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Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna Experience

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Sable antelope on the Uzima savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/250s, f/5.6, ISO 1250, EV +0.3, 300mm focal length. Last year I stayed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the first time. The cast member who checked me in saw my camera and felt a room upgrade to a savanna view was necessary. For … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna Experience"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Epcot

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Happy Birthday to me. OK, now that I got that out of the way, if you’ve missed any of my previous trip report blog entries, the links are posted for your clicking convenience. Disney’s Animal Kingdom posted Feb. 13th Magic Kingdom posted Feb. 20th Disney’s Hollywood Studios posted Feb. 23rd Downtown Disney and More posted … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Epcot"
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Where in the World #270

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Hold the phone, Players! One of our own just welcomed a new member to their family! Congratulations, Maryann Eckenrode, on your … Continue reading "Where in the World #270"
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Where Art and History Intersect: Epcot Welcomes the Kinsey Collection

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Guests to the American Adventure pavilion at Epcot will journey "between the pages" of history as the American Heritage Gallery opens its doors to an art exhibit representing over 400 years of African-American achievement and contribution. "Re-Discovering America: Family Treasures from the Kinsey Collection," which opens March 8, draws from an extensive collection of rare art, documents, books and artifacts amassed by philanthropists Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, who share a passion for African-American history.
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Tumble Monkeys

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Swinging along with our Disney Pic of the Week theme, yellow, are the tumble monkeys from Festival of the Lion King. Catch their high-flying, bouncing, Timon-carrying act at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The fellas, uh, monkeys, are my favorite part of the show. They’re just so darn…cute in their…fitting…outfits. Come on over and “Like” my Facebook … Continue reading "Tumble Monkeys"
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New IBM THINK exhibition at Epcot is difficult for young kids to understand or appreciate

Posted on by AllEars
IBM put a lot of thought into creating its new THINK exhibition in Innoventions West at Epcot. Unfortunately, the company thought more about presenting information than it did about entertaining young guests. On approach, THINK is inviting with all the colorful digital screens and even a theater in the round. But I have to agree … Continue reading "New IBM THINK exhibition at Epcot is difficult for young kids to understand or appreciate"
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Where in the World #269

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Susan and Mike Hill are still digging out from underneath the snow as two of our own head for Disney vacations … Continue reading "Where in the World #269"
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Oz-themed play structures open early for Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Posted on by AllEars
Disney World decided to preview the area along Imagination Walkway in an effort to promote the movie, which hits theaters on March 8. Follow the yellow brick road and pass under the Oz arch near Showcase Plaza and you will spot the downed hot-air balloon on the left, indicating you are approaching the play area. (An area to the right of the walkway in past years has housed detailed sand sculptures related to a current Disney movie. This year, guests will find the Water Wise Garden presented by RainBird located there.)
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Kids can learn about physics behind roller coasters this week at Epcot

Posted on by AllEars
To celebrate National Engineers Week, one of the sponsors at Epcot is offering short and entertaining demonstrations that teach kids the physics behind roller coasters. Though National Engineers Week has a focus of calling attention to the importance of math, science and technical skills, the goal of these sessions is to show that math and science can be a lot of fun. This week, the company is taking a more basic approach to illustrating physics for Epcot's guests. In Raytheon's 15-minute Coaster Crafters sessions, teams of children use plastic hoses and marbles to learn some of the principles behind designing such a thrill ride.
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