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THE JAPAN PAVILION AT EPCOT

I’m always drawn to the tranquil beauty of the Japan Pavilion at Epcot. The warm tones and flowing architectural lines are so welcoming. Although the greenery of the garden is not indigenous to Japan – plants and trees from…

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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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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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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.…

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THE CANADA PAVILION AT EPCOT

The Canada Pavilion was one of the original nine to be unveiled at EPCOT Center’s opening day on October 1, 1982. The theming reflects the glorious landscape of Western Canada, the nineteenth century architectural style of Eastern Canada and…