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Festival of the Masters – WDW Downtown Disney

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Vickie and I visited the Festival of the Masters Art Show at WDW Downtown Disney on a gorgeous autumn Sunday afternoon. It was the last day of the Festival, and a lot of folks showed up to enjoy the displays. We enjoyed the sculpture art (by Kostas Ulevicius) at this interesting booth in West Side. … Continue reading "Festival of the Masters – WDW Downtown Disney"
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What’s New, What’s Next: Disney World – November 10-11, 2011

Posted on by Deb Wills
There’s a lot going on at Disney World! The holidays have arrived. Thursday, November 10, 2011 The entrance to Epcot has garland up. The tree is up at the entrance to World Showcase. The Canada pavilion is still being worked on. France is decorated for the holidays. Work is still ongoing at Yakitori House at … Continue reading "What’s New, What’s Next: Disney World – November 10-11, 2011"
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Festival of the Masters 2011 (This is NOT about Golf)

Posted on by Jack Spence
Festival of the Masters 2011 Each autumn, Disney hosts Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney. This event showcases the works of over 150 artists and stretches from the Marketplace to the Westside. Festival of the Masters is considered one of the top open-air art shows in the country and features original and limited edition … Continue reading "Festival of the Masters 2011 (This is NOT about Golf)"
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Festival of Masters Welcomes Artist Graham Knuttel

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The works of Irish artist Graham Knuttel have found homes among Hollywood royalty like Sylvester Stallone, Whoopi Goldberg and Robert DeNiro. On Nov. 11, 2011, one of the renowned artist’s works will find a home at Walt Disney World Resort. His latest commission – a painting for Raglan Road Irish … Continue reading "Festival of Masters Welcomes Artist Graham Knuttel"
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Where in the World #201

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
Thank you to everyone like Steve Jordan and Lily-pierre Couet who congratulated us on our milestone of 200 challenges! I looked it up: Barrie posted the first Where in the World on July 16, 2007. (I have no idea what that picture is. Do any of you?) So we didn’t know it, but we reached … Continue reading "Where in the World #201"
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Benefit Sale returns to Downtown Disney to raise funds for United Way

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Early-bird shoppers will have a fabulous opportunity Nov. 5 to support Heart of Florida United Way and enjoy discounts on most merchandise at participating Downtown Disney Marketplace stores. Shoppers can purchase a $5 voucher that will serve as their ticket to The Benefit Sale. All proceeds from the voucher sales … Continue reading "Benefit Sale returns to Downtown Disney to raise funds for United Way"
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Soaring High at Downtown Disney and new Hidden Images

Posted on by Steve Barrett
One afternoon, Vickie and I had lunch at Paradiso 37 at Pleasure Island. The chips and salsa were fresh, and the Mexican dishes were decent (I had chicken enchiladas with verde sauce). The overhead music was interesting – a combination of current pop music and country songs. I’m not normally a country music fan, but … Continue reading "Soaring High at Downtown Disney and new Hidden Images"
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Where in the World #198

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
Happy Belated 13th Birthday to Toni G, future Imagineer! She also had the PeopleMover answer right, but a glitch sent her answer in late. So congratulations on her birthday and for being part of our winners! Speaking of Challenge 196, Barrie Brewer who, as you know, is one of the AllEars® photographers and the creator … Continue reading "Where in the World #198"
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Trip Report: Day 2 – Part II Epcot/Downtown

Posted on by Lisa Berton
For those who need to catch up, the previous blogs in this series are, in order: Trip Prequel: Decisions, Decisions Trip Prequel: Research & Practice Trip Report: Day One – Epcot Trip Report: Day Two – Part I Animal Kingdom/Epcot Terri and I made a well-evaluated executive decision to board a Friendship Boat and sail … Continue reading "Trip Report: Day 2 – Part II Epcot/Downtown"
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