Tag: Epcot
After our lunch break, the Celebration 25 history walks reconvenied at the Living Seas, or rather, the Seas with Nemo and Friends. The Land… from Kitchen Kaberet to Food Rocks to Soarin’ Journey into Imagination becomes Journey into Your Imagination. Spaceship Earth A surprise guest appearance by Epcot Vice President, Jim MacPhee.
Epcot and more…
Posted onMy trip Thursday night started off a little iffy. Planes were very delayed due to weather in other areas. My 7:15pm flight didn’t leave until 11pm! Meaning I wasn’t in my room until 2:00am. Not a great way to start off a jam packed 4 day trip. Things quickly changed for the better and it’s … Continue reading "Epcot and more…"
Epcot Celebrates 25 Years A Chat with Adam Roth
Posted onThis is the 3rd in a series of blogs on Epcot’s 25th Anniversary. Epcot Turns 25! Journey to Imagination Postcards . Less than a week from now, Epcot will be buzzing with all the excitement! Yes, the Food and Wine Festival begins this weekend, but also Epcot turns 25 on Monday, October 1st and there … Continue reading "Epcot Celebrates 25 Years A Chat with Adam Roth"
Journey Into Imagination – Epcot Center – Celebrating 25 Years!
Posted onTuesday’s issue (September 25, 2007) of the AllEars® (weekly newsletter) has a special feature on the original Journey Into Imagination ride (Future World, Epcot) written by Lou Mongello. As I read the draft, I found myself reminiscing about the ride and my first visit to Epcot in the early 1990s. All of a sudden I … Continue reading "Journey Into Imagination – Epcot Center – Celebrating 25 Years!"
Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #7
Posted onThis was Challenge #6: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/60s shutter, f4.8 Many people guessed Small World for this challenge. I can see why, but it’s actually from the United Kingdom toy store in Epcot. Congratulations to Stacey Van Dyke for being the first to send in the correct … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #7"
EPCOT Turns 25!
Posted onUPDATE: Today, the Orlando Sentinel reports that Epcot is now having some official activities on October 1st. Special items of note include an exhibit on Epcot’s 25 years and a special IllumiNations finale. The 25th anniversary of Epcot Center (October 1st) is almost here. For many months, Disney fans wondered if Walt Disney World would … Continue reading "EPCOT Turns 25!"
The Mid-Eighties Why I Love The World, Pt 2, The Mid-1980’s: The Affair Becomes a Love Triangle
Posted onMy last story left off in the late 1970s. After my 1975 trip, I wouldn’t be able to get back to the World until 1986. It sat at the back of my mind to make a return trip, but things got in the way, like college, jobs, layoffs, moves, lack of funds and the like. … Continue reading "The Mid-Eighties Why I Love The World, Pt 2, The Mid-1980’s: The Affair Becomes a Love Triangle"
Japan Pavilion Update
Posted onThe full service restaurant within the Japan Pavilion is currently being refurbished and enlarged. Guests with a careful eye can see a small portion of the expansion as the walk along the promenade looking behind the Mitsukoshi Department Store. This aerial view of the Japan Pavilion shows approximately where the expansion is taking place.
Spaceship Earth Rehab Update
Posted onAll of the trees flanking each side of Spacehip Earth have been removed as refurbishment continues on this attraction. The approximate reopening of Spaceship Earth is November 14th of this year.
Focus on Disney World – Illuminations
Posted onCopyright © 2003 Barrie Brewer, Nikon E3100 One of the things Disney does best is put on a spectacular fireworks show. This photo, although not one of my best, has always been one of my favorites. It’s a photo of the Illuminations fireworks show at Epcot, taken from the upstairs deck outside of Teppanyaki restaurant. … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Illuminations"
