EPCOT to add a Spain pavillion?

**mickey** · 09-26-2002

In an interesting new release coming out of Spain this morning, it appears that Disney has reached an agreement with the country of Spain this morning to build a Spanish pavillion in EPCOT at Walt Disney World. No other information is available, concerning location, rides or restaurants. Stay tuned for further information.

CBS MarketWatch Story

Disney's EPCOT Center to add Spanish pavilion

Madrid, Sep 25, 2002 (EFE via COMTEX) -- EPCOT Center, one of the four Walt Disney World amusement parks in Orlando, Florida, will open a Spanish pavilion.

The project was presented in Madrid on Wednesday by officials from the Spanish
Economy and Treasury Ministry and The Walt Disney Company Iberia.

The new pavilion will "spread the image of the Spain of today in the United States, providing insight into its traditions, culture and products, and improving its
position in the world," ministry officials said.

It is a "good opportunity for Spanish companies and products to strengthen their presence in the United States, taking advantage of the exposure offered by EPCOT," they noted.

EPCOT Center is divided into two sections - Future World, which deals with health,
transportation and environmental issues; and World Showcase, which deals with the culture, food, entertainment and products of the 11 countries represented at the park.

The countries include Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Norway, China, Japan, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Morocco.

dab · 09-26-2002

Very cool Mickey, Thanks for the update! Epcot just keeps getting better and better!

PhantomBantam · 09-26-2002

Yow! :wow:

I would have never guessed Spain. Virtual running with the bulls? Monaco sounds cool though. Grand Prix? The inquisition? :nervous

I wonder if Portugal gets a part...The Wonderful World of Cork!

Hey now...I love Portugal...

Great info! Can't wait to see what develops!

jgriff2388 · 09-27-2002

Well I was hoping for Greece because I love Greek food, but Spain will be a nice addition.:)

stitchie · 09-27-2002

WOW that sounds great! Thanks for the info Mickey!

MickeyMac · 09-27-2002

LOLOL - hey now PB, be nice to Portugal...

Along the same lines, does anyone know about the Africa section? They were supposedly building one, but I can't see any PR on it. They were definately constructing something back there in July. :dazed

Cinderellafifi · 09-27-2002

Wow, finally, after all this time, could it really be that Epcot will be getting a new country? I hope so. Ole'. :bandit

tinkerbell · 09-27-2002

Spain sounds like fun .. cant wait to hear more

dab · 09-27-2002

Cinderellafifi, love the new avatar!

The Muse · 09-27-2002

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's fantastic news!! Not quite the country I would pick, but anything tomake a great place better I'm all for!!!

BuzzLightBeer · 09-30-2002

I'm going to play devil's advocate and say "I'll believe it when I see it."

Spain's not a bad fit for EPCOT - but this could still go the way of Equatorial Africa, Russia and Switzerland.

However, anything to spice up WS would be welcome. Norway happened quite a while ago now. Even additions to the existing pavillions would be appreciated, such as the long-ago proposed Mt. Fuji ride at Japan.

09-26-2002	#1 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	EPCOT to add a Spain pavillion? In an interesting new release coming out of Spain this morning, it appears that Disney has reached an agreement with the country of Spain this morning to build a Spanish pavillion in EPCOT at Walt Disney World. No other information is available, concerning location, rides or restaurants. Stay tuned for further information. CBS MarketWatch Story Disney's EPCOT Center to add Spanish pavilion Madrid, Sep 25, 2002 (EFE via COMTEX) -- EPCOT Center, one of the four Walt Disney World amusement parks in Orlando, Florida, will open a Spanish pavilion. The project was presented in Madrid on Wednesday by officials from the Spanish Economy and Treasury Ministry and The Walt Disney Company Iberia. The new pavilion will "spread the image of the Spain of today in the United States, providing insight into its traditions, culture and products, and improving its position in the world," ministry officials said. It is a "good opportunity for Spanish companies and products to strengthen their presence in the United States, taking advantage of the exposure offered by EPCOT," they noted. EPCOT Center is divided into two sections - Future World, which deals with health, transportation and environmental issues; and World Showcase, which deals with the culture, food, entertainment and products of the 11 countries represented at the park. The countries include Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Norway, China, Japan, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Morocco.

09-26-2002	#2 (permalink)
dab Perpetual Trip Planner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,604	Very cool Mickey, Thanks for the update! Epcot just keeps getting better and better! __________________ http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timer...8lwbwx9enz.png

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PhantomBantam Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 447	Yow! :wow: I would have never guessed Spain. Virtual running with the bulls? Monaco sounds cool though. Grand Prix? The inquisition? :nervous I wonder if Portugal gets a part...The Wonderful World of Cork! Hey now...I love Portugal... Great info! Can't wait to see what develops! __________________ "...It was just an ordinary Space Mole Hill before Disney got a hold of it..." Go Gamecocks!

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jgriff2388 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 336	Well I was hoping for Greece because I love Greek food, but Spain will be a nice addition.:) __________________

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stitchie Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 57	Spain WOW that sounds great! Thanks for the info Mickey! __________________ Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AS QUICK AS I CAN! MISSING THE MOUSE!!!!!!

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09-27-2002	#6 (permalink)
MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	LOLOL - hey now PB, be nice to Portugal... Along the same lines, does anyone know about the Africa section? They were supposedly building one, but I can't see any PR on it. They were definately constructing something back there in July. :dazed __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

09-27-2002	#7 (permalink)
Cinderellafifi Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: S. Florida, Baby! Posts: 1,058	Wow, finally, after all this time, could it really be that Epcot will be getting a new country? I hope so. Ole'. :bandit __________________ A whole year without a Disney visit leads to a crabby family DC's Tinkerbell is a very special fairy! A dream is a wish your heart makes...

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	Spain sounds like fun .. cant wait to hear more __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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dab Perpetual Trip Planner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,604	Cinderellafifi, love the new avatar! __________________ http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timer...8lwbwx9enz.png

09-27-2002	#10 (permalink)
The Muse Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 15	At Last!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's fantastic news!! Not quite the country I would pick, but anything tomake a great place better I'm all for!!! __________________

09-30-2002	#11 (permalink)
BuzzLightBeer Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 302	I'm going to play devil's advocate and say "I'll believe it when I see it." Spain's not a bad fit for EPCOT - but this could still go the way of Equatorial Africa, Russia and Switzerland. However, anything to spice up WS would be welcome. Norway happened quite a while ago now. Even additions to the existing pavillions would be appreciated, such as the long-ago proposed Mt. Fuji ride at Japan. __________________ "He's got more gadgets on him than a Swiss Army Knife!" "Impressive wingspan!!!"

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