Tag: Epcot

2010 Food And Wine Festival Merchandise – Part 2

Posted on by Mike Bachand
As I mentioned in Part 1 of my 2010 Food and Wine Festival Merchandise blog, the Food and Wine Festival is not just about food and wine. For those who like to shop and can’t get enough Disney merchandise, there’s a lot of great Food and Wine items for sale. In part one I covered … Continue reading "2010 Food And Wine Festival Merchandise – Part 2"
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What Is Your “FastPass” Strategy?

Posted on by Mike Bachand
Getting FastPasses for the most popular attractions can save you and your family lots of time. That means rather than standing in line for an hour or so you can be using that time to do other things and enjoy more of the park. So, what’s your strategy for getting FastPasses? What’s the first and … Continue reading "What Is Your “FastPass” Strategy?"
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Slow – Curve Ahead!

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 11-16mm, 1/5000s shutter, f2.8, ISO 400 Test Track in Epcot’s Futureworld will get your blood pumping! The climax of this attraction is a high-speed test that sends guests screaming into a 50-degree banked curve at 65 MPH.
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Gotta Go Back in Time

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It’d be so fantasically cool if the Test Track cars were DeLoreans that shot up to 88mph. Seriously, who’s with me on this? I know, Back to the Future isn’t a Disney movie but a child of the 80’s can dream. Canon EOS 30D, Canon 75-300mm USM, ISO 640, f8 1/500 My entry for Disney … Continue reading "Gotta Go Back in Time"
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Where in the World #148

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #147: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/100s shutter, f/8, ISO 200 I always wonder what this guy is thinking about. Any ideas? Emperor Ferdinand I, of the Hapsburg Emperors, sits atop one of the shops of the Germany pavilion at Epcot. Jennifer T was … Continue reading "Where in the World #148"
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2010 Food And Wine Festival Merchandise – Part 1

Posted on by Mike Bachand
The Food and Wine Festival is not just about food and wine. Yes, I know it truly is a party for the senses! As you walk around the World Showcase lagoon you’re treated to the most tempting smells of the food, you get to see the colorful International Marketplaces, you can tastes foods from all … Continue reading "2010 Food And Wine Festival Merchandise – Part 1"
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Duffy the Bear Debuts in Epcot at Walt Disney World

Posted on by AllEars
Duffy the Bear was introduced to Epcot at an Annual Passholders Event held September 18, 2010. While Duffy is mostly unknown in the US Disney Theme Parks, he is VERY well known and extremely popular at Tokyo Disneyland (Jack Spence’s Blog on Duffy!) Although I did meet a woman who drove 3.5 hours this morning … Continue reading "Duffy the Bear Debuts in Epcot at Walt Disney World"
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Universe of Energy

Posted on by Jack Spence
Do you know why the Universe of Energy Pavilion is located where it is in Future World? During the planning stages of Epcot, the Imagineers had a different concept for the Energy Pavilion. Early ideas called for a “solar energy exhibit” that would feature a large building sporting a solar dish and a parabolic shaped … Continue reading "Universe of Energy"
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