makinorlando
When you're curious, you find lots of interesting
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I FINALLY got a day at EPCOT - it seems like forever since Tara and I have been to a park - she is too busy playing with her best friend who is moving out of state in 2 1/2 weeks. BFF trumps DISNEY and Mom!
Although the F&G Expo was very impressive this year as always, I personally was a bit disappointed. I had not looked at ANY photos on line this year prior to going - none posted on the DIS or any where, so it was not that I had already seen things!
I did not feel there were as many displays/exhibits this year as last - I was particularly disappointed in China - last year they had many water lillies, and the beautiful dragon in the water - this year - only figures depicting the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac.
I guess last year's theme of love to go along with the release of the postage stamps was more dramatic. As much as I thought the Pirate and Princess theme would be cool - it lacked something!
I thought there were far fewer vendors in the Festival Center - maybe that is why it was moved from Innoventions to the building between Test Track and Mexico - or maybe it was because it was a week day?
Anyway - I still came away with over 200 photos for the 4 hours I spent in the park - I was solo - so I spent no time on rides, etc - I was strictly exploring for the pure enjoyment of taking photos! I could not have picked a more beautiful day to escape from real life - it was very breezy, the temp was below 80 and no humidity.
Here's the link - 2007 Flower and Garden
Enough commentary - Here are a few I particularly liked!
That's a big nut for a little squirrel - he thought better of his choice shortly after I snapped this photo and ran off with a peanut from the basket to the left!
I loved this kinetic sculpture in the Sculpture Garden - again it seemed like there were fewer scupltures on display.
Butterfly garden - it seemed less populated this year. I did not see many butterflies - maybe it was too cool and early for them this morning!
Someone had posted the Beauty and the Beast stained glass window, and some one asked where it was - this is the outside view of the window in France - it's in a little "library" area between the Guerlain and Givenchy perfume shops.
I found this Bald Cypress bonsai interesting - we have BIG bald cypress on the property line between my house and the neighbors, and while it is beautiful when it is bearing leaves - it is such a mess when it losses them! I would much prefer this size!
Here's an example of what was displayed in China - Year of the Dog.
Tinker Bell atop Capt Hooks pirate ship at the entrance -
and here's the ship - just not enough color to make it as dramatic as last year's "Tunnel of Love' with the red hearts!
Although the F&G Expo was very impressive this year as always, I personally was a bit disappointed. I had not looked at ANY photos on line this year prior to going - none posted on the DIS or any where, so it was not that I had already seen things!
I did not feel there were as many displays/exhibits this year as last - I was particularly disappointed in China - last year they had many water lillies, and the beautiful dragon in the water - this year - only figures depicting the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac.
I guess last year's theme of love to go along with the release of the postage stamps was more dramatic. As much as I thought the Pirate and Princess theme would be cool - it lacked something!
I thought there were far fewer vendors in the Festival Center - maybe that is why it was moved from Innoventions to the building between Test Track and Mexico - or maybe it was because it was a week day?
Anyway - I still came away with over 200 photos for the 4 hours I spent in the park - I was solo - so I spent no time on rides, etc - I was strictly exploring for the pure enjoyment of taking photos! I could not have picked a more beautiful day to escape from real life - it was very breezy, the temp was below 80 and no humidity.
Here's the link - 2007 Flower and Garden
Enough commentary - Here are a few I particularly liked!
That's a big nut for a little squirrel - he thought better of his choice shortly after I snapped this photo and ran off with a peanut from the basket to the left!
I loved this kinetic sculpture in the Sculpture Garden - again it seemed like there were fewer scupltures on display.
Butterfly garden - it seemed less populated this year. I did not see many butterflies - maybe it was too cool and early for them this morning!
Someone had posted the Beauty and the Beast stained glass window, and some one asked where it was - this is the outside view of the window in France - it's in a little "library" area between the Guerlain and Givenchy perfume shops.
I found this Bald Cypress bonsai interesting - we have BIG bald cypress on the property line between my house and the neighbors, and while it is beautiful when it is bearing leaves - it is such a mess when it losses them! I would much prefer this size!
Here's an example of what was displayed in China - Year of the Dog.
Tinker Bell atop Capt Hooks pirate ship at the entrance -
and here's the ship - just not enough color to make it as dramatic as last year's "Tunnel of Love' with the red hearts!
And all those in your photobucket account really are telling me I should be there, LOL.
