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6 Things We Love about Morocco in Walt Disney’s Epcot

1. There's an Easter Egg in the Background As you gaze upon the Morocco pavilion, look above the nearby buildings and you'll notice the Tower of Terror all the way over at Hollywood Studios in the background. You might think it would stand out like a sore thumb, except Disney World's Imagineers did something clever by designing the top of the tall structure to blend in with the Moroccan architectu

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6 Things We Love about Morocco in Walt Disney’s Epcot

6. It's Just Like the Real Thing In all of the World Showcase, the architecture of the Morocco pavilion is the only one in which the represented country's government—rather than a corporation—had a hand in its design and construction. The King of Morocco himself, Hassan II, sent his personal craftsman and artisans to assist in the creation of the buildings and the many mosaics, respectively. Next

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6 Things We Love about Morocco in Walt Disney’s Epcot

5. You Can Meet Aladdin and Jasmine That's right, Morocco is the place to go if you want to meet Aladdin and Princess Jasmine themselves. You can typically find them in the marketplace area near Restaurant Marrakesh. The nice part about this location—which is at the back of the pavilion—is that the line is often short enough that it won't disturb your other plans for the day.

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6 Things We Love about Morocco in Walt Disney’s Epcot

4. The Food is Incredible One of the best things about the World Showcase is that it…well, showcases all kinds of foods from around the globe. In the Morocco pavilion, you'll find Moroccan- and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine that will transport your tastebuds to a distant land. At the Tangierine Café counter-service restaurant, treat yourself to an authentic shawarma platter (hi, Avengers!)

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6 Things We Love about Morocco in Walt Disney’s Epcot

Out of the eleven countries that make up the pavilions around Epcot's World Showcase, Morocco is the one that is most often overlooked by guests. However, there is more to this exotic oasis than you may think at first. Here are six things we love about this “hidden” gem of a pavilion and we think you'll love too.

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Here’s What a Day at Disney World Can Look Like if You Aren’t Prepared

2. MISTAKE: You misplaced your tickets twice, and today you left them at your hotel off property. And you had already parked, ridden the tram, gone through bag check at the TTC and walked up the ramp to board the monorail before you realized you were ticketless. And to add insult to injury, you still haven’t downloaded the My Disney Experience app where you could have linked your tickets for faste

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Here’s What a Day at Disney World Can Look Like if You Aren’t Prepared

1. MISTAKE: You’ve created the perfect Disney Parks touring plan, and there’s no straying from it. It’s so perfect that it incorporates every single attraction at each of the four theme parks. You’ve let the family know about the touring plan for each park and about the necessity of those plans being followed without exception. It’s 3:00 p.m. on Day One of your Disney World trip, and you’re right

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Here’s What a Day at Disney World Can Look Like if You Aren’t Prepared

6. MISTAKE: You’ve been at Animal Kingdom for 9 hours already with no breaks. And you are the parent of toddlers—toddlers who usually nap for an hour each afternoon. You and your family got to Animal Kingdom at rope drop this morning. It’s now dinnertime. You’ve been in the park for over nine hours straight, and you haven’t taken a single break or rest from all the shows, animals and rides. And in

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Here’s What a Day at Disney World Can Look Like if You Aren’t Prepared

5. MISTAKE: You didn’t pack extra socks. And you’re at EPCOT. And it’s been raining. All. Day. Long. Your walking tour along the World Showcase Promenade felt more like a walking tour of the Florida swamplands because your socks are drenched, and every step makes a watery “squish” inside your shoes. The sun is just now peering out from behind the clouds, but you’re miserable—who likes walking arou

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Here’s What a Day at Disney World Can Look Like if You Aren’t Prepared

4. MISTAKE: You just bought a brand-new pair of Nikes. And today is not only your first day in the parks, but your first day wearing your new footwear. And though you bought the right size, this style fits differently from your others, and after only an hour at Hollywood Studios, you’re not only the proud owner of a new pair of kicks, you’re also the not-so-proud owner of two new blisters—one for

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