Brazil - the next likely pavilion

[umichigan10]

If for some reason they start building these again (no valid argument has been made to why)...

Then Spain, greece, Russia, and Australia/New Zealand are the most logical choices by far.

Some of those are problematic...actually all are.

They should build Texas...why not?

I understand Russia is not exactly the most beloved nation on earth rn, but it's such a unique place in so many ways

 

[rteetz]

Is that not the most bush league concept art ever spread?

Herbie ryman is rolling

It matches some of the other Epcot concept art I have seen.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I understand Russia is not exactly the most beloved nation on earth rn, but it's such a unique place in so many ways

It shoulda been there from the start...were they afraid of upsetting Carter?

But remember that was on the "coming soon" maps in 1983...along with Greece and Israel I believe...

Speaking of "coming soon"...anyone ever get a reason on that?

 

[umichigan10]

It shoulda been there from the start...were they afraid of upsetting Carter?

But remember that was on the "coming soon" maps in 1983...along with Greece and Israel I believe...

Speaking of "coming soon"...anyone ever get a reason on that?

Was it? I know that Spain and Israel definitely were, but I never thought they got that far with the other two.

I know they wanted to put Russia in around the time the union fell, but balked at it because of "controversy". If you say so....

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I couldn't find it...but I believe it was Israel, Spain, and Russia...but now that I think about it: it might have been Switzerland...

That whole cccp thing would have been a problem

 

[lockedoutlogic]

It matches some of the other Epcot concept art I have seen.

It's awful...you can admit it. That doesn't look like it came from anywhere near Burbank

 

[rteetz]

I couldn't find it...but I believe it was Israel, Spain, and Russia...but now that I think about it: it might have been Switzerland...

That holy cccp thing would have been a problem

 

[lockedoutlogic]

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There it is...good man.

 

[rteetz]

It's awful...you can admit it. That doesn't look like it came from anywhere near Burbank

I believe it is a picture of the art piece not an actual Pdf or something of the art.

 

[rteetz]

This would be on plot 4.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Those watercolors still look better than "Mt. Brazil"

 

[mom2rtk]

Is there anything that overtly religious in WDW. If there is I'm drawing a blank.

While not there year round, the Candlelight Processional is religious and has a pretty big presence in Epcot for a while each year.

 

[Moliphino]

It's nothing against any of their offerings, but each of them are really derived from cultural roots of the Spanish Empire (Spain being obvious, and Mexico and Brazil were both colonies for lengthy periods of time). It's likely just my prior experiences with their food/beverages/etc., but I've always tended to view them as offshoots from a similar base.

I'd likely find the same issue if they decided to put a Scotland and Ireland pavilion into World Showcase. There's nothing wrong with any of them, but I'd prefer to see something new and not so similar.

Except Brazil was a part of the Portuguese Empire, not Spanish...

 

[rstevens333]

India would be a blast. But so would Egypt!

 

[Keels]

While not there year round, the Candlelight Processional is religious and has a pretty big presence in Epcot for a while each year.

Thanks - that's what I was going to say.
It's definitely religious and is marketed pretty heavily.

 

[OSUZorba]

From what I've heard there will be attraction in the Brazil pavilion. If there is my guess is it will be small like a movie or something.

Get out of here with your realistic expectations.

 

[Westcoastwild]

I can't really see Brazil as a huge addition. If they wanted to do Up or ENG, I think those would be more likely in the Mexican Pavilion, which is awesome but rather wasted in terms of space. I would love it if they expanded that. It was really nice to duck inside it in the summer.

I'd love to see India but sadly I don't see that happening unless they have a Disney Indian Princess movie in the works. I'm surprised they haven't done one, really. Bollywood has a market in the states, I could see an army of little girls dressed in saris, the food is easy, and so varied, and India is rich in folklore. Growing economic power, and also a pavilion would have the same exotic potential as Japan and Japan.

Russia won't happen, probably not in my lifetime. Doubt Israel as well. I would love Egypt, but I think no on that for similar reasons.

Africa would be neat. But they've pretty much done that in AKL so probably no chance.

Cambodia would be cool- can you imagine walking through a recreation of Angkor Wat or Ta Prohm? But then there's that unpleasantness of genocide to contend with, so unlikely.

Australia would be a slam dunk, too. That's what I'd bet on. Hey, thunder down under it would fit so well with drinking round the world.

I don't see them doing it, as the cost would be prohibitive, but they could completely tear out the show case and rebuild it more like Disneysea. It would vastly improve America and Canada at least. And Venice would be a really cool addition. It would also make the IP thing make more sense.

I really wish they'd just improve the America or Canada pavilions, really. They're so weak, and there is no excuse for that!

 

[rteetz]

More concept art for the original Brazil

 

[Westcoastwild]

More concept art for the original Brazil

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That is ugly. I kind of liked the first one, but you're not helping your case with the "expansion pack". That imagineer should be on the chopping block if they aren't already gone. I mean, between the windmills and the off shore oil rig and the soccer...just...no.

 

[rteetz]

That is ugly. I kind of liked the first one, but you're not helping your case with the "expansion pack". That imagineer should be on the chopping block if they aren't already gone. I mean, between the windmills and the off shore oil rig and the soccer...just...no.

It was for the pitch years ago. My guess is it won't look quite like that if it gets built.