“Gracias.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase country which never came to be – Venezuela.)

Why no Venezuela? (Plans for EPCOT World Showcase were eventually scrapped following a negotiations fallout between Disney and the Venezuelan government.)
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“Toha.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase country which never came to be – Israel.)

Why no Israel? (The addition of Israel was considered for EPCOT World Showcase but due to ongoing national security issues, plans for the hoped-for pavilion folded.)
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“Xiexie.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase – China)

China premiered as part of World Showcase on EPCOT’s Opening Day – October 1, 1982.
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“Tapadh leat.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase country which never came to be – Scotland)

Why no Scotland? (Scotland’s addition was considered for EPCOT World Showcase after being part of EPCOT Millenium Village in 2000.)
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“Mange takk.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase – Norway)

Norway made its debut as part of EPCOT World Showcase on September 7, 1984.
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