NewOct 1, 1982
Plaza de los Amigos opened as the indoor twilight-lit marketplace at the center of EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion, one of the nine original World Showcase pavilions on opening day.
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EPCOT · Walt Disney World
The Mexico Pavilion pyramid housing Plaza de los Amigos entered an exterior refurbishment (scaffolding, blocked entrances, added Mesoamerican theming), while the indoor marketplace and its merchandise locations stayed operational throughout.
A new line of Mickey and Minnie Mexico-themed apparel and accessories arrived at Plaza de los Amigos, including character tees around $29.99-$34.99 plus home goods such as a $44.99 pillow and a $29.99 tumbler.
Plaza de los Amigos opened as the indoor twilight-lit marketplace at the center of EPCOT's Mexico Pavilion, one of the nine original World Showcase pavilions on opening day.