Around the World in 2 hours, part 1

We finally returned to Epcot this morning! Since last time we didn't get to show Ted the World Showcase half of the park, we bypassed Future World. Unfortunately we couldn't get fastpasses for Soarin' until late in the afternoon, and we ended up leaving before our time slot came around. However, it was surprisingly slow in the park, so we were able to take our time without fighting the crowd.

Our usual tour begins at the Mexico pavilion and goes clockwise around the Showcase, but this time we started over in Canada and went the other way.

Maybe we can get some Canadian bacon.

 

While I was taking Ted's photo here, a little boy was busy hiding behind the cutout. We got to explain about Ted's blog afterwards to his dad.

Next up is England/Britain. I love checking out the Doctor Who and Sherlock stuff they have in the Toy Soldier, although I do miss the old fashioned stuffed animals they used to carry.

It's not the TARDIS, but it's close enough. Unless I just found the Ministry of Magic.

When is tea-time exactly?

 

 

Both Britain and Canada are connected to the Showcase by a bridge that puts you right in France. Sometimes you can catch Kitten Marie here if you're lucky-but we didn't see her this time.

 

No escargot for me, I'll just have salmon.

We did, however, see Belle!

 Why didn't we bring the autograph book?

 

Right after France is Morocco. I haven't really explored that pavilion in awhile; not since I was a kid.

 

 If we find a lamp, I call dibs.

 

 Fourth up on the tour was Japan, one of my favorite pavilions. They have a huge department store with several sections. I could spend all afternoon just browsing.

 

I wonder if they still have candy sushi...

Is it time for lunch yet? I hear they have tempura shrimp.

 

I also spotted a pressed penny machine outside the store and snagged one before we went in.



 

There's a lot more photos, so they'll all be posted in part 2!