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Boulangerie Patisserie Les Halles Opens in France Pavilion

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles has opened in Epcot's France pavilion, in the space adjacent to the movie theater exit. The new bakery, which replaces the former Boulangerie Patisserie in the pavilion, is much more spacious and offers a new, expanded menu. Offerings include pastries and other sweets, soups, sandwiches, salads and authentic French dishes such as quiche, Croque Monsieur (grilled ham and cheese) and pissaladiere, a pizza-like dish from the South of France. The bakery opens at 9 a.m. every morning, before the official 11 a.m. World Showcase opening time. The Disney Dining Plan is accepted for many items at this location. The former patisserie is being remodeled and will soon reopen as an ice cream shop called Glacier.
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Epcot Flowers

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Hanging flowers in front of Epcot’s Italy pavilion.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/100s, f/16, ISO 200, EV 0, 28mm focal length, polarizer filter. It was a beautiful Autumn day in Epcot’s World Showcase when I took this photo featuring these beautiful flowers in hanging pots in front of the Italy pavilion. I used a small aperture of f/16 … Continue reading "Epcot Flowers"
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Illuminations from Showcase Plaza

Posted on by Scott Thomas
As you walk from Future World to World Showcase in Epcot along the central promenade, there is an open area between the two stores called the Showcase Plaza. The plaza angles downward to the edge of the World Showcase Lagoon. At night, some of this area may be roped off for special groups and events … Continue reading "Illuminations from Showcase Plaza"
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Cast Member Magic at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Disney parks are wonderful.The attractions and rides are second to none in the world. As Lisa would remind us, without the Cast Members, the MAGIC we all associate with a Disney vacation would not exist. On my last trip, I meet three such Cast Members which created magic for my family and other guests. While … Continue reading "Cast Member Magic at Walt Disney World"
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Hotel du Canada

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Oh, Canada, I like visiting you in Florida but I’d prefer to visit you in person. Plus, you’re much closer to me than Florida is. Hotel du Canada is the big building you see from afar. Too bad you can’t go inside the “hotel”. Honestly, I don’t even know if the building is used for … Continue reading "Hotel du Canada"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Canada

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Canada pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase is home to the O’Canada CircleVision 360 Theater. The movie got a make over in 2007 and is hosted by Canadian actor Martin Short. He does liven up the movie a lot and most of the imagery from the original movie is still used including a scene were … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Canada"
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Nine Dragons: World Showcase’s Overlooked Restaurant

Posted on by Andrew Rossi
One of the primary goals of World Showcase is deepening guests' understanding and appreciation of the countries they are visiting. World Showcase is a place to educate and entertain, somewhere guests can experience first-hand the cultures, histories, sights, and sounds of 11 different nations. As such, every aspect of these World Showcase pavilions helps to offer insight into their country's culture and people; their attractions, shops, and restaurants all have different stories to tell. With Nine Dragons this story starts with the restaurant's name. The name Nine Dragons is very fitting because both the number nine and dragons have special significance in Chinese culture. In China, dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers such as control over water, rainfall, hurricanes, and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck. Throughout the country's history, the Emperor of China has used the dragon as a symbol of his imperial power and strength.
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Disney Pic of the Week: United Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Unitied Kingdom pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase is home to the Rose & Crown Pub and Yorkshire County Fish Shop restaurants. People can shop for British sporting goods, clothing, ancestry, tea and music. Speaking of music, the Hide Park garden in the back of the pavilion is the new home of the British Revoluion … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: United Kingdom"
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Where in the World #250

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Thanks for your wonderful messages, Carolyn Como and Karen Ramirez! I appreciate that! I actually leave for Walt Disney World in … Continue reading "Where in the World #250"
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Disney Pic of the Week: The Three Caballeros

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Three Caballeros are the stars of the Gran Fiesta Tour boat ride inside the Mexico pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. Panchito, José Carioca and Donald Duck or, as Lisa would remind me, Pato Donald make up the famous trio featured in Walt Disney’s animated movie of the same name. José is the one on … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: The Three Caballeros"
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