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Cast Members to Perform Benefit Concerts for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Rehearsals are underway for the Encore! Cast Choir and Orchestra‘s summer production, Dream Our Dreams, A Musical Tribute to the Legacy of Disney. Known for staging spectacular charity concerts, the volunteer ensemble has chosen Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & Northern Florida as their 2010 beneficiary. Encore! offers Cast Members an … Continue reading "Cast Members to Perform Benefit Concerts for Make-A-Wish Foundation"
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New Pizzeria “Via Napoli” Set to Open August 5th at Walt Disney World

Posted on by AllEars
NEW YORK: July 20, 2010 – Patina Restaurant Group will open a new casual pizzeria August 5th, called Via Napoli, adjacent to Tutto Italia Ristorante, its restaurant in the Italy pavilion in Epcot® World Showcase at Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This will be the first authentic Italian pizzeria to ever … Continue reading "New Pizzeria “Via Napoli” Set to Open August 5th at Walt Disney World"
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It’s Disney Theme Parks Quiz Time — Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. I hope you got them all right. This first picture was taken at Hong Kong Disneyland. This fountain is outside of the park in a “crossroads” location. Guests arriving by bus, train, and walking from the hotels meet at this location before entering Hong Kong Disneyland. Long term … Continue reading "It’s Disney Theme Parks Quiz Time — Answers"
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It’s Disney Theme Park Quiz Time – Questions

Posted on by Jack Spence
It’s time to pull out your thinking caps again. I have another Disney quiz for you. This time, you have to name at which of the eleven Disney Parks the picture was taken. Now I realize that most of you have not been to all of the parks around the world, so I’m going to … Continue reading "It’s Disney Theme Park Quiz Time – Questions"
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Where in the World #139

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #138: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/15s shutter, f/4.5, ISO 2500 Good job everyone! You’re right, this is the microphone in the tank with Crush at Turtle Talk with Crush in Epcot. Rich Kacprowicz was the first to send in the correct answer for … Continue reading "Where in the World #139"
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Sounds Like Summer Concert Series – Slippery When Wet

Posted on by Mike Bachand
I went into Epcot to do one of my favorite things; to see a concert at the American Garden Theater which is located right in front of the American Adventure. This time of the year we get to see the Sounds Like Summer concert series. Performing in this series are tribute bands playing songs of … Continue reading "Sounds Like Summer Concert Series – Slippery When Wet"
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Tiny Train

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer Ok, I admit, this is a little bit of a cheat. But it is a train, so technically, I can use it for my Pic of the Week. No one said it couldn’t be a miniature train. This one can be found next to the Germany pavilion in Epcot’s World … Continue reading "Tiny Train"
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Endangered Sea Turtles Thriving at Walt Disney World Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 9, 2010 – Two ailing Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles are on the road to recovery after being brought to Walt Disney World Resort last month from the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, Miss. to make room for animals directly impacted by the Gulf oil spill. The sea turtles, … Continue reading "Endangered Sea Turtles Thriving at Walt Disney World Resort"
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Sounds Like Summer Concert Series – Satisfaction

Posted on by Mike Bachand
I went into Epcot to do one of my favorite things; to see a concert at the American Garden Theater which is located right in front of the American Adventure. This time of the year we get to see the Sounds Like Summer concert series. Performing in this series are tribute bands playing songs of … Continue reading "Sounds Like Summer Concert Series – Satisfaction"
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I Walk into a Bar…

Posted on by Lisa Berton
…to take photos for our Disney Pic of the Week – Bars & Lounges. La Cava del Tequila (The Tequila Cave) in Epcot’s Mexico pavillion was empty when I arrived. The CMs tried to show me what they had to offer but I don’t drink so their attempt fell flat. Canon PowerShot SX100 IS, ISO … Continue reading "I Walk into a Bar…"
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