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Disney helps protect ocean wildlife and you can, too

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Yesterday Walt Disney World celebrated World Oceans Day with various education stations and interactive activities for kids inside Epcot’s The Seas with Nemo & Friends. Even if you missed the event, though, you still can learn about ways in which Disney is helping to protect and promote the world’s oceans. World Oceans Day was proposed … Continue reading "Disney helps protect ocean wildlife and you can, too"
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D23’s EPCOT 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
On Sunday, September 30, 2012, D23's Epcot 30th Anniversary Celebration will whisk D23 Members back to a time touted as when "the 21st century begins" -- those early Epcot years when guests first marveled at "Astuter Computers," "Smellitzers," and the novelty of "riding on sunshine," and were awed by a massive geodesic sphere called Spaceship Earth. Tickets will be available for purchase on June 21 at 10 a.m. on D23.com.
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Disney Pic of the Week – Inside Spaceship Earth

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Spaceship Earth (featuring my color photos) is a relaxing and slow moving dark ride that takes guests through the progress of mankind from cavemen to Steve Jobs/Steve Wozniak. It sits inside what some refer to as the giant golf ball which in actuality is a geodesic sphere. My photographic contribution might look to some as … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Inside Spaceship Earth"
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Savor Global Tastes, First Vegan Marketplace, Florida Flavors at 17th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 28-Nov. 12

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Beginning September 28, 2012, Disney guests can taste their way around the world during the 17th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World. The culinary event, which includes daily Eat to the Beat! pop concerts, will continue through November 12 -- adding one extra day of festival fun. Festival chefs are firing on all burners with menus designed for every palate and a new Marketplace VIP Access Chef Tour geared toward the foodie who wants the inside culinary scoop.
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Brave — The Highland Games Tournament Runs June 1-July 8 at Epcot

Posted on by AllEars
From June 1-July 8, Epcot will serve as the setting for Brave – The Highland Games Tournament, a kid-focused offering that will include games like Mini Caber Toss, Cake Toss, Haggis Flip and archery. There will also be a kids’ playground with free enhanced wireless – which is great for us parents who can’t share … Continue reading "Brave — The Highland Games Tournament Runs June 1-July 8 at Epcot"
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Juggling Entertainment at World Showcase in Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Interactive juggler Sergio entertaining guests at Epcot’s Italy pavilion.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/200s, f/7.1, ISO 200, EV 0, 58mm focal length. Sergio, the International interactive juggler, entertains guests in the World Showcase pavilion of Italy five days a week. Check the Epcot entertainment guide when you enter the park for specific times. As you can see by … Continue reading "Juggling Entertainment at World Showcase in Epcot"
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World Showcase Quiz – Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
Hey everyone, Here are the answers to yesterday’s World Showcase quiz. Since this was an “open book” test, I’m sure you got them all right. However, for those of you who decided to wing it, here is the grading scale. 24 – 27: A 20 – 23: B 16 – 19: C 12 – 15: … Continue reading "World Showcase Quiz – Answers"
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World Showcase Quiz – Questions

Posted on by Jack Spence
World Showcase Quiz Over the last year, I have written a number of blogs about Epcot’s World Showcase. Today, I’m going to test what you’ve learned by reading my blogs. But don’t worry; I’m going to make it an “open book” test as all of the answers can be found within my blogs. To help … Continue reading "World Showcase Quiz – Questions"
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