Tag: Epcot

Riding Attractions When They Break Down

Posted on by Lisa Berton
A few months ago, I was at Sea World San Antonio with my friend and her family. Her husband, three year old daughter, and I climbed into a swinging fish with bench seating. It moved like it was modeled after a skateboarder on a half pipe. Well, a few seconds into the ride, we stopped … Continue reading "Riding Attractions When They Break Down"
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Passport to a World of Flavors: The 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Preview

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Each year, as the middle of the summer approaches, my thoughts start to turn to… no, not time at the beach, or an exotic vacation abroad. My thoughts turn to what the autumn brings — the annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World! (Yeah, I’m kinda odd like that!) I love … Continue reading "Passport to a World of Flavors: The 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Preview"
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Theme Park Snapshot – July 6, 2011 Epcot

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
I had a few hours to roam around Epcot Wednesday night after spending a great day at Animal Kingdom Lodge, sampling some of their special activities (the “Untamed” Lunch with an Animal Specialist at Sanaa, and the Jiko South African Wine Tasting – I’ll be writing about them in more detail soon). Just thought I’d … Continue reading "Theme Park Snapshot – July 6, 2011 Epcot"
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Where in the World #182

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
Dawn Bach, thank you for such a wonderful note! Have a wonderful trip; I know you and your daughter will have a ball! And I did mean the 16th, Tom Higbee. LOL! Quick note: I will be at the AllEars’ New York events this weekend and I’m hoping I’ll meet some of you! It’s my … Continue reading "Where in the World #182"
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Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next May 11-16, 2011

Posted on by Deb Wills
Wednesday, May 11 We checked in at our resort a day before the D23 events began so that we could get settled at the resort and eat at a couple of our favorite places. We spent the morning at Epcot. The renovations in Mouse Gear are finished. When you walk in, at least at the … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next May 11-16, 2011"
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Where in the World #177

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
Brian Grabowski, thanks for the great note! This was Challenge #176: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Erin Blackwell Canon PhotoShot SD890 IS, 9mm, 1/40s shutter, f/3.5, ISO 3200 (ISO 3200 Mode) It’s Figment’s Open House sign in Journey Into Imagination With Figment in Epcot. I enjoyed seeing how many people put “I love … Continue reading "Where in the World #177"
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A Kiss from Space Mickey

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/80s shutter, f4.2, ISO 800 Here’s Space Mickey giving me a little peck on the cheek. Don’t tell Minnie! My Pic of the Week for characters in costumes was taken at an AllEars special event in Epcot last December. Following a spectacular Illuminations dessert party, guests … Continue reading "A Kiss from Space Mickey"
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Theme Park Snapshot – May 4, 2011

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
I’m here in Orlando for a few days, spending a little time with some family I haven’t seen for a while, so I thought I’d share with you all a quick snapshot of the sights and sounds around the parks. Of course, these impressions of mine are very subjective and limited to just what I’ve … Continue reading "Theme Park Snapshot – May 4, 2011"
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Nature Inspired Design Tour

Posted on by Deb Wills
On April 2, I went on the Nature Inspired Design tour. For a description of this tour, click here. The tour began at 8:15 so they directed me to the Character Breakfast turnstile toward the far left. For this tour, I checked in a Guest Relations inside the park. I signed a waiver for use … Continue reading "Nature Inspired Design Tour"
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