Tag Archives: World Showcase

Places: Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay, BC

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Dis-LEE

With a former quarry as a canvas, Jennie Butchart envisioned transforming the space into a beautiful garden haven, overflowing with lush greens and colourful blooms. Sounds reasonable. The result of her vision is The Gardens, which are still family run … Continue reading →

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EPCOT Center Eastman Kodak Information Wheel

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Dis-LEE

There really is no end to the interesting pieces of ephemera that focus on the Disney properties. These little pieces of paper and card, meant to be viewed and then thrown away, endure in the hands of Disneyana collectors. Like … Continue reading →

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Terribly British Disney T-Shirts

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Dis-LEE

While browsing the shops around the World Showcase in Epcot at Walt Disney World (man, I hate typing descriptive set-up sentences like that!) you will invariably come across some interesting merchandise. Such as: The saying that launched a 1,000 copies … Continue reading →

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Epcot’s Germany Pavilion Model Train Layout

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Today we return to the World Showcase inside Epcot to visit the Germany Pavilion. And what is our favorite part of this area? A miniature German village houses three model trains much to the guests’ delight. So let’s get on … Continue reading →

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Gran Fiesta Tour Donald Duck Piñata

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dis-LEE

One of my favorite pavilions in Epcot’s World Showcase is Mexico: The theming is great and I love the Gran Fiesta Tour with the Three Caballeros:   And of course, the Caballero we all know the best is Donald Duck! … Continue reading →

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His and Hers Sombreros at Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Dis-LEE

The last time I visited Walt Disney World and found myself at The World Showcase in EPCOT, I decided to pop in to the Mexico Pavilion. I remembered trying on a sombrero during an earlier trip, and wondered if they … Continue reading →

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EPCOT Pavilions – A Canadian Perspective

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Only eleven countries have the privilege of being represented in EPCOT at Walt Disney World. And as you probably already know, they are: Mexico; Norway; China; Germany; Italy; American Adventure; Japan; Morocco; France; United Kingdom; and, of course, Canada. It’s … Continue reading →

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Assortment of Disney-themed Hats and Caps

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Dis-LEE

Cap Off Your Noggin! It’s time for another look at a piece of merchandise that almost everyone who visits Walt Disney World buys before leaving. But usually the first day! A Hat. But not just any hat: A character hat; … Continue reading →

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Epcot Opening Day Guide

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Dis-LEE

I’ve seen this guide book, dated 1982, listed on eBay as the Opening Day Guide, although there is nothing on the cover to indicate as much. When I bought it at an antique store many years ago, the white label … Continue reading →

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Epcot Center Commemorative Pre-Opening Guides

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Dis-LEE

Many dream of a visit to Walt Disney World! And one Park that ranks high on the list of must-dos is Epcot. Upon arrival, the first attraction you see is Spaceship Earth. The park is fascinating! These two guides, released … Continue reading →

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