In the Navigation bar under Walt Disney World -> Epcot -> World Showcase, select the Country of your choosing to see a wealth of information all about the different things you can eat, see, or do at that Country! Each Country page shows the Attractions in that Country, if there are any shows or entertainment, food offerings, and shopping!
World Showcase Overview
The World Showcase at Epcot features 11 different pavilions all around the World Showcase Lagoon, each pavilion representing a Country from around the World! Immerse yourself in different cultures and experiences as you travel around the World in a day, and even the Cast Members that work in the different pavilions are natives of the Country that is represented!
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Upcoming additions to the world showcase
Check out this section regularly as we will be sure to keep this updated with all new Future World construction and happenings as we hear about them!
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Shopping in the World Showcase
Each Country in the World Showcase has shopping that is specific to that Country where you could find unique gifts imported from the Country. Go to the menu, Walt Disney World -> Epcot -> World Showcase -> and select the country to see the shops, attractions, and restaurants located in each Country. However, there are also other generic shops that are found throughout the World Showcase that do not fit into those countries as well as a shop at the entrance to the International Gateway entrance to Epcot. Here are descriptions of each of those shops.
Disney Traders
Store Type: Small shop
Location: To the left as you enter the World Showcase from Future World in Epcot
Featured Merchandise: Plush, Toys, Magic Bands, seasonal merchandise
Overview: Disney Traders is a nice little shop to check out as you enter the World Showcase. In this shop you will find seasonal merchandise and this is one of the locations that you'll be able to redeem the scavenger hunt prizes that are offered during the festivals throughout the year.
Location: To the left as you enter the World Showcase from Future World in Epcot
Featured Merchandise: Plush, Toys, Magic Bands, seasonal merchandise
Overview: Disney Traders is a nice little shop to check out as you enter the World Showcase. In this shop you will find seasonal merchandise and this is one of the locations that you'll be able to redeem the scavenger hunt prizes that are offered during the festivals throughout the year.
Check out the slideshow of pictures from this store!
Port of Entry
Store Type: Small shop
Location: To the right as you enter the World Showcase from Future World in Epcot
Featured Merchandise: Apparel, souvenirs, jewelry, and seasonal merchandise.
Overview: Port of Entry is a nice little shop to check out as you enter the World Showcase. In this shop you will find seasonal merchandise and this is one of the locations that you'll be able to redeem the scavenger hunt prizes that are offered during the festivals throughout the year.
Location: To the right as you enter the World Showcase from Future World in Epcot
Featured Merchandise: Apparel, souvenirs, jewelry, and seasonal merchandise.
Overview: Port of Entry is a nice little shop to check out as you enter the World Showcase. In this shop you will find seasonal merchandise and this is one of the locations that you'll be able to redeem the scavenger hunt prizes that are offered during the festivals throughout the year.
Check out the slideshow of pictures from the shop below!
Village Traders
Store Type: Larger open air marketplace
Location: In the World Showcase between the China and Germany Pavilions
Featured Merchandise: African themed merchandise such as wood carvings and musical instruments, and other items
Overview: The Village Traders marketplace is a great place to stop and checkout handmade items such as wood carved animals, musical instruments, and so much more! You can even watch the featured artist sculpt the hand made items during the day!
Location: In the World Showcase between the China and Germany Pavilions
Featured Merchandise: African themed merchandise such as wood carvings and musical instruments, and other items
Overview: The Village Traders marketplace is a great place to stop and checkout handmade items such as wood carved animals, musical instruments, and so much more! You can even watch the featured artist sculpt the hand made items during the day!
Check out the slideshow of pictures from this store!
World traveler
Store Type: Small shop
Location: At the International Gateway entrance to Epcot
Featured Merchandise: Plush, Mickey Ears, Apparel, Accessories, Cameras, Pins, Housewares, Souvenirs
Overview: The World Traveler shop is a small shop as you enter Epcot through the International Gateway and is a great place to stop on the way in to check out featured merchandise as well as a great stop to grab some last minute souvenirs on the way out of Epcot. This store is also a place where you can redeem your scavenger hunt prizes that happen during the festivals at Epcot throughout the year.
Location: At the International Gateway entrance to Epcot
Featured Merchandise: Plush, Mickey Ears, Apparel, Accessories, Cameras, Pins, Housewares, Souvenirs
Overview: The World Traveler shop is a small shop as you enter Epcot through the International Gateway and is a great place to stop on the way in to check out featured merchandise as well as a great stop to grab some last minute souvenirs on the way out of Epcot. This store is also a place where you can redeem your scavenger hunt prizes that happen during the festivals at Epcot throughout the year.
Check out the slideshow of pictures from this store!
Mexico Pavilion Overview
The Mexico Pavilion is a Pyramid that resembles a Mesoamerican Pyramid, which are pyramids that typically have steps leading up to a temple at the top. As you enter the Mexican Pavilion, you first enter into an art gallery followed by an "outdoor" twilight-lit marketplace called Plaza de los Amigos. Inside the marketplace, there are many shops and places to eat and drink. The main restaurant in the back overlooks a lagoon with a volcano in the background!
Norway Pavilion Overview
The Norway Pavilion was designed to look like a village that you would find in Norway. Four styles of Norwegian architecture are featured throughout the shops and restaurants, including Setesdal-style, Bergen-style, Oslo-style, and Alsund-style. The small bakery near the front of the pavilion even has a live grass roof that is often found in Norway. Many of the shops are all interconnected from the inside and feature Norwegian favorites! Scandinavian culture is represented all throughout the Norway Pavilion, including the detailed reproduction of the Stave church.
China Pavilion Overview
Guests enter the Chinese Pavilion through a large Chinese gate. From there, the Chinese architecture is apparent in all of the buildings and landscaping throughout the pavilion.In the courtyard area, a replica of the Temple of Heaven is located in the background, and that temple is the entrance to the Reflections of China attraction. Also in the courtyard, you will find ponds throughout that are crossed by bridges.
Germany Pavilion Overview
The Germany Pavilion features different architectures from different eras and regions of German Culture. When you first enter the Germany Pavilion, it's designed to look like a German town. From the statue of St George and the Dragon to the clock tower, you'll find numerous German inspired architecture. One of the most iconic parts of the German Pavilion is the detailed model village with multiple working model trains that is a favorite of many!
Italy Pavilion Overview
The Italian pavilion features a large plaza with buildings of Venetian, Florentine, and Roman architecture all around it. A replica of the St. Mark's Campanile, also known as the St. Mark's Bell Tower, is located in the plaza as well. And the columns of San Marco and San Teodoro are featured right at the entrance of the pavilion. In front of the pavilion towards the World Showcase lagoon, you'll be able to walk over several Italian Venetian inspired bridges with waterways all around them.
The American Adventure Overview
The American Adventure features a large, colonial inspired building that uses forced perspective to make a 5 story building appear to be a two and a half story building. The main attraction is a show called The American Adventure that is located in the building. But you'll also find several quotes from famous Americans, including Walt Disney himself. And you won't want to miss the Hall of Flags exhibit which is a display of many different US Flags as they appeared throughout history.
Japan Pavilion Overview
The Japan pavilion is made up of many Japanese inspired buildings that surround a courtyard. The most iconic building, a Japanese Pagoda, is right at the entrance to the courtyard. And just outside of the Japan Pavilion in the water is a Torii gate. Many pools and gardens decorate the outside of the Japan Pavilion and a large store and restaurant is located in the main building.
Morocco Pavilion Overview
The Morocco Pavilion is designed to look like a Moroccan City with a realistic Minaret that was created in partnership with Moroccan artisans. Guests can also enter the Fes House, which is a typical Moroccan house and also can gain insight on Moroccan culture by visiting the Gallery of Arts and History. There are many buildings in the Morocco Pavilion that are replicas of modern day Morocco that were also designed in partnership with Moroccan artisans to create a realistic trip to Morocco.
France Pavilion Overview
The France Pavilion consists of streets with pools and fountains that is themed to look like a neighborhood in France. The Parisenne style architecture is completed with a picturesque view of the Eiffel Tower that can be seen from a distance in the background. The different restaurants, shops, and even the bakery makes the France Pavilion an experience like no other!
United Kingdom Pavilion Overview
The United Kingdom Pavilion is designed to look like a typical British village with shops, restaurants, and gardens including a hedge maze that is located in the garden. The United Kingdom Pavilion has some guest favorite restaurants and entertainment, including a Beatles cover band!
Canada Pavilion Overview
The Canadian Pavilion consists of totem poles, a canyon with a waterfall, gardens, and fountains and is designed to let guests experience a taste of what the Canadian outdoors feels like. A great steakhouse called Le Cellier Steakhouse is also featured in the Canada pavilion and is a guest favorite restaurant!
