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Prime Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Prime Epcot When I am in a photography funk and want to challenge myself, I take my favorite zoom lens off my camera and put on my Nikon 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. What I call the Nifty-Fifty. I did this for a day at Epcot and came away with some of the best photos I … Continue reading "Prime Epcot"
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Wandering Epcot on a June afternoon

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I wanted to check out a Hidden Mickey in the Japan Pavilion. It appeared a few months ago, formed by rocks in a pond near Katsura Grill. On my way to World Showcase, I stopped by Test Track, which is closed for refurbishment. GM is showing off a few cars in front of the walled-off … Continue reading "Wandering Epcot on a June afternoon"
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My Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend with Hidden Mickeys

Posted on by Steve Barrett
My wife Vickie and I planned a full schedule for the Run Disney Weekend in late February, 2012. First up was the 1000th podcast for the WDWToday.com crew. We relaxed in the audience in the Atlantic Dance Hall on the BoardWalk as Mike, Matt, Annette, Len and Mike sat on stage and recorded their 1000th … Continue reading "My Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend with Hidden Mickeys"
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Epcot’s Japan Pavilion – Part Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday, I discussed the plans that never materialized for the castle located at the back of the Japan Pavilion. Today I’ll begin with what exists here today. When entering the castle, guests are greeted by a Japanese host or hostess at a Kidcot station. This is the spot to get your Epcot Passport stamped. And … Continue reading "Epcot’s Japan Pavilion – Part Two"
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Epcot’s Japan Pavilion – Part One

Posted on by Jack Spence
The Japanese call their country, Nippon, which means “source of the sun.” It refers to the fact that Japan lies to the east of China, and to the ancient Chinese, it appeared that the sun rose from Japan. The sun symbol has been incorporated into the Japanese flag for thousands of years. The red disk … Continue reading "Epcot’s Japan Pavilion – Part One"
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Taiko Drummer in Japan

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Taiko Drummer performing at Japan’s pavilion.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/30s, f/29, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 230mm focal length. I wanted to show the speed of one of the Taiko Drummers in Epcot’s World Showcase pavilion for Japan. To do that I switched to Shutter Priority mode and selected 1/30th of a second. These performers put their all … Continue reading "Taiko Drummer in Japan"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Japan

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200mm VR, 1/500s shutter, f5.6, The Japan pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase is the theme for our Pics of the Week this week. This beautiful 5-story pagoda stands at the entrance to the pavilion and was inspired by an 8th-century shrine in Nara, Japan. Just step inside this … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Japan"
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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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