Pictures #6--Epcot's World Showcase, Hidden Treasures tour

[Dan Murphy]

<b><embed src=http://www.dmurphydis.com/music/disney.mid hidden=true autostart=TRUE height=0 width=0>Well, time to get back to a few more pictures from WDW.  Hope this
works for dialups, quite a few here.</b>
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<p><b>Today we were going to do the Hidden Treasures of World Showcase tour. 
This would be my seventh tour, trying to take one in each trip.  If you
have never been on one, try and see if you can schedule one in on your next trip,
they are great.  <i><a href="http://wdwig.com/tours.htm">Here is a link for
complete tour info</a></i>.  It is a morning tour, starting off in Mexico
and ending about 3 or so hours later at Canada.  While walking over to the
actual jumping off point, guest relations at the Epcot entrance, we came across
the Character Caravan and could not pass up a picture of Minnie, all decked out
for the holidays.</b></p>
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Still running a bit early, we had time to take in a quick ride on Test Track,
always something to loosen the early morning cobwebs if we had any.  This
crash test dummy looks like s/he could use a cup of coffee.</b>
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I always wonder what tricks they are up to with their programming that 'special
test' for us all.</b>
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<p><b>And a self-portrait as we prepare for our trip (have to get in a few shots,
LOL)</b>
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Wake up time!!!!!!!</b>
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Oh no, not THIS again!!!!</b>
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Here we go.........</b>
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Oh, please open!!!!!</b>
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Well, I guess it did.  And here is Cast Member, Julie.  She works in
Guest Services just across from Spaceship Earth.  Julie was able to get me
a Candlelight Processional dinner package at the last minute (supposed to be Roy
Disney but he cancelled ill).  When I was making the ressie from home some
days earlier, I had a nice conversation with her and told her how nice she
was.  I told her I would try and meet her during my stay and this was a
good time to see if I could fine her.  I did and it was really nice to meet
the one who was so nice to me.  She was sort of shocked, LOL.  I gave
her a <a href="http://whatwouldwaltdo.com/"><i>WWWD</i></a> pin and she was like
beside herself.  And when I asked if  I could take her picture, well,
just look at her.</b>
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Well, time for the tour.  After getting organized and introduced at Guest
Relations near the entrance, we were on our way.  We first stopped at
Innoventions West for a short dissertation and history lesson at the photo area
about Walt and his E.P.C.O.T. dream.</b>
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As my eyes tend to do at WDW, they wandered a bit while the talk was going on
and I took a couple pictures of photos that I thought were neat.  Here is
one.</b>
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And we all know this famous photo of Walt strolling at his Castle at
Disneyland.  (Lots of reflections on all three of these)</b>
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As we leave Future World and enter World Showcase at Showcase Plaza, the very
pretty Christmas tree garden and ornament topiaries lie before us.  Most of
the ornaments had Mickey's on the,  You can also see The American Adventure
beyond and across Showcase Lagoon here.</b>
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Our first stop is the pyramid at Mexico.</b>
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And across from it, the still closed (it was still early) Cantina.</b>
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Everything always looks so lush everywhere you look at WDW.</b>
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While inside a number of the artifacts in the outer 'museum' room looked so very
interesting.</b>
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While inside Mexico, the subdued lighting and beauty always present new things
to look at.</b>
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Here a CM prepares her sales stall for the soon anticipated guests.</b>
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Moving along to Norway, the kids playground Viking ship looms ahead.</b>
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World Class Runner Greta Waitz, running through the foliage.</b>
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As we listened to some of the facts at Norway, again my eye, and camera,
drifted.  Here you can see across Showcase Lagoon the Dolphin and Swan
framing the Eiffel Tower in France.</b>
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And over here to Italy, on the left and American Adventure, on the right.</b>
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And Japan.</b>
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And now a few looks at Norway.</b>
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A Stave church, a replica of many that used to dot the Norwegian
landscape.   And, you can go in, many do not think you can.  I
did not. </b>
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Sort of feels like you are there.</b>
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Maelstrom and the falls where you think you are going over backwards.</b>
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So very authentic looking.</b>
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<p><b>A number of the 'patches', 'reinforcing rods' and 'filled in windows' are
there only for effect.</b>
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Continuing on to China.  Pretty, aren't they?</b>
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The Chinese Hall of Prayer is always so very regal looking, mysterious.</b>
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The early morning water is still on the landscaping.</b>
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One of the many Chinese sets of clothing on display.</b>
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We are now in the round room, pictured a few above.  This is looking up at
the ornate tiled ceiling.  </b>
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And over to a more traditional sign.</b>
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And down on the floor.  The room is acoustical perfect.  If you stand
on the center circle and talk, you will hear yourself as others hear you, rather
than through your head as you normally do.  Strange.</b>
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<p><b>This is/was a temporary setting for Spain.  I read a few days ago that
it is being removed now.  It was very pretty, mostly a facade, but then
what is not at Disney, LOL.</b>
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It had a nice refreshing look to it, something I had not seen before, and
apparently, will not again.</b>
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<p><b>Now we move on to Germany.  These giant Nutcrackers sure were
impressive, big guys.  St George on his horse above them.</b>
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One of the neat things on the tours are the Hidden Mickey's they tell you
about.  There is one way up there, in the crown.  See it???</b>
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How about now??</b></p>
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The shops in Germany are always a delight to meander through.  And the CM's
are always ready to help.  Love the smiles on the CM's!!!</b>
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This curio case really caught my eye, wish I had more time to catch a few
individual pictures.</b>
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<b>A neat Goofy and Mickey statue in the Glas Und Porzellan</b>
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<b>And of course, Minnie.</b>
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<b>Moving along through the Showcase, we come to the model train set.  It
is always fun to look at and see how they have changed it for the various
seasons throughout the year.  Here, obviously, is the Christmas settings.</b>
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<b>While on our way to Japan (don't know why I did not take any at Italy nor
American Adventure) a glance across the Showcase Lagoon, over to Spaceship
Earth.</b>
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<b>Walking among the gardens in Japan is so very relaxing.  And so pretty.</b>
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<p><b>A statue, high up, of a Samari Warrior.</b>
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<b>A look over to Canada.</b>
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<b>In Morocco, much of the easily missed architecture was pointed out and so
very interesting it was.</b>
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<b>I think I may have been listening to the tour more than taking
pictures.  This pretty bush garden (the DIS'ers on the garden board would
probably call it something better, LOL) is in France.  Nice, no?</b>
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<b>Another, here on the banks facing the Friendship boat dock by International
Gateway.</b>
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<b>And, the dock, awaiting a Friendship.</b>
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<b>While walking from France to the United Kingdom, over the International
Gateway Bridge, stop a moment and look and smell the roses.  This way.....</b>
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<b>and that way.  It is the little things that make it what it is, unique.</b>
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<b>I have never been to the UK, but I always feel like I am there when standing
here.</b>
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<b>This piqued my interest as we walked past a window.</b>
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<b>And while walking from the UK area to the Canada area, this unique bamboo
garden is 'just there', replete with bamboo eating Pandas and all.</b>
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<p><b>And finally, on to Canada.  So unique, so majestic.</b>
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<b>Anybody spot the Hidden Mickey??</b>
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<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5825.jpg" width="337" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>It all seems so very real.</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5826.jpg" width="337" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5827.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p><b>Well, the Hidden Treasures of World Showcase was over, about 3 1/2 hours
after we began.  Highly recommend to anyone looking for more insight into
Epcot's World Showcase.  While walking around in Future World, we see, what
else, a <a href="http://www.segway.com/"><i>Segway</i></a>.  Very cool!!!!!</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5828.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>And here are helenabear (Elaine), brisully (Brian), Pumbaa (Jody) and
TheLionKing (Dave).  If you can see the camera slung over Dave's shoulder,
THAT is the magic camera that takes those wonderful pictures he has shared with
us the past several weeks.</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5829.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>A little different view of Innoventions Fountain.</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5831.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>And a not-to-miss entertainment, the JAMMitors.  They really get you in
the mood.</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5833.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>And lime green no less!!!!!</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5834.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5836.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>We were able to spend a bit of time over at the new Mission: Space
attraction, scheduled to premier later this year.  Sure looked good to me.</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5837.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5839.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5840.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5841.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5842.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5843.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5847.jpg" width="337" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>Colorful DNA at the Wonders of Life.</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5848.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5849.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>One more look back at the newest and I am sure, the coolest yet!!!!!</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5851.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>Always the WDW symbol, the Monorail, with another, Spaceship Earth in
background.</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5852.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5853.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5855.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>Always neat to see kids playing in the water fountains in December.  Not
Chicago, for sure.</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5856.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p><b>Just a cool place.  I like it.</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5877.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>We had a little bit more time, time for one Spaceship Earth ride.  And
at the end....</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>
 
<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/WDWDec2002/Dec3/DSCN5879.jpg" width="600" height="450">
</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>A blurry CM to help. </b>
</p>
<p>
<b>Well, that's the tour of World Showcase, Hidden Treasures and a bit of Future
World.  Next up will be Chef Mickey's followed by Mickey's Very Merry
Christmas party.  Hope you enjoyed.</b>
</p>
<p>
<b>PS:  If you leave this window open, you can listen to the nice musical
medley for about 25 minutes.</b>
</p>
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[snoopy]

What a treasure your picture threads are, Dan.

Some great pictures in this batch. I especially love the ones of Norway and Japan, my favorite countries in the World.

As always, Dan, thank you for brightening up my day.

 

[figmentvi]

Awesome Dan !!! You have such a great eye for detail. You and I need to tour a park together sometime !!!!

 

[Snowwark]

Thank you for your wonderful pictures, Dan. It makes me feel like phoning for a flight down, right now!

 

[snowwhitemom]

Thanks for the trip to EPCOT this a.m., what a great way to start my day.

 

[Big V]

Great photo's Dan! I think Epcot is becoming my favorite park!

 

[oldkicker]

Just gorgeous, Dan!!!

The details are just fabulous. It seems that that are innumerable and ever-changing. You really have a knack for finding and photographing them!

THANK YOU!

 

[dianeschlicht]

I have been enjoying both your pictures and your music while I try to solve OK's riddle this morning! Thanks, Dan!

 

[helenabear]

Wonderful pictures Dan! Really truly enjoyed them a lot! That was a great day & tour. Thanks for these so much!

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Thanks Dan

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

Beautiful pictures, as always. Every time I see your picture threads, I wonder "how come I never saw that??!" I think I want to tour WDW with you!

BTW Dan, of the 7 tours you've done, what's your favorite?

 

[DixieDreamer]

Thanks for letting us join you on this tour! I took your advice on this trip and went on my first tour - the seeds of change one at the Land. It WAS a lot of fun! I think I will try and take one in a trip just as you have from here on out.

I did not know about the accoustical effect in the China pavillion. I will have to check that out. Not that I really want to hear myself! LOL!

Great pictures as usual. Thank you Dan for taking them and posting for us.

 

[CRB#33]

Thank you so much for the lovely tour!

Your pictures are always so nice and new. It's amazing for how many times you have been there.

It's also so nice to be able to view them in their entirety and with music.

I truly appreciate it because I could never load them completely before and never could have the music on.

Thank you so much for sharing!

 

[skuttle]

Beautiful pictures, Dan, as always. Epcot (World Showcase) is our favorite part of WDW. So beautiful and so relaxing.

 

[charlie,nj]

goes without saying Dan..great pictures

 

[lisajl]

DAN!!!

Can I come with you the next time?

I did not see all of that stuff! I want to go to WDW with you!

Lisajl

 

[antnee]

As always Dan Nice Pics

 

[Lynn CC]

Dan, you are turning into a professional photographer right before my eyes, your pictures are getting more beautiful with each post...just when I think I've seen it all you come up with something that amazes me

We went once during the holiday season and you are bringing back so many memories about things we had forgotten that DH says we are going this year during the holidays!!!

Thanks Dan

 

[newmousecateer]

As usual, beautiful, fun pictures Dan. And as usual, I am now sitting here dreaming about being back there.

 

[TimNDansMom]

Thank you Dan! Simply gorgeous pictures!