WDW Pictures #3 A morning at Epcot

helenabear · Jan 9, 2003

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First country on the tour was the magnificent Mexico pavilion.
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From both the front and the side it is beautiful to see.
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I just thought this cow was the cutest thing I saw in the cases just
inside the pavilion. I seriously wished I could have bought one to take
home... and why I liked him so much, I will probably never know. 
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Inside is one of my favorite places to go and relax. It is truly
just beautifully themed right down to the smoking volcano in the background.
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This building from Norway is apparently modeled after some very old
churches that exist today. Unfortunately we were told that out of the many
of thousands that used to be in existence, only a fraction remain.
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Honestly out of all the times I have been in Norway, I had never recalled
seeing this statue until that day. I always find something new when I go
there.
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The attention to detail is wonderful. From the boarded up window
(hidden behind the tree branches) to the extra supports that can be seen on the
outside. Disney really makes you feel like you are "there"!
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Every trip I go on, I see these beautiful parasols. I admit, I was
tempted to buy that lime green one

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To me, China is one of the most amazing pavilions there. The designs
everywhere are so beautiful and so intricate! I cannot imagine how much
effort goes into keeping this looking the way it does.
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The water garden is just so calming...
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I did actually learn something very interesting while on the tour in
China. I was told how you could distinguish which one of these is a
male...
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... and which is a female. This one is the female, and if you look
under its paw, you will see a cub (not too clear in this picture), signifying
that she takes care of the babies.
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I just love this elephant with its trunk lifted towards the sky

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This fountain at Andalúcia, Spain was so beautiful
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And even though this is a temporary exhibit, I found it to be
extraordinarily beautiful.
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Something I learned in Germany was a location of another truly neat hidden
Mickey...
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If you look at the center of his crown, you can see it quite clearly!
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I just had to get this picture with the Nutcrackers at Germany... I think
they ought to stay there year round

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The miniature town with the train set is always one of my favorites to
stop and look at.
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Again the attention to detail is amazing. The partially plowed
field...
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to the Christmas tree in the town square...
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to the tiny bows decorating some of the buildings in honor of
Christmas. All of that is amazing for me to see. 
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I don't know what it is, but I loved seeing all the Christmas decorations
everywhere, no matter how big or subtle they may be.
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Italy is such a beautiful and quiet place to walk around.
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And this fountain is just wonderful.
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The American Adventure just looked so great all decked out for the
holidays. And one interesting thing I learned is that they used forced
perspective on this one as well. But instead of making it look taller as
many of the buildings are created to do, this one is made to look shorter so
that it would not be too over powering to the eye.
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The Japan pavilion is another beautiful and calming pavilion to walk
around.
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The koi are just so neat to watch.
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And the water garden in general is just so peaceful.
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After two years of Japanese, I was thrilled to know that I still
remembered this: konnichiwa -- hello

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These little pepper plants along the way were just so cute!
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It almost feels like you are really there, doesn't it?
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Even the design of the shrubbery here is just amazing.
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I think this is my favorite thing to see along the bridge from France to
the UK. I don't know why, but this bike and boat make me smile

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Such an adorable little cottage filled with wonderful tea!
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One thing I have to admit, I was truly amazed with how quiet many areas of
Epcot were for this time of day. I don't think I had ever seen this area
of the UK completely empty before.
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A wonderful Marry Poppins topiary and I loved that little penguin topiary
too

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I had to get this shot after learning that these telephone booths were
authentic and came directly from the UK itself.
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This is such a neat looking fountain! 
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And these panda topiaries now sit where the entrance to where the
Millennium village used to be.
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Canada, I have to admit, is one of the most beautiful pavilions with all
the lush vegetation everywhere.
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And it even sports a few very cool looking totem poles!
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The gardens are just so wonderful to walk around
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They just scream "take my picture"
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And they are just in a very understated way, so very beautiful.
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This waterfall is just breathtaking to me.
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After the tour, we wandered over to check out the outside of new Mission
Space ride that will be opening. I had seen pictures of this before, but I
was amazed at how huge this was. To give you an idea, the person in the
picture is Dan Murphy (who stands 6'6"). When I walked up to that
wall he is next to, it came up to my chin. This thing is amazing to see in
person!
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So much time had to be spent on this design, because even the walkways
near the ride were themed wonderfully.
And now for just a few more pictures of the outside...
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Yep... I got him! It took me three tries on three different
occasions, but I finally got a good and clear picture of Dan exiting the
bathroom :teeth:

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And to close this thread, just a few pictures of what I do think has to be
my all time favorite ride at Epcot, Spaceship Earth.
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lilboo · Jan 9, 2003

Amazing! A lot of little details I had never noticed before!

I love that little cow too.

Kama89 · Jan 9, 2003

Perfect Elaine.

The picture of the boat and bike still reaches out and grabs me... wish I knew why.

Princess Michelle · Jan 9, 2003

Beautiful pics, Elaine.

oldkicker · Jan 9, 2003

Very nice, Elaine!

Nice to see you 'got' Dan on a bathroom exit shot too!

Thanks for posting these!

RitaZ. · Jan 9, 2003

Beautiful pictures, Elaine! I also like the pic of the bike and boat, there is something comforting about it.

Sandy51 · Jan 9, 2003

Great pictures!! Spaceship Earth is my favorite too, Thanks for sharing!

Sandy

Dan Murphy · Jan 9, 2003

Great pictures, Elaine, of a great morning tour of World Showcase. Lots of memories.

PS: (That's not really me)

JulesMom · Jan 9, 2003

Great pics!

Thanks for sharing!

I LOVE the one of Dan

nativetxn · Jan 9, 2003

Just gorgeous photos, Elaine. Thanks!

EROS · Jan 9, 2003

LOVELY.......thank you

UncleKyle · Jan 9, 2003

Love the pics, thanks!

CRB#33 · Jan 9, 2003

Great pictures Elaine! I love EPCOT! It's so nice to see it for Christmas.

I have to say, I'm still not used to this cable Internet. I had my volume turned way up for Dan's Candlelight thread and jumped about a foot when your music came on. I'm not used to getting the music to play yet, LOL.

Thanks for posting!

KimRaye · Jan 10, 2003

Thanks Elaine! Beautiful pictures and, a beautiful day.

shep · Jan 10, 2003

Very nice Elaine!!
Thanks !!

figmentvi · Jan 10, 2003

Oh Elaine what beautiful photos !!!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to post them.

Goofyposter · Jan 10, 2003

Very very nice Photos!

Thanks for sharing these! I love World Showcase!

olena · Jan 10, 2003

Spectacular pictures, Elaine!!!!

Big V · Jan 10, 2003

Great photo's! :sunny:

I love Epcot! Thanks for sharing. :cool:

dizneenut · Jan 10, 2003

Great pics, Elaine.

WDW Pictures #3 A morning at Epcot

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