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  On-board the Magical Express Bus heading for the Riverside.
  Almost to WDW... for those of you curious of size.. notice the road sign on the right, those are miles to the exit for that destination. The gate ahead makes the beginning of Disney property.
  

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  After checking in at the Riverside it was off to EPCOT to upgrade my pass and see what is going on.
  Some work on the far ends of the entrance.
  Spaceship Earth.. hard to believe it is 30 years old already.
  

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  The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival kicked off this weekend.
  

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  The Art of Disney store window featured EPCOT 30.
  Thanks to the reflections a bit hard to photograph.
  

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  Mouse Gear had a selection of EPCOT 30 merchandise.
  

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  Looking toward Test Track.
  

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  They were working on the entrance area.
  Heading over to the Festival Center.
  

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  Plenty of signs to let you know it is there.
  

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  The wine shop.
  My favorite area, it featured some great displays, samples, as well as the Lounge.
  

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  Several of the resort pastry chefs created chocolate pieces.
  

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  One of the seminar areas.
  The gift shop.
  A quick look at some of the merchandise (I make a more detailed pass later).
  

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  Some Halloween merchandise. Looks to match what Disneyland had.
  Off to catch a bus to visit the new Art of Animation Resort.
  

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  The complete resort is now open for guests.
  

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  A little different than the last time I was here in April (for a preview and it was empty!). This is the main lobby.
  

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  Decided to circle the resort. First up the Lion King section.
  

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  This art work was inside the building near the elevator. I did not have time to go to all the floors but my understanding is it is different on each floor.
  

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  Moving on to the Little Mermaid section. This is the furthest from the lobby and is the same structure as Pop Century.
  

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  A look toward the Mermaid pool area.
  

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  One of the Mermaid elevators.
  

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  A look across the lake at Pop Century. It felt weird to be on this side of the water after all the years of taking pictures of these buildings from that side.
  

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  A good overview of the Mermaid pool area.
  I thought the shadow in this show was great!
  

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  Some of the signage.
  Walking back along the lake on my way to the Nemo area.
  

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  A sampling of the signs that line the walkway.
  

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  Since I took a bunch of pictures of the Nemo area back in April just a couple quick shots as I walked through.
  

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  Last but not least the Cars section
  

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  This wing is the next best thing to Cars Land if you like Cars!
  

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  The Cars pool area. The cones are cabanas.
  

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  I like how the signage has found its way into the area.
  A better picture of the pool area.
  

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  One of my favorite shots of the day.
  

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  Noticed how the airline check in has its own set of doors.
  Back to EPCOT to transfer buses to get to the Riverside.
  

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  Our room was ready so dropped off some bags and spend a few minutes to catch my breath before heading out to meet some friends.
  

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  Back to EPCOT for some Food & Wine Festival Events this afternoon.
  The cranberry bog.
  

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  Agent P has taken over for Kim Possible.
  

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  A couple of the food booths.. first up Terra.
  Then the Caribbean one.
  

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  Australia
  

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  There is a new exhibit going into Mexico.
  

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  The wood carvers are down below in the marketplace now.
  

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  World Showcase was quite crowded this afternoon (not to mention hot and humid)
  

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  The Grilled Lamp Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies from Australia ($5.75).
  Back to the Festival Center.. a silverware display/demonstration area.
  A wine seminar was going on as we walked by.
  

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  Ghirardelli Gourmet Drinking Chocolate ($2.75).
  

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  Stopped by the Chase Lounge
  Inside there was water, lemonade, tea and coffee this afternoon. The fountain drink machine was broken.
  The TV had Disney cartoons on.
  

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  A wider shot of the lounge. It was extremely small, I think the Cast Member said 40 guests at a time allowed in only.
  

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  A table with plenty of adapters to charge a mobile device if needed.
  Back out in the main building and the gift shop, a closer look at some of the merchandise.
  

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  A look at the art store/corner.
  

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  This oil and vinegar set was $1,995
  On the way out walked through the wine area.
  Back outside, a look at the Greece booth.
  

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  Stopped by World Showplace to check in for tomorrows D23 event. No line!
  They had a display featuring the merchandise that will be for sale.
  

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  Continuing onward. A new meet and greet location is being constructed in France (notice the fence to the right)
  

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  A closer picture.
  From the other side.
  No real visible change in the bakery area, the work is being done backstage for the new one.
  

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  Here you can see where the new one will connect in the gift shop area.
  The lines were healthy at almost all the kiosks.
  

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  A new booth this year, Florida Local.
  The White Corn Arepa with Mangalitsa Pork Rillette and Zellwood Sweet Corn Salad ($4.00)
  One of the longest lines I saw, for the beer near the American Adventure.
  

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  Cast Members at the American Adventure now where more modern costumes.. no more traditional/colonial.
  I was able to attend a media event for the Food & Wine Festival that featured some samples of the food as well as a chance to speak with some of the cast members. Thanks to the AllEars.net gang for inviting me!
  

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  How the space was set up this evening, very similar to how it was in December when I was last here.
  

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  Since it was daylight this time around took a couple pictures out the front windows.
  Then it was off to dinner at the Dolphin. We hiked through International Gateway and past the Boardwalk. Here is a picture across the channel at the Yacht Club.
  

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  Almost there..
  Dinner was at Shulas, first time for me.
  The menu.
  

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  A look around inside.
  It was very dark so not that many pictures...
  

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  On the way out walked by another of the Dolphins restaurants
  World Showcase was still very busy..
  

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  Some food and wine festival projections as you left EPCOT.
  This wraps up day 1... only 8 more to go!