Pictures #15---A Walk Through Some More of World Showcase with a DIS Family

Dan Murphy · Aug 26, 2002

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We were now on our way to the far end of World Showcase, having spent
about an hour at China, AZKathy, her hubby, Doug, 2 DD's, Megan and Mandy and
DS, Matt. We were having a great afternoon together. Kathy has been
on the DIS as long as I and it was nice finally getting to meet her and have
some nice time with her and her family. 

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In the kid's area set up for the Flower and Garden Festival, topiaries of
all types abound. Here Matt is hiding behind Luminere. 
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Moving along, we spent some time walking through the shops in
Germany. As always, I tend to look up.
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But there is many interesting things at eye level also. 
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Pretty, isn't it?
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The clocks always sound neat on the quarter, half and full hours.
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This CM was working with these kids, helping them make their masks.
I always enjoy watching the CM interplay with the children at WDW.
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As we left Germany, these beautiful clouds silhouetted one of the Epcot
banners.
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I always enjoy seeing the miniature train and village and its
ever-changing scenes as the seasons change throughout the year. The detail
is amazing.
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The clouds rolled in and made some interesting backdrops.
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Time for a break in the shade of the portico at Italy. Here mom
Kathy takes care of the brood, Doug, Matt and Megan. Mandy is hidden by
papa Doug. A nice family they are.
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The shops at Italy are also enticing, and photo ops abound.
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Color, an Italian ingredient
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Again, from under the portico, the very engaging Spaceship Earth, framed
by an Italian column, Disney style.
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Sergio, the Italian juggler, 'rows' into the plaza on his box of tricks,
for 15 minutes of fun.
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Inside one of the shops, Mandy takes a little break to rest here weary
feet, but I am able to get a little smile from her.
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While we walk past the American Adventure (we would be coming back), the
Mickey and Minnie topiaries on the big drum were so very cute looking.
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And Old Glory, well, what can you say?!?!?!?!?!
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The often photographed Japanese torii gate, a perfect frame for Spaceship
Earth, this time with some pretty clouds for more effect.
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Hello Kitty in the Mitsukoshi Department Store. Why does she not
have a mouth??
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And Sailor Moon, a favorite of Malarie, DD of my DIS friend, Rhonda.
I know whenever we visit Japan with Rhonda and her family, we are there a long
time.
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Again, this time a bit more panoramic.
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As with all of World Showcase, Japan offers so much for the camera.
I really enjoy it there.
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And here, I again look up, at the hanging lamps, way up on the second
floor of the Mitsukoshi building.
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Again, with a different lighting effect.
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Here, the Goju-no-to pagoda, silhouetted against the blue, afternoon sky.
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We head back to the American Adventure, here to listen to the Voices of
Liberty, and as always, they are wonderful.
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A large youth group, with great seats, learning a bit of our American
heritage.
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So true.
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America, a great country, isn't it?????
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We then ride the escalator in the Hall of Flags. 
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44 flags in all.
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Discovery, Compassion, Independence, Tomorrow, Innovation and Individualism
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Ben Franklin and Mark Twain take us on a tour of Americana.
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Hello friends. I'm your Vitameatavegamin girl. The best!!!!!
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And so, my fellow Americans, ask not, what your country can do for
you--ask what you can do for your country.
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Let the word go forth, from this time and place, to friend and foe alike,
that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans.
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God bless America!!
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America, spread your Golden Wings, sail on freedom's wind 'cross the sky!
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One of Epcot's best!!!!
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We left the American Adventure, to head back to the area around Germany,
for late afternoon Tapestry of Dreams. We stopped in Italy again, and who
was rowing in again, but Sergio!!!!
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He is one heck of a nut, LOL!!!!
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He begins to work a crowd.
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With audience participation from the younger folks, it is a great show.
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A great juggler he is indeed.
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He gets all the kids in a parade on a striped rope, LOL. Here,
Megan, in pink shorts, keeps her balance so as not to fall off.
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A look back across Showcase Lagoon, the clouds are indeed magnificent,
Spaceship Earth a blackened orb.
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The sun and the clouds make a painting indeed.
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Over in the area just off from Germany, we pick our spot for Tapestry.
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The CM's keep a clear walkway for the great parade soon to start.
And with that, we will call an end to this one, Tapestry of Dreams and an
evening in Epcot to follow.
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Epcot, Italy's Masquerade, Children's Playland</a></td>
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up Epcot, a different look at Illuminations, a walk 'home'</a></td>
<td width="20%"><a href="http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php??s=&threadid=213470">A
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meet dinner at the Poly and an Epcot goodnight</a></td>
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DIS Meet in Tampa, a Day at Busch Gardens</a></td>
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Sore Back, a Day of Rest...Pictures of Swan/Dolphin and MGM</a></td>
<td width="20%"><a href="http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php??s=&threadid=251514">A
Day at Epcot with a DIS Family. A Great Restaurant for Lunch</a></td>
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Walk Through Some More of World Showcase with a DIS Family</a></td>
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Doctor P · Aug 26, 2002

Thanks, Dan, for another great set of pictures!

KimRaye · Aug 26, 2002

Nice pictures Dan!!

Nice to "Meet" AZKathy and her family! :smooth:

kejoda · Aug 26, 2002

As always wonderful pictures Dan.

RNMOM · Aug 26, 2002

I so enjoy your photos. Thanks a bunch.

helenabear · Aug 26, 2002

Those clouds were absolutely beautiful that day. I truly enjoyed these, including being able to see more of AZKathy & her family. Thanks so much

yepod · Aug 26, 2002

Very nice pictures Dan! I'm now glad you are spacing these out, as it's a nice treat every couple weeks or so

Thanks Dan, for sharing

glo · Aug 26, 2002

Very nice as always Dan. Great seeing news faces!

Big V · Aug 26, 2002

Great photo's Dan! Can't wait for the next ones!

DixieDreamer · Aug 26, 2002

So much fun! I love the music choice too. Epcot is playful, grand, and always changing.... one of my favorite places in the world. (of course just about all of it is my "favorite"!)

toefungus · Aug 26, 2002

What a cliffhanger, I want to see Tapestry of Dreams!!

tkyes · Aug 26, 2002

Thanks Dan!

:sunny:

dizneenut · Aug 26, 2002

Nice pics! Love the music, too!

antnee · Aug 26, 2002

Great Pics Dan
and the music is always fitting to the pictures you display

newmousecateer · Aug 26, 2002

Very enjoyable. Thanks Dan

shep · Aug 26, 2002

nice pics Dan!!

AngieBelle · Aug 26, 2002

Oh! those makes me "homesick" for my parks! Was that the day Chris and I were supposed to meet you for that Tapestry meet? We went to Germany shortly before both evening parades with no luck! How on earth did we miss you? We were seated by the benches in Germany right where the 2 parades meet.

nativetxn · Aug 26, 2002

Touring the world showcase with other DISers is so much fun. Love these photographs, Dan

CRB#33 · Aug 26, 2002

Vilvaldi-The Four Seasons Music with a very special place in my heart. I'll have to tell you sometime.

Thanks for the DISmeet with AZKathy and her family! Great pictures as usual Dan!

Dan Murphy · Aug 26, 2002

Originally posted by AngieBelle
....Was that the day Chris and I were supposed to meet you for that Tapestry meet? We went to Germany shortly before both evening parades with no luck! How on earth did we miss you? We were seated by the benches in Germany right where the 2 parades meet.

Angie, this was on the 27th. I do not recall what day we were to meet, do you?

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