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Mexico is a pavilion located within World Showcase in [[Epcot]]. It is located between the World Showcase entrance and [[Norway]].
 
 
 
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Mexico is a pavilion located within World Showcase at [[Epcot]]. It is located between the World Showcase entrance and [[Norway]].
 
==History==
 
==History==
A Mexican pavilion was planned for World Showcase since Epcot's conception. The pavilion was two include two restaurants and an an attraction, known during planning as "Las Tres Culturas". Although the pavilion's conception was finished in time for it to open with the rest of World Showcase, Disney originally wanted to push back it's opening until "Phase Two" of Epcot. When plans for an Africa pavilion were cancelled, and the attractions set to be built in Germany and Japan were cancelled, Disney had a problem. Without the other attractions, World Showcase would not be able to meet the demands of guest capacity. To resolve this problem, Disney decided that the Mexico pavilion, with it's large boat ride attraction would be built on time. In order to complete the pavilion on time however Disney had to rush it's construction and shorten the boat ride.  
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A Mexican pavilion was planned for World Showcase since the 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.martinsvids.net/?p=963 </ref>.  At the outset, the planned pavilion was to include two restaurants, as well as an attraction named “Las Tres Culturas de Mexico” <ref name= "martin"> https://vimeo.com/2702430 </ref>. Although well developed, the plans 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= "martin"/>. At this point in the pavilion’s development, the 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]]’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 enough attractions to meet its expected guest capacity <ref name= "martin"/>. 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, the rides length was shortened by 40% and moved completely inside <ref name= "martin"/>.  
  
After a lot of work, the Mexico pavilion was ready for opening day. When the pavilion was complete, it consisted of two restaurants, two shops and one attraction. The centerpiece of the pavilion was a large MesoAmerican pyramid, which was based on designs form the 3rd century AD. The inside of the pyramid, houses Mexico's boat ride (then called El Rio Del Tiempo) as well as the restaurant San Angel Inn. From the San Angel Inn, guests an look out over a river where they can see another MesoAmerican pyramid and  smoking volcano. The restaurant is based on a Mexican City of the same name, which opened in 1692. The interior of the pyramid was designed to look like a Mexican village (based on Texaco) at twilight. Two shops are located on either side of the village, with one of their facades hiding San Angel Inn's kitchen. Also located in the Mexico pavilion is the lakeside restaurant, Cantina de San Ángel.
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Despite the late starting point of the project, the Mexico pavilion opened with the rest of World Showcase on October 1, 1982 <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/epcotgrandopening.html </ref>. Unlike the other World Showcase pavilions, Mexico was designed to be enclosed within a single building (aside from the small lakeside cantina). When the pavilion was complete, it consisted of two restaurants, one proper shop, and one attraction. The centerpiece of the pavilion is a large Mesoamerican pyramid (early plans for a glass walled "old-meets-new" pavilion had been altered early on) <ref name="video"/>, which was based on designs from the 3rd century AD. The interior of the pyramid was designed to look like a Mexican village, based on Taxco de Alarcón, at twilight <ref name= "Spence"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/walt_disney_world/theme_parks/epcot/mexico/ </ref>. Besides initially housing El Rio Del Tiempo, the Mesoamerican pyramid also housed the [[San Angel Inn]] restaurant, which was based on a restaurant in Mexico City (of the same name), that opened in 1692 <ref name= "martin"/>. Also within the pyramid were various stalls and stands in the Festival Marketplace <ref name= "martin"/> which sold different souvenirs. Outside of the pyramid is the Mexico pavilion’s aforementioned lakeside restaurant- [[Cantina de San Ángel]].  
[[Image:mexicoupdate.jpg|thumb|The Three Caballeros now star in Mexico's attraction, The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballero.]]
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Since it's opening in 1982, the Mexico Pavilion has seen a relativity small number of changes. Besides some of the shopping stalls changing, and the addition of more lights inside the pyramid, Mexico stayed the same until 2007. On January 2, 2007 Mexico's original attraction, El Rio Del Tiempo closed. The attraction was updated and renamed The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros. The new attraction used many of the scenes from El Rio Del Tiempo, but  characters from the 1944 movie The Three Caballeros were added. On the Gran Fiesta Tour, guests watch HD screens depicting José Carioca and Panchito Pistoles look around Mexico for Donald. In 2010, La Hacienda de San Angel a new Mexican restaurant opened. The counter service restaurant specializes in tacos, as is located outside of the main pyramid.  
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==Current Attractions==
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[[Image:ElRiotoGranFiesta.jpg|400px|thumb|El Rio Del Tiempo became the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros in 2007.]]
'''The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Caballeros'''- On this indoor boat ride, guests can follow Panchito and José as they search all of Mexico for Donald Duck. The Gran Fiesta Tour replaced El Rio Del Tiempo in 2007.
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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="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.  
  
'''Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure'''- On this interactive adventure, guests can grab a communicator and travel around World Showcase to help Kim and Ron save the world! The Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure takes place in every one of the World Showcase countries.  
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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>.
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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.
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==Current Attractions==
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'''[[Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros]]'''- On this indoor boat ride, guests follow Panchito Pistoles and José  Carioca (from the 1944 Disney movie The Three Caballeros) as they search all of Mexico for Donald Duck. The Gran Fiesta Tour replaced El Rio Del Tiempo in 2007.
  
 
==Former Attractions==
 
==Former Attractions==
'''El Rio Del Tiempo'''- On this indoor boat ride, guests could take a relaxing tour and see the history of Mexico. The attraction opened with Epcot on October 1, 1982 and it closed on January 2, 2007. El Rio Del Tiempo was replaced by the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros, which uses many of it's predecessors scenes.
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'''[[El Rio Del Tiempo]]'''- On this indoor boat ride, guests could take a relaxing tour to see both the history and the 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 replaced by the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, which uses many of the same scenes as its predecessor.
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==Restaurants==
 
==Restaurants==
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[[Image:InsideMexicopavilion.jpg|400px|thumb|The Festival Marketplace inside the Mexico pavilion. Photo Credit: Harshlight.]]
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The Mexico pavilion is home to five different dining options. All five restaurants serve Mexican cuisine and drinks.
  
The Mexico pavilion is home to four different dining options. All for restaurants serve Mexican cuisine.
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'''[[San Angel Inn]]'''- Located inside of Mexico's 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 Three Caballeros.
  
'''San Angel Inn'''- Located inside of Mexico's 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 Three Caballeros.
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'''[[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 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 remained a counter service restaurant, while the other was named La Hacienda de San Ángel which provides a table service meal.
  
'''Cantina de San Ángel'''- Specializing in Tacos, Cantina de San Ángel opened with the pavilion in 1982. This counter service restaurant is located on the lagoon and across from the pyramid.
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'''[[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.  
[[Image:Sanangel.jpg|thumb|The Angel Inn, located next to the Gran Fiesta Tour, within Mexico's pyramid.]]
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'''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 Hacienda de San Ángel became Mexico’s newest dining option when it opened in 2010.
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'''La Cava Del Tequila'''- A tequila bar, where guests can talk to tequila "connoisseurs", as they try various tequilas, margaritas, and Mexican appetizers.
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'''[[La Cava del Tequila]]'''- A tequila bar where guests can talk to "tequila connoisseurs" as they try various tequilas, margaritas, and Mexican appetizers.
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'''[[Choza de Margarita]]'''- This outdoor stand specializes in margaritas.
  
 
==Shopping==
 
==Shopping==
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'''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.
  
'''Festival Marketplace'''- 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 here.
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''' La Tienda Encantada'''- Located within the Festival Marketplace, this shop sells clothing and accessories.
 
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==Characters==
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'''Donald Duck'''- Donald Duck can often be found outside in the Mexico pavilion. He is usually dressed in Mexican attire. (Common)
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'''José Carioca'''- Jose Caricoa, one of the Three Caballeros and sometimes be found in the Mexico pavilion. He is sometimes joined by his band mates, Panchito Pistoles and Donald Duck, although in recent years both José and Panchito have become very rare.   (Rare)
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'''Panchito Pistoles'''- The third member of the Three Caballeros, Panchito can sometimes be found in the Mexico Pavilion (along with his band mates). In recent years however both Panchito and José have become very rare. (Rare)
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'''La Princesa de Cristal'''- Located within the Festival Marketplace, this Arribas Brothers shop sells crystal and glassware.
  
 
==Live Entertainment==
 
==Live Entertainment==
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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
 
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
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* 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 Moctezuma Brewery and the San Angel Inn contributed money to the construction of the Mexico pavilion.
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* 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 pyramid, guests can see a Sun Stone (an Aztec calendar).
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* 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= "Spence"/>.
  
* In the pavilion's original concept, the large pyramid was going to have glazed windows and the attractions boat ride would also go outside.  
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* Vice President of Walt Disney World (and eventual Disney Legend) Bob Allen dedicated the Mexico pavilion in 1982.  
  
* In the lush forest outside of the MesoAmerican pyramid, guests can see a statue of Olmec, the mother culture of ancient Mexico.
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===The Mesoamerican Pyramid <ref name= "Spence"/>===
  
* The steps of the pyramid are guarded by serpents!
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* The Mesoamerican pyramid 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 the top of Mexico's pyramid.
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* Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec God of priesthood, learning and knowledge, is represented by the serpent heads which are found on the pyramid’s exterior.  
  
==References==
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* The carving located at the bottom of the pavilion’s stairs is called a stele.  
http://vimeo.com/2702430
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http://www.yesterland.com/worldshowcase.html
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* 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.  
  
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/epws-mexico.htm
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* Inside the pyramid, guests can see a Sun Stone (an Aztec calendar).
  
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/epcot/attractions/mexico-pavilion/
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* The Illuminations firework show is actually controlled out of a small office located at the top of Mexico's pyramid.
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* 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"/>.
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==References==

Revision as of 17:53, 4 March 2020

Mexico
Mexicopyramid2.jpg
A Mesoamerican pyramid serves as the centerpiece of the Mexico pavilion
Epcot
Land World Showcase
Opening date October 1, 1982
Number of Attractions 1
Number of Restaurants 5

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 the 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 [1]. At the outset, the planned pavilion was to include two restaurants, as well as an attraction named “Las Tres Culturas de Mexico” [2]. Although well developed, the plans 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 [2]. At this point in the pavilion’s development, the load area and lagoon were to be constructed, with the idea that the ride itself would be built in the future [2]. 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 enough attractions to meet its expected guest capacity [2]. 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, the rides length was shortened by 40% and moved completely inside [2].

Despite the late starting point of the project, the Mexico pavilion opened with the rest of World Showcase on October 1, 1982 [3]. Unlike the other World Showcase pavilions, Mexico was designed to be enclosed within a single building (aside from the small lakeside cantina). When the pavilion was complete, it consisted of two restaurants, one proper shop, and one attraction. The centerpiece of the pavilion is a large Mesoamerican pyramid (early plans for a glass walled "old-meets-new" pavilion had been altered early on) [1], which was based on designs from the 3rd century AD. The interior of the pyramid was designed to look like a Mexican village, based on Taxco de Alarcón, at twilight [4]. Besides initially housing El Rio Del Tiempo, the Mesoamerican pyramid also housed the San Angel Inn restaurant, which was based on a restaurant in Mexico City (of the same name), that opened in 1692 [2]. Also within the pyramid were various stalls and stands in the Festival Marketplace [2] which sold different souvenirs. Outside of the pyramid is the Mexico pavilion’s aforementioned lakeside restaurant- Cantina de San Ángel.

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 [2]. Furthermore, in the mid 1990s, a second store was added to the pavilion's interior [2]. The most substantial change to the pavilion however, came on January 2, 2007 when Mexico's only attraction El Rio Del Tiempo closed [5]. The attraction was updated and renamed, eventually reopening as the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros on April 6 [6]. 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.

On August 31, 2009, La Cava del Tequila, a a tequila bar opened inside the Mexico pavilion [7]. 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 [1]. When the establishment reopened, it consisted of two restaurants, the table service Cantina, and the new table service restaurant La Hacienda de San Ángel [8]. Also in 2010, a new Donald Duck meet and greet was added to the Mexico pavilion [9].

On November 12, 2017, Choza de Margarita opened in the Mexico pavilion [10]. The outdoor margarita stand replaces the former stand that was removed during the expansion of the Norway pavilion in 2015/2016.

Current Attractions

Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros- On this indoor boat ride, guests follow Panchito Pistoles and José Carioca (from the 1944 Disney movie The Three Caballeros) as they search all of Mexico 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 history and the 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 replaced by the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, which uses many of the same scenes as its predecessor.

Restaurants

The Festival 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 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 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 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 remained a counter service restaurant, while the 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 "tequila connoisseurs" as they try various tequilas, margaritas, and Mexican appetizers.

Choza de Margarita- This outdoor stand specializes in 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 [11].
  • Both the Moctezuma Brewery and the San Angel Inn contributed money to the construction of the Mexico pavilion [12].
  • At one time, flamingos could be found near the bridge in the Mexico pavilion. They have since been removed [13] [4].
  • Vice President of Walt Disney World (and eventual Disney Legend) Bob Allen dedicated the Mexico pavilion in 1982.

The Mesoamerican Pyramid [4]

  • 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 [14].

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=963
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 https://vimeo.com/2702430
  3. http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/epcotgrandopening.html
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/walt_disney_world/theme_parks/epcot/mexico/
  5. https://www.mouseplanet.com/guide/344/Walt-Disney-World/Epcot/World-Showcase--Mexico/El-Rio-del-Tiempo
  6. http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/gran-fiesta-tour-starring-the-three-caballeros.htm
  7. https://d23.com/a-to-z/la-cava-del-tequila/
  8. http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/09/la_hacienda_de_san_angel_la_ca.html
  9. https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/mexico/news/12jul2010-donald-duck-meet-and-greet-at-the-mexico-pavilion-construction-now-complete.htm
  10. http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/choza-tequila/news/13nov2017-choza-de-margarita-now-open-at-epcots-mexico-pavilion.htm
  11. http://www.wdwthemeparks.com/details/epcot/world-showcase/mexico-pavilion/ring-carvers
  12. http://www.yesterland.com/worldshowcase.html
  13. http://www.disneypix.com/EPCOT/WorldShowcase_OLD/1989b/WS1189-13.htm
  14. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Martin