Honestly I think Brazil gave us their answer as to what their pavilion would be ................. did you watch the opening/closing ceremony of the Olympics where countries showcase what makes them so special. Practically crickets. I saw carnival and a single model.
I agree, I'd much rather see rides added into World Showcase than countries. There's only been 2 real attractions in this section (not including the movies). Give us Mulan, Pinocchio, Mary Poppins or Alice in Wonderland and of course a Ratatouille ride.
After mulling it and going round and round in my head .............. this is what makes the most sense for so many reasons.
- The WS was a way for people to travel back when travel was harder & more expensive, there was no internet or decent cable travel. It truly was a way to learn and experience food etc from other countries. None of those things is a problem anymore and the WS lost that purpose.
- There is never trouble getting dining reservations at Epcot, the last thing we need is more restaurants.
- Food & Wine have basically given them the opportunity to share foods from around the world.
- Same number of guests, this won't bring more, same amount of spending money, won't make more.
- Park needs LURE, that is attractions, not stores and restaurants.
They need stay on their path (and they keep veering) of only building cash generating projects. A few new countries will not do that. Attractions that draw in guests that have no world showcase interest will and time spent will lead to at least food dollars. Using those pads gives them room to build a good ride, not another boat ride.
I do think you need South American representation. I would prefer Chile, and a whole Machu Pichu look, but I will gladly accept Brazil if it comes as it has some great aspects for a pavilion.
I do think at some point you probably need an Austrailian/New Zealand area as well....
I would also welcome Egypt and India
Machu Pichu is Peru ... which is why I would have loved Peru. I also said Colombia because a pavilion designed to look like Cartegena would be beautiful and the foods etc could be introduced. Again I think it would be money spent with little return.
LOVE Australia or New Zealand but since their beauty is the land, I think AK would be a great location for a large addition with these. Nemo ... there are dinosaurs in Australia, what a great makeover that could be in Dinoland.
That would be pretty awesome. I'm not sure if everyone would agree with the décor though.
I have that detailed book ......... they would need a lot more of these. Big budget.
