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Indoor Tour of World Showcase, Part 2

Posted on by Scott Thomas
It is still raining so we will continue our tour around World Showcase and continue in the clockwise direction. Next up is the American Adventure. There is a lot of photograph inside the World Showcase host pavilion. The Voices of Liberty perform before the show, the American Heritage Gallery and the American Adventure theatre and … Continue reading "Indoor Tour of World Showcase, Part 2"
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Japan Lantern

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Disney is known for it’s attention to detail. After watching Illuminations on my last trip, I stayed to photograph around some of the pavilions of World Showcase. In Japan, this lighted paper lantern hanging from a tree in front of the Mitsukoshi Department Store caught my eye as a strong icon of the pavilion. A … Continue reading "Japan Lantern"
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Creative White Balance

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Most digital photographers I know try to get the white balance correct in all their photos. I know I fight with it for stage shows at Walt Disney World. If you need a refresher on white balance for digital cameras, visit Lisa’s excellent post, Understanding White Balance. It’s easy to forget you can use white … Continue reading "Creative White Balance"
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Japan — Timeless Beauty

Posted on by Jack Spence
A new exhibit has opened in the Japan Pavilion. Entitled “Timeless Beauty,” this display heralds the World Heritage sites of Japan. The entrance is located at the back of the pavilion on the left side as you enter the castle. In 1971, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted an international treaty … Continue reading "Japan — Timeless Beauty"
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Teppan Edo

Posted on by Jack Spence
No visit to Epcot would be complete without dining at one of the restaurants in World Showcase. Each country offers a unique experience and an opportunity to learn about another culture. Today I’m going to write about Teppan Edo, one of the eateries found in the Japan Pavilion. Your adventure begins on the second floor … Continue reading "Teppan Edo"
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A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion

Posted on by Mike Bachand
OK everyone, get ready because we are heading off on another walking tour. Today we are going to Morocco. I don’t know about you, but because the entertainment is right out in front I don’t travel back into the pavilion very often. Well we’re going to change that today. We are going to stop and … Continue reading "A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion"
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Right Before Your Eyes

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Take my advice and make time to watch Miyuki. She’s a well-loved treasure found in the Japan pavillion in EPCOT. Give her the name of any animal and watch her create it out of rice candy. She’s absolutely incredible. The woman works FAST so have your camera ready to go and set it to a … Continue reading "Right Before Your Eyes"
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Goju-no-to Pagoda

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Japan’s Goju-no-to Pagoda at Night.Nikon D70/18-70G, 1/8s, f/3.5, 1400 ISO, +0.6 EV, 18mm Focal Length Last time I was in Epcot, the Goju-no-to Pagoda in Epcot’s Japan pavilion was shrouded as Disney Imagineers were rehabbing it. I dug into my personal Walt Disney World photo archive and found this one I took back in 2007 … Continue reading "Goju-no-to Pagoda"
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Disney Pics of the Week – Japan

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This week we’ll be visiting Japan with our Pics of the Week. I never get tired of touring the Japan pavilion. In fact, I think I spend more time there than in any other country in Epcot’s World Showcase. I always enjoy the Taiko drummers and Miyuki, the candy artist. A walk through the hill … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Japan"
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Epcot Updates – DizneyMike’s World

Posted on by Mike Bachand
While I was in Epcot this week I looked for any signs that the Flower and Garden Festival preparations were underway but didn’t see any. However, the Innoventions Fountain is still being worked on. Also, the Goju-no-to pagoda in the Japan pavilion is being worked on. It never ceases to amaze me as to the … Continue reading "Epcot Updates – DizneyMike’s World"
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