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At Epcot with Neighbors

Posted on by Steve Barrett
My wife Vickie and ! enjoyed lunch at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop before meeting up with some friends at Epcot. I took a photo of the classic Mickey holes in the hamburger press. The Cast Member cooks are happy to show it off! We rendezvoused with Bill and Debbie in the France Pavilion. It … Continue reading "At Epcot with Neighbors"
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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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Where in the World #104

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #103: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/160s shutter, f/11 This wooden sculpture of three kings is above the door to The Fjording shop in the Norway pavilion in Epcot. If you mentioned Norway in your answer, you got it right this week. I don’t really … Continue reading "Where in the World #104"
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Conquerors of the Seas

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 1/320s shutter, f5.3 My Pic of the Week for Epcot’s Norway is the Viking statue outside of the Stave Church. Inside the church is an exhibit featuring weapons and other artifacts, as well as figures of important Norwegians.
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Norwegian Watercolors

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I haven’t seen any commercials lately for Norway but something tells me if they were to spark a whole new advertising campaign to draw in tourists they’d have a catchy song that would go a little something like this. When you’re feeling adventurous And you’ve had enough of churros If you seek oceanic Viking sailings … Continue reading "Norwegian Watercolors"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Norway

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Norway, in Epcot’s World Showcase, is the subject of our Disney Pic of the Week. Like all the World Showcase pavilions, Norway has a lot to explore and many details easily overlooked. Recently, Disney replaced the Viking Ship play area with a flower garden but some of the remains of the ship where kept in … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Norway"
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Norwegian Cast Member

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A Norwegian Cast Member pours some spirited beverages at Epcot’s Norway Pavilion.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/15s, f/4.8, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 52mm Focal Length While waiting for Illuminations to start, I noticed this cart with a nice Norwegian Cast Member serving bear and other drinks in the Norway pavilion. He makes a rather good addition to this … Continue reading "Norwegian Cast Member"
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Norway’s Viking Ship is Gone

Posted on by Jack Spence
Sad news. The Viking ship at the Norway Pavilion in Epcot has been removed. This ship was originally built as a children’s play area, but a couple of years ago it was deemed too dangerous for the little ones. This month it was removed completely. I wish Disney had kept it. It was nice to … Continue reading "Norway’s Viking Ship is Gone"
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Norwegian Architecture

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Replica of the Stave Church in Epcot’s Norway pavilion.Nikon Coolpix 995, 1/250s, f/5.2, 100 ISO My entry for the Disney Pic of the Week on Architecture can be found in Epcot’s Norway pavilion. The Stave Church is a replica of the Gol Stave church found in the Norwegian Folk Museum in Oslo, Norway. Don’t forget, … Continue reading "Norwegian Architecture"
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Intestinally Challenged: Part I

Posted on by Mike Scopa
It was a spur of the moment idea”¦an idea that probably has been in the back of a lot of WDW guest minds but unfortunately never surfaced to the point where they can try it. What am I talking about? Well on my recent trip to Walt Disney World while walking around World Showcase with … Continue reading "Intestinally Challenged: Part I"
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