Epcot World Showcase - Mexico

Mexico Pavilion

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• ARTICLE: World Showcase Pavilions in Depth: Mexico

A pre-Colombian pyramid surrounded by lush landscaping fashioned after a Yucatan jungle is your first introduction to the Mexican pavilion. As you enter the Plaza de Los Amigos, you first notice the darkened interior. It's always twilight in Mexico, the perfect backdrop for the smoking volcano and the grand Mayan pyramid in the background. There are colorful carts and shops offering Mexican jewelry, Kahlua, pottery, clothing, and leather goods. There's often a strolling mariachi band making this visit an authentic taste of Mexico.

Attractions

Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros

This attraction replaces El Rio Del Tiempo. It features Donald Duck, Jose Carioca, and Panchito from Disney's 1944 animated film The Three Caballeros.

The storyline has Donald disappearing enroute to the Three Caballeros performance in Mexico City. His friends Jose and Panchito go off in search of their missing pal.

FUN FACT: Three Audio-Animatronic figures of Donald Duck, Jose Carioca, and Panchito were added to the attraction's finale in December 2015. The figures were part of the Mickey Mouse Revue at the Magic Kingdom from 1971-1980 and then were moved to Tokyo Disneyland for 26 years. They came back to the U.S. for D23's Destination D event in 2011 and then made their way into the Epcot attraction.

Mariachi Cobre performs 25-minute sets as a traditional Mariachi band, and has become a staple of entertainment in Epcot’s World Showcase. When Mariachi Cobre is not performing occasionally Viva Mexico will fill in.

The musicians of Mariachi Cobre will be joined by Folklórico dancers several times daily who together will “tell the tale of Miguel Rivera, his love of music, and his journey to find what matters most – his familia.” The dancers will perform to music from the popular film while encouraging guests to join in on the celebration of The Story of Coco. Miguel himself will appear in the form of a whimsical, hand-crafted puppet. Find Mariachi Cobre presents the Story of Coco at the Mexico pavilion at World Showcase – check the daily Times Guide for showtimes as they are subject to change.

La Hacienda de San Angel is one of the table service dining options in Epcot. This 12,000 sq. ft. restaurant at the Mexico Pavilion has 250 seats offering authentic Mexican cuisine with a stunning view of the World Showcase Lagoon.

Regional Mexican dishes featuring beef, chicken, and seafood served in traditional Mexican sauces and spices are served for both lunch and dinner at the San Angel Inn Restaurant. In accordance with the twilight scene of the plaza, the restaurant that overlooks the plaza and the boat ride is very dark and romantic with lanterns on the tables providing minimal light.

For lighter fare, La Cantina de San Angel, outside across the pathway serves such Mexican favorites as tacos, churros, tostados, Mexican beer, and margaritas in the outdoor café.

La Cava del Tequila - taste authentic Mexican tequila and learn about its history and traditions.

Guests may walk through the Art of Mexico to view the many authentic artifacts and national treasures of their homeland. The Plaza de Los Amigos offers some authentic Mexican souvenirs and treasures. In the Artesanias La Familia Fashions you'll find casual Mexican styled clothing and jewelry for women and children. Souvenirs and gifts from Northern Mexico are found in El Ranchito del Norte. Vendors' carts offer home décor gifts, silver jewelry and other Mexican souvenirs such as sombreros, piñatas, pottery, and worry dolls. All areas of the Mexico pavilion are wheelchair accessible.

TIP: Donald Duck, clad in the traditional Mexican sombrero and serape, can often be seen here signing autographs and taking photos with guests.