Disney World Epcot Germany~A Mini Trip To Franconia or Bavaria~It's All Germany A la Disney
Written: Nov 28 '07 (Updated Nov 29 '07)
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Pros: Good German food, fun ambiance.
Cons: The shops are a bit expensive. But that's to be expected I guess
The Bottom Line: If you are in the mood for a taste of Germany than this is the place to find it.
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| ifif1938's Full Review: Walt Disney World Epcot - Germany |
Ach di Leiber, I have been meaning to write about the German Pavilion for a while now but I wasn't sure there would be enough to say, but, thanks to this years most popular lean and mean write-off, I think this is the perfect opportunity to share what I enjoy so much about this little corner of Epcot in Disney World.
Having lived in Germany for 3 years, many moons ago, I developed a taste for certain German foods and the quaintness of the little towns and villages of the Franconia countryside where we lived, so the ambiance of this pavilion brings me right back to some fun times and enjoyable sights of those yesteryears..
The German Pavilion is modeled after the medieval town of Rothenberg, a town on the famous "Romantic Road" which begins or ends,(depending on which direction you began your journey), in Wurzburg where we lived, so I do so much enjoy entering this festive pavilion, with it's castle like walls and towers, walking on the cobblestone streets and gazing up at the clock tower which features moving characters as they appear every hour on the hour, announcing their return with music…The facades are so real, flowers and flower boxes in the windows, ala Disney, so much so, that you would think you really are in a German village that does nothing but entertain its visitors, maybe not reality, but you aren't in Disney World for reality, right? The cheerful window displays of the old world shops add to the feeling, while typical German goodies are for sale; Hummel figurines, lovely crystal, cuckoo clocks, wines, delicious German marzipan candy, wooden toys and teddy bears, it's all there, of course for a good price.
Best of all, should you have a craving for something to eat, you are in the right place, even something to drink, since this is the only pavilion allowed to sell beer. I guess they had no choice since "Der Biergarten", the beer hall, is the big attraction in any German city or town.
It's like Octoberfest all year round, at least that is what the Disney folks want us to feel, so they really put on a show of food in the main hall that truly is quite good. I remember walking down the streets of Wurzburg and seeing bratwurst carts, similar to hot dog stands you see here in the states...I developed a love of these thick sausage like wursts, served with a hard roll and mustard on the side…so it's no wonder this would be the first thing I would want in this pavilion, and I haven't been disappointed yet. The food here is really good and pretty authentic, delicious potato salads, kraut and cabbage dishes are offered, as well as another favorite of mine, schnitzels...thin cuts of veal, or chicken, breaded and lighted fried, quite good though not for any vegetarian diet. That, along with a beer makes my hubby happy as were the other big guys in our group on our last foray into Germantown. And, for dessert, save some room for the Apple Strudel as authentic as any I remember…well, maybe not like the bakery I used to go to down the street in the mornings when the strudel just came out of the oven...
Hint: if the beer hall is fully occupied there is a take out window where you can order food to go from the menu to eat on one of the outdoor tables set up for that purpose.
With the oomph pa pa music playing, the smells of the food, the festive feel of the place, the German Pavilion is one of my favorite places in Epcot, and one I will be revisiting this coming week, get the bratwursts cooking, my taste buds are ready…Germany here I come again.
Lean and Mean write-off...Come join the fun
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Best Time to Travel Here: Anytime
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