If you could add one country to World Showcase...

[Amunet]

I agree with Egypt.
I'd also like to toss in New Zealand

 

[TheLittles]

I would have to go with Greece too! The theming would be amazing!

 

[jillyh]

Wow ! Great Ideas! I was going to say switzerland, but really like the ideas of Australia, Greece and Russia!

 

[Lehuaann]

I want Norway back...

 

[isabellea]

Russia, Thailand (yummy food), Peru or South Africa?

 

[Bullseye]

Australia, it's a country and a continent.

 

[ghosto hosto]

Australia. It is an entire continent after all and well deserving of representation. Russia is indeed a rich and fasciniting culture but not yet worthy of the honor. Lack of repect for diversity is so un Disney.

 

[TXAKDisneyFan]

Brazil. I'd love a churrascaria dining option! They could feature samba dancers for entertainment...

I'd also love to see a Thailand pavilion. I think there's really a dearth of Thai cuisine at Disney.

India would also provide a lot of different cultural and culinary options.

I agree with a couple previous posters that Australia belongs at AK. The flora and fauna are such a big part of why foreigners visit Australia (not really the cuisine, shopping, etc), that it makes it a perfect fit for AK.

 

[Planogirl]

Norway.

Actually I've always wished for a Greek pavilion.

 

[MaxsDad]

I want Norway back...

I was thinking the same thing!

 

[Asellus]

Poland! Food would be awesome! (Paczki...yum! Now I want one!)

 

[Aliceacc]

I would take any country. But here's what I would like to see there:
- a ride or attraction/movie that tells me a little about their culture.
- a restaurant-- QS or TS, I don't care-- that teaches me a little about their cuisine. If you can "dumb down" one or two entrees to entice the less brave, that would be a bonus.
- a shop that includes, in addition to the typical keychains and stuff, something affordable relating to the culture. On our last trip, I got mom (whose mother was born in Canada) a maple leaf pin. It was affordable, she saw the Canada connection, and she loved it.

Give me those 3 things, and I'll spend time there.

If you can throw in some rest rooms, it will be a huge bonus.

 

[LivingforDisney]

I was having a debate with some Disney friends and we got to talking about World Showcase. If you could add one country/culture to World Showcase, what would it be and why?

Personally, Id chose Australia. I think it could be very interesting with a nice store and restaurant. If you've been, there's nothing quite comparable. What's yours and why?

Totally agree, Pacific isn't represented at all

 

[ChloesDaddy]

Many of the countries already mentioned would be good choices I think -- Russia, Brazil, India, Australia, Greece, etc...

Here is a piece from last year on adding to World Showcase.

https://dadfordisney.com/2015/04/21/will-we-ever-see-a-new-country-added-to-epcot/

It has a good map of the used and "available" slots (based on the original WS plan).

As explained in the article, several of the slots are already used for other guest space, now including the space between Mexico and Norway. The Outpost area (2 and 3 on the map) is probably the best place for a new pavilion. The author suggests that it would be preferable to locate an African country there (Ethiopia would be interesting I think), but with Morocco already in WS, the entire continent represented in AK, and representation of food and culture at AKL, I don't think that needs to be a priority consideration.

It's fun to think about the idea of filling certain slots geographically -- Switzerland between Germany and Italy, Spain between France and Morocco, Russia between China and Germany.

Thinking about WDW as a whole, South America seems the most under-represented area of the world, so I would prefer Brazil. Now, that could change for me if they were to say, oh I don't know, replace Dinoland at AK with a new land based on South America. If that happens, or if they could just add more countries, my next choice would be India followed by Australia or New Zealand then Russia.

Less relevant Epcot ramblings follow (read at your own risk)...

Thinking about priorities at Epcot, it would be nice to see them overhaul the Future World area before expanding WS. Start with a re-imagining of the Wonders of Life pavilion, including an attraction based on Inside Out. Then figure out something to do with the Innoventions area and the theater at Imagination, and update the Energy attraction. Actually, it would be fun to have the same cast with an updated show in which Ellen walks in thinking she has all the answers based on the current outdated show, only to find out that she has to change her thinking based on updated knowledge and technologies.

ETA -- Here is a world map showing which countries are currently in the WS.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Spain.

 

[Accident]

Personally, Id chose Australia. I think it could be very interesting with a nice store and restaurant. If you've been, there's nothing quite comparable. What's yours and why?

I think australia would make a better theme for for a new resort and get some new signatures in it. It's a lot going on for just a small world in epcot there...

 

[Accident]

What about brazil? they have some amazing culture and street type parties there..

 

[ChloesDaddy]

Spain.

It had been planned, along with several others. Check out this article...

http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_c...f-epcot-s-world-showcase-never-get-built.aspx

And, not about Spain but other plans that were never realized, there's this video from the Epcot opening with Danny Kaye and Alex Haley on the Equatorial Africa pavilion (nice quote from WED on entertaining/educating as well).

 

[Frank4202]

It would be great to see Disney use the space between Germany and China. Epcot as a hole needs something new aside from World Showcase.

 

[MamaLema]

Greece...I like Greek food

Peru...I live Peruvian food

India...I like Indian food

Poland...I like Polish food