China Pavilion at Epcot explained

China Pavilion
Imagedimensions:	250px
Location:	Epcot
Section:	World Showcase
Status:	Open
Opened:	October 1, 1982
Coordinates:	28.37°N -81.5461°W
Type:	Themed Pavilion
Theme:	Ancient Chinese city

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]

Layout

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 and services

Attractions

• EPCOT World Showcase Adventure
  • DuckTales World Showcase Adventure (2022-Present)
• Circle-Vision 360°:
  • Reflections of China (2003-present)

Upcoming attractions

• Circle-Vision 360°:
  • Wondrous China (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

• Mulan

External links

• Walt Disney World Resort - Reflections of China
• Walt Disney World Resort - Nine Dragons Restaurant
• China Pavilion Photo Gallery

Notes and References

1. http://allears.net/tp/ep/e_chin.htm China in Epcot
2. Web site: 360 Degrees of China . May 22, 2016 . Today at Disney . June 21, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161011083035/http://www.todayatdisney.com/2016/05/22/360-degrees-of-china/ . October 11, 2016 . dead .
3. http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/epws-china.htm China - Epcot World Showcase
4. Web site: Epcot World Showcase Best Kept Secrets – China . B . Erin . July 16, 2013 . Chip & Company . December 29, 2017 .