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Walking Tours of the World Showcase Pavilions

March 12, 2010 by Mike Bachand

I hope you enjoyed my “walking tours” of Epcot’s World Showcase pavilions blogs. In case you missed one, want to use them as part of your next vacation planning or just need a WDW fix I’ve provided links to each of the walking tours below: American Adventure Canada China France Germany Italy Japan Mexico Morocco … Continue reading "Walking Tours of the World Showcase Pavilions"

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A Walking Tour of Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion

March 8, 2010 by Mike Bachand

Today our walking tour of World Showcase pavilions brings us to the American Adventure. My favorite pavilion for so many wonderful reasons! I know, other pavilions have better eating choices, better shopping opportunities and more interesting architecture than what you’ll find here. But what the Disney Imagineers did with this pavilion was create a beautifully … Continue reading "A Walking Tour of Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion"

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Flower Power Concert: Jose Feliciano

March 6, 2010 by Mike Bachand

My wife, Julie, and I spent the day at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival. And, that means a Flower Power concert at the American Garden Theater in front of the American Adventure. Performing tonight was Jose Feliciano. Although Jose Feliciano has performed at Epcot a number of times over the years we’ve never had the … Continue reading "Flower Power Concert: Jose Feliciano"

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2010 Flower and Garden Festival – Sneak Peek

February 21, 2010 by Mike Bachand

As you know, the 2010 Flower and Garden Festival starts on March 3rd. However, the planting of the flower gardens, bringing in and setting up the topiaries and the merchandise kiosks starts long before that opening day. This is a massive undertaking that takes hundreds of Cast Members working throughout many nights to complete. Today … Continue reading "2010 Flower and Garden Festival – Sneak Peek"

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A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Italy Pavilion

February 14, 2010 by Mike Bachand

Are you ready to join me as we tour Italy? I hope so because I think you’re really going to enjoy this little walk. I don’t know about you, but for the longest time I didn’t find the Italy pavilion to be that interesting and must admit that it was near the bottom of my … Continue reading "A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Italy Pavilion"

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Walking through the Outpost on our way to Italy

February 7, 2010 by Mike Bachand

You’ve heard the drums, you’ve seen the colorful African items for sale and maybe even stopped and got some refreshments at the “Coolpost“ but where are you? Well you are in the Outpost which is located between the China and Germany pavilions in Epcot. It’s believed that this was to be the location of an … Continue reading "Walking through the Outpost on our way to Italy"

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SmarterPlanet presented by IBM opens at Innoventions West in Epcot

January 29, 2010 by Mike Bachand

Today, the SmarterPlanet exhibit, which is sponsored by IBM, opened at Innoventions West in Epcot. The Grand Opening event was attended by both IBM executives as well as senior Walt Disney World Cast Members. The Grand Opening ceremony got underway with Vanessa Rosas, Walt Disney World Ambassador, welcoming everyone to the exhibit and then introducing … Continue reading "SmarterPlanet presented by IBM opens at Innoventions West in Epcot"

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Cantina de San Angel Refurbishment Underway

January 25, 2010 by Mike Bachand

As reported in the AllEars January 12th “News Around The World” section the Cantina de San Angel in the Mexico pavilion is closed and undergoing refurbishment. In case you missed that bit of news I’m repeating it for you here: “Cantina de San Angel at the Mexico pavilion in Epcot, has closed for a significant … Continue reading "Cantina de San Angel Refurbishment Underway"

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Napoli Pizzeria Coming to Italy in Epcot

January 20, 2010 by Mike Bachand

On my visit to Epcot today I saw a rather large structure going up in back of the Italy pavilion. I asked a number of people and was told that the building would house a new pizzeria called Napoli. Not sure if the restaurant will be called Pizzeria Napoli or Napoli Pizzeria. Also, I was … Continue reading "Napoli Pizzeria Coming to Italy in Epcot"

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A Walking Tour of Epcot’s China Pavilion

January 10, 2010 by Mike Bachand

I don’t know about you, but I ate far too much over the holidays and I really need a little exercise; OK maybe I need more than a “little” exercise. -:) So, come join me as we take a walk through the beautiful China pavilion and hopefully burn a few calories along the way. Growing … Continue reading "A Walking Tour of Epcot’s China Pavilion"

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