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Explore the various cultures and wonders of the world around you through the amazing attractions at this unique scaled down version of Walt Disney’s original Florida Project; the “Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow”.
- Mission: SPACE – Blast off into the ultimate thrilling space mission that holds challenging interactive roles for every astronaut on your team. For the most intense training go with the Orange Team, or for a less intense option choose to travel with the Green Team.
Height Requirement: 44″ (113 cm) or taller, Fast Pass attraction - Mission: SPACE Advanced Training Lab - Play Mission: SPACE Race, a competition where two teams battle against each other in a high-energy race to be the first to rocket back to the space station! Space Base is a fun interactive crawl space and at Expedition Mars, all you need is a joystick and jet pack button to discover the surface of Mars.
- Test Track - Experience the world of auto testing on one of the fastest rides in Disney history! Race up bumpy terrain, race through hair-pin turns and freezing cold conditions, and then go full speed ahead at 60 miles an hour around 50-degree banked curves.
Height Requirement: 40″ (102 cm) or taller, Fast Pass attraction - Spaceship Earth – Travel in a time machine into the world-renowned 180-foot-tall geosphere and explore the magnificent past, present and future moments of the history of human communication.
- Innoventions: The Road to Tomorrow - Experience new technologies first hand. Touch, feel and play with the toys and tools of the future, like Toontown Tag game. Become a video game action figure, examine DNA with the “Look Closer” machine and run your own virtual business at Opportunity City.
- Ellen’s Energy Adventure at Universe of Energy - Fun-filled ride starring Ellen DeGeneres through the creation of the universe, between and under dinosaurs and far above Earth with satellites and atoms to explore what brain power and energy can really accomplish.
- Living with the Land - Take a leisurely boat ride through living laboratories, a tropical rain forest, the African desert and the American plains to see the latest developments in aquaculture and desert farming. Take a fascinating first hand look at experimental greenhouses and take an aqua environment with alligators.
Fast Pass attraction - Soarin - Flying adventure through the natural wonders, sights and smells of California. Glide 40 feet above breathtaking views of Yosemite, redwood forests, orange groves and Disneyland.
Height Requirement: 40″ (102 cm) or taller, Fast Pass attraction - Circle of Life - Your favorite “Lion King” characters, Timon, Pumbaa and Simba share how important the different kinds of plants and animals are to the health of the planet in this delightful film that explores the wonders of nature.
- Journey into Imagination Pavillion:
ImageWorks - The Kodak “What If” Labs interactive playground lets you create magical music, videotape your image and play it back in super slow motion, jump on stones to make up a symphony, transform into an animal and e-mail the photo to friends. - Journey Into Imagination With Figment - Ride through the Imagination Institute with the purple dragon Figment.
- “Honey, I Shrunk The Audience” - Professor Wayne Szalinski is at it again, but this time he shrinks you. This incredible 3-D attraction has amazing special effects and awesome surprises.
Fast Pass attraction
- Turtle Talk with Crush – Have a Real-time conversation with Crush the sea turtle in this first-of-its-kind live animated show as he interacts, jokes and even recognizes random guests making every show a different experience.
- The Living Seas - Discover a magical world of the sea in one of the largest man-made ocean environments. Find Nemo and all his friends among the fascinating fish and other creatures of the deep in magnificent underwater environments and fun interactive stations.
Located throughout the Park - Kidcot Fun Stops - You children can “travel the world” discovering activity-filled craft areas where they can draw, write, stamp and create.
WORLD SHOWCASE PAVILLIONS
- Canada Pavilion – See the CircleVison 360° film presentation, “O Canada!”, shop at Northwest Mercantile and La Boutique des Provinces, featuring folk art, pewter, plush toys and athletic attire and eat at Le Cellier Steakhouse.
- China Pavilion - See the CircleVision 360° presentation, “Reflections of China”, and the incredible Dragon Legend Acrobats and the stunning performances on the Chinese harp, SI XIAN. Visit serene gardens and temple, shop for authentic Chinese goods, and enjoy the cuisine of Nine Dragons Restaurant or the Lotus Blossom Café.
- France Pavilion - Stroll along both the streets of Paris and the provinces where you will find shops with designer fragrances, soaps, cosmetics, wines, and kitchen accessories. Eat at bakeries and dine at the Bistro de Paris and Les Chefs de France, and experience the food the French are famous for. See the wrap-around motion picture, “Impressions de France” and the hilarious street entertainment: A Chair Act.
- Germany Pavilion - A charming, fairy-tale inspired village with shops like Der Bücherwurm, with hand-painted eggs, Der Teddybar, and Kunstarbeit in Kristall, featuring crystal jewelry. Enjoy authentic food and song-and-dance at the one-and-only Oktoberfest Musikanten at the Biergarten, or have a bite of schnitzel at the Sommerfest. Plus, daily wine tastings at the Weinkeller and delicious German baked goods at Sussigkeiten.
- Italy Pavilion - Discover architecture reminiscent of Venice, including a stunning version of the Campanile (bell tower) of St. Mark’s Square, bridges, gondolas and colorful barber poles. Shop for fine leather goods at Il Bel Cristallo. Enjoy sweets from Delizie Italiane and La Bottega Italiana and dine at L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante.
- Japan Pavilion - Serene rock gardens and water in koi-filled pools and streams, a handsome pagoda and a stunning torii gate. See the Taiko drummers, Matsuriza; the candy artistry of Miyuki and the fascinating exhibit at the Bijutsu-kan Gallery: “The Kitahara Collection of Tin-Toys”! Dine at the exceptional restaurants the Mitsukoshi Teppan Yaki Dining Room and the Yakitori House. Plus shop for authentic Japanese apparel, toys, and Bonsai trees.
- Mexico Pavilion - A festive, active marketplace with music, dining and the delightful El Rio Del Tiempo, “The River of Time” boat ride. Shop for authentic baskets, pottery and clothing in the lively Plaza de los Amigos and dine on Mexican cuisine at the romantic La Cantina De San Angel. See the “Animales Fantasticos” art collection, with colorful folk-art woodcarvings and the live performances by the illustrious Mariachi Cobre.
- Morocco Pavilion – faraway land divided into two sections, the Ville Nouvelle (new city) and the Medina (old city). Shops feature Rabat carpets, woven belts, leather sandals, fezzes, brass pots and planters. Enjoy the food and marvelous bellydancers at Restaurant Marrakesh, incredible world music of Mo’Rockin’ and artifacts at the Gallery of Arts and History.
- Norway Pavilion - Explore the Age of the Vikings, ride the Maelstrom adventure cruise, climb aboard a realistic sailing ship, see Norse artifacts inside an authentic Stave Church, and dine inside a castle at the Restaurant Akershus. Plus, enjoy baked goods and coffee at the Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe; Norwegian books, fragrances, candy and more at the shops; and musical performances by the Spelmanns Gledje.
Maelstrom is a Fast Pass attraction. - U.S.A. Pavilion - Celebrate America at the Colonial-style structure presenting The American Adventure theatrical show, the Hall of Flags, and home to the Voices of Liberty. Enjoy the entertainment of the Spirit of America Fife & Drums Corp and the star-spangled line-up at the America Gardens Theatre. Have a quick bite at the Liberty Inn. See influences of contemporary African-American artists in the Echoes of Africa exhibit.
- United Kingdom Pavilion - Travel to old England and stroll through an informal area with a 1500s-style thatched-roof cottage and canal. Catch the beat of the British Invasion at a formal square with a Hyde Park bandstand or see the one-and-only Pam Brody and the comical World Showcase Players. Shop for British toys at The Toy Soldier, unique clothing at the Sportsman Shoppe, English perfumes and soaps at the Queen’s Table, and more authentic British goods at other shops. Dine on fish and chips at the renowned Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room. Special seating at the Rose & Crown Pub will provide the best view of the nighttime event IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.
- IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth – a magnificent nighttime event with original music, over 1,100 pyrotechnic bursts, lasers and an extraordinary Earth Globe that floats across the lagoon displaying the wonders of the seven continents on its LED screens — the first ever of their kind.
- Bistro de Paris (France) - An intimate, traditional French dining experience in turn of the 20th century Paris.
- Les Chefs de France (France) - French culinary masterpieces.
- Coral Reef Restaurant (The Living Seas) - Dine under the sea in this awesome restaurant .
- L’ Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante (Italy) – Dine on classic Italian cuisine in a Roman Renaissance palace complete with crystal chandeliers.
- Biergarten Restaurant (Germany) – It’s always Oktoberfest at this all-you-care-to-eat German buffet.
- Le Cellier Steakhouse (Canada) – A sizzling steakhouse experience in a cellar of a magnificent Canadian château
Nine Dragons Restaurant (China) - Dine in a Chinese palace on a meal fit for Chinese royalty. - Restaurant Marrakesh (Morocco) - North African dining and entertainment in an exotic world of splendor in this Sultan’s palace.
Rose & Crown Dining Room (United Kingdom)- Authentic pub and restaurant that serves quintessentially British food and drink, including Fish & Chips. - San Angel Inn (Mexico) – Dine under the twilight in a restaurant on the banks of the Mexico pavilion’s “River of Time.”
- Teppanyaki Dining Room (Japan) – Surrounded by tranquil Japanese gardens, enjoy an exotic treat of traditional Teppanyaki stir-fry fare.
- Tempura Kiku (Japan) - Sushi bar featuring artfully prepared fresh fish and vegetables, as well as traditional tempura (batter-fried meat and vegetables) dishes.
Quick Service:
- Boulangerie Patisserie (France) - A delectable assortment of sandwiches, quiches, French pastries and hot coffee.
- Electric Umbrella Restaurant (Future World) – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner- Scrambled eggs, bacon, French toast sticks, Cheeseburgers, deli-style sandwiches, scrumptious salads and fixins’ bar.
- Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe (Norway) - counter-service restaurant serving assortment of Norwegian specialties, pastries, open-faced sandwiches and beer.
- Liberty Inn (U.S.A.) - convenient and delicious chicken and burgers.
- La Cantina De San Angel (Mexico) - Lagoon-front Mexican cantina, includes nachos, tacos, tortillas, burritos, refried beans, churros and flan.
- Lotus Blossom Café (China) - counter-service restaurant offering Chinese take-out, including egg rolls, stir-fry and Shanghai grilled chicken with pickled vegetables.
- Sommerfest (Germany) - Sample bratwurst, snacks and German beer.
- Sunshine Season Food Fair (The Land) - This food court offers plenty of choices from pasta to baked potatoes to barbeque to soups and salads.
- Tangierine Café – (Morocco)- Offering lamb, chicken and other North African favorites such as couscous.
- Yakitori House – (Japan) Replica of a 16th-century Japanese palace for a quick bite. Beef and chicken skewers, noodles and sushi rolls.
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