Epcot Center - Around the World (in beer): Mexico/Norway
Thursday, October 22, 2009 by Allen
Note: This is part 2 of a series documenting the countries of Epcot Center and the beer they serve.
Each area at Epcot is designed to resemble the art, architecture, and feel of the native country. In addition, the employees at each country actually call that country their home in real life. It must be true since I saw their hometown displayed on their nametags, they spoke in accents, were wearing traditional garb, and just "looked the part" (not trying to be racist or stereotype anyone, it's just fact). All these details make it feel like you are literally walking across borders into a foreign country. Granted, the entire environment is sterile and fake but it's fun anyway. The first 2 stops on our journey around the world began in Mexico and Norway (?? clearly Epcot Center was not thinking geography when they designed the place).
First stop, Mexico! In the shadow of the Mayan Temple replica, the country of Mexico was out on display. It was actually lunch time so the line for tacos and drinks was really long. We decided to pass some time in the shops and within the Mayan Temple.
Each area at Epcot is designed to resemble the art, architecture, and feel of the native country. In addition, the employees at each country actually call that country their home in real life. It must be true since I saw their hometown displayed on their nametags, they spoke in accents, were wearing traditional garb, and just "looked the part" (not trying to be racist or stereotype anyone, it's just fact). All these details make it feel like you are literally walking across borders into a foreign country. Granted, the entire environment is sterile and fake but it's fun anyway. The first 2 stops on our journey around the world began in Mexico and Norway (?? clearly Epcot Center was not thinking geography when they designed the place).
First stop, Mexico! In the shadow of the Mayan Temple replica, the country of Mexico was out on display. It was actually lunch time so the line for tacos and drinks was really long. We decided to pass some time in the shops and within the Mayan Temple.
Mexico?