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EPCOT
Attraction Seating AT
A GLANCE... FUTURE
WORLD WORLD
SHOWCASE ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL
EVENTS HOLIDAYS TOURS SPECIAL
REPORTS ARCHIVES OTHER
THEME PARKS
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INTRODUCTION Upon entering the building, you see a gallery of artifacts from various periods of Mexican history. You walk into a formal portico and then a colonial plaza where you experience an evening at a festive marketplace. ATTRACTIONS "Gran
Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros!" opened
April 6, 2007; replacing El Rio de Tiempo. Gentle boat ride remains the
same but with a new storyline and film featuring Donald Duck, José
Carioca (the parrot), and Panchito (the Mexican charro rooster) from the
1944 Disney film "The Three Caballeros."
Animales Fantasticos - The Spirits in Wood
"Oaxacan parents tell stories to their children about fantasy animals that live in the nearby forests. Most of these magical creatures are mis-chief makers and the children are warned to stay clear of them. Today, these fantasy animals have emerged from the woods. They have been set free by the artisans who captured them in the branches of the trees. These brightly colored animals have traveled far from their home in Southwest Mexico, but bring with them their legendary playfulness." (Quotes from the display, October 2001)
DINING San Angel Inn - dine in the shadows of an ancient volcano, San Angel Inn is overflowing with atmosphere. Cantina de San Angel - located outside the Pyramid. This is counter service Mexican food that also will cater to vegetarians. In addition to Mexican fast food, you can also visit the Frozen Margarita Bar. Epcot
Restaurant Ratings and Reviews ENTERTAINMENT
To the right of the Mexico pavilion is a semi-circular path that is the home to beautiful orchids and other tropical plants. Inside the Festival Marketplace,
wheelchair touring becomes difficult even with 36 inches between carts.
It is difficult to navigate. Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Highlights - Tropical is the theme for Mexico with beautiful orchid brightly colored bougainvillea displays. The bougainvillea is brought in special for the Flower Festival! Be sure to check out the resident botanist's camp. Holidays from Around the World features storytellers in each country. In Mexico, Los Tres Reyes Magos make appearances throughout the afternoon.
KIDS AND CHARACTERS Donald Duck, José Carioca (the parrot), and Panchito (the Mexican charro rooster) from the 1944 Disney film "The Three Caballeros" make regular appearances outside the pavilion. Each of the World Showcase Countries
has a special "KIDCOT" area that provides an opportunity
for your child to interact with a native of the country you are visiting. The Festival Marketplace has very low lighting and also many items to distract your children. Keep a close eye on them here! Epcot
Characters At A Glance
SHOPPING
La Familia Fashions - Looking for
silver? check out this shop!
INTERESTING FACTS The dances seen on the film in the pre-Columbian
section of the El Rio del Tiempo boat ride illustrate a time when
Mexican Indians prevailed in areas of the sciences and arts. The
dances represent Nature and Science, Mathematics and Astronomy, Quetzalcoatl
and Texcatlipoca, Aztec Warriors, an Aztec Marketplace, and Moctezuma's
Palace. To create the tropical jungle, Disney horticulturists use a variety of plants including: Moreton bay fig, silver trumpet tree, Mexican fan palm, and a number of orchid trees. The arid desert at the Cantina is highlighted by a 250-year-old Yucca tree.
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- In villages surrounding the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, artisans create
fantastic wood carvings of animals, humans, and beasts. Their work is
prized for the way they freely mix reality with magic. This modern folk
art is also unique for the way it blends traditional with contemporary
themes. In just a few short decades, Oaxacan woodcarving has become recognized
as an important expression of how ancient cultures interact with a modern
world."
Casa
Mexicana offers an opportunity to "Discover Modern Mexico".
Located just before the entrance to El Rio de Tiempo, you'll find the
home of the Pakatilchi family. As you walk into the first level, there
is a large area for Mexico's Kidcot station that was filled with children
making masks! Off to the left is an alcove where you can select one of
four "adventures" and send home a video postcard. I was torn
between the cliff diving and the puppet show video, and ended up selecting
the puppet show. You have a few seconds to act out (there is no audio
with the video) your "adventure" and then email it to yourself
and someone back home. 
TOURING
TIPS
JoDeen
found some very pretty Chili Pepper Glass Swizzle Sticks for $2.50;
Gary, Karen and Jen were partial to the Oaxacan Wood Carvings ($15),
as well as the heart-shaped hand-painted boxes for $8. Jen's children,
Brianna and Caleb, enjoyed picking out the maracas, which were two for
$6. Other items from Mexico that were selected: Marionette String Puppets
($7), Medium Size Pinata ($10), Kids' Straw Hats ($5.50), Paper Flowers
($3-6)" 
