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Nine Dragons Restaurant in China Epcot

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
In Chinese culture, dragons are symbolic of the elements and considered to be forces of nature. Folklore gives mention of nine types of these magnificent creatures, which also represent good-fortune. Dragons were at one time revered by the Chinese people and referenced as a measure of success in their society. This aspect of Chinese culture … Continue reading "Nine Dragons Restaurant in China Epcot"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Statues

Posted on by Scott Thomas
There are many statues at the Walt Disney World Resort. You will find them in all the parks, resorts and shopping areas. They depict famous people, animated characters, movie characters and historical places and things. You can find anything Disney from Ariel to Walt Disney, himself. China, the country, is host to thousands of statues … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Statues"
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A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Norway Pavilion

Posted on by Mike Bachand
If you are afraid of Trolls and Vikings then maybe you better not come with me on this walk. Because today we’re going to beautiful Norway. To me the Norway pavilion is one of many contrasts. On one hand you can find all sorts of Troll like creatures there and while at the same time … Continue reading "A Walking Tour of Epcot’s Norway Pavilion"
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Refections of China

Posted on by Scott Thomas
China’s Temple of Heaven and reflection.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1s, f/16, 200 ISO, +0 EV, 18mm Focal Length Epcot’s China pavilion features it’s own Temple of Heaven complex with the three-tiered, circular Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest is a one-half scale reproduction of its counterpart inside the Temple of Heaven complex near Beijing. Many of its … Continue reading "Refections of China"
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Disney Pic of the Week – China

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This week we’re going to pass under the Gate of the Golden Sun and visit China in Epcot’s World Showcase. Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 1/1000s shutter, f5, ISO 400 I always enjoy taking pictures of the Dragon Legend Acrobats. These young students from the Pu Yang Academy of Acrobatics in … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – China"
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Selective Focus

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR lens, 1/320s shutter, f9 My example of selective focus is this photo of the marble stones outside of China‘s Temple of Heaven in Epcot’s World Showcase. This type of photography works very well when you want to highlight the wonderful detail that makes Disney parks stand out … Continue reading "Selective Focus"
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Using a Tripod at WDW

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Hollywood Studios Entrance.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 30s, f/16, ISO 200, +0.3 EV, 170mm Focal length, Tripod I have never carried a tripod into a Walt Disney World park until my last trip. I thought it would be too much trouble and a bother. However, if you plan ahead, it can be done without too much disruption to … Continue reading "Using a Tripod at WDW"
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China Pavilion Fun

Posted on by Jack Spence
There are three pairs of lions in the China Pavilion at Epcot. One pair stands guard in front of the House of Whispering Willows (the museum). The other two pairs can be found near the entrances to the Yong Feng Shangdian shop. The lion is regarded as a special creature to the Chinese people as … Continue reading "China Pavilion Fun"
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The Beauty of China – Epcot

Posted on by AllEars
One of my favorite places in the World Show Case at Epcot is China. I love the details, the art of the entire country. The colors are so rich in the buildings and the landscaping. Not to mention the food is also great, it is going to be wonderful when Nine Dragons opens again. And … Continue reading "The Beauty of China – Epcot"
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Year of the Monkey

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/400s shutter, f5.3 The China Pavilion in Epcot celebrates the Flower and Garden Festival with a display of Chinese Zodiac topiaries. My Pic of the Week is a topiary depicting the year of the monkey. If you were born in 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992 … Continue reading "Year of the Monkey"
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