Friday, January 13, 2012

Epcot World Showcase (Part 1)

 Today we will begin our trek around Epcot's World Showcase, in a clockwise direction.


The great pyramid of Mexico, entrance to the main pavillion
The interior of the Mexican pavillion as seen when you first enter
Many Mexican arts and crafts are for sale in el marcado
Dining at the San Angel Inn
La Grande Fiesta ride in Mexico
La Hacienda de San Angel, one of Epcot's newest restaurants, is across the stree from the pyramid
Norway - the Stave Church
Another example of classic Norwegian architecture
Norwegian Gardens
Mural at the loading dock of Norway's "Maelstrom" ride
Dragon gate marks the entrance to the China pavillion
Traditional "Imperial" architecture is featured throughout the China pavillion
Detail of the intricate detailing of the Chinese buildings
A one-half sized replica of the Temple of the Sun from Beijing
Inside the Temple of the Sun. This serves as the waiting area for the film "Wonders of China"

A one-half scale replica of the famous terra cotta wariors found in Xian.

Entering the main courtyard of Germany
Close up of the St. George Fountain
Sommerfest and entrance to the Biergarten
Inside the Biergarten

Looking back out into the courtyard from the Biergarten
The very large garden railroad in Germany
Dozens of Cuckoo and Black Forest Clocks in the Clock Shop
The Weinachtshoppe - one of the only places in WDW to find quality imported ornaments
The Piazza in Italy, modeled after St. Mark's Square
The Poseidon Fountain
One of  the Via Napoli dining rooms
Stromboli, Vesuvio, and Etna - the three wood burning ovens in Via Napoli
The two great columns in the Piatzza
The American Pavillion
Gardens of America
Marquee for "The American Adventure" - probably my favorite attraction in Epcot.

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