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Disney Pic of the Week: 1980s

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Mural seen in the queue as guests wait to ride the Maelstrom in Norway.Nikon D70/50mm, 1/20s, f/2.5, ISO 1600, EV +1. While I visited Walt Disney World many time during the 1980’s, I did not get a digital SLR camera until 2005. For my 1980’s photo, I found something I photographed in 2009 which was … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: 1980s"
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Maelstrom Trolls in Norway

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Trolls warn guests riding Norway’s Maelstrom ride.Nikon D700/50mm, 1/60s, f/1.8, ISO 12800, EV +0.3 In norse mythology, trolls are rarely described as helpful or friendly. The trolls guests meet on the Maelstrom ride in Norway send them into an exciting and backwards ride through a dark forest and almost over a waterfall. Not a very … Continue reading "Maelstrom Trolls in Norway"
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Norway Pavilion in Epcot – Part Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday, I provided you with a brief history of the Norway Pavilion and started describing some of the sights. Today I’ll complete the tour. When the Imagineers and the pavilion’s sponsors got together for the first time to brainstorm ideas for an attraction, they quickly came to an impasse. The Imagineers wanted to present Norway’s … Continue reading "Norway Pavilion in Epcot – Part Two"
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Norway Pavilion in Epcot – Part One

Posted on by Jack Spence
Norway Pavilion The Norway Pavilion was the last nation to be added to World Showcase. Its soft opening occurred on May 6, 1988 and its official debut followed two months later on July 5. Crown Prince Harald V attended the ceremony and the festivities were broadcast live to Norway. The original idea was to create … Continue reading "Norway Pavilion in Epcot – Part One"
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The Spirit of Norway at Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Norway pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/8, ISO 280, EV +0.3, 200mm focal length. When I visit Epcot’s World Showcase, I always enjoy a stop in the Norway pavilion. There you can learn about Norway’s mythology, past, present and future by enjoying a dragon boat ride through the Maelstrom. Norway is the home … Continue reading "The Spirit of Norway at Epcot"
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Back! Back over the Falls!

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Our Disney Pic of the Week theme is dark rides. At first I was going to use a photo of Snow White’s Scary Adventure but I’ve already done that. Then I thought about it’s a small world and couldn’t decide if it’s actually a dark ride when you board outdoors in Disneyland. Decisions, decisions. Finally, … Continue reading "Back! Back over the Falls!"
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Garden Town Breakfast – Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival

Posted on by Mike Bachand
Today I had the good fortune of attending the very first Garden Town Breakfast. This brand new event is part of Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival and was held in the Garden Town Festival Center. For those of you who don’t know, the Garden Town Festival Center is in the Wonders of Life pavilion which … Continue reading "Garden Town Breakfast – Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival"
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A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Norway Pavilion

Posted on by Mike Bachand
If you are afraid of Trolls and Vikings then maybe you better not come with me on this walk. Because today we’re going to beautiful Norway. To me the Norway pavilion is one of many contrasts. On one hand you can find all sorts of Troll like creatures there and while at the same time … Continue reading "A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Norway Pavilion"
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