DDW PIC 921. Canada at Dusk

Canada at Dusk 

A few nights ago, I found myself in World  Showcase walking past Canada. The sun was going down behind the pavilion and I liked the way it created a silhouette for this photo. You can see the outline of the Hotel du Canada on the left and the Canadian Rockies on the right.

DDW Pic 920. New Ferry Boat Dock

New Ferry Boat Dock

Yesterday, my son and I took the ferry boat from the Transporatuon and Ticket Center to the Magic Kingdom. Shortly after pulling away from the shore, I looked out the port side of the ship and saw something interesting. There is a second dock that appears to be nearly complete. This will allow for two ferry boats to be docked simultaneously. Up till now, the incoming ferry would have to wait until the  outgoing one had pulled away before docking. This new setup should allow for a much higher volume of guests transported per hour.

DDW Pic 919. A Pirate's Adventure

A Pirate's Adventure

My son and I completed all five treasure hunts in "A Pirates Adventure" at the Magic Kingdom this afternoon. This fun, interactive game is a great way to explore Adventureland. We learned that when you do all five "adventures," you are rewarded with a special finale scene as well as an exclusive Pirate Mickey sticker. I took this shot in the area of the Jungle Cruise. The skeleton Pirate rises out of the water to reveal a hidden treasure.

DDW Pic 918. Flower and Garden Festival

Flower and Garden Festival

Today was the start of the 21st Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. This annual event features amazing displays of flowers, topiaries, and even butterflies. In this picture you can see a huge area that was transformed from a lawn into a giant flower bed. I also got the Imagination pavilion in this shot. The original Journey into Imagination opened on this date, March 5th, in 1983. 

DDW Pic 917. Muppet Topiaries

Muppet Topiaries

Tomorrow is the official start to the 2014 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. However, most of the displays were viewable tonight, as my son and I strolled around the World Showcase. The Kermit and Miss Piggy topiaries caught my eye, as they are making their debut at this year's festival. They are located in an area not far from the Germany pavilion. It makes sense for these characters to appear at the festival, as the new Muppet movie is coming out this month.

DDW Pic 916. Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland

I'm always looking for different perspectives of familiar spots in the parks. Yesterday, I was standing in Tomorrowland when I decided to snap this shot. You can see the Carousel of Progress and the PeopleMover. I was standing near the line for the Buzz Lightyear character greeting. However, for us nostalgics, this was the previous site of the Galaxy Palace Theater.

DDW Pic 915. Cinderella Castle Moat

Cinderella Castle Moat

The moats that surround the hub at the Magic Kingdom have recently been drained for a refurbishment. It is interesting to see how they look without water. In one area that hadn't been cleaned yet, I saw a nice camera and other articles that guests must have dropped over the side into the water. They could have been lying at the bottom for years!