The Italy Pavilion at dusk . PHOTO BY RICH RAMOS envisioned , I ' m sure he would be proud of how the Imagineering team represented his country .
TIP : I highly recommend an early morning tour . At this point , our tour was still the only group of guests in the World Showcase beyond Norway .
I ’ m willing to bet you ’ ll learn things you never knew you never knew about the American Adventure — particularly , a few of the mind-blowing illusions utilized in the construction and in one of the impressive paintings on the wall inside . The tour of this pavilion wouldn ’ t be complete without a history lesson . Here we learned about the official crest of the United States of America .
On to Japan next , where we learned why the year 1673 is important to how we shop in America today , let alone in Japan . The Japan Pavilion is among the most beautiful and serene in all of World Showcase with lush gardens , a Koi pond , sculptures , and ornate architecture . The embellishments on the White Heron Castle , which is modeled after a 17thcentury fortress , tell a story if you look closely ( or if your tour guide points it out and explains ). You ’ ll also learn
that this pavilion holds a special tribute to Walt ’ s brother , Roy O . Disney .
The Morocco Pavilion is culturally impressive and incredibly authentic . You will be in awe to learn of the work put in to create such a genuine experience throughout the pavilion . Here , you ’ ll get another chance to travel backstage on your way to the next country stop .
The backstage area in the France Pavilion looks more onstage than most areas . You ’ ll learn why the story needs to carry backstage here , and you will be treated to seeing an ever-changing