Epcot-why these??

bribert · 05-07-2006

OK, maybe this has been asked before, but why or how did they decide on the 13 countries to include in the world showcase? Is there any reason why some were included & some left out?

Laneysdad · 05-07-2006

I believe it was set up as a sponsorship. THere is actually room for a few more countries but there are currently no takers. The countries are basically tourism board investments. Each country was given a say on how their investment would be portrayed.

I am not sure how the invitation was extended to participate.

Erin · 05-08-2006

Yeah, each country actually pays the employees salaries, etc. So, if they want to pay the big bucks for a sponsership, they get in. Otherwise, no WS for you!

tiggerfan74 · 05-08-2006

Nothing to add, they answered it for ya !

bribert · 05-08-2006

So what you're telling me is that WS is just a living travel brochure for these countries?!?! How magical...

**ddoll** · 05-08-2006

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Originally Posted by bribert

So what you're telling me is that WS is just a living travel brochure for these countries?!?! How magical...

Why would that take away from your enjoyment? I think it's only natural for each country to try to show the best they have to offer to American tourists.

faerie dust · 05-08-2006

i love the workd showcase it is my favorite part of epcot. of course they want our business it makes sense and gives us a peak at what they have to offer. a win win situation IMHO

disneycouple30 · 05-08-2006

Actually there is only 11 countries at present time. Mexico, Norway, China, Germeny, Italy, USA, Japan, Morocco, France, Great Britian, and Canada.

faerie dust · 05-08-2006

ok if they were going to add countries which ones would you want them to add.

chastmastr · 05-08-2006

Russia would be cool.

KittieKChick · 05-08-2006

I'd say Spain or maybe a South American country. India would be cool too.

tigger · 05-08-2006

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Originally Posted by faerie dust

ok if they were going to add countries which ones would you want them to add.

Texas....it's a whole other country.

Soundgod · 05-08-2006

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Originally Posted by bribert

So what you're telling me is that WS is just a living travel brochure for these countries?!?! How magical...

No, this part of Epcot is part of Walt's vision of a permanent World's Fair type of experience. Anyone who did get to NY 1964-65 will recognize this aspect with no trouble. There, countries, states, and corporations all paid for the honor of building pavilions to market their company, country, state.

Erin · 05-08-2006

I bet the World's Fair was just too cool.

I really like WS, from what I've seen of it. It's a great way to get a small taste of what some of those countries have to offer.

Andrea · 05-08-2006

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Originally Posted by bribert

So what you're telling me is that WS is just a living travel brochure for these countries?!?! How magical...

Oh, come on! I didn't have anything for or against Norway before this, but anyone who brings us "Maelstrom"... well, I'm certainly favorably disposed toward Norway now! This is what we call a win/win situation!

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bribert Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Shorewood, Illinois Posts: 249	Epcot-why these?? OK, maybe this has been asked before, but why or how did they decide on the 13 countries to include in the world showcase? Is there any reason why some were included & some left out? __________________

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Laneysdad Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: A Plain field in Illinois Posts: 778	Re: Epcot-why these?? I believe it was set up as a sponsorship. THere is actually room for a few more countries but there are currently no takers. The countries are basically tourism board investments. Each country was given a say on how their investment would be portrayed. I am not sure how the invitation was extended to participate. __________________

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Epcot-why these?? Yeah, each country actually pays the employees salaries, etc. So, if they want to pay the big bucks for a sponsership, they get in. Otherwise, no WS for you! __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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faerie dust Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: carisle pa Posts: 981	Re: Epcot-why these?? i love the workd showcase it is my favorite part of epcot. of course they want our business it makes sense and gives us a peak at what they have to offer. a win win situation IMHO

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disneycouple30 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the Boonies Posts: 481	Re: Epcot-why these?? Actually there is only 11 countries at present time. Mexico, Norway, China, Germeny, Italy, USA, Japan, Morocco, France, Great Britian, and Canada. __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next Trip to WDW 5 days 23 hours 9 minutes

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faerie dust Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: carisle pa Posts: 981	Re: Epcot-why these?? ok if they were going to add countries which ones would you want them to add.

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chastmastr Encyclopedia Bruin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posts: 2,248	Re: Epcot-why these?? Russia would be cool.

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Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Epcot-why these?? I bet the World's Fair was just too cool. I really like WS, from what I've seen of it. It's a great way to get a small taste of what some of those countries have to offer. __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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