Brazillian Press Reporting Pavilion in Epcot

[Strmchsr]

Take it for what's it's worth, but one of my friends in Brazil sent me this from their newspaper Folha (which is the 2nd largest newspaper in San Palo). This is translated from Portugese:

Brazil got a seat in a great international “forum”: Disney. Representatives from the greatest theme park complex in the world approached the federal government this week to announce they’ll include a Brazilian pavilion at Epcot Center, in Orlando (USA). The country will be featured alongside nations such as the US, China, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico and Canada.

Two ministers will assemble teams to help with the undertaking: Helena Chagas of SECOM (Bureau of Social Communication) and Fernando Pimentel of Development. They will provide information about Brazil to help the park build the pavilion. The government’s expectations is one of great return for tourism.

At least this isn't a "I heard it from a Cast Member on the bus" rumor, and some of the other Disney sites are reporting this, too. It would make sense, but I'm not sure how excited it makes me to think of even more huge Brazil tour groups coming.

[MarkC]

You are correct that this country makes more economic sense than any of them. I'm kind of curious as to whether Disney would ever build a theme park in Brazil, as they have in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong.

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

cool!

[btharvey]

I'm kind of curious as to whether Disney would ever build a theme park in Brazil, as they have in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong.

And soon to be Shanghai, I hear.

[BluewaterBrad]

I have to laugh. Will the anti- tour group crowd boycott World Showcase?

[Maleficent's Dad]

Thanks, Chris!

[BrerGnat]

Disney doesn't just show up and announce that they will feature a country in WS. The host country has to PAY a sponsorship fee to be included.

This story would be more believable if the article mentioned that representatives from Disney had met with representatives from the government of Brazil, and BRAZIL had agreed to host a pavilion in Epcot. Not the other way around.

[Strmchsr]

This story would be more believable if the article mentioned that representatives from Disney had met with representatives from the government of Brazil, and BRAZIL had agreed to host a pavilion in Epcot. Not the other way around.

I agree, Natalie. I suppose it's possible that is what actually happened and the news agency wrote it wrong (not everyone knows the way Disney works like we do). It's also possible it was mistranslated. I didn't post the original article because I didn't figure most of our folks spoke Portuguese.

[MOJoe]

Lots of different angles to this story. Brazil's government to sponser a pavilion in Orlando to promote tourism to Brazil? More BTGs to come to WDW so they can visit their native pavilion? Makes my head spin.

I like the idea of a Brazil pavillion, rumor or not. Again, lots of different directions that can be taken. Ipanema anyone?
Well, maybe at least there will be a nice Steak House.

[BowTie7]

Does the sponsorship have to come from a government or could it be with a group of corporate sponsors. Brazil would certainly yield a great restaurant.

[Stu29573]

Disney doesn't just show up and announce that they will feature a country in WS. The host country has to PAY a sponsorship fee to be included.

This story would be more believable if the article mentioned that representatives from Disney had met with representatives from the government of Brazil, and BRAZIL had agreed to host a pavilion in Epcot. Not the other way around.

This is not exactly true. Companies can pay for the sponsorship (and usually are really the one's doing it, Norway is a prime example). However, I do agree that more details on who is paying would have made it more believable...

[JPL]

World Showcase could certainly use some new life to it. If this is true I'm just hoping they go the route of a nice attraction featuring the Rainforest along with the other aspects of the pavillion.

[Strmchsr]

World Showcase could certainly use some new life to it. If this is true I'm just hoping they go the route of a nice attraction featuring the Rainforest along with the other aspects of the pavillion.

Ya know, Jeff, the Rainforest thing actually makes this make even more sense. Disney is pushing big on the "green" thing right now so using Brazil and the rainforest would make sense, on top of the already huge groups coming from Brazil.

[PrettyMinnie]

If this is true, I like the idea. There was just a thread that mentioned the under representation of South American countries. It sure would be nice to have a new addition to WS!

[Mousemates]

would be a great addition if it turns out to be for real....would also add some interesting new dining possibilities.

[Ian]

would be a great addition if it turns out to be for real....would also add some interesting new dining possibilities.

Mmmmmmmmmm ... Brazilian steakhouse .....

[Melanie]

I guess I'm the only one not thrilled about this rumor. Hope it's not true. Brazil?

[BrerGnat]

I guess I'm the only one not thrilled about this rumor. Hope it's not true. Brazil?

Do you have a problem with thongs and unruly children?

[Melanie]

Do you have a problem with thongs and unruly children?

I guess so. I can just think of a bunch more interesting countries I'd rather see come to World Showcase.

On the other hand....is there any good Brazilian beer?

[shadowden]

Do you have a problem with thongs and unruly children?

He, he, he...