This is not your typical Family Tree, but it is a family none the less. The  German Biergarten Family is made up of a few permanent cast members and a host  of ongoing International German Citizens working in their home away from home,  The Germany Pavilion in Epcot. The permanent cast are full time employees of  the Walt Disney World Resort and act as role models for the ever changing   arrivals and departures of the International cast members. These international  cast members are under contract for one year with the possibility of extending  for an additional three months. In that time they learn every aspect of the  Biergarten restaurant including what we call outdoor foods (The Sommerfest  Restaurant, the Bierline and the Pretzel Cart). They are Immersed in the  Disney Culture with specific attention paid to Safety, Proper Food Service and  Diversity. They are enthusiastic about sharing their German heritage and I was  grateful to be one of their leaders.

Biergarten Folklore: The Biergarten is the main attraction in the Germany  Pavilion. Here we find ourselves in a village within the village, where, no  matter what time we arrive, it is autumn night in Bavaria. A working  waterwheel and trees in fall colors lend outdoor atmosphere to this magnificent hall.  Beer is served in full-litre steins along with traditional Bavarian entrees -  Sauerbraten, Roast pork, and sausages. Servers are costumed in Black Forest  dress. From tables at four levels, we can watch performances of traditional  dance and song. And, no matter how weary we may be, the band rouses us to our  feet for waltzes, polkas, and the Chicken dance. The Biergarten, like the  Oktobefest which inspired it, unites all comers in celebration.

Names/Words you should Know:
 Bavaria -  Federal german State in Southeastern Germany.
 Beer - Germany national drink
 Black Forest - 106 miles of Spruce-covered land in south western Germany,  known for it's quaint thatched-roofed farmhouses, its curative spring water, and its  majestic trees.
 Glockenspiel - Clocks which play chimes to mark the hour.
 Guten Tag - Good Day
 Hallo - Hello
 Guten Morgen - Good Morning
 Auf Wiedersehn - Goodbye
 Servus - (Bavarian) Bye and also for Hi
 Tschuess -(Northern Germany) Goodbye (friends only)
 Bis Morgen - See you tomorrow
 Bitte - Please
 Danke - Thank you
 Wo sind die Toiletten - Where's the restroom  (Thanks Fiona)

This site is meant to honor the culture, history and diversity of the German  Cast Members and how they contribute to the guest experience at their home  away from home, The Germany Pavilion at Epcot.



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