Each country has what is called a "KidCot" table. There you can get a "die-cut" that represents that country. I wanted to make sure to get all of them--not so much for the kids--more so for me and whenever I get to scrapbook all this stuff. The kids also got their names written in Chinese and Japanese and we found out that C was born in "the year of the horse" and K "the year of the dog" (appropriate).
Each country has a restaurant and some kind of an attraction. I think we only did one attraction: in Norway we rode the Maelstrom which in an indoor boat ride. Once again--like all week--we were able to walk right in without a wait. Thankfully, K girl was able to ride this. We did watch the American Adventure in the United States Pavilion. It is a show of American history narrated by Mark Twain and Ben Franklin. It's done very well, but packs all of American history into 29 minutes. The show is a combination of action on stage by wax figures and motion-pictures on a huge screen. K slept through the whole thing; C asked questions through the whole thing.
Here are some pictures of each country and what "die-cut" came from each (more for my memory than your interest) Once again Blogger is being ornery; the pictures are in backwards order from what we walked around and saw.
Canada
We didn't spend much time in Canada. It was the end of the day; we were tired; and we wanted to get out of Epcot before the Illuminations started. (We didn't want another late night; there's always next time)
Die cut: Indian something-or-another
United Kingdom
While we were at the KidCot table, we found out that Pooh and friends would be there in a few minutes for pictures/autographs. So we waited (again for only a few minutes) and got to meet Pooh, Eeyore, and Tigger. (I've since found out that if we would've waited til the next character session we would've met Mary Poppins. Shhh. Don't tell my kids) We did get to see Mary Poppin's bag/lamp. Too cute!
Die cut: dragon 
France
The kids were impressed with all the Eiffel Towers. Then they had to pose in front of the easel. While we were getting our die cut in France, C mentioned to the guy handing them out that we had friends in France. The guy seemed interested until C mentioned that they were missionaries.
Die cut: hot air balloon
Morocco
Unfortunately we didn't get to see the belly dancers in Morocco. However the architecture was beautiful! I read somewhere that the government of Morocco was heavily involved in the design.
Die cut: decroative hand/glove
Japan
There was an amazing "river" in Japan that was so clear that you could see all the rocks in the bottom so clearly. I'd like to know how they kept it so clear.
Die cut: origami frog:
United States of America
I loved the store that they had here. There was so much history stuff you could buy. We bought a ruler with all the Presidents and their pictures listed on it. (side note: it sat near where C does school for a few days after we got home; within a week or so he had learned 8-10 of their names in order. He has a great memory! Now let's concentrate on 1st grade work!) We also watched the show "American Adventure." While waiting in the lobby for it to start, there were many pictures and quotes to walk around and see. C wanted to make sure that we saw them all. I think he is going to like history like his Daddy.
Die cut: rocking horse (not sure why?)
Italy
Italy was beautiful! It had flowers and fountains and I would have loved to have eaten there!
Die cut: mask
Germany:
Germany:
Germany had the neatest model train display. I think there were at least 4 trains going around a huge set of tracks. All the houses, animals, people, etc made it look so real! It was really amazing.
Die-cut: teddy bear (not sure why?)
China
China had some beautiful "works" of art--as in china, bonzi trees, clothes, art, knives etc. Everything there was very rich looking. They also had many statues of Buddha, which gave us an oppotunity to tell C what/who he was. A little bit of edcuation (I counted Epcot as a field trip for school).
Die-cut: kite
Norway
The Princess character meal was in the restaurant in Norway. Talk about some good food! The little gnome was at the end of the boat ride. Both the kids insisted they had to have their picture taken with him.
Die-Cut: Viking ship
Mexico
As you enter the Mexican pavilion, there was a lady hand painting wooden animals. They were amazing to look at! Once you entered, the scene was at night with pyramids, a river (I didn't know you could take a boat ride on it), a restaurant, and a shopping plaza--set up to resemble a market in Mexico.
Die cut: I don't remember and I can't find it! So disappointing!
