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Dancing to the Beat

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR lens, 1/1250 sec, f/5.3 This belly dancer performs with MoRockin, an Arabic rock band that plays in Morocco. MoRockin is a very popular Epcot band and I suspect she may have just a little to do with that!
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Emblem of Marrakesh

Posted on by Lisa Berton
As my submission for Disney Pic of the Week – Morocco, I offer this photograph of a stone prayer tower which is based on the Koutoubia Minaret. Moroccan architecture has a great deal of texture whether it’s brick or clay and a touch of painted ceramic tiling to add blues, greens, and yellows.
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A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion

Posted on by Mike Bachand
Today we’re going to take a walk South of the boarder to Mexico. Now before we start our walk, it’s interesting to note that as you enter the World Showcase and look across the World Showcase lagoon at the American Adventure, Mexico is the first country to what I believe is on the South side … Continue reading "A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion"
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Sum of all Thrills

Posted on by Jack Spence
On October 14, 2009, a new attraction opened in Innoventions East at Epcot (near Electric Umbrella). “Sum of all Thrills,” presented by Raytheon, promises to be a real crowd pleaser and I predict long lines as more people discover this innovative ride. “Sum of all Thrills” allows guests to custom-design their own roller coaster, bobsled, … Continue reading "Sum of all Thrills"
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The Mother(s) of All Trips – The End

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Day 5 I forgot to jot down notes so it’s possible that things are out of order. Four days of being out in the heat and thick humidity can and will affect you. We were tired and worn so this morning we slept in. Breakfast consisted of more cereal, mini-muffins, fruit, juice, and other items … Continue reading "The Mother(s) of All Trips – The End"
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New Exhibit at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot Showcases Math in Action as Students Design and Experience Their Own Ride Using Math Fundamentals

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 14, 2009 – Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) today unveiled the Sum of all Thrillsâ„¢ at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new ride is a unique experience that lets park guests custom-design their own thrill ride using mathematical tools, an innovative touch-screen table and a robotic … Continue reading "New Exhibit at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot Showcases Math in Action as Students Design and Experience Their Own Ride Using Math Fundamentals"
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Eat to the Beat Concerts: Kool & The Gang

Posted on by Mike Bachand
Well, my wife, Julie, is still visiting with family back in Boston so I traveled over for a second night to Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival by myself to see yet another Eat to the Beat concert at the American Garden Theater in front of the American Adventure. Performing tonight was the group Kool & … Continue reading "Eat to the Beat Concerts: Kool & The Gang"
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Mission: Space

Posted on by Jack Spence
Before Mission: SPACE, there was Horizons. Horizons opened exactly one year after Epcot on October 1, 1983. The attraction used Disney’s Omnimover conveyance system and allowed guests to view the future through the eyes of scientist and authors both past and present. The closing of Horizons (January 9, 1999) was generated by several events. First, … Continue reading "Mission: Space"
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The Mother(s) of All Trips

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Who Yours truly, the self-appointed Disney fanatic with 20+ visits to Walt Disney World. My mom Sheryl whose last visit was in 2004. She’d never been to Animal Kingdom before. My mom’s best friend since they were 16 years old, Judi. She’s like my 2nd mother. Her last visit to WDW was in the early … Continue reading "The Mother(s) of All Trips"
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Where in the World #104

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #103: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/160s shutter, f/11 This wooden sculpture of three kings is above the door to The Fjording shop in the Norway pavilion in Epcot. If you mentioned Norway in your answer, you got it right this week. I don’t really … Continue reading "Where in the World #104"
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