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American Adventure, a Telescope, and Paul Revere

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Hear ye! Hear ye! Come one and all to American Adventure where colonial days come to life except at the counter service eatery. Pheasant is not on the menu. Situated among wooden barrels, presumably filled with air, a wood and brass telescope can be used to look out over World Showcase Lagoon or down the … Continue reading "American Adventure, a Telescope, and Paul Revere"
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Disney Pic of the Week: American Adventure

Posted on by Scott Thomas
As an American, it is hard not to feel a huge sense of pride when visiting the American Adventure pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. The Disney Imagineers did a monumental job in fitting together the history and elements of the United States of America in its art, accomplishments and architecture. The pavilion itself was done … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: American Adventure"
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The Outpost in Epcot’s World Showcase

Posted on by Jack Spence
Today’s article will focus on the “almost” pavilion of World Showcase – that “bump in the road” along the promenade – the “what’s this here for?” collection of huts. I’m talking about the Outpost located between China and Germany. As we know, Disney had grandiose dreams of filling World Showcase with a multitude of nations. … Continue reading "The Outpost in Epcot’s World Showcase"
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Hall of Flags inside the American Adventure

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Hall of Flags inside the American Adventure.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/30s, f/3.5, ISO 800, EV +1, 18mm focal length. After being allowed to enter the walkway to the theater inside the American Adventure pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase, you walk up stairs or take the escalators through the Hall of Flags. These flags were displayed at different … Continue reading "Hall of Flags inside the American Adventure"
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Rockin’ Around Epcot’s World Showcase

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Epcot’s World Showcase features live musical entertainment daily and seasonally. Canada, Japan, Morocco and the United Kingdom have permanent stages while Mexico and the American Adventure have roving musicians. Today I am showing you the Rockin’ part of World Showcase. First up is the Celtic Rock band in Canada, Off Kilter. Lead by singer and … Continue reading "Rockin’ Around Epcot’s World Showcase"
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Morocco Belly Dancer

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Dancer entertaining guests inside Restaurant Marrakesh.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/60s, f/5, ISO 6400, EV 0, 48mm Focal Length, bounce flash. A few times a day, traditional Moroccan music is played and a belly dancer invites children and adults to join her on the floor inside Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase. Sometimes she … Continue reading "Morocco Belly Dancer"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Morocco

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Morocco, located on the northwest coast of Africa, is an exotic land that incompasses mountains, valleys, and part of the Sahara. Here they grow citrus fruit, create hand painted tiles, and fish. A Cliff Notes version, if you will, of Morocco can be found at Epcot within Walt Disney World. The pavillion features replicas of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Morocco"
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Canada Waterfall in Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Waterfalls are a favorite subject of photographers everywhere. Ever wonder how they get the water to look so silky even in the middle of the day? First, they use the lowest ISO on their digital camera around 100 to 200 depending on the camera. Second, they select small apertures like f/16 or f/22. This gets … Continue reading "Canada Waterfall in Epcot"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Fences

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Ah, Canada! A country in World Showcase full of lively music, hockey merchandise, cold beer and the popular steakhouse, Le Cellier. It is also the home to the most unique fencing found around World Showcase as it is not made out of metal. Wooden fencing decorated with red maple leafs, a national symbol of Canada, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Fences"
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Dining at Chefs de France

Posted on by Andrew Rossi
A Relaxing Yet Sophisticated Dining Experience at Chefs de France When it comes to having a variety of dining options, the France pavilion in World Showcase offers a little something for everyone. Whether it is just grabbing a freshly made crepe from the stand on the Promenade or maybe a Napoleon, éclair, or one of … Continue reading "Dining at Chefs de France"
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