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Although Like many of the Italy pavilion was ready for opening dayWorld Showcase pavilions, the Italy pavilion that opened was much different then changed drastically from its early designs to its final construction. When the one originality planned. The pavilion was going initially being designed, Imagineers wanted to include construct an area which was to that would represent Southern Italy. Here, guests This area would be able to go on an have include a dark ride attraction, which where guests would be a gondola ride board gondolas and travel through various Italian scenes. Ever getting off After riding the rideattraction, guests would be deposited released into a Roman Ruin walkthrough attraction. After three years of construction however, Epcot was over budget. Disney executives eventually decided to push back the creation middle of four attractionsRoman ruins, including the Italy ones. The original plans was for the attractions to reopen with which they could then walkthrough and explore <ref name= "Phase IISpence" of Epcot, shortly after the park opened> http://land. Unfortunately The money that was set to be used for Phase II, was instead put towards the opening of Horizons, the [[Journey Into Imagination]] attraction, the [[Morocco]] pavilion, and the creation of the [[Living Seas]]allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/12/italy_pavilion_part_two_1.html </ref>.

When Italy did open, it featured a restaurant (L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante), as well as two shops (La Gemma Elegante and Il Belle Cristallo). The entire pavilion faces one plaza, which features a raised platform. Originally the platform was going Similar to be used other early plans for live entertainers, but World Showcase (such shows are now performed near the lagoon. The focal point of the pavilion is a recreation of the Dodge Palace in Venice. Both of the Italy pavilionas [[Germany]]'s shops can be found within Rhine River Cruise) plans for the palace. Located at the end of the Dodge Palace, is a statue of a grotesque face. Such sculptures were used in Southern Italy by citizens, to complain about their neighbors or their government. The pavilion also features a 100 foot tall campanile (or bell tower), which is a replica section of one found in Saint Mark's Square. On top of the campanile is the Archangel Gabriel. One of the most popular photo opportunities in Walt Disney World, the Neptune statue, can also be found in the Italy pavilion. The statue is based on two sculptures found in Italy, the original Neptune statue in Florence and the Trevi Fountain Rome. were pushed back until [[Image:Neptunee.jpg|200px|thumb|The Neptune statue located in the Italy pavilion.EPCOT Center]]The first major change came to the Italy pavilion in 2007, when Italy's original (and only) restaurant, L'orignale Alfredo di Roma Risorante closedPhase II. The building This delay was purchased by Patina Restaurant Group, and the restaurant was renamed Tutto Italia which translates to "All Italy". Another change came to the pavilion on August 5, 2010 when a new resturant, Via Nopoli opened where Italymentioned in Walt Disney's dark ride attraction was to have been.EPCOT: Creating the New World of Tomorrow:

==Attractions==Although not specific to Italy, guests travel to the pavilion {{Quotation|"Few buildings remain perfectly preserved as they were when playing new. Over the interactive Disney Phineas centuries, landlords change; one year they are prosperous, and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventurethey build on additions. The next year they’re a little short of funds, so they tear down part of the structure and sell the stones.<br>

'''In a sense, the Italy pavilion itself is a victim of this cycle of fortune; the area which was to represent Southern Italy – not to mention a splendid replica of Roman ruins – may not be completed until 1983."| Walt Disney Phineas and Ferb's Epcot Center: Agent PCreating the New World of Tomorrow (1982) <ref> Beard, Richard R. Walt Disney's Epcot Center: Creating the New World of Tomorrow. New York: Harry N. Abrams,, Publ., 1982. Print. </ref>}} Unfortunately for the Italy pavilion, the money that was originally designated for the Southern Italy expansion was eventually used for the construction of [[Horizons]], [[Journey Into Imagination]], and [[Morocco]] as well as early work on [[The Living Seas]] <ref> http://progresscityusa.com/2009/03/01/neverworlds-epcots-italy-pavilion-phase-ii/ </ref>.[[Image:Italypanorama.jpg|500px|thumb|A panorama of the Italy pavilion by Michael Gray]] Although without a feature attraction, Italy did open with the rest of World Showcase Adventureon October 1, 1982. The pavilion was designed to feature Florentine, Venetian, and Roman architecture, including a 100 ft. recreation of St Mark's Campanile (a bell tower) <ref name= "Spence"/>. When the pavilion opened, it housed one restaurant “L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante” and two shops “La Gemma Elegante” and “Il Belle Cristallo” <ref name= "Spence"/>. The pavilion is also home to the Theatre al Fresco where various street performers have been found over the years<ref name= "Spence"/>.  Since its creation, the Italy pavilion has seen a relatively small number of changes. The only major change came in 2007, when L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante closed <Ref name= "Epcot"> The Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World's Greatest Theme Park </ref>. Although the restaurant was the most popular in [[Epcot]}<ref>https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/stories/2007/04/30/story2.html</ref>, Disney chose not to renew the dining contract with the restaurant’s operator Alfredo the Original of Rome Inc <Ref name= "Epcot"/>. Disney’s decision was due in part to the fact that Alfredo had initially promised to construct a second dining location in the pavilion in 1983 <Ref name= "Epcot"/>, which Disney felt was needed in order to meet the dining demand in World Showcase. After no second restaurant was built, and with the initial 25 year contract now up, Disney decided to award the management to a new company- The Patina Restaurant Group <Ref name= "Epcot"/>.  Following Alfredo's closure On this interactive adventureAugust 31, guests use 2007 <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/404/Walt-Disney-World//World-Showcase--Italy/LOriginale-Alfredo-di-Roma-Ristorante </ref>, the restaurant was replaced by a new restaurant [[Tutto Italia]], which opened on September 17, 2007 <ref name= "FYesterday"> http://www.Oyesterland.Ncom/alfredo.Ehtml </ref>.Following the change in management, in 2010, Italy finally got a second restaurant [[Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria]] <ref name= " Yesterday"/> . This was followed by the opening of Tutto Gusto (Field Operative Notification Equipmenta wine bar) to help Agent Pwhich opened in 2012 <ref> http://www. stop Drdisneyfoodblog. Doofesnshmirtzcom/2012/05/01/review-the-new-tutto-gusto-wine-cellar-and-tutto-italia-restaurante/ </ref>. ==Attractions==At this time, by looking for clues throughout World Showcasethe Italy pavilion does not feature any attractions.

'''[[Tutto IlaliaItalia Ristorante]]'''- This table service restaurant offers guests a traditional Italian meal. The restaurant replaced Italy's original restaurantL'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante.

'''[[Via NopoliNapoli Ristorante e Pizzeria]]'''- The newest dining option in Italy, Via Nopoli Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria is a table service restaurant. The restaurant specializes specializing in pizza and is located near the back . '''[[Tutto Gusto]]-''' This wine bar, which opened in 2012, features over 200 bottles of the Italy pavilionItalian wines in addition to beer and a small plates menu.

'''La Gemma Elegante'''- This shop is famous for it's its Venetian masks. La Gemma Eleqante translates to "The Eloquent Gem" in English.

'''Il Belle Cristallo'''-This large store sells jewelry, leather goods , and clothing. Il Belle Cristallo translates to "The Beautiful Crystal" in English.

==CharactersFun Facts and Trivia <ref name= "Spence"/>=='''Pinocchio'''- Pinocchio can often be found in the * The entire Italy pavilion. faces one plaza (Commonthe "Pizza del Teatro")which features a raised platform (known as "Teatro al Fresco"). Originally the platform was going to be used for live entertainment, but such shows are now performed near the World Showcase Lagoon <ref name="name"> https://www.disneydocs.net/_files/ugd/5db718_0b875a96406e4bc4a103b184e3d1dc11.pdf </ref>.

==Fun Facts and Trivia==* The entrance to focal point of the Italy Pavilion pavilion is marked by two columnsa recreation of the Dodge Palace in Venice. On top * Near the edge of the column on the right is Dodge Palace guests can see a statue of Saint Theodore of Amasea slaying a dragongrotesque face. On top of the column on the left, is a winged lionSculptures such as this were used by Italian citizens to complain about their neighbors or government.

* The Il Bel Cristallo's facade was themed to look like On top of the exterior pavilion’s campanile, guests can see a statue of the Sistine ChapelArchangel Gabriel.

==References==http://progresscityusa.com/2009/03/01/neverworlds-epcots-italy-* A statue of Neptune can also be found in the Italy pavilion-phase-ii/, the sculpture is based on a statue found in Florence, and the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

http://land* The Italy pavilion features a replica of Venice's Doge Kneeling Before the Lion statue.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/12/italy_pavilion_part_two_1.html

http:*The Italy pavilion's Campanile di San Marcho (the bell tower of St. Mark's) is 1//disneyworld5 the size of the original in Venice.disney.go.com/dining/tutto-italia-ristorante/

http:* The Italy pavilion's garden is called Giardino del Fiori, which translates to Flower Garden <ref name= "name"/>The walkway from World Showcase Promenade into the Italy pavilion is known as "Via Benvenuit" which literally translates to "welcome way" <ref name="name"/www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?restaurant.ID> ==References==579