Highlights of Epcot's World Showcase?

[indimom]

If you had one afternoon/evening to spend in World Showcase, what would your itinerary be? What would you not want to miss?

 

[Robo]

World Showcase

Canada-
O Canada- CirleVision film starring Martin Short.
Off Kilter- a unique rock/folk band, very popular!

UK-
World Showcase (Street) Players- (Audience participation comedy sketches) very funny!

British Revolution- a British Rock Groups Tribute Band

France-
Serveur Amusant- a Comical Waiter/acrobat juggler.
Impressions of France - wide screen film

Japan-
Miyuki- Japanese candy artistry

America-
THE AMERICAN ADVENTURE- One of my favorite shows at WDW!

Voices of Liberty- a cappella renditions of the best loved Americana music. Just amazingly beautiful!

Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps- outside the pavilion.

Germany-
Miniature Train Set (outside)

Wonders of China- Circlevision Film (very good)

Norway-
Maelstrom Ride

Mexico-
Gran Fiesta Tour (Starring The Three Caballeros) Ride (with Donald Duck)
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Check the following site for the show times of the above.

This is a great site to keep BOOKMARKED for future reference.

The following site posts the stage shows, in-park and other on-property shows and their times for the CURRENT week.
(It is updated every weekend.)
The times may be "similar" for other dates as well.

Click below-

Steve Soares' TIMES GUIDE Site

Click on the colored links for the various parks
to open their listings and view their show times.

Be sure to check back to the site as the actual dates of your trip get closer.
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Even more information from the Soares site HERE.

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Epcot WS. in general-
Agent P's (Perry the Platypus') World Showcase Adventure-
interactive adventure through one of seven World Showcase pavilions.

Shopping the various wares from each country.
And, the best restaurants on WDW property are in WS!
(Le Cellier in Canada is a personal favorite!)

And, of course, IllumiNations at 9pm (Or "closing time" which can vary during certain seasons.)

 

[Disneylover99]

If you had one afternoon/evening to spend in World Showcase, what would your itinerary be? What would you not want to miss?

Our itinerary mostly revolves around the food. This is what we would have to do/eat in no particular order.

1. Ham & Apple sandwich at Kringla Bakery in Norway, plus go on Maelstrom
2. Margarita in Mexico, plus Mexico ride
3. Crepes in France, plus Grey Goose Slushie
4. Fish and Chips in UK
5. Counter service meal at Tangieriene Cafe in Morocco

My kids would be colouring Duffy all around the showcase.

 

[MinnieTink]

My 'must see' list for WS is
1. Having a cucumber margarita at La Cava del Tequila inside the Mexico pavilion
1a. Having a second margarita!
2. Shopping in the store in the Japan pavilion
3. Fish and chips while listening to British Revolution

There are lots of other fun things in WS but those are my favorites

 

[dwheaton]

I'd be sure to just spend a lot of the time walking around and trying some different foods. I would try to see Maelstrom and Impressions de France if you can. Since you'll be there for dinner, what you pick depends on how much you want to spend. I'll echo the other comment that the Tangerine Cafe in Morocco is awesome for counter service. I wouldn't waste time on a sit-down meal since you're only there for an afternoon and evening. I'd also suggest the American Adventure if you have the time. It does eat up quite a lot of time. I'd make sure you go into Mexico to see that atmosphere, though the boat ride is a shell of its former self.

 

[figment_jii]

Only one afternoon/evening? So little time! I guess I would:

Start at Canada: Off Kilter - a fun band to listen to and watch. They only perform at set times, so be sure to check the schedule posted by their stage (between Canada and the UK).

Head back to Mexico: Grand Fiesta Tour - cute ride (kind of like Small World). Not usually too busy.

Head to Norway: Malestrom - fun ride, can be busy. I'd grab a FP for this (if the line is more than 30 minutes), head back to Mexico and then ride Grand Fiesta while waiting. Otherwise, head to the Kringla for a snack!

Wander to Germany: Karamel Kuche - I love the caramel corn.

Then head to Italy: look around, see the shops.

Then to USA: American Adventure - this a great show, but it takes up a good chunk of time (45 minutes at a minimum).

Then to Japan: look around

On to Morocco: look around

Then to France: Impressions de France - good movie with beautiful music. After it ends, head to the Patisserie for a snack.

Then end at UK, with dinner at R&C and watch IllumiNations (if you've not see it).

 

[KYfriedPanda]

Relax, meander, and always keep your eyes and ears open. World Showcase is the one place in Disney where I feel like a planned agenda isn't even the slightest bit necessary. And I agree with PP's who mentioned the grey goose slushie and the margaritas at La Cava... Just got to try them for the first time, and wow were they ever good.

 

[pixie2416]

The acrobat show in the China Pavillion is outstanding!

 

[indimom]

World Showcase

Canada-
O Canada- CirleVision film starring Martin Short.
Off Kilter- a unique rock/folk band, very popular!

UK-
World Showcase (Street) Players- (Audience participation comedy sketches) very funny!

British Revolution- a British Rock Groups Tribute Band

France-
Serveur Amusant- a Comical Waiter/acrobat juggler.
Impressions of France - wide screen film

Japan-
Miyuki- Japanese candy artistry

America-
THE AMERICAN ADVENTURE- One of my favorite shows at WDW!

Voices of Liberty- a cappella renditions of the best loved Americana music. Just amazingly beautiful!

Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps- outside the pavilion.

Germany-
Miniature Train Set (outside)

Wonders of China- Circlevision Film (very good)

Norway-
Maelstrom Ride

Mexico-
Gran Fiesta Tour (Starring The Three Caballeros) Ride (with Donald Duck)
----------------------

Check the following site for the show times of the above.

This is a great site to keep BOOKMARKED for future reference.

The following site posts the stage shows, in-park and other on-property shows and their times for the CURRENT week.
(It is updated every weekend.)
The times may be "similar" for other dates as well.

Click below-

Steve Soares' TIMES GUIDE Site

Click on the colored links for the various parks
to open their listings and view their show times.

Be sure to check back to the site as the actual dates of your trip get closer.
----------------------

Even more information from the Soares site HERE.

----------------------


------------------------------------------
Epcot WS. in general-
Agent P's (Perry the Platypus') World Showcase Adventure-
interactive adventure through one of seven World Showcase pavilions.

Shopping the various wares from each country.
And, the best restaurants on WDW property are in WS!
(Le Cellier in Canada is a personal favorite!)

And, of course, IllumiNations at 9pm (Or "closing time" which can vary during certain seasons.)

Thanks Much, Robo! You always have a wealth of information. I bookmarked the Soares pages. That will help a lot!!

Our itinerary mostly revolves around the food. This is what we would have to do/eat in no particular order.

1. Ham & Apple sandwich at Kringla Bakery in Norway, plus go on Maelstrom
2. Margarita in Mexico, plus Mexico ride
3. Crepes in France, plus Grey Goose Slushie
4. Fish and Chips in UK
5. Counter service meal at Tangieriene Cafe in Morocco

My kids would be colouring Duffy all around the showcase.

We did a little snacking around the showcase on our last trip and it was fun. We'll definitely include that this time also (especially since I don't want to waste time for a sit down meal). Thanks for the recommendations!

I'd be sure to just spend a lot of the time walking around and trying some different foods. I would try to see Maelstrom and Impressions de France if you can. Since you'll be there for dinner, what you pick depends on how much you want to spend. I'll echo the other comment that the Tangerine Cafe in Morocco is awesome for counter service. I wouldn't waste time on a sit-down meal since you're only there for an afternoon and evening. I'd also suggest the American Adventure if you have the time. It does eat up quite a lot of time. I'd make sure you go into Mexico to see that atmosphere, though the boat ride is a shell of its former self.

Yeah, we're not doing a sit down, just going to try some counter service locations. Thanks for the recommendations. It's nice to know which shows and entertainers people like the best so we can hit the highlights during this short trip. We haven't gotten to do much in the WS in the past and we're really looking forward to it!

Only one afternoon/evening? So little time! I guess I would:

Start at Canada: Off Kilter - a fun band to listen to and watch. They only perform at set times, so be sure to check the schedule posted by their stage (between Canada and the UK).

Head back to Mexico: Grand Fiesta Tour - cute ride (kind of like Small World). Not usually too busy.

Head to Norway: Malestrom - fun ride, can be busy. I'd grab a FP for this (if the line is more than 30 minutes), head back to Mexico and then ride Grand Fiesta while waiting. Otherwise, head to the Kringla for a snack!

Wander to Germany: Karamel Kuche - I love the caramel corn.

Then head to Italy: look around, see the shops.

Then to USA: American Adventure - this a great show, but it takes up a good chunk of time (45 minutes at a minimum).

Then to Japan: look around

On to Morocco: look around

Then to France: Impressions de France - good movie with beautiful music. After it ends, head to the Patisserie for a snack.

Then end at UK, with dinner at R&C and watch IllumiNations (if you've not see it).

Sounds like we're coming up with a consensus on which shows are the best! That will make planning much easier! Thanks for sharing your favorites!!

Relax, meander, and always keep your eyes and ears open. World Showcase is the one place in Disney where I feel like a planned agenda isn't even the slightest bit necessary. And I agree with PP's who mentioned the grey goose slushie and the margaritas at La Cava... Just got to try them for the first time, and wow were they ever good.

Yeah, I don't want to be stuck to a strict agenda, but want to hit some of the "best of the best" world showcase has to offer. I've got a Grey Goose Slushie in my future! I've heard a lot of great things about them!

The acrobat show in the China Pavillion is outstanding!

Thanks for your suggestions!


I really appreciate all the advice and suggestions! We really are on a limited time frame so I want to get the best out of it that we can! We spent more time at Epcot on past trips, but since the kids were younger we didn't do as much in WS - mainly dining and kidcot stops. I'm looking forward to enjoying some of the entertainment and shopping this time!

 

[DakotaRose]

Voices of Liberty
Impressions de France movie
wine tasting in Germany, Italy or France
O! Canada movie
Off Kilter
World Showcase Players
Pizza at Via Napoli
Illuminations

If there's time, I'd add Maelstrom, American Adventure and the museum in Morocco.

 

[nansmama]

If I only had a few hours, here's what I'd do:

Peek inside the pyramid in Mexico.
Maelstrom in Norway, but only if the line is short (most claustrophobic queue EVER).
The movie and museum in China, and a slushie from the tea cart.
Take a look at the koi fish in Japan.
Morocco -- Eat at Tangierine Cafe while listening to Mo Rockin. Stroll through the "back avenue" there.
Sit for a few minutes and watch the fountains in France
Off Kilter (Canada)
Double back to take the boat across the lagoon

DONE!

 

[gwmort]

Find and consume Kaki Gori

It is the one must do for us every trip.

 

[amandals2007]

Find and consume Kaki Gori

It is the one must do for us every trip.

What is that?!?! Never heard of it