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Germany Mexico is a pavilion located within World Showcase in at [[Epcot]]. It is located between the [[The American Adventure]] World Showcase entrance and [[MoroccoNorway]].<html><style> .smaller img { width: 220px; height: 270px; }</style><div class="smaller"></html>
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| opened=October 1, 1982
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==Pavilion History and Layout==Although a Japan A Mexican pavilion had always been was planned for World Showcase, since early on in the area’s development. The planned pavilion went through many changes before its creationwas two include two restaurants, as well as an attraction named “Las Tres Culturas de Mexico”. Original WED building designs Although well developed, the plans for the Japan pavilion Mexico’s boat ride were based on initially going to be pushed back to EPCOT Center’s “Phase Two”, and be built at a later date. At this point in the traditional Pagodapavilion’s development, which the load area and LAGOON were to be constructed, with the idea that the ride itself would be built at a late date. These plans changed however when [[Germany]]’s planned Rhine River boat ride was cancelled, Disney had actually originated a capacity issue. With no other rides in ChinaWorld Showcase, the area would not have enough attraction’s to meet its planned guest capacity. Once As a remedy for this error was recognizedsituation, Disney decided to make Las Tres Culturas de Mexico and opening day attraction, changing the whole pavilion had attraction’s name to be re-imaginedEl Rio del Tiempo. The Mexico pavilion opened with the rest of World Showcase on October 1, 1982. When the pavilion finally openedwas complete, it included three consisted of two restaurants (Temoura Kiki, Matsu No Ma loungetwo shops, and the Teppanyaki Dining Room), a large store, and a museum (Bijutsu-kan)one attraction. The icon centerpiece of the Japan pavilion is a five-story pagodalarge MesoAmerican pyramid, a building that is most associated with Buddhism. The five tiers of the pagoda each represent an element which Buddhists believe the universe was created from. Guests can often see live entertainment near the pagoda. There are two main buildings in the Japan pavilion; the first is large imposing building modeled after the Gosho Imperial Palace in Kyoto. Known as the Hall Of Ceremonies, the building holds the Mitshukishi department store based on designs form the first story and the Tokyo Dining and Teppan Edo restaurants on the second3rd century AD. The back interior of the pavilion is themed pyramid was designed to look like a fortress which was modeled after Himeju CastleMexican village (based on Texaco) at twilight. The castle is surrounded by a moatBesides initially housing El Rio Del Tiempo, and it currently houses a Kidcot stationthe MesoAmerican pyramid also housed the San Angel Inn restaurant, which was designed based on a museum and a portion of restaurant in Mexico City (with the Mitsukoshi Department storesame name) which opened in 1692. The pavilion Two shops were also holds a garden which is centered around a koi pondlocated on either side of the village, with one of their facades hiding San Angel Inn's kitchen. In 2007, Outside of the Japan’s Teppanyak Dining Room Restaurant was completely redesigned and expanded. The pyramid is the Mexico pavilion’s lakeside restaurant was divided into two restaurants- Cantina de San Ángel. Nearby, the Teppan Edo & Tokyo Diningguests can also meet Donald Duck in his Mexican outfit. [[Image:mexicoupdate.jpg|thumb|The two other restaurants Three Caballeros now star in Japan Temoura KikiMexico's attraction, Matsu No Ma lounge also closedThe Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballero. Later that year]]Following its opening in 1982, for a number of years the refurbishment on the pavilion’s fortress was also complete. In 2011, the Katsura Grill, Mexico Pavilion saw a new restaurant openedrelativity small number of changes. Bijutsu-kan is currently displayingThroughout its history, "Spirited Beasts: From Ancient Stories to Anime Stars" which shows how mythological creatures are being Incorporated into Japanese pop-culture. ===Meet the World===When shopping stalls located within the Japan pavilion was builtpyramid have changed, a massive show building was constructed behind and lights were added in the fortressmarketplace. The building was going most substantial change to be home an the pavilion came on January 2, 2007 when Mexico's only attraction known as "Meet the World"El Rio Del Tiempo closed. Meet the World was going to be built "carousel theater" type The attraction built in Epcot was updated and Tokyo Disneyland simultaneously. Unlike [[renamed The Carousel Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros. On the Gran Fiesta Tour, guests travel through many of Progress]] which has stationary sets with a rotating theaterthe same scenes as El Rio del Tiempo, Meet however they now feature HD screens depicting José Carioca and Panchito Pistoles (from the World was going to have stationary 1944 Disney movie The Three Caballeros) looking around Mexico for Donald Duck. In 2010 La Hacienda de San Angel, a stationary theater with rotating setsnew Mexican restaurant opened. The theater would feature sixcounter service restaurant specializes in tacos, 600 seat theaters, giving the ride an hourly capacity as is located outside of 3,600 gueststhe main pyramid.
Meet the World would have followed a young boy, a young girl and a magical crane, as they led the audience through Japan’s history. The show would have consisted of four acts which would use in theater effects, projections, and Audio Animatronics, to tell the story. Act I was going to show the origin of Japan’s islands and their volcanic beginnings. The audience would have been introduced to their hosts, as they traveled back to islands early history. Act II, would have featured Japan reaching out to the world, and the world coming it. It would have ended with the country in self-imposed isolationism. Act III was going to show the battle between the proponents of isolationism and the proponents of expansionism. Finally, Act IV would have showed Japan just after the 1940s, now a modern nation, and once again reaching out to the world. A final T scene would then have featured the hosts saying goodbye. Unlike the Carousel of Progress, the seats would be in the center and the scenes would rotate. ==Current Attractions==Although the show was designed and ready to go, during construction errors were found in the show building. It was decided that a new show building would need to be created, and this put the future of the attraction in jeopardy. With Epcot already over budget, the attraction was eventually pushed to Phase II of Epcot, with the expectation that the attraction would open in late 1983. Unfortunately, Phase II of Epcot never came to fruition. Funds that were originally earmarked for World Showcase were instead diverted to the construction of Horizons, '''[[The Living SeasGran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros]] and the [[Journey Into Imagination]] attraction. Others speculate, that the attraction was not built because the show glossed over Japan's involvement in World War II. Either way, since the attraction was never built, other ideas have been suggested for the empty show building. One idea, called for a Circlevision''-360 film aboard a bullet train. In the early 1990s, Imagineers pitched an On this indoor roller-coasterboat ride, which was to be housed inside a replica of Mount Fuji. guests follow Panchito Pistoles and José Fuji Film offered to cover Carioca (from the coast 1944 Disney movie The Three Caballeros) as they search all of the coaster’s construction and operation, in return Mexico for sponsorshipDonald Duck. The deal stalled however, due to Kodak’s unhappiness with Fuji Film moving into Disney World. Eventually, plans for the coaster fell through and the show building remains unusedGran Fiesta Tour replaced El Rio Del Tiempo in 2007.
==Attractions==Although not specific to Japan, guests travel to the pavilion when playing the interactive '''Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure'''- On this interactive adventure, guests use a "F.O.N.E." (Field Operative Notification Equipment) to help Agent P. stop Dr. Doofesnshmirtz, by looking for clues throughout World Showcase. The adventure is based on the Disney cartoon Phineas an Ferb.
==Former Attractions=='''Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure[[El Rio Del Tiempo]]'''- On this interactive adventureindoor boat ride, guests use could take a "F.O.N.E." (Field Operative Notification Equipment) relaxing tour to help Agent Psee both the history and the diverse culture of Mexico. stop DrEl Rio Del Tiempo opened with the rest of EPCOT Center on October 1, 1982 and it closed on January 2, 2007. Doofesnshmirtz, El Rio Del Tiempo was replaced by looking for clues throughout World Showcasethe Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, which uses many of the same scenes as its predecessor.
==ShoppingRestaurants=='''Mitsukoshi Department Store'''- This large store sells all kinds of Japanese Merchandise. Items sold here include, clothing, jewelry, books, and toys.
==Dining==''' Kabuki Cafe''' - This quick service stand sells soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and the popular kakigori (shaved with flavored syrup and condensed milk)The Mexico pavilion is home to three different dining options. All for restaurants serve Mexican cuisine.
'''Katsura GrillSan Angel Inn''' - designed to resemble an authentic tea houseLocated inside of Mexico's MesoAmerican pyramid, this counter the San Angel Inn is a table service restaurant specializes . From their table (which is set in sushieternal twilight) guests can see parts of the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros.
'''Garden HouseCantina de San Ángel''' - Located across Specializing in Tacos, Cantina de San Ángel opened with the courtyard pavilion in 1982. This counter service restaurant is located on the lagoon and across from the Mitshukishi department storepyramid. [[Image:Sanangel.jpg|thumb|The Angel Inn, located next to the Gran Fiesta Tour, within Mexico's pyramid.]]'''La Hacienda de San Ángel'''- Located on the World Showcase Lagoon, La Hacienda de San Ángel offers guests an indoor, this stand sells refreshmentstable service restaurant with great views of World Showcase. La Hacienda de San Ángel became Mexico’s newest dining option when it opened in 2010.
'''Tokyo DiningLa Cava Del Tequila''' - This table service restaurant serves a traditional sushi meal. Tokyo Dining is located on the second floor of the Hall Of Ceremonies A tequila bar where guests can talk to tequila "connoisseurs" as they try various tequilas, margaritas, and Mexican appetizers.
==Shopping== '''Teppan EdoFestival Marketplace'''- Located next to Tokyo Diningwithin Mexico’s MesoAmerican pyramid, Teppan Edo features chefs who prepare stir fry in front the Festival Marketplace is home to all sorts of authentic Mexican merchandise. Various stands are set up throughout the marketplace, allowing guestsso see a wide variety of merchandise. Guests can also find Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros Merchandise here.
==Live Entertainment==
 '''MatsuzizaMariachi Cobre'''- This group of Japanese taiko drummers perform five days a week at the base of the pagoda. '''Miyuki'''- Based near authentic mariachi band can often be found playing outside in the Mitshukishi Department Store, Miyuki turns heated rice dough into different animalsMexico pavilion.
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
* Original name for Meet the World was "Winds of Change".
* The five elements represented on Both Moctezuma Brewery and the San Angel Inn contributed money to the construction of the Mexico pavilion. * Inside the Japan pavilions pagoda are: earthlarge MesoAmerican pyramid, windguests can see a Sun Stone (an Aztec calendar). * In the pavilion's original concept, fire, water the large pyramid was going to have glazed windows and skythe attractions boat ride would also go outside.
* The Sherman Brothers wrote a complete score and lyrics for In the Meet lush forest outside of the MesoAmerican pyramid, guests can see a statue of Olmec- the World attractionmother culture of ancient Mexico.
* The lanterns in steps of the pavilion’s Mesoameric pyramid are illuminated two times each year. Once during the Setsubun Mantoro Festival in February, and then again during the Obon Mantoro Festival in August.guarded by serpents!
* The exhibits in Illuminations firework show is actually controlled out of a small office located at the Bijutsu-kan, change every two to five yearstop of Mexico's pyramid.
==References==
http://www.mousebuzzvimeo.com/forum/wdw-restaurants/14644-epcot-restaurant-renovations.html2702430
http://allearswww.net/tp/epyesterland.com/e_japworldshowcase.htmhtml
http://landwww.allearswdwinfo.netcom/blogswdwinfo/jackspenceguides/2012epcot/02/epcots_japan_pavilion_part_oneepws-mexico.htmlhtm
http://waltdatedworlddisneyworld.bravepagesdisney.go.com/id207.htmparks/epcot/attractions/mexico-pavilion/
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