China_(Epcot)
The China Pavilion is a Chinese-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase within Epcot at Walt Disney World in Bay Lake, Florida, United States. Its location is between the Norway and Germany pavilions.[1]
| China Pavilion | |
|---|---|
Paifang gate to China in front of the temple and stores | |
| Epcot | |
| Area | World Showcase |
| Coordinates | 28°22′12″N 81°32′46″W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | October 1, 1982 |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Themed Pavilion |
| Theme | Ancient Chinese city |
Visitors enter the China Pavilion through a large Chinese gate. The courtyard is dominated by a replica of the Temple of Heaven, which contains the entrance to "Reflections of China", a Circle-Vision 360° movie exploring China's history and scenery, as well as a museum containing several ancient Chinese artifacts. The courtyard is bordered by shops selling Chinese merchandise, and two Chinese restaurants.[2] The pavilion is decorated with ponds, crossed by bridges. Chinese acrobats also perform frequently in the pavilion.[3]
The pavilion served as the backdrop for the music video of the song "Reflection", performed by a then-unknown Christina Aguilera, from the 1998 Disney film Mulan.[4]
Attractions
- EPCOT World Showcase Adventure
- DuckTales World Showcase Adventure (2022-Present)
- Circle-Vision 360°:
- Reflections of China (2003-Present)
Future Attractions
- Circle-Vision 360°:
- Wondrous China (Opening in TBD)
Former Attractions
- Circle-Vision 360°:
- Wonders of China (1982-2003)
- EPCOT World Showcase Adventure
- Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure (2009 - 2012)
- Agent P World Showcase Adventure (2012 - 2020)
Exhibition
- House of the Whispering Willows
- Inside Shanghai Disney Resort, Discover the wonders of Shanghai Disney Resort at a gallery featuring exclusive artwork from the newest Disney destination.
Shopping
- Good Fortune Gifts, sells a variety of items including parasols, puppets, toys and hats.
- House of Good Fortune, sells items such as housewares, tea sets, wall prints, silk robes, and porcelain goods.
Dining
- Nine Dragons Restaurant, a full-service gourmet Chinese restaurant featuring traditional Chinese cuisine with a twist.
- Lotus Blossom Cafe, a counter-service restaurant that serves well-known American-Chinese dishes.
Live entertainment
- Dragon Legend Acrobats, a team of young acrobats who perform feats in the outdoor courtyard.
Characters
- Pagoda with lions in the front
- Temple of Heaven
- China Pavilion Dome
- China in Epcot. All Ears. Accessed March 31, 2012.
- "360 Degrees of China". Today at Disney. May 22, 2016. Archived from the original on October 11, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- China - Epcot World Showcase. WDW Info. Accessed March 31, 2012.
- B, Erin (July 16, 2013). "Epcot World Showcase Best Kept Secrets – China". Chip & Company. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
