Move over Mexico: EPCOT's France Pavilion Replaces a Longtime Favorite

Move over Mexico: EPCOT's France Pavilion Replaces a Longtime Favorite

France at EPCOT used to feel almost secondary compared to the rest of World Showcase. Guests would casually wander through the pavilion, maybe stop for a pastry at Les Halles or grab dinner at Chefs de France, and then continue toward the next country without giving it much more thought. That version of France barely exists anymore. Credit: Erica Lauren, Inside the Magic Ever since Disney expanded the pavilion and introduced Ratatouille (2007)-i…

France Pavilion at EPCOT Has Become One of Disney World’s Biggest Hotspots

A few years ago, most Disney World guests would not have considered the France Pavilion one of the busiest places anywhere inside EPCOT. Sure, it was popular. Guests loved the atmosphere, the restaurants, and the pastries. But it still felt more relaxed compared to major attraction areas elsewhere in the park. Now? France feels like an entirely different experience. Credit: Erica Lauren, Disney Dining Between Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, viral …

EPCOT’s France Pavilion Has Officially Outgrown Itself : Disney Fanatic

There was a time when walking through EPCOT’s France Pavilion felt relaxing. You could slowly wander along the cobblestone paths, stop for a pastry at Les Halles, maybe browse the shops for a few minutes, and then continue around World Showcase without thinking too much about it. France was beautiful, but for many guests, it was simply another pavilion along the loop. That version of France is long gone. Credit: Erica Lauren, Disney Fanatic Toda…