I started sharing vintage images from the Marketing Resource Center almost one year ago today here on the Disney Parks Blog. My very first post was a construction photo of Mexico Pavilion in honor of Cinco de Mayo.
I thought it would be fitting to share a look at the Mexico Pavilion again, as Cinco de Mayo approaches this weekend. Here’s a look at the Mexico Pavilion prior to opening in May 1982.
While the area has seen a few changes over the years (El Gran Fiesta Boat Tour, La Hacienda de San Angel), the same pyramid has greeted guests entering the World Showcase since opening day.
For anyone visiting Epcot this Cinco de Mayo (and are of legal age), have a margarita for me to toast another year of Vintage Walt Disney World posts to come.
For more Vintage Walt Disney World posts, see below:
- Vintage Walt Disney World: Filming ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Vintage Walt Disney World: Building The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Vintage Walt Disney World: Disneyland Resort Paris Marks 20 Years
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Adam on May 3rd, 2012 at 9:23 am
Love the Mexico Pavilion! It would be great to see some construction pictures from the interior of the temple.
Maddy on May 3rd, 2012 at 9:31 am
Such an astounding transformation! I’ve long thought that the atmosphere inside the Mexico pavilion is, truly, magical.
Rick from MO on May 3rd, 2012 at 9:48 am
I can’t wait to go there next in 2013 to see what’s new.
Chris on May 3rd, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Would really love to see new pavilions at Epcot!
Darren from CT on May 4th, 2012 at 9:26 am
These posts are my favorite on the Disney Parks Blog, especially when you cover Epcot. I would love to see a in-depth look at Horizons. I think it’s an important part of Epcot’s history.
matt from AL on May 5th, 2012 at 11:09 am
The atmosphere inside is and has always been a wonder! Kudos to imagineers!
Sean on May 5th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Always our first pavilion as we turn left and go clockwise around the world. Love the construction picture!
Sean on May 5th, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Always our first stop on our tour around the world. Loved to see the construction shot!
Skip from FL on May 5th, 2012 at 11:57 pm
#4 – Chris
Did you have some in mind? Greece would be nice! (Located between China and Germany).
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