Mexico was my favorite stop at Epcot, growing up going to Disney from the 90s to 2000s. El Rio Del Tiempo will always be my fav version. Even as a kid I loved it, being an Indian Jones and History fan I felt I was entering the temple of doom everytime. Then seeing all the tropical locations, the funny sales people and the pretty carousel at the end. Loved it and made me interested in Mexican culture. Made my family ride it every time we visited Epcot lol. Even tho they didn't like it 😂. But I don't dislike the new version, it's cute and it's Disney themed which is why people go to Disney. But still will miss the old one 🥲 tysm for this Nostalgic video!!
El RÍo del Tiempo was my Favorite dark ride in Epcot. But man going into the Tunnel and seeing the Mayan high Priest. used to kind of scare me as a child. but my dad would tell me don't worry its just your great....great...great....great...great...great ancestors. welcoming you.
I remember as a kid in the 90’s feeling like this pavilion was geared toward adults and the ride was very serious in nature. I can see now that the imagineers were trying to give the best representation of Mexican history and culture, but it was sort of lost on me as a youngster. The Small World style bit and the catchy song at the end was fun, I’m glad they revamped it to include Panchito and José.
I always liked the rivers of time because it actually told the story of Mexico. What I will miss the most about the ride are the Mayan and Aztec warriors. I have always had an interest in mesoamerican culture. I also loved eating at the San angel inn because it had wonderful Mexican food yum yum.
I loved this pavilion as a kid. Growing up in the Northeast I didn't have much exposure to Mexican culture. The pyramid and Maya art were so fascinating to me. The inside of the plaza made me feel like I stepped into a different time and place. I felt like I could spend hours just wandering around the plaza. My family ate lunch at the restaurant once and it was certainly different (and better) than Taco Bell or my mom's tacos (ground beef with Ortega seasoning and crunchy taco shells) which was the only "Mexican" food I knew before. Looking back I'm sure it was a big reason I got interested in Mexican food and culture and decided to take Spanish in high school.
Loved reading this comment. Sums up a lot of my feelings about being able to experience World Showcase so much as a child, and especially during my teen years. Getting to experiences these little “slivers” of cultures from around the world-with people from those actual countries working there at EPCOT-really made me so much more curious about the world around me than any class in school could. I love them all but Mexico, China, Japan, and Morocco are especially “immersive” to me. Wander back far enough into the Japanese or Chinese gardens, or the backstreets of Morocco, and you’ll really wonder where exactly you are sometimes ;) I loved going here so much that, when I was 12, I asked my family if I could leave them at magic kingdom and go spend the rest of the day at EPCOT, and after picking a meeting spot, they felt safe enough to let me take the monorail there and back (no cellphone for me in 1997 either, though I might have had a beeper 😂). I also remember spending the day here on my 16th birthday! I’m 39 now, and going there still never gets old ;) I’m thankful too that World Showcase is the least changed area of EPCOT. I’m still finding new things to experience there every time I go, especially the food (I was not always successful at convincing my parents to spent the $$$ at those restaurants 😆 and I still have yet to experience Le Cellier in Canada!).
This pavilion and theming is really quite charming. Blue bayou type restaurant, river dark ride, cool out of the sun. I actually like the "If you had wings" type ride.
Martin, you're amazing. Your videos are so well researched and produced. I'm always thrilled when you post a new one. Thanks for all your hard work on these!
So interesting to see the old ride, I had forgotten what it was like! Love all your videos, appreciate all the research and love learning the history, thank you!
I love the Mexico pavilion! Thanks for posting these, Martin! It amazes me to think that, even with a lower-budget, smaller-scale attraction Disney could still create a compelling atmosphere with a fun musical score and memorable showpieces. Sure, it uses screens, but I find screens in attractions like this and Dreamflight less offensive in that they (1) don't completely replace physical sets, and (2) aren't really intended to create an illusion of depth. It's more like little travelogue films interspersed among the physical sets.
The intrusion of Disney characters into EPCOT totally subverts the whole thing that made EPCOT special and distinctive in its first glorious decade (1982-1994) which was that it was a separate place from the world of Disney characters which belonged exclusively in the Magic Kingdom and MGM Studios. You put them in EPCOT and EPCOT is nothing more than a Magic Kingdom extension devoid of its own individual flavor. That's why with the single exception of the 1986 Spaceship Earth change to the Cronkite narration I've yet to see a single change in EPCOT, whether Future World or World Showcase that was a change for the better. I'm just sorry El Rio Del Tiempo couldn't have survived a couple years more so that we could have seen the ride preserved in a HD recording.
Thank you for this, Martin! It's one of my favourite attractions at Epcot! It brings back so many memories for me! You've put a lot of work into this, and you should be proud of your work!
Thanks for posting this! the Mexico pavilion is one of my favorite country pavilions! I will also be going back to Walt Disney World on the 29th this month!
Im Pretty Sure He Recorded The Ride Before It Got Replaced, He Probably Doesn’t Have The Full Source Soundtrack For It, And Believe Me The Soundtrack For The Maelstrom Ride Is Very Rare.
I think that when you finish world showcase you should do an updated version of your If You had Wings/Dreamflight tribute. Its one of my all-time favorites and I'd just love to know more about Take Flight since there is so little information available on it.
Love it. Remember one particular firework pattern in the sky at the end that I noticed as a kid and again throughout all my future visits to WDW. Anyone know what the narrator says at the end of the ride by the map? I always thought that sounded really cool and again another thing I always remembered when riding
Thanks Martin. A beautiful tribute as always. Just wondering if you've ever made a tribute to "Disney Village/Downtown Disney/Disney Springs"? I hope so. It would be so awesome to see footage of the old days. Especially Chef Mickey's " Pre-Contemporary".
It sounds like the Imagineers put a nice little "Easter Egg" in the pavilion's music! When you listen to the music beginning 36:20 and continuing for the next minute or so, do you hear a familiar melody? If you're an Epcot fan or old enough, it may/should ring a bell. It made me go back and listen to see if I was hearing what I was hearing when I watched this video. If not, look/listen to this Martin Video starting at 41:43 th-cam.com/video/f2AOIQAGaIU/w-d-xo.html Do/did you hear it? Before or after I put up this comment?
There's a lot of good information here. I'm curious about the original ride before it was simplified to open in Phase I rather than the originally-planned Phase II. Did the technology change, or was it shortened?
Wow que hermosa zona,en realidad quisiera ir ahi o almenos que haya una atraccion de coco. osea esta bien los tres caballeros pero el rio del tiempo era una mejor experiencia.
El Rio Del Tiempo is so much better than the Gran Fiesta Tour. It actually had a story and made sense. The Gran Fiesta Tour has no story and honestly just makes Mexican culture look like a joke.
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Mexico was my favorite stop at Epcot, growing up going to Disney from the 90s to 2000s. El Rio Del Tiempo will always be my fav version. Even as a kid I loved it, being an Indian Jones and History fan I felt I was entering the temple of doom everytime. Then seeing all the tropical locations, the funny sales people and the pretty carousel at the end. Loved it and made me interested in Mexican culture. Made my family ride it every time we visited Epcot lol. Even tho they didn't like it 😂. But I don't dislike the new version, it's cute and it's Disney themed which is why people go to Disney. But still will miss the old one 🥲 tysm for this Nostalgic video!!
This video was so nostalgic. Like sailing down a river of time...
i cant wait for net year 2019
Rico Torrez Wait ‘til you see 2020.
El RÍo del Tiempo was my Favorite dark ride in Epcot. But man going into the Tunnel and seeing the Mayan high Priest. used to kind of scare me as a child. but my dad would tell me don't worry its just your great....great...great....great...great...great ancestors. welcoming you.
Brilliant Martin. Masterpiece of research and material. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I remember as a kid in the 90’s feeling like this pavilion was geared toward adults and the ride was very serious in nature. I can see now that the imagineers were trying to give the best representation of Mexican history and culture, but it was sort of lost on me as a youngster. The Small World style bit and the catchy song at the end was fun, I’m glad they revamped it to include Panchito and José.
I always liked the rivers of time because it actually told the story of Mexico. What I will miss the most about the ride are the Mayan and Aztec warriors. I have always had an interest in mesoamerican culture. I also loved eating at the San angel inn because it had wonderful Mexican food yum yum.
I loved this pavilion as a kid. Growing up in the Northeast I didn't have much exposure to Mexican culture. The pyramid and Maya art were so fascinating to me. The inside of the plaza made me feel like I stepped into a different time and place. I felt like I could spend hours just wandering around the plaza. My family ate lunch at the restaurant once and it was certainly different (and better) than Taco Bell or my mom's tacos (ground beef with Ortega seasoning and crunchy taco shells) which was the only "Mexican" food I knew before. Looking back I'm sure it was a big reason I got interested in Mexican food and culture and decided to take Spanish in high school.
Loved reading this comment. Sums up a lot of my feelings about being able to experience World Showcase so much as a child, and especially during my teen years. Getting to experiences these little “slivers” of cultures from around the world-with people from those actual countries working there at EPCOT-really made me so much more curious about the world around me than any class in school could. I love them all but Mexico, China, Japan, and Morocco are especially “immersive” to me. Wander back far enough into the Japanese or Chinese gardens, or the backstreets of Morocco, and you’ll really wonder where exactly you are sometimes ;) I loved going here so much that, when I was 12, I asked my family if I could leave them at magic kingdom and go spend the rest of the day at EPCOT, and after picking a meeting spot, they felt safe enough to let me take the monorail there and back (no cellphone for me in 1997 either, though I might have had a beeper 😂).
I also remember spending the day here on my 16th birthday! I’m 39 now, and going there still never gets old ;) I’m thankful too that World Showcase is the least changed area of EPCOT. I’m still finding new things to experience there every time I go, especially the food (I was not always successful at convincing my parents to spent the $$$ at those restaurants 😆 and I still have yet to experience Le Cellier in Canada!).
57:40 - You can't beat the original song from El Rio del Tiempo!
Nice job Martin. Mexico pavilion is one of my favorite pavilions. I love both El Rio del Tiempo and Gran Fiesta Tour.
Wait... off topic but, Rhine River cruise?!? That would've been amazing!!! Anyway, I loved seeing all the concept art for the Mexico Pavilion!!
Love these tribute videos you make. Can't say enough!!
You make the best versions of disney rides just what I need.
Best channel on TH-cam. Please keep up the outstanding work my friend.
This pavilion and theming is really quite charming. Blue bayou type restaurant, river dark ride, cool out of the sun. I actually like the "If you had wings" type ride.
Another spectacular informative video about WDW. Thanks Martin!
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I could watch your vids 24 hrs a day
Your a genius Martain with the work you do for these videos, Disney should have you on their payroll!
Thank you so much for posting this! It is my son's favorite ride!
Martin, you're amazing. Your videos are so well researched and produced. I'm always thrilled when you post a new one. Thanks for all your hard work on these!
Another great one! Martin you the realest in the Disney youtube game right now. thank you for quality vids 100% of the time!
So interesting to see the old ride, I had forgotten what it was like! Love all your videos, appreciate all the research and love learning the history, thank you!
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I love the Mexico pavilion! Thanks for posting these, Martin! It amazes me to think that, even with a lower-budget, smaller-scale attraction Disney could still create a compelling atmosphere with a fun musical score and memorable showpieces. Sure, it uses screens, but I find screens in attractions like this and Dreamflight less offensive in that they (1) don't completely replace physical sets, and (2) aren't really intended to create an illusion of depth. It's more like little travelogue films interspersed among the physical sets.
Thank you Martin! As usual, excellent content and tribute to a great ride.
The intrusion of Disney characters into EPCOT totally subverts the whole thing that made EPCOT special and distinctive in its first glorious decade (1982-1994) which was that it was a separate place from the world of Disney characters which belonged exclusively in the Magic Kingdom and MGM Studios. You put them in EPCOT and EPCOT is nothing more than a Magic Kingdom extension devoid of its own individual flavor. That's why with the single exception of the 1986 Spaceship Earth change to the Cronkite narration I've yet to see a single change in EPCOT, whether Future World or World Showcase that was a change for the better. I'm just sorry El Rio Del Tiempo couldn't have survived a couple years more so that we could have seen the ride preserved in a HD recording.
this is the first of the world showcase complete ultimate tributes!
Thank you for this, Martin! It's one of my favourite attractions at Epcot! It brings back so many memories for me! You've put a lot of work into this, and you should be proud of your work!
I love theses videos you can tell he puts a lot of time into making them. I get really excited when I see tat that he has put up another video
Thanks for posting this! the Mexico pavilion is one of my favorite country pavilions! I will also be going back to Walt Disney World on the 29th this month!
Im predicting Norway is next! R.I.P Maelstrom
To late it’s Frozen
Theme Park Nerdo I like frozen better
@@disneyparksstarwarslover7638 I like the ride better but I miss the film.
Im Pretty Sure He Recorded The Ride Before It Got Replaced, He Probably Doesn’t Have The Full Source Soundtrack For It, And Believe Me The Soundtrack For The Maelstrom Ride Is Very Rare.
Boat Ride!!!! 15:00 & 3:40
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The Colors Song
Tune: The Mexican Hat Dance
I think that when you finish world showcase you should do an updated version of your If You had Wings/Dreamflight tribute. Its one of my all-time favorites and I'd just love to know more about Take Flight since there is so little information available on it.
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THIS IS NOT OUR INDEPENDENCE DAY!!! D:
There's no place like World Showcase!
Love it. Remember one particular firework pattern in the sky at the end that I noticed as a kid and again throughout all my future visits to WDW. Anyone know what the narrator says at the end of the ride by the map? I always thought that sounded really cool and again another thing I always remembered when riding
Thanks Martin. A beautiful tribute as always. Just wondering if you've ever made a tribute to "Disney Village/Downtown Disney/Disney Springs"? I hope so. It would be so awesome to see footage of the old days. Especially Chef Mickey's " Pre-Contemporary".
This has always been my favorite country in Epcot
You know, if I didn't know better I'd say you like Epcot Martin. :P
It sounds like the Imagineers put a nice little "Easter Egg" in the pavilion's music! When you listen to the music beginning 36:20 and continuing for the next minute or so, do you hear a familiar melody? If you're an Epcot fan or old enough, it may/should ring a bell. It made me go back and listen to see if I was hearing what I was hearing when I watched this video. If not, look/listen to this Martin Video starting at 41:43 th-cam.com/video/f2AOIQAGaIU/w-d-xo.html Do/did you hear it? Before or after I put up this comment?
1 dislike is from a disney competitor!!!
Any idea who the narrator of the original attraction was?
There's a lot of good information here. I'm curious about the original ride before it was simplified to open in Phase I rather than the originally-planned Phase II. Did the technology change, or was it shortened?
It’s so weird seeing just how little they changed when switching it to The Gran Fiesta Tour
We just found your channel this morning and your level of research is impressive! Where do you get your archival footage?
Please, do a reupload of "Liberty Square - a history."
The one dislike is a person who hates Mexico’s beauty.
Do we have to wait a whole month for another video?
yay world's showcase
please re upload the 2014 version of your splash mountain ultimate tribute because i loved that video soooo much
Hays Coleman youtube may have blocked it due to audio copyrights. Try martinsvids.net
ok
The original version was far better than the new!!
Hey, you forgot about the remember me exhibit from coco
Royal Productions I wanted to show the pavilion before anything Coco arrived.
Ok
Wow que hermosa zona,en realidad quisiera ir ahi o almenos que haya una atraccion de coco.
osea esta bien los tres caballeros pero el rio del tiempo era una mejor experiencia.
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49:49 Before the Animatronics came....
44:04 Donald Duck piñata
58:12
What happen to the Great Movie Ride Ultimate Tribute?
Hunter Develice TH-cam blocked it due to audio copyrights. Try martinsvids.net
Ok
Coming soon...a Coco ride
El Rio Del Tiempo is so much better than the Gran Fiesta Tour. It actually had a story and made sense. The Gran Fiesta Tour has no story and honestly just makes Mexican culture look like a joke.
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The one dislike must be a Trump supporter.
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