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Katsura Grill Opens in Japan Pavilion

Posted on by Jack Spence
For the last three months, Yakitori House at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot has been ensconced behind plywood walls. The Imagineers had decided it was time for a change and this perennial favorite of many underwent a transformation. First, the restaurant’s name has changed. Yakitori in Japanese refers to grilled skewered food, more often than … Continue reading "Katsura Grill Opens in Japan Pavilion"
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Food and Entertainment Together at Teppan Edo

Posted on by Andrew Rossi
I have noticed recently that one type of dining experience that seems to be gaining a lot of popularity is teppanyaki-style restaurants. Also referred to by some as a hibachi restaurant or Japanese steakhouse, these dining locations are best known for their food being prepared right at the table in a presentation that is just … Continue reading "Food and Entertainment Together at Teppan Edo"
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Kakigori Cart in Japan Pavilion at Epcot Expands with Savory, Sweet Bites

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
from the Disney Parks Blog… On a hot afternoon, nothing is better than a shaved ice, or kakigori, from the little cart in front of the Japan pavilion at Epcot. A brain freeze is inevitable as we slurp the icy, sweet treat. Now the cart, just reopened this week, has a new name – Kabuki … Continue reading "Kakigori Cart in Japan Pavilion at Epcot Expands with Savory, Sweet Bites"
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Framing Spaceship Earth in Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last fall I spent a few hours with Disney photographer extraordinaire Bob Desmond at Epcot. Bob has been photographing for Disney for over 20 years. After meeting with Bob near Japan in World Showcase, I asked him what he found to photograph after so many years. He gave me a couple of things right off … Continue reading "Framing Spaceship Earth in Epcot"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Anything Goes!

Posted on by Scott Thomas
This week’s Disney Pic of the Week is titled Anything Goes and needs a bit of an introduction. (Queue Tower of Terror host Rod Serling voice). You will be entering a realm of possibilities this week as Barrie, Lisa and myself feature photos of our choosing without the constraints of a creative theme. Enter, if … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Anything Goes!"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Filters

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This week Lisa, Scott and I are sharing pictures we’ve taken using filters on our cameras. There are many kinds of filters that affect your image in different ways. Ultra Violet (UV) filters reduce haze and help to protect your lens. Polarizing filters reduce glare and increase saturation. Neutral Density filters make it possible to … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Filters"
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February Disney World Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
In February we’ll be taking a trip to Japan. This torii gate stands in front of the Japan pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase, framing Spaceship Earth across the Seven Seas Lagoon. You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to download the calendar(s). Just click on the photo to download the calendar you … Continue reading "February Disney World Calendar"
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New “Spirited Beasts” Exhibit in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The Japan pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase recently unveiled a new exhibit in its museum space adjacent to the Mitsukoshi Department Store. Entitled “Spirited Beasts: From Ancient Stories to Anime Stars”, the exhibit focuses on the mythological origins of modern Japanese animated characters. “Anime”, as Japanese animation has come to be known, originated about 1917, … Continue reading "New “Spirited Beasts” Exhibit in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Hidden Mickeys

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Funny that I should be the one to introduce this week’s Pic of the Week topic, Hidden Mickeys. I am the world’s worst hidden Mickey locator. I get really excited when I find some of the most obvious ones there are, like the plates on the shop door in Morocco and the hubcaps in Mickey’s … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Hidden Mickeys"
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More from Japan (Epcot)

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Vickie and I experimented with a dining option. We’d tried it before at Citricos in the Grand Floridian, and it worked. We were told over the phone that no reservations were available at Citricos for the time we wanted, so we chanced a walk-up request and were seated within a few minutes! So this day, … Continue reading "More from Japan (Epcot)"
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