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| image=AwesomePlanetMexicopyramid2.jpegjpg| caption='''The Awesome Planet attraction posterA Mesoamerican pyramid serves as the centerpiece of the Mexico pavilion'''| landCountry=Future WorldMexico| openedland= January 17, 2020| custom_label_2 = Capacity| custom_value_2 = 428World Showcase

| themeopened= ConservationOctober 1, 1982| custom_lable_1custom_label_1 = Shown InNumber of Attractions| custom_value_1 = The Harvest Theater1| replacedcustom_label_2 = Circle Number of Life: An Environmental Fable| duration=10:00|custom_label_2= FastPass +Restaurants|custom_value_2= No5}}Awesome Planet Mexico is an attraction a pavilion located within World Showcase at [[The LandEpcot]] pavilion at . It is located between the World Showcase entrance and [[EpcotNorway]].==Attraction History==Awesome Planet A Mexican pavilion was originally announced on March 19, 2019planned for World Showcase since the area’s initial development, as although early plans show Mexico situated across the lagoon (where the long awaited replacement for [[The LandCanada]] pavilion's former attraction [[Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable]] sits today) from the plot it would eventually be built on <ref name="parksblogvideo"> httpshttp://www.wdwmagicmartinsvids.comnet/attractions?p=963 </ref>. At the-land-outset, the planned pavilionwas to include two restaurants, as well as an attraction named “Las Tres Culturas de Mexico” <ref name= "martin"> https:/news/19mar2019-awesome-planet-coming-to-epcots-land-pavilionvimeo.htm com/2702430 </ref>. At the timeAlthough well developed, the film was described asplans for the Mexico pavilion boat ride were initially going to be pushed back to [[EPCOT Center]]’s “Phase Two”,and be built at a later date <ref name= "an on-screen exploration of martin"/>. At this point in the realm we call homepavilion’s development, (which) showcases the spectacular beauty, diversity load area and dynamic story of our earth lagoon were to be constructed, with all the grandeur guests idea that the ride itself would be built in the future <ref name= "martin"/>. These plans changed however when [[Germany]]’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 also shelved, Disney had a capacity issue. With no other rides in World Showcase, the area would not have come enough attractions to expect" meet its expected guest capacity <ref name="parksblogmartin"/>. At As a remedy for this situation, Disney decided to make Las Tres Culturas de Mexico an opening day attraction, changing the attraction’s name to El Rio del Tiempo. In order to complete the attraction (and pavilion) on time, it was also noted the film's space sequences were created rides length was shortened by Industrial Light & Magic40% and moved completely inside <ref name= "martin"/>.

In comparing Awesome Planet to its predecessor, [[Circle of LifeImage: An Environmental FableElRiotoGranFiesta.jpg|400px|thumb|El Rio Del Tiempo became the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros in 2007.]], Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald noted that Following its opening in this new era1982, Disney wanted to give guests 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 optimistic messagelights were added to the marketplace <ref name= "martin"/>. Fitzgerald notedFurthermore, in the mid 1990s, a second store was added to the pavilion's interior <ref name="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 Three Caballeros]] on April 6 <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/gran-fiesta-tour-starring-the-three-caballeros.htm </ref>. On the Gran Fiesta Tour, guests travel through many of the same scenes as El Rio del Tiempo, however they now feature HD screens which allow guests to follow José Carioca and Panchito Pistoles (from the 1944 Disney movie The Three Caballeros) as they search around Mexico for Donald Duck.

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The films narrator Ty Burrell was chosen On November 12, 2017, [[Choza de Margarita]] opened in part because of the character Phil Dunphy he played on ABC's Modern Family Mexico pavilion <ref name="laughing"> http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/choza-tequila/news/13nov2017-choza-de-margarita-now-open-at-epcots-mexico-pavilion.htm </ref>. Since Awesome Planet is framed as if it is being narrated by a "planetary realtor", who is trying to sell The outdoor margarita stand replaces the audience on former stand that was removed during the wonder expansion of Earth, Burrell was a natural choice. Furthermore, Fitzgerald noted that when casting the film's narrator they wanted someone who could be a "Disney dad", telling the story [[Norway]] pavilion in a warm and friendly way, while also being able to add levity <ref name="laughing"2015/>2016.

Prior to ==Current Attractions=='''[[Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros]]'''- On this indoor boat ride, guests follow Panchito Pistoles and José Carioca (from the opening 1944 Disney movie The Three Caballeros) as they search all of Awesome PlanetMexico 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 to see both the Harvest Theater was updated, history and the capacity for in theater effects diverse culture of Mexico. El Rio Del Tiempo opened with the rest of the pavilion on October 1, 1982 and it closed on January 2, 2007. El Rio Del Tiempo was installedreplaced by the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, which uses many of the same scenes as its predecessor.  ==Restaurants==[[Image:InsideMexicopavilion.jpg|400px|thumb|The theaterFestival Marketplace inside the Mexico pavilion. Photo Credit: Harshlight.]] The Mexico pavilion is home to five different dining options. All five restaurants serve Mexican cuisine and drinks. '''[[San Angel Inn]]'''- Located inside of Mexico's famous preshow wall carpeting Mesoamerican pyramid, the San Angel Inn is a table service restaurant. From their table (which has been featured since EPCOT Centeris set in eternal twilight) guests can see parts of the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros. '''[[La Cantina de San Ángel]]'''- Specializing in tacos, Cantina de San Ángel opened with the pavilion in 1982. The counter service restaurant is located on World Showcase Lagoon, across from the pavilion's opening day) pyramid. In 2010, the counter service restaurant closed for refurbishment and the original building was demolished. When the establishment reopened in a new, larger building, it was divided into two restaurants. One was still called Cantina de San Ángel and remaineda counter service restaurant, with Tom Fitzgerald noting that while the carpet other was named La Hacienda de San Ángel which provides a table service meal. '''[[La Hacienda de San Ángel]]'''- Located on the World Showcase Lagoon, La Hacienda de San Ángel offers guests an indoor, table service restaurant with great views of World Showcase.  '''[[La Cava del Tequila]]'''- A tequila bar where guests can talk to "core DNA tequila connoisseurs" as they try various tequilas, margaritas, and Mexican appetizers. '''[[Choza de Margarita]]'''- This outdoor stand specializes in Epcot margaritas. ==Shopping=='''Festival Marketplace'''- Located within Mexico’s Mesoamerican pyramid, the Festival Marketplace is home to all sorts of stands which sell authentic Mexican merchandise. Guests can also find [[Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros]] merchandise here. ''' La Tienda Encantada'''- Located within the Festival Marketplace, this shop sells clothing and accessories. '''La Princesa de Cristal'''- Located within the Festival Marketplace, this Arribas Brothers shop sells crystal and glassware. ==Live Entertainment== '''Mariachi Cobre'''- This authentic mariachi band can often be found playing outside in the Mexico pavilion. ==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>. * At one time, 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="laughingSpence"/>. * Vice President of Walt Disney World (and eventual Disney Legend) Bob Allen dedicated the Mexico pavilion in 1982.  ===The Mesoamerican Pyramid <ref name= "Spence"/>=== * The Mesoamerican pyramid is modeled after the Aztec Temple of Quetzalcoatl found at Teotihuacan.  * Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec God of priesthood, learning and knowledge, is represented by the serpent heads which are found on the pyramid’s exterior.  * The carving located at the bottom of the pavilion’s stairs is called a stele.  * The entry way to the interior of the Mesoamerican pyramid is designed to look like a Mayan Ceremonial Hall. Here, various art exhibits are displayed.  * Inside the pyramid, guests can see a Sun Stone (an Aztec calendar). * The Illuminations firework show is actually controlled out of a small office located at the top of Mexico's pyramid. * The interior of the pyramid is designed so that guests feel as if they are exiting the mayor's residence as the enter the Plaza del Los Amigo (which houses the pavilion's Festival Marketplace, the Gran Fiesta Tour entrance and the San Angel Inn <ref name="Martin"/>.