India pavilion may be coming....

[Lil_Tink]

But I do agree with John.. It isnt nice to state the facts as America has many problems its self...no one is perfect.. I have met many very nice Indians and think it would be great to give more jobs in America.. Also I know many successful Indians to

 

[gm]

well said Johnvree

I agree.

It is just sad that people always have to say something bad and sour. I also feel that it may be how they were raised also unfortunately.

I certainly do hope we see an India pavilion with Indian food. Yum and think of the shopping possibilities WOW.

I also have many friends who are Indian who own 7-11, stop n go's, hotels, motels and I always envy them for their hard work to own their own businesses.

 

[Plus4206]

But you also can't dismiss the fact that India is a poor nation with poverty, starvation and health issues that can't be ignored. Is spending 50 mill or so to build a WS pavillion the best use for that money ?

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

But you also can't dismiss the fact that India is a poor nation with poverty, starvation and health issues that can't be ignored. Is spending 50 mill or so to build a WS pavillion the best use for that money ?

With the exception of Morroco, the World Showcase pavilions at Epcot are not funded by national governments.

Consider Japan. Mitsukoshi is the sponsor, which allows them to operate the restaurants and store.

An India pavilion would be a welcome addition to Epcot. It would take a consortium of Indian companies for whom the pavilion would further their business objectives. It would probably also take financial involvement by Disney, and right now it seems unlikely that Disney wants to pour their own money into World Showcase.

 

[Plus4206]

This is the first line of the OP: "I was just reading an article that India wants to promote their tourism industry ....."

But the point of my post was more in defense of those here who pointed out some of the problems in India and are now getting flamed for them.

 

[raidermatt]

I think only one person, the one who originally commented on the priorities, could possibly fit what you describe, Plus.

That aside, all countries have problems, but that doesn't mean its unwise to use funds to promote its tourist industry. If successful, they can bring in more tourist dollars than they spend on the promotion... the goal of all advertising/promotion.

In this case, we don't have enough info to even know who's putting up the money, or even if things have reached that stage. The government may be involved, but they could be involved to find corporate sponsors.

Lots of possibilities. In the unlikely event that the pavilion ever sees the light of day, perhaps we will get the details.

 

[rwodonnell]

With the exception of Morroco, the World Showcase pavilions at Epcot are not funded by national governments.

Consider Japan. Mitsukoshi is the sponsor, which allows them to operate the restaurants and store.

This prompts the question - who does sponsor the various pavilions? And what exactly does that mean? Does Disney put no money into it?

 

[RickinNYC]

But you also can't dismiss the fact that India is a poor nation with poverty, starvation and health issues that can't be ignored. Is spending 50 mill or so to build a WS pavillion the best use for that money ?

Yes, this is very true and there's now way around it.

But there is something called tact and and there is something else called tacky.

 

[Trinity721]

Yes, this is very true and there's now way around it.

But there is something called tact and and there is something else called tacky.

ITA No one's dismissing the fact that India has issues. But the way it was previously addressed in this thread was not so nice. Sorry this is my third post on this thread, but stereotypes are simply offensive and unacceptable. As someone said earlier, would you say those things to someone from India?

Sorry to the OP that this thread has somewhat been hijacked. I hope to hear more about a new pavilion though!

 

[mitros]

It's been what, 20 years since they added a country to WS? It's hard to believe that Disney could not come to some sort of agreement with ANY other government. Oh wait, Eisner has been in charge for the last twenty years! Must be a connection there somewhere.

 

[DancingBear]

It's been what, 20 years since they added a country to WS?

Not quite. Norway opened in 1988.

 

[disneyhoneymooners]

Personally, I would LOVE to see them add a country as different as Greece or Russia. The architecture is totally different and unlike anything in the World Showcase now, the food is, the music, it would be awesome.
When I think of India, I think it is too closely related to the style of Morocco.
ALSO...I'd LOVE to see a section added on to the American Pavilion to honor our NATIVE AMERICANS and Hawaii!! That would be AWESOME!
And I do wish in the UK, there was more representation of Ireland and Scotland. That's a little disappointing. Like the Blarney castle, or something.

There are lots more ideas and new and different things they could add, other than India. I hope they see this! Well, we're talking about Dis, ofcourse they see it. Right?!?!
A gyro sounds really good about right now.

 

[Andrew Bichard]

And I do wish in the UK, there was more representation of Ireland and Scotland. That's a little disappointing. Like the Blarney castle, or something.

Blarney is in the Republic of Ireland, not the UK.

Andrew

 

[Horace Horsecollar]

When I think of India, I think it is too closely related to the style of Morocco.

Ummm... India and Morocco are "too closely related"?

India and Morocco have different people, different history, different languages, different predominant religions, different food, and different cultures.

Morocco is in Northern Africa. India is on the Indian subcontinent of Asia. The distance between Casablanca, Morocco, and Mumbai (Bombay), India, is approximately 5 thousand miles. That's about the same distance as between Chicago, USA, and Moscow, Russia.

If India and Morocco are "too closely related," then so are Norway and Japan.

 

[mitros]

OK, I stand corrected, 17 years. That's still an awful long time with nuttin' new!