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World Showcase is a sort of constantly evolving world's Fair. At present, 11 countries have taken up residence.
World Showcase
 Check out a QuickTime VR movie of the World Showcase (338K) - QuickTime format.
- Mexico
- Features shops that sell crafts, jewlery, and souveniers. There are two restaurants, the Cantina de San Angel, and the San Angel Inn Restaurante. Roaming Mariachi bands sometimes perform.
- Norway
- Norwegian architecture graces this pavillion. Inside, shops offer crafts and woolens. A short boat ride is offered here that travels through history to the time of the ancient Vikings. There is a brass band that performs here at times.
- China
- Oriental gardens and pools grace the landscape, but it is the Temple of Heaven that is the focus point. A large shopping area offers not only gifts, but also furniture and fine art. Chinese acrobatic troupes are often found performing here.
Check out a QuickTime VR movie of The Chinese Pavillion (338K) - QuickTime format.
- Germany
- A statue of St. George and the dragon sits at the center of an old world Bavarian town square. There is a Biergarten restaurant, and shops sell wines, toys, glassware, and timepieces. An accordian player can be found wandering about, playing polkas.
- Italy
- Miniature versions of the Venetian Campanile and Doge's Palace are the center of attention in Epcot Italy. There are varying types of live entertainment. Food and wine is offered at the Cucina Italiana.
- U.S.A.
- The American Adventure pavillion features a red brick mansion with colorful gardens. There is an a cappella singing group, and an audio-animatronic tour of American history, hosted by Ben Franklin and Mark Twain.
- Japan
- The Horyuji Temple of Nara is the focal point of this area, surrounded by rock gardens and fish ponds. Traditional dance and music are experienced throughout the day.
- Morocco
- The Medina marketplace sells rugs, jewelry, clothing, brassware, and pottery, while belly dancers and acrobats perform.
- France
- Wines, perfumes, jewelry, leather goods, and crystal can be bought here. Or you can eat at a sidewalk cafe and watch the strolling street musicians. Visitors can have their portrait sketched by artists on the waterfront.
- United Kingdom
- The U.K. offers a walk through a british town square. A replica of Anne Hathaway's thatched-roof cottage graces the streets, and there are musical performances and humourous street plays from time to time.
- Canada
- The rugged natural beauty of Canada is expressed through the landscape and shops, which offer Eskimo and Native American crafts, as well as traditional trapper's clothing. A bagpipe band plays in the Victoria Gardens. An 18-minute, 360-degree movie presentation of "O Canada!" surrounds visitors as they experience the culture, history, and landscape of Canada.
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