''Reflections of China'' is a
Circle-Vision 360°
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Circle-Vision 360° developed from the Circarama format, which uses eleven 16 mm projectors. The first Circarama ...
movie
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at the
China Pavilion at Epcot
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, part of
Epcot
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's
World Showcase
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at
Walt Disney World Resort
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in Florida. The show is narrated by an actor playing
Li Bai
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, an ancient Chinese poet, who takes the viewer on a tour of the Chinese countryside and historical structures and buildings. Some sites that are seen are The
Great Wall of China
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, The
Forbidden City
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in
Beijing
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, the
Terracotta Army
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in
Xi'an
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,
Hunan
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,
Guilin
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,
Suzhou
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,
Hong Kong
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, and
Shanghai
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''Reflections of China'' updated ''
Wonders of China
''Wonders of China'' was a Circle-Vision 360° film featured in the China Pavilion at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Summary
The film showcased famous Chinese landmarks and the people, environment, and culture of China. Keye Luke pr ...
'', a similar movie. ''Reflections of China'' will be replaced by a new film, ''Wondrous China'', which was originally set to open in 2021, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration.
[https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/new-details-shared-on-highly-anticipated-experiences-coming-to-walt-disney-world-resort/ Disney Parks Blog accessed 10/8/2019] However, it was delayed to 2023, since the opening date was postponed indefinitely following the closure of the park due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
See also
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Epcot
Epcot, stylized in all uppercase as EPCOT, is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. It is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Parks, Experiences and Products division. Inspired by an unr ...
*
Epcot attraction and entertainment history
Epcot is a theme park located at the Walt Disney World Resort. The term "attractions" is used by Disney as a catch-all term for rides, shows, and exhibits.
World Celebration
World Celebration attractions
* Spaceship Earth is an eighteen-story- ...
References
External links
Walt Disney World Resort - ''Reflections of China''
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts attractions
Epcot
Circle-Vision 360° films
American documentary films
Documentary films about China
World Showcase
2003 establishments in Florida
2023 disestablishments in Florida
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