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THE FRANCE PAVILION AT EPCOT

At Epcot it’s possible to revisit the streets of Paris and the provinces of France during La Belle Epoque. The impressive gardens, detailed architecture and fine boutiques of the France Pavilion are all inspired by ‘the beautiful time’. Georges Seurat’s A…

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TINKER BELL

While I’ve seen countless merchandise versions of Tinker Bell, this one is my favourite so far. A contemporary piece with a vintage feel – Tink looks like the 1950’s. I must admit that there were rows and rows of…

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EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL

Every spring the park grounds at Epcot are magically transformed for the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.  Decorated with character topiaries, themed garden displays and thousands of blooms it’s the prettiest time of year at my favourite Disney park.…

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THE ITALY PAVILION AT EPCOT

The Italy Pavilion at Epcot is always at the top of my World Showcase list. It’s one of the park’s loveliest spaces with striking reproductions of the Venetian Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Campanile and Ponte della Paglia. One of…

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LEGO AT DOWNTOWN DISNEY

The Lego Imagination Center in the Downtown Disney Marketplace is wonderful. Once you’ve entered the interactive store you’re immediately reminded why Lego was your favourite pastime as a child – and why it’s still as entertaining as ever. There…

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GOODBYE TO THE FOUNTAIN OF NATIONS AT EPCOT

Between the bygone pavilions of Future World East and West, in the centre of Innoventions Plaza was the beautiful Fountain of Nations. The fountain was a signature Epcot feature, entertaining and delighting guests since the park’s opening in 1982.…