<html><style> .smaller img { width: 250px; height: 300px; }</style><div class="smaller"></html>{{Template:Infobox Disney ride || image=JapanpavilionCheshireCafe.jpg| caption='''The pagoda located within entrance sign for the Japan pavilionCheshire Cafe'''| Countryopened=2011 (As Cheshire Cafe)| park= JapanMagic Kingdom| land=World ShowcaseFantasyland| parkcustom_label_5= EpcotSponsored By| openedcustom_value_5=October 1, 1982Minute Maid| custom_label_1 = Number of AttractionsRestaurant Type| custom_value_1 = 0Quick Service| custom_label_2 = Number of RestaurantsMenu Type| custom_value_2= 5}}Cereal and Minute Maid snacks<html>| custom_label_3= Based on</div>| custom_value_3= Alice in Wonderland</html>| custom_label_4= Previously Known As| custom_value_4= Enchanted Grove (1983-2011)}} Japan Cheshire Cafe is a pavilion located within World Showcase quick service restaurant in [[Epcot]]. It is located between the [[The American Adventure]] and [[MoroccoFantasyland]].==Pavilion Restaurant History and Unused Ideas==Although a Japan pavilion had always been planned for World ShowcaseThe building that today houses Cheshire Cafe originally opened in 1973 as Fantasyland Art Festival, the pavilion went through many changes before its creationa caricature and portrait merchandise location. Original Imagineering In 1983 the building designs for was repurposed as a dining location named Enchanted Grove <ref> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/fanart.htm </ref>. The quick service restaurant remained essentially the Japan pavilion were based on the traditional Pagodasame until October 11, which had actually originated in China. Once this error 2011 when it was recognized, the whole pavilion had to be re-imagined renamed Cheshire Cafe <ref Ref name= "Martineasywdw"> http://www.martinsvidseasywdw.netcom/easy/blog/cheshire-cafe-replaces-enchanted-grove-at-magic-kingdom/?p=90 </ref> <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/enchanted-grove/news/09nov2011-fantasyland's-'enchanted-grove'-to-be-renamed-'cheshire-cafe'.htm </ref>. Following the name change, the light blue shingles on the restaurant's roof was removed, as was the ivy that could be found on the building <ref name= "easywdw"/>.
When the Japan pavilion was built, a massive show building was constructed behind the fortress <ref name= "Book"> The Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World's Greatest Theme Park </ref>. The building was going to be home an attraction known as "Meet the World"- a "carousel theater" type attraction which was being developed for EPCOT Center and Tokyo Disneyland simultaneously <ref name= "Martin"/>. Unlike [[The Carousel of Progress]] which used stationary sets with a rotating theater, Meet Menu==To see the World was going to have a stationary theater with rotating sets <ref name= "Jack"> httpCheshire Cafe’s current menu click below://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/02/epcots_japan_pavilion_part_one.html </ref>. The theater would have featured six, 600 seat theaters, giving the ride an hourly capacity of 3,600 guests <ref name= "Martin"/>.
The Meet the World attraction would have followed a young boy, a young girl and a magical crane, as they led the audience through Japan’s history<ref name= "Martin"https:/>. The show was to have consisted of four acts, which would use in-theater effects, projections, and Audio Animatronics, to tell the story. Act I of Meet the World was going to show the origin of Japan’s islands and their volcanic beginnings. In this scene, the audience would have been introduced to their hosts as they traveled back to island’s early history<ref name= "Martin"/>disneyworld. Act II would have then featured Japan reaching out to the world, and the world coming to itdisney. This scene would have ended with the country in self-imposed isolationism<ref name= "Martin"/>. Picking up here, Act III was going to show the battle between the proponents of isolationism and the proponents of expansionism<ref name= "Martin"/>. Finally, Act IV would have shown Japan just after the 1940s, now a modern nation, and once again reaching out to the world. A final scene would then have featured the hosts saying goodbye<ref name= "Martin"/>. Although the show was designed and ready to go, Meet the World never made its debut in the Japan pavilion. The reason for this may have been that during construction, errors were found in the show building <ref name= "Martin"/>. It was decided that a new show building would need to be created, and this put the future of the attraction in jeopardy<ref name= "Martin"/>. With EPCOT Center already over budget, the attraction was eventually pushed to Phase II of the park, before its construction was cancelled <ref name= "Martin"/>. Another reason the attraction was not built may have been because the show glossed over Japan's involvement in World War II <ref name= "Jack"/>. No matter the reason behind the decision, Meet the World was never installed in the Japan pavilion. 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 <ref name= "Jack"/>, while in the early 1990s, Imagineers pitched an indoor roller coaster, which was to be housed inside a replica of Mount Fuji <ref name= "Martin"/>. Adding the validity of this proposal Fuji Film offered to cover the coast of the coaster’s construction and operation in return for sponsorship <ref name= "Martin"/>. The deal stalled however, due to Kodak’s (who sponsored Journey Into Imagination among other things in Walt Disney World) unhappiness with Fuji Film moving into Disney World. Eventually, plans for the coaster fell through <ref name= "Martin"/> and the show building still remains unused.===History Since Opening Day===[[Image:Gate.jpg|350px|thumb|The torii gate in the Japan pavilion. Photo by Harslight]]Throughout its history the Japan pavilion has seen a number of changes. In 1981, the Yakitori House was expanded <ref name= "Martin"/>. In 2007, the Japan’s Teppanyak Dining Room was completely redesigned and expanded <ref name= "Martin"/>. The restaurant eventually reopened as the more modern Teppan Edo <ref name= "Book"/>. The two other restaurants in Japan, Tempura Kiki and the Matsu No Ma lounge were combined into a new dining location called Tokyo Dining <ref name= "Book"/>. Later that year, the refurbishment on the pavilion’s fortress was also complete <ref name= "Martin"/>. In December 2011, the Yakitori House closed for refurbishment. When the restaurant reopened, its name was changed to Katsura Grill <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/yakitorimagic-house.htm <kingdom/ref>. On October 20, 2015 a new exhibit titled "Kawaii cheshire- Japan's Cute Culture" opened in the Japan pavilion. This gallery features various pieces that will give guests a taste of Japan's Kawaii culture. <ref> http:cafe/menus/www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/japan/news/20oct2015-photos---epcots-japan-pavilion-gallery-updated-with-new-kawaii---japan's-cute-culture-exhibit.htm </ref> ==Layout <ref name= "Jack"/>==When the Japan pavilion opened in 1982, it included three restaurants (Temoura Kiki, Matsu No Ma lounge, and the Teppanyaki Dining Room), a large store, and the Bijutsu-kan (a museum). The icon of the Japan pavilion is a five-story pagoda, 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, this building holds the Mitshukishi department store on the first story, as well as Tokyo Dining and Teppan Edo on the second. The back of the pavilion is themed to look like a fortress, and it was modeled after the Himeju Castle. The fortress is surrounded by a moat. Currently the fortress houses a Kidcot station, a museum and a portion of the Mitsukoshi department store. The Japan pavilion also holds a garden which is centered around a koi pond. ==Attractions=='''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. Doofenshmirtz, by looking for clues throughout World Showcase. The adventure is based on the Disney cartoon Phineas and Ferb.==Exhibits=='''Kawaii - Japan's Cute Culture'''- This gallery gives guests a taste of Japan's Kawii culture. The exhibit opened on October 20, 2014 replacing the Spirited Beasts exhibit. ==Shopping=='''Mitsukoshi Department Store'''- This large store sells all kinds of authentic Japanese merchandise. Items sold here include: clothing, jewelry, books, and toys. ==Dining==[[Image:drummers.jpg|350px|thumb|Matsuziza performing. Photo by Curtis Palmer]]''' Kabuki Cafe''' - This quick service stand sells soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and the popular kakigori (shaved ice with flavored syrup and condensed milk). '''Katsura Grill''' - Designed to resemble an authentic tea house, this counter service restaurant specializes in sushi. '''Garden House''' - Located across the courtyard from the Mitshukishi department store, this stand sells refreshments. '''Tokyo Dining''' - This table service restaurant serves a traditional sushi meal. Tokyo Dining is located on the second floor of the Hall Of Ceremonies. '''Teppan Edo'''- Located next to Tokyo Dining, Teppan Edo features chefs who prepare stir fry in front of guests. ==Live Entertainment=='''Matsuziza'''- This group of Japanese taiko drummers perform five days a week at the base of the pavilion's pagoda. ===Former Entertainment==='''Miyuki'''- Based near the Mitshukishi Department Store, Miyuki turned heated rice dough into different animals. Miyuki’s final performance at Epcot came in November of 2013.
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
* The original name for planned Meet Cheshire Cafe is named after the World attraction was "Winds of Change" <ref name= "Jack"/>Cheshire Cat character in Alice and Wonderland. * The five elements represented on the Japan pavilions pagoda are: earth, wind, fire, water and sky <ref This name= "Martin". * The Sherman Brothers wrote a complete score and lyrics for ties the unbuilt Meet restaurant in with the World nearby [[Mad Tea Party]] attraction <ref> http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com/id207.htm </ref>. * The lanterns in the pavilion are illuminated three times each year- once during the Setsubun Mantoro Festival in February, and twice during the Obon Mantoro Festival in August <ref name= "Spence">http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/02/epcots_japan_pavilion_part_two.html </ref>. * The exhibits in the Bijutsu-kan change every two to five years <ref name= "Spence"/>.
* Cheshire Cafe is located directly next to [[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]] show building.
==Official Website==
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/magic-kingdom/cheshire-cafe/
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