“Merci beaucoup.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase – France)

France premiered as part of World Showcase on EPCOT’s Opening Day – October 1, 1982.
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“Mauru uru.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase country which never came to be – Easter Islands)

Why no Easter Islands? (The Easter Islands were considered for EPCOT World Showcase after being part of EPCOT Millenium Village in 2000.)
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“Thank you.” ( EPCOT World Showcase country which never came to be – Denmark.)

Why no Denmark? (The deal for EPCOT World Showcase addition fell through when LEGO backed out.)
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“Salamat po.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase country which never came to be – The Philippines.)

Why no Philippines? (Plans for the Philippines to join EPCOT World Showcase were cancelled when Imelda Marcos refused to put up the money to finance the deal.)
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“Gracias.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase country which never came to be – Chile)

Why no Chile? (Chile was considered for EPCOT World Showcase after being part of EPCOT Millenium Village in 2000.)
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“Cheers.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase – United Kingdom)

United Kingdom premiered as part of World Showcase on EPCOT’s Opening Day – October 1, 1982.
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“Gracias.” (Thank you in EPCOT World Showcase country which never came to be – Costa Rica.)

Why no Costa Rica? (Costa Rica was considered for EPCOT World Showcase but Disney couldn’t find a sponsor.)
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