="progress"> httphttps://progresscityusawww.wdwmagic.com/2011attractions/05germany/09news/examining29jun2009-epcotsnow-white-meet-and-greet-construction-at-the-germany-showcase/ pavilion-now-complete.htm </ref>. Another opening day shop, Glas und Porzellan was closed in 2010 (after sponsor Goebel did not renew their contract) and the location became Karamell-Kuche (a confectionery) <ref name= "Epcot"/>.
* In 1999 Der Bucherwurm was replaced by Das Kaufhaus, which sells various sportswear <ref name= "Epcot"/>.  * In 2010, Glas und Porzellan was closed and converted into Karamell-Kuche (a confectionery) <ref name= "Epcot"/>. * On April 07, 2016, Germany got a new outdoor stage <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/germany/news/07apr2016-photos---new-entertainment-stage-completed-at-epcots-germany-pavilion.htm </ref>. Since the stage opened, musical acts have performed throughout the day in Germany.
==Current Pavilion Layout==
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