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Epcot’s Tutto Italia in World Showcase – a Review

Posted on by AllEars
Guest Blogger Jeff Onorato is back, this time with a review of Epcot’s Tutto Italia! Like many loyal patrons, I lamented the loss of L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante when I heard the news of their closure back in 2007. When it was announced that the restaurant would be quickly re-opening in a new incarnation, … Continue reading "Epcot’s Tutto Italia in World Showcase – a Review"
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Disney Pic of the Week – France

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Visit the France pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase and you’ll be transported back to the beautiful city of Paris of the late 1800’s. Here you will see the mansard roofs and dormers that are so recognizable as Parisian architecture. Above the fountains and arcade entrances, the Eiffel Tower lets you know that you have arrived … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – France"
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Joyful! A Gospel Celebration of the Season featuring D’Vine Voices

Posted on by AllEars
Joyful! returns to Epcot for the 2010 Holiday Season. This blog is from a 2009 performance! New to Epcot’s Holidays Around the World in 2009 is D’Vine Voices who perform four times daily on the Future World Fountain Stage. D’Vine Voices is comprised of 16 artists and musicians (12 vocalists, 4 musicians – drums, bass, … Continue reading "Joyful! A Gospel Celebration of the Season featuring D’Vine Voices"
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Holiday Storytelling Around The World Showcase in Epcot

Posted on by Mike Bachand
Anyone who has visited Walt Disney World during Christmas time is well aware of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the Candlelight Processional and the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Many may also have visited some or all of the Disney hotels to take in the beautiful Christmas decorations and those incredible chocolate and gingerbread … Continue reading "Holiday Storytelling Around The World Showcase in Epcot"
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Community Candlelight Glows with Charitable Spirit

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 8, 2009 – Warm holiday wishes filled the air at sunset on December 6 as more than 1,400 community leaders gathered to enjoy a performance of the Candlelight Processional at Epcot’s America Gardens Theatre. A Walt Disney World Resort holiday tradition since 1971 (hosted at Epcot since 1994), the illuminating … Continue reading "Community Candlelight Glows with Charitable Spirit"
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February 2010 Walt Disney World Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
For this month’s calendar, we’re taking a trip to France – in Epcot that is. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom for a desktop wallpaper version of February’s calendar. You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to download the calendar(s). Just click on the photo to download the calendar you … Continue reading "February 2010 Walt Disney World Calendar"
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World Showcase Garland

Posted on by Jack Spence
As we know, the Disney Imagineers are masters when it comes to detailing their parks and hotels. And the holiday decorations they display at this time of year are no exception. Each November, Holiday Services decorates 24 resorts including Disney’s Vero Beach and Disney’s Hilton Head Island, 4 theme parks, 2 cruise ships, the Disney … Continue reading "World Showcase Garland"
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Where in the World #113

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #112: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/400s shutter, f/8 There were so many creative answers this week! I could just tell that you all knew where this was, even if you didn’t quite know the exact name I was looking for – Cool Wash. Cool … Continue reading "Where in the World #113"
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Pic of the Week – Framing

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Using objects in the foreground of your shot to frame your subject is a good way to focus attention where you want it and add depth to your photo. This week we’ll show you some examples of framing in our Pics of the Week. For a more in depth look at framing, check out this … Continue reading "Pic of the Week – Framing"
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Holiday DLights Tour at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Mike Bachand
This evening (Monday, November 30th) I had the privilege of taking the very first Holiday DLights Tour at Walt Disney World. Let me start by showing you the description of the tour as provided by Disney: “Discover how the twinkle of holiday magic is created for celebrations like the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. … Continue reading "Holiday DLights Tour at Walt Disney World"
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