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Celebrating the Holidays at Walt Disney World – Epcot

Posted on by AllEars
Like the other parks, Epcot has its own unique large Christmas tree. However, when you enter the park, you don’t notice anything holiday related, until you reach the World Showcase. Then, hold on to your Mickey Santa hat, because there are Santas everywhere! Each country has at least one special live presentation, done throughout the … Continue reading "Celebrating the Holidays at Walt Disney World – Epcot"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Musicians/Singers

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Good evening (insert city here)! Are you ready to rock? I can’t hear you! The people upstairs, are you ready to rock? Right on! (guitar riff) Disney parks are known for having first class entertainment and the musicians and singers who perform there year-round are top-notch. During various special events like Food & Wine at … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Musicians/Singers"
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Lisa’s Disney Top 10

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Scott, Barrie, and I often toss ideas around regarding the Picture This! blogs. What themes should we have, what topics should we write about and revisit, whose turn is it to be picked on, etc… It was maybe a month ago that I suggested we each create a Top 10 list. It can be anything … Continue reading "Lisa’s Disney Top 10"
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Candlelight Processional Memories at Epcot

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Celebrity narrators of the 2008 Candlelight Procession at Epcot share their favorite holiday memories. The Candlelight Processional at Epcot is a Walt Disney World Resort holiday tradition; a telling of the Christmas story featuring celebrity narrators, a mass choir and a 50-piece orchestra. For more information about how Walt Disney World celebrates the holidays, visit … Continue reading "Candlelight Processional Memories at Epcot"
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Where in the World #65

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #64: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/160s shutter, f6.3 Off Kilter is a fabulous Celtic rock band that entertains guests near the Canadian pavilion in Epcot. This is Jamie Holton, the band’s bagpiper and front man. I wasn’t sure what kind of answers I was … Continue reading "Where in the World #65"
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Epcot – New Morocco Exhibit

Posted on by Jack Spence
A new exhibit has opened in the Morocco Pavilion at Epcot. Located in the first building on the left as you enter the country, this new display is titled, Moroccan Style: The Art of Personal Adornment. As you might guess from the title, the exhibit features clothing and jewelry from this North African country. When … Continue reading "Epcot – New Morocco Exhibit"
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Japanese Garden

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/640s shutter, f4.5 Being a gardener myself, I really appreciate the work of the landscaping crews at Walt Disney World. They do such a wonderful job of transporting us to the corners of the earth with the gardens they create. My landscaping Pic of the Week was … Continue reading "Japanese Garden"
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Keeping it Clean

Posted on by Lisa Berton
This week’s theme is landscaping. Disney parks and resorts have pristine greens and flower beds throughout the parks but they wouldn’t be that way without guys like these. These gentlemen were working in EPCOT across from Nemo. I’m not sure what they pulled out of the tree but even from far away I could tell … Continue reading "Keeping it Clean"
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Incredible Strength Act at Party for the Senses

Posted on by AllEars
I attended the last 2008 Party for the Senses in November. This year, as others have reported, the Cirque entertainers were replaced. Here is one of the entertainment groups. These 2 gentlemen were AMAZING! I couldn’t stop watching them. The photos won’t do their strength justice, but at least you’ll get a flavor of their … Continue reading "Incredible Strength Act at Party for the Senses"
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Where in the World #62

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #61: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/250s shutter, f8 You guys are good! This was a hard one. This postal box is in the United Kingdom, in Epcot’s World Showcase. I’ll go easier on you this week” Anne Hainsworth was the first to send in … Continue reading "Where in the World #62"
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