The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros is an enchanting attraction at Epcot’s Mexico pavilion. It was refurbished from the original El Rio Del Tiempo ride in 2007, featuring characters from The Three Caballeros movie: José Carioca, Panchito Pistoles, and Donald Duck.
The attraction maintains most of the original sets but adds new screens with animation resembling the film’s style. Guests board longboats and sail toward a Mayan pyramid, guided by screens introducing Panchito and José searching for the missing Donald before their concert in Mexico City.
The ride includes scenes like the Festival of the Children, with colorful dolls singing and dancing, and a humorous encounter in a Mexican restaurant where a waiter confuses the trio’s search for Donald with a roasted duck dish. Donald’s misadventures and the trio’s efforts to reunite continue as guests progress.
The climax occurs in a vibrant Mexican city, where the trio finally finds Donald and heads to their concert. The grand finale features fireworks as José, Panchito, and Donald perform “The Three Caballeros.”
The attraction combines classic Disney animation, live-action scenes, and a new soundtrack that includes iconic songs from the original film. It offers a joyful and immersive experience for visitors of all ages, making it a must-see attraction in Epcot’s Mexico pavilion.