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Norway Cruise 2015 – Part 4, Stavanger

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Monday – Stavanger Our first port in Norway! As a reminder, it’s pronounced “Stuh-VON-gur”. It was an early day for us – we needed to meet for our excursion at 8:15. So we got up about 7:00 and went to Cabanas for breakfast. Lots of other people up early, also. It was looking like an … Continue reading "Norway Cruise 2015 – Part 4, Stavanger"
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Norway Cruise 2015 – Part 3, Embarkation and Sea Day

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Saturday – Embarkation and Sailaway As I mentioned in Part 2, we were very happy to get to the port and see the Disney Magic waiting for us! Though we really enjoyed Copenhagen, we were ready to begin our cruise to Norway. Disney had added a few touches to the generic cruise terminal they are … Continue reading "Norway Cruise 2015 – Part 3, Embarkation and Sea Day"
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Norway Pavilion in Epcot – Part Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday, I provided you with a brief history of the Norway Pavilion and started describing some of the sights. Today I’ll complete the tour. When the Imagineers and the pavilion’s sponsors got together for the first time to brainstorm ideas for an attraction, they quickly came to an impasse. The Imagineers wanted to present Norway’s … Continue reading "Norway Pavilion in Epcot – Part Two"
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Norway Pavilion in Epcot – Part One

Posted on by Jack Spence
Norway Pavilion The Norway Pavilion was the last nation to be added to World Showcase. Its soft opening occurred on May 6, 1988 and its official debut followed two months later on July 5. Crown Prince Harald V attended the ceremony and the festivities were broadcast live to Norway. The original idea was to create … Continue reading "Norway Pavilion in Epcot – Part One"
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The Spirit of Norway at Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Norway pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/8, ISO 280, EV +0.3, 200mm focal length. When I visit Epcot’s World Showcase, I always enjoy a stop in the Norway pavilion. There you can learn about Norway’s mythology, past, present and future by enjoying a dragon boat ride through the Maelstrom. Norway is the home … Continue reading "The Spirit of Norway at Epcot"
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A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Norway Pavilion

Posted on by Mike Bachand
If you are afraid of Trolls and Vikings then maybe you better not come with me on this walk. Because today we’re going to beautiful Norway. To me the Norway pavilion is one of many contrasts. On one hand you can find all sorts of Troll like creatures there and while at the same time … Continue reading "A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Norway Pavilion"
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