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Where in the World #436

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! June 9th is… guess what? Donald Duck Day! Now for Challenge #435 And here’s the answer: Copyright © Erin Blackwell It’s … Continue reading "Where in the World #436"
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Flowers and Trolls in Norway

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A Troll topiary pops up out of a field of wildflowers.Nikon D700/24-120VR, 1/125s, f/8, ISO 2200, EV -0.3, 24mm focal length. Appropiately, a troll pops up among beautiful wildflowers in Epcot’s Norway pavilion during the Flower and Garden Festival. A bright and beautiful Disney Pic of the Week about Flowers.
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Norway Pavilion in Epcot – Part Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday, I provided you with a brief history of the Norway Pavilion and started describing some of the sights. Today I’ll complete the tour. When the Imagineers and the pavilion’s sponsors got together for the first time to brainstorm ideas for an attraction, they quickly came to an impasse. The Imagineers wanted to present Norway’s … Continue reading "Norway Pavilion in Epcot – Part Two"
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Norway Pavilion in Epcot – Part One

Posted on by Jack Spence
Norway Pavilion The Norway Pavilion was the last nation to be added to World Showcase. Its soft opening occurred on May 6, 1988 and its official debut followed two months later on July 5. Crown Prince Harald V attended the ceremony and the festivities were broadcast live to Norway. The original idea was to create … Continue reading "Norway Pavilion in Epcot – Part One"
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