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4. Mexico

Walt Disney believed in the power of the weenie, the architectural structure so impressive from a distance that it grabs the eye and compels the person to come closer. The Mexico Pavilion stands off to the side of Epcot’s ultimate weenie, Spaceship Earth, yet it still draws attention. People tend to notice unexpected pyramids in odd places.

The Mexico Pavilion is more than just a giant pyramid, though. It’s also host to a wonderful character meeting with Donald Duck and some mariachi singers. And that’s just the outside! Inside the building, you’ll find San Angel Inn Restaurante, one of the coolest dining experiences anywhere at Walt Disney World. A wildly underrated ride, Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros, travels right by the restaurant, creating a lovely twin experience. From the boat, you can watch the people eat. From the dining room, you can watch the rides float downstream. This place is magical.

3. Norway

The Norway Pavilion was already wonderful prior to the Frozen phenomenon. Since then, it’s leveled up into one of the best overall experiences at the World Showcase. Let’s start with the obvious two aspects. Frozen Ever After is in the conversation for best attraction at Epcot, maybe even Walt Disney World as a whole. It perfectly encapsulates the joy of Arendelle and its royal family while delivering the optimal showcase for Elsa’s rendition of Let It Go. And that leads to the other thrilling part, especially for children. Elsa and her sister, Anna, hold court at a wildly popular character meeting here.

Even people who aren’t suffering from Frozen Fever will still find plenty to celebrate at this pavilion. Like Morocco, the people of Norway participated in the development and construction of this place. The design reflects a gorgeous Norwegian village, and many elements from the country’s fairy tales and legends are on display here. Even the stores have trolls and other fantasy creatures on display. It’s such a charming place, and it also boasts the best character meal at Epcot, Akershus. I call it the less celebrated sibling to Cinderella’s Royal Table due to its similar volume of Disney Princesses.

 
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