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| image=MexicopyramidMexicopyramid2.jpg| caption='''A MesoAmerican Mesoamerican pyramid serves as the center point centerpiece of the Mexico pavilion'''
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| custom _value_2custom_value_2= Four5}}Mexico is a pavilion located within World Showcase at [[Epcot]]. It is located between the World Showcase entrance and [[Norway]].
==History==
A Mexican pavilion was planned for World Showcase since Epcot's conceptionthe area’s initial development, although early plans show Mexico situated across the lagoon (where the [[Canada]] pavilion sits today) from the plot it would eventually be built on <ref name= "video"> http://www. The martinsvids.net/?p=963 </ref>. At the outset, the planned pavilion was two to include two restaurants and an an attraction, known during planning as "Las well as an attraction named “Las Tres Culturasde Mexico” <ref name= "martin"> https://vimeo.com/2702430 </ref>. Although well developed, the pavilion's conception was finished in time plans for it to open with the rest of World Showcase, Disney originally wanted Mexico pavilion boat ride were initially going to push be pushed back it's opening until to [[EPCOT Center]]’s “Phase Two”, and be built at a later date <ref name= "Phase Twomartin" of Epcot/>. When plans for an Africa pavilion were cancelledAt this point in the pavilion’s development, and the attractions set load area and lagoon were to be constructed, with the idea that the ride itself would be built in the future <ref name= "martin"/>. These plans changed however when [[Germany and ]]’s Rhine River Cruise attraction was cancelled along with the Japan pavilion's Meet the World show. Compounded by the fact that the plans for an Equatorial Africa pavilion were cancelledalso shelved, Disney had a problemcapacity issue. Without the With no other attractions, rides in World Showcase , the area would not be able have enough attractions to meet the demands of its expected guest capacity<ref name= "martin"/>. To resolve As a remedy for this problemsituation, Disney decided that the to make Las Tres Culturas de Mexico pavilion, with it's large boat ride an opening day attraction would be built on time, changing the attraction’s name to El Rio del Tiempo. In order to complete the attraction (and pavilion ) on time however Disney had to rush it's construction , the rides length was shortened by 40% and shorten the boat ridemoved completely inside <ref name= "martin"/>.
[[Image:ElRiotoGranFiesta.jpg|400px|thumb|El Rio Del Tiempo became the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros in 2007.]]Following its opening in 1982, for a number of years the Mexico Pavilion saw a relativity small number of changes. Throughout its history, the shopping stalls located within the pyramid have changed, and more lights were added to the marketplace <ref name="martin"/>. Furthermore, in the mid 1990s, a second store was added to the pavilion's interior <ref name=Current Attractions==''"martin"/>. The most substantial change to the pavilion however, came on January 2, 2007 when Mexico's only attraction El Rio Del Tiempo closed <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/344/Walt-Disney-World/Epcot/World-Showcase--Mexico/El-Rio-del-Tiempo </ref>. The attraction was updated and renamed, eventually reopening as the [[Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the The Three Caballeros''']] on April 6 <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/gran- fiesta-tour-starring-the-three-caballeros.htm </ref>. On this indoor boat ridethe Gran Fiesta Tour, guests can travel through many of the same scenes as El Rio del Tiempo, however they now feature HD screens which allow guests to follow Panchito and José Carioca and Panchito Pistoles (from the 1944 Disney movie The Three Caballeros) as they search all of around Mexico for Donald Duck. The Gran Fiesta Tour replaced El Rio Del Tiempo in 2007.
On August 31, 2009, La Cava del Tequila, a a tequila bar opened inside the Mexico pavilion <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/la-cava-del-tequila/ </ref>. Subsequently, in 2010 [[Cantina de San Ángel]] closed for refurbishment. At this time, the original 1982 building was demolished, and a larger building was constructed in its place <ref name= "video"/>. When the establishment reopened, it consisted of two restaurants, the table service Cantina, and the new table service restaurant [[La Hacienda de San Ángel]] <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/09/la_hacienda_de_san_angel_la_ca.html </ref>. Also in 2010, a new Donald Duck meet and greet was added to the Mexico pavilion <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/mexico/news/12jul2010-donald-duck-meet-and-greet-at-the-mexico-pavilion-construction-now-complete.htm </ref>. On November 12, 2017, [[Choza de Margarita]] opened in the Mexico pavilion <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/choza-tequila/news/13nov2017-choza-de-margarita-now-open-at-epcots-mexico-pavilion.htm </ref>. The outdoor margarita stand replaces the former stand that was removed during the expansion of the [[Norway]] pavilion in 2015/2016. ==Current Attractions=='''Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure[[Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros]]'''- On this interactive adventureindoor boat ride, guests can grab a communicator follow Panchito Pistoles and travel around World Showcase to help Kim and Ron save José Carioca (from the world! 1944 Disney movie The Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure takes place in every one Three Caballeros) as they search all of the World Showcase countriesMexico for Donald Duck. The Gran Fiesta Tour replaced El Rio Del Tiempo in 2007.
==Former Attractions==
'''[[El Rio Del Tiempo]]'''- On this indoor boat ride, guests could take a relaxing tour and to see both the history and the diverse culture of Mexico. The attraction El Rio Del Tiempo opened with Epcot the rest of the pavilion on October 1, 1982 and it closed on January 2, 2007. El Rio Del Tiempo was replaced by the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the The Three Caballeros, which uses many of it's predecessors the same scenesas its predecessor. ==Dining==
==Restaurants==[[Image:InsideMexicopavilion.jpg|400px|thumb|The Festival Marketplace inside the Mexico pavilion. Photo Credit: Harshlight.]] The Mexico pavilion is home to four five different dining options. All for five restaurants serve Mexican cuisineand drinks.
'''[[San Angel Inn]]'''- Located inside of Mexico's MesoAmerican Mesoamerican pyramid, the San Angel Inn is a table service restaurant. From their table (which is set in eternal twilight, ) guests can see parts of the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the The Three Caballeros.
'''[[La Cantina de San Ángel]]'''- Specializing in Tacostacos, Cantina de San Ángel opened with the pavilion in 1982. This The counter service restaurant is located on the lagoon and World Showcase Lagoon, across from the pavilion's pyramid. [[Image:Sanangel.jpg|thumb|The Angel InnIn 2010, located next to the Gran Fiesta Tourcounter service restaurant closed for refurbishment and the original building was demolished. When the establishment reopened in a new, larger building, within Mexico's pyramidit was divided into two restaurants.]]'''La Hacienda One was still called Cantina de San Ángel'''- Located on and remained a counter service restaurant, while the World Showcase lagoon, other was named La Hacienda de San Ángel offers guests an indoor, which provides a table service restaurant with great views of World Showcase. La Hacienda de San Ángel became Mexico’s newest dining option when it opened in 2010meal.
'''[[La Cava Del TequilaHacienda de San Ángel]]'''- A tequila barLocated on the World Showcase Lagoon, where La Hacienda de San Ángel offers guests can talk to tequila "connoisseurs", as they try various tequilas, margaritasan indoor, and Mexican appetizerstable service restaurant with great views of World Showcase.
'''Festival Marketplace[[Choza de Margarita]]'''- Located within Mexico’s MesoAmerican pyramid, the Festival Marketplace is home to all sorts of authentic Mexican merchandise. Various stands are set up throughout the marketplace, allowing guests so see a wide variety of merchandise. Guests can also find Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros Merchandise hereThis outdoor stand specializes in margaritas.
==CharactersShopping=='''Donald DuckFestival Marketplace'''- Donald Duck can often be found outside in Located within Mexico’s Mesoamerican pyramid, the Mexico pavilion. He Festival Marketplace is usually dressed in home to all sorts of stands which sell authentic Mexican attiremerchandise. Guests can also find [[Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros]] merchandise here. (Common)
==Live Entertainment==
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
* A Ring Carver stand is located within the Mexico pavilion <ref> http://www.wdwthemeparks.com/details/epcot/world-showcase/mexico-pavilion/ring-carvers </ref>.
* Both the Moctezuma Brewery and the San Angel Inn contributed money to the construction of the Mexico pavilion<ref> http://www.yesterland.com/worldshowcase.html </ref>.
* Inside the pavilions large MesoAmerican pyramidAt one time, guests can see a Sun Stone (an Aztec calendar)flamingos could be found near the bridge in the Mexico pavilion. They have since been removed <ref> http://www.disneypix.com/EPCOT/WorldShowcase_OLD/1989b/WS1189-13.htm </ref> <ref name= "Spence"/>.
* In Vice President of Walt Disney World (and eventual Disney Legend) Bob Allen dedicated the Mexico pavilion's original concept, the large pyramid was going to have glazed windows and the attractions boat ride would also go outsidein 1982.
* The steps of the Mesoamerican pyramid are guarded by serpents!is modeled after the Aztec Temple of Quetzalcoatl found at Teotihuacan.
* The Illuminations firework show is actually controlled out of a small office located at Quetzalcoatl, the top Aztec God of Mexico's pyramidpriesthood, learning and knowledge, is represented by the serpent heads which are found on the pyramid’s exterior.