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Blue Hour in Epcot’s Morocco

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Koutoubia Minaret at night in Epcot’s Morocco in the World Showcase.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/25s, f/3.5, ISO 6400, EV 0, 28mm focal length. Blue hour is a special time for photographers. While the human eye can not detect it easily, a long exposure will build up the deep blue sky color. I like to put lighted buildings … Continue reading "Blue Hour in Epcot’s Morocco"
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Patriotism at the American Adventure

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Member of the Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps saluting the American flag in front of the American Adventure.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/250s, f/13, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 28mm focal length. When it comes to American Patriotism, the Walt Disney Company is a master at bringing on such feelings for the citizens of the United States. … Continue reading "Patriotism at the American Adventure"
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Maelstrom Trolls in Norway

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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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San Angel Inn in Mexico

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San Angel Inn restaurant inside Mexico.Nikon D70/Tokina 11-16mm, 25s, f/16, ISO 200, EV 0, 11mm focal length, tripod. The San Angel Inn restaurant inside the Mexico pavilion always looks so inviting. Nice rich colors and an awesome atmosphere which was I why I chose it for my Disney Pic of the Week on Mexico. Problem … Continue reading "San Angel Inn in Mexico"
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Juggling Entertainment at World Showcase in Epcot

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Interactive juggler Sergio entertaining guests at Epcot’s Italy pavilion.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/200s, f/7.1, ISO 200, EV 0, 58mm focal length. Sergio, the International interactive juggler, entertains guests in the World Showcase pavilion of Italy five days a week. Check the Epcot entertainment guide when you enter the park for specific times. As you can see by … Continue reading "Juggling Entertainment at World Showcase in Epcot"
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World Showcase Quiz – Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
Hey everyone, Here are the answers to yesterday’s World Showcase quiz. Since this was an “open book” test, I’m sure you got them all right. However, for those of you who decided to wing it, here is the grading scale. 24 – 27: A 20 – 23: B 16 – 19: C 12 – 15: … Continue reading "World Showcase Quiz – Answers"
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Disney Pic of the Week – World Showcase Entertainers

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Upon arriving at Epcot, grab an entertainment schedule and you’ll see on the backside, a horizontal time and location chart of musicians, actors, characters, etc… They can all be found within World Showcase, a lively portion of the park dedicated to countries around the globe. This week Scott and I salute the men and women … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – World Showcase Entertainers"
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World Showcase Quiz – Questions

Posted on by Jack Spence
World Showcase Quiz Over the last year, I have written a number of blogs about Epcot’s World Showcase. Today, I’m going to test what you’ve learned by reading my blogs. But don’t worry; I’m going to make it an “open book” test as all of the answers can be found within my blogs. To help … Continue reading "World Showcase Quiz – Questions"
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International Gateway, Showcase Plaza, & Millennium Village – Part Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday I discussed Epcot’s International Gateway. Today I’ll cover Showcase Plaza and Millennium Village. Showcace Plaza Showcase Plaza is located at the entrance of World Showcase. This is the area surrounding the two Tower Shops. Early plans for Epcot called for a modern structure to be located here that would house the American Adventure. However, … Continue reading "International Gateway, Showcase Plaza, & Millennium Village – Part Two"
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International Gateway, Showcase Plaza, & Millennium Village – Part One

Posted on by Jack Spence
I’m going to start this two-part blog with Epcot’s International Gateway. Most people give little thought to this spot along the World Showcase promenade. In fact, International Gateway is not technically part of the promenade. It lies on a small spur off of the main walkway between the France and United Kingdom Pavilions. And unless … Continue reading "International Gateway, Showcase Plaza, & Millennium Village – Part One"
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