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It’s Over My Head – Part Three – Epcot

Posted on by Jack Spence
Last week I began a discussion about the many wonderful details that can be found above our heads at the Disney parks. I talked about both the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today I will continue my story with the ceilings and up-high details of Epcot. Not all ceilings are beautiful or even tolerable. … Continue reading "It’s Over My Head – Part Three – Epcot"
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Epcot Flowers

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Hanging flowers in front of Epcot’s Italy pavilion.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/100s, f/16, ISO 200, EV 0, 28mm focal length, polarizer filter. It was a beautiful Autumn day in Epcot’s World Showcase when I took this photo featuring these beautiful flowers in hanging pots in front of the Italy pavilion. I used a small aperture of f/16 … Continue reading "Epcot Flowers"
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Italian Volcano Ovens in Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Chefs work to feed the three wood fired ovens at Via Napoli.Nikon D700/50mm, 1/60s, f/1.8, ISO 400, EV +0.6 Napoli restaurant has become my favorite restaurant in Epcot’s World Showcase. On my last trip I got in low at the large communal table leading up to the open air kitchen featuring the three wood fired … Continue reading "Italian Volcano Ovens in Epcot"
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Juggling Entertainment at World Showcase in Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Interactive juggler Sergio entertaining guests at Epcot’s Italy pavilion.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/200s, f/7.1, ISO 200, EV 0, 58mm focal length. Sergio, the International interactive juggler, entertains guests in the World Showcase pavilion of Italy five days a week. Check the Epcot entertainment guide when you enter the park for specific times. As you can see by … Continue reading "Juggling Entertainment at World Showcase in Epcot"
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Close Up of an Epcot Butterfly

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Butterfly close up in a garden in front of Italy in Epcot.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/200s, f/7.1, ISO 200, EV 0, 300mm focal length. I do not own a macro lens. Instead, I use my zoom lens to focus in close on small objects. This is what I did with the butterfly I found going from flower … Continue reading "Close Up of an Epcot Butterfly"
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Italy Pavilion – Part Two of Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday, I began my description of the Italy Pavilion. Today, I’ll complete the tour. L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante was the original (and only) restaurant at the Italy Pavilion for 25 years. It was operated by Alfredo’s of Rome and was one of the most successful and profitable restaurants at Epcot. So it came as … Continue reading "Italy Pavilion – Part Two of Two"
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Italy Pavilion – Part One of Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
The Italy Pavilion may be one of the smaller countries of World Showcase, yet it still packs a lot of charm and details into a little space. While the other nations present a mixture of architectural styles found within their borders, the Italy Pavilion is weighted more heavily toward Venice. It’s not that this design … Continue reading "Italy Pavilion – Part One of Two"
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October Walt Disney World Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This photo from the Italy pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase has come to be one of my favorite photos. I know it’s a little unusual but for some reason, the more I look at it, the more I like it. Maybe there will be some of you who like it as well. You will need … Continue reading "October Walt Disney World Calendar"
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Disney in Tuscany

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This doesn’t look like a Disney bus”¦ Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/250s shutter, f8, ISO 400 But it is! Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/60s shutter, f8, ISO 400 This bus took my group all around the Italian countryside, up and down steep hills on narrow … Continue reading "Disney in Tuscany"
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