 A fountain with a statue of St. George slaying a dragon,
is the centerpiece of the cobblestoned German platz (plaza)
in the World Showcase's Germany. The architecture reflects
a diverse cross section of German regions, from the replica
of the medieval castle to the fairy tale Bavarian style
buildings. The clock tower features a glockenspiel that
chimes a special melody on the hour. A miniature German
village houses three model trains much to the guests' delight.
Traditional German food served in an Oktoberfest-style atmosphere,
is found in the Biergarten. Open for lunch and dinner, the
all-you-can-eat buffet contains assorted sausages, rotisserie
chicken, child's Frankfurters, assorted salads, breads,
red cabbage, wine kraut, potatoes and spatzle. Desserts
include apple strudel and German-style cheesecake. The dinner
buffet also includes smoked pork loin and sauerbraten, in
addition to those items previously mentioned. Guests are
seated at long communal tables and as they enjoy the hearty
cuisine, are treated to traditional German entertainment.
Folk dancing, yodelling and folk music amuse and delight
visitors here.
The Sommerfest is a counter service restaurant
that serves bratwurst and frankfurter sandwiches, sauerkraut,
soft pretzels and apple strudel.
While there is no ride or attraction in the Germany pavilion, shoppers will enjoy the wide variety of quaint shops. Der Teddy bar is a toy shop with Steiff stuffed animals, Engel Puppen dolls, Medieval themed toys, finger puppet theaters, and of course, teddy bears. In the Volkskunst, you'll find beer steins of all sizes, including an Epcot limited edition stein. This shop is also where you will find felt hats, cow bells, original Black Forest Cuckoo clocks, and hand painted eggs. Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Berlin Then and Now, and A 400 Year History of the Stein are just a few of the books you will encounter.
If you enjoy fine wines and spirits, you must visit the Weinkeller where you will also find German wine guides. The Sussigkeiten is the place to satisfy that sweet tooth with an assortment of homemade fudge and nut clusters, pretzels, chocolate, cookies and Haribo brand candies. Learn to cook authentic German recipes with one of the many German cookbooks found in this store. It is Christmas year round in Die Weihnachts Ecke where you'll find Christmas decorations of all kinds, plus the Christmas pickle. Collectors of M.I. Hummel or Goebel figurines will be delighted with the treasures to be found in the Glas Und Porzellan shop. The Kunstarbeit In Kristal offers crystal jewelry by Swarovski, Princessa Plata, and Brillanti by Crystal World. They also carry fine crystal pieces by Arribas, Arnstadt, Nachtmann,
Anna Hutte and Swarovski. Glaskunst is the outdoor shop which sells Arribas glassware and they offer engraving.
FUN FACTS:To say “hello”(good day) in
German, say “gutten tag” (GOOT-en tahkh).
HIDDEN MICKEYS: Facing Germany, look at the
second floor of the building to the right where there
are three suits of armor.The crown of the third one has
a Hidden Mickey.Also check out the mini-train area andthe
iron work holding the hanging baskets near the teddy bear
shop.
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