Russia being added to World Showcase?

**jakeybake** · 02-27-2008, 04:33 PM

I vote for Greece. The cuisine alone is reason enough!!

Jay

**Polynesian Dweller** · 02-27-2008, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by jakeybake

I vote for Greece. The cuisine alone is reason enough!!

Jay

I like that one. I'd eat at a good Greek restaurant every time.

**Hull-onian** · 02-27-2008, 06:43 PM

I think a new country would be great. It would be enjoyable.

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**WDWdriver** · 02-27-2008, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by RAIDER

Russia ...oh come on ...the queues would be awful...

Very funny, Raider. I wonder how many people get that.

**JuicyMoose17** · 02-27-2008, 10:06 PM

That would make for some great scenery! But i don't know how interesting the food will be...

**jclightchasr** · 02-29-2008, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by mcjaco

Except Rome isn't a country.

yes and since its in Italy and Italy is already in WS why be redundant?

**Mousefever** · 03-01-2008, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by RAIDER

Russia ...oh come on ...the queues would be awful

Your post tickled my funny bone. Anyone who visited or lived in the Soviet Union can appreciate that! I went to the USSR in 1988 and stood in plenty of lines. I have to add that I would divert to the country on either side of a Russian pavilion if the toilet paper situation hasn't improved since I was there!

By the way, even as a 17 year old, I could appreciate the incredible beauty of the architecture.

Amy

**BluewaterBrad** · 03-01-2008, 01:04 PM

I think that would be cool. Where do you think they will put it?

**dumbo ears** · 03-01-2008, 01:06 PM

They have talked about putting that in since they opened up epcot. I think it would be cool and Ive always wanted to visit russia

**Jared** · 03-01-2008, 01:13 PM

Jim Hill, unofficial Web sites and blogs have incorrectly reported future pavilions in World Showcase for years. There is no reason to think this is a legitimate plan. It doesn't make much sense to me, anyway. Why Russia? I can think of at least four or five nations that deserve or warrant space in Epcot. When will South American finally receive representation somewhere, either at Epcot or Animal Kingdom? I ask the same question for Australia.

**Victor Kelly** · 03-01-2008, 02:58 PM

Something new is always good, Egypt, Russian, Greece.

As far as Africa goes, it is called Animal Kingdom.

**big blue and hairy** · 03-01-2008, 03:28 PM

I vote for Spain. Absolutely beautiful country, fabulous food, great wine...what else do you want?

**RescueRanger23** · 03-01-2008, 09:53 PM

I'd love to see anywhere added to the WS. Russia would be nice, but anywhere would be great. It's just nice to have something new every once in awhile.

**Scrod** · 03-02-2008, 04:43 PM

I had no ideas until I read everybody else's.

Really, really want Greece now. You have great food, culture and a unique language. You could have characters from Hercules stationed there. I would welcome the chance to munch on a gyro while walking around WS.
A semi-dark ride like Norway could be a scary trip through the labyrinth to meet the minotaur.

See, now I'm all disappointed that this will never happen.

**FlaTinkRAMESAM** · 03-02-2008, 06:33 PM

I vote for Antarctica... only because I like penguins.

**villavic** · 02-26-2013, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Jared

Jim Hill, unofficial Web sites and blogs have incorrectly reported future pavilions in World Showcase for years. There is no reason to think this is a legitimate plan.

I'm reviving this old thread cause accidentally I found out the Russia idea didn't come from blogs or unofficial sources.

The TV special Past Present and Futere (hosted by John Lithgow, 1994 I guess) mentions the Russia new pavilion with drawings of the Moscow cathedral. Also it shows a drawing of mount Fuji in the Japan pavilion, with something like a ride (probably replaced by the Everest project in AK?).

Anyway, it seems after all these years that no country will be added.

**Butters** · 02-26-2013, 03:33 PM

I thought there was news articles published in Brazil that they agreed to move forward with a Brazilian pavilion

**Buttercup** · 02-26-2013, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by villavic

I'm reviving this old thread cause accidentally I found out the Russia idea didn't come from blogs or unofficial sources.

The TV special Past Present and Futere (hosted by John Lithgow, 1994 I guess) mentions the Russia new pavilion with drawings of the Moscow cathedral. Also it shows a drawing of mount Fuji in the Japan pavilion, with something like a ride (probably replaced by the Everest project in AK?).

Anyway, it seems after all these years that no country will be added.

I saw that John Lithgow special on youtube recently as well. Someone had linked to it on Twitter I think? Anyway, you're right, Japan was also supposed to have a Mount Fuji.
Didn't someone say that there was actually space for 33 pavilions along the world showcase lagoon?

**Ian** · 02-26-2013, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Butters

I thought there was news articles published in Brazil that they agreed to move forward with a Brazilian pavilion

That report was out there, but much like many ideas in Walt Disney World it never came to fruition.

See also: Hyperion Wharf

**Melanie** · 02-26-2013, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by Buttercup

Didn't someone say that there was actually space for 33 pavilions along the world showcase lagoon?

33?

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