Favorite things in World Showcase

[Parker Clan]

After three years in a row, we still had never gone to France (I know, crazy!) and so on our fourth trip last year we finally explored it. Not to miss- the sherbet at the ice cream shop! Delicious! And great photo / memory maker opportunity by the fountains!

 

[JaimieJ]

Definitely the department store in Japan, so many neat things to look at(especially the Japanese snacks), also the pick a pearl is fun.
US-American adventure, and the Voices of Liberty
Norway-School bread mmmmm
Mexico- (Just love the atmosphere of the pavilion inside, also a good place to cool off if its really warm out)
Everywhere else, just exploring the nooks and crannies of the pavilion. There's so many little details everywhere, I notice new things each time I go.

 

[Fantabulously Cherry]

It was Maelstrom *sniff sniff*

I love it all, but these are best for me:

trying on the hats and playing the musical instruments in Mexico
taking pics with the troll in the shop of Norway (usually involves the picking of his nose)
walking throught he marketplace in Morocco
seeing the British bands in concert in the UK
walking through the gardens and seeing the hockey gear in the trading post in Canada
food wise, it Le Cellier and Rose & Crown

I agree with @goodgodmrsmolly however. At night the lighting isn't all that great to begin with, and when you add alcohol to that, it can be nasty.

 

[verleniahall]

Mexico - the boat ride

Norway - N/A

Germany - Werthurs store

China - Egg Roll!!

African Outpost - NA

American Adventure - Didn't Stop

Japan - Pick a Pearl

France - Pictures

United Kingdom - Twinnings Tea Shop

In All Countries - CHARACTERS!!!

 

[nilla]

Grapefruit beer in Germany
The store in Japan
Miyuki in Japan ("candy for you!")....is she still there? We didn't see her last year.
The acrobats in China.....are they still there?
American Adventure
Mary Poppins and Alice in the UK

Oh, and drunk cheerleading coaches driving around on motorized scooters. "Watch your ankles!"

 

[Belle612]

I like to start out with a margarita at La Cava de Tequila, then pick up a treat at Karamell Kucche in Germany, followed by a performance of the Voices of Liberty! We also really enjoy watching each country's film, especially Canada.

 

[RhodyOrange]

Grand Marnier Orange Slushie from the kiosk in France. I'm surprised I'm the first to bring that up!

After that Voices of Liberty/American Adventure (never just one of them).

I like walking around the Mexico Pavillion (especially when it's raining)

And I usually find myself in the shops in the UK.

 

[DisneyFan2013]

What are your favorites? The things you absolutely love or can't miss when you go?

I like when Hanson is there.

 

[PSUGuy]

The pic below says it all.

Bill From PA

 

[nemodeb]

When I go at night I always try and find the drunk couple arguing. I call Epcot the angry park. Out of all of WDW, I have seen the worst behavior there. IDK if it is the size of the park, the drinking, or both, but I have seen everything from screaming arguments, to crying, to physical altercations in the WS.

I do think Epcot becomes an "adult" park at night. It's the drinking. I can understand wanting to try new flavors from different countries, but to get stinking drunk doing it ruins everyone's fun. We've also seen some pretty obnoxious behavior.

 

[loves to dive]

Getting an ice cream cone in France and going over to Morocco and finding a hidden corner to sit and eat it. To kill ya in Mexico. Wine tastings in Germany and Italy. the food just about everywhere.

 

[Satchmo128]

We are fans of the movies (Canada, China, and France). I always have to see the American Adventure show, too.
Pick up a pastry in France and some caramel goodies in Germany.
Three Caballeros ride in Mexico + a margarita.

 

[itchin2go]

American Adventure - Didn't Stop

You know - we never used to go in there either. However, we checked out the gift shop on our last trip. They had some cool stuff in there! We bought some artisanal creamed honey, and thought about some other jarred gourmet-ish sauces. There was enough interesting stuff that I won't skip it anymore.

 

[soniam]

When I go at night I always try and find the drunk couple arguing. I call Epcot the angry park. Out of all of WDW, I have seen the worst behavior there. IDK if it is the size of the park, the drinking, or both, but I have seen everything from screaming arguments, to crying, to physical altercations in the WS.

I always see angry families at MK, but I don't remember seeing it much at Epcot. i always figured it was because MK opens early/closes late and has so many rides. We were one of those families in March, when DS decided to pull a Tom Sawyer on Tom Sawyer Island and hide from us right before our ADR at BOG. Boy did that glass of champagne really hit the spot.

 

[itchin2go]

I always see angry families at MK, but I don't remember seeing it much at Epcot. i always figured it was because MK opens early/closes late and has so many rides. We were one of those families in March, when DS decided to pull a Tom Sawyer on Tom Sawyer Island and hide from us right before our ADR at BOG. Boy did that glass of champagne really hit the spot.

I was thinking the same thing regarding anger at MK. I thought it was because there's SO much to do there, and there's always one family member that wants to push everyone else ... too far.

The only angry person I saw in Epcot was angry at me because I was giving her son the eye for being terribly rambunctious in the Norway shop - in and amongst many breakables. I didn't even know my surprise/annoyance was visible until she started yelling at me.

 

[lesliekatya]

World showcase is my happy place - I love it so much. It's as close as I'm going to get to those countries for awhile. I just love the food and the beautiful architecture.

Mexico - Margaritas and the boat ride. The inside of the pyramid is unbelievably beautiful! Totally have to eat there next time.

Norway - The Viking toys were fun for the boys.

Morocco - so beautiful, and probably a pretty authentic feel, considering the Moroccan government designed it. The souvenirs are so lovely and the food at tangerine cafe is delicious!

Germany - The caramel shop, the glass shop, Biergarten - so much fun. Such charming architecture.

China - Shopping for kimonos. Really gorgeous buildings. Prettiest at dusk with the buildings lit up.

Italy - the flag performers, Sergio

Japan - Pick a Pearl, the boys loved the (Pokemon) department store! Teppan Edo was a lot of fun. The drums.

France - Ice cream and beautiful photo ops. I have to try chefs de France next time.

United Kingdom - The music and the fun shops. Beatles, Rolling Stones, doctor who memorabilia. Crunchee bars for DH.
Eta- fish and chips!

Canada - so pretty! Great for photos.

 

[NuttyDisneyDad]

Wow... Ur list is right on the money. My must dos are the same except I would add Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar!

 

[Whatsthegoodword]

Happiness is a "big beer" and the oom-pah band at the Biergarten.

 

[disneygolfer1985]

I love everything about the world showcase. I unfortunately just witnessed mo'rockin in 2013 and was bummed to see they were gone. I could grab a beer in Germany or a half and half in the UK and just relax.

 

[jemlover]

Love the garden in Canada, the Moroccan pavilion and, of course, Grand Marnier Slushes!