China Pavilion at Epcot

The China Pavilion is a Chinese-themed pavilion that is part of the World Showcase within Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, United States. Its location is between the Norwegian and German pavilions.[1]

China Pavilion
Paifang gate to China in front of the temple and stores
Epcot
AreaWorld Showcase
Coordinates28°22′12″N 81°32′46″W
StatusOperating
Opening dateOctober 1, 1982
General statistics
Attraction typeThemed Pavilion
ThemeAncient Chinese city

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

Future Attractions
  • DuckTales World Showcase Adventure
  • Wondrous China

Former Attractions
  • Wonders of China (October 1, 1982 - March 25, 2003)
  • Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure (January 28, 2009 - May 18, 2012)
  • Agent P World Showcase Adventure (June 23, 2012 - February 17, 2020)
  • Reflections of China (May 22, 2003 - 2020)

Shopping
  • Good Fortune Gifts, sells a variety of items including parasols, puppets, and toys.
  • 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.

Character Meet & Greets
  • Mulan, Mushu, and Captain Li Shang.
  • Pagoda with lions in the front
  • Temple of Heaven
  • China Pavilion Dome

References
  1. China in Epcot. All Ears. Accessed March 31, 2012.
  2. "360 Degrees of China". Today at Disney. May 22, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  3. China - Epcot World Showcase. WDW Info. Accessed March 31, 2012.
  4. B, Erin (July 16, 2013). "Epcot World Showcase Best Kept Secrets – China". Chip & Company. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
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