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Thursday Doors: 2026 October 22

Japanese Pagoda

The Japanese Pagoda is in the Japan Pavilion in Epcot at Walt Disney World Resorts. It is a five (5)-story replica of the Horyuji Temple, a famous ancient Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. It is located between The American Adventure and Morocco pavilions. [The Horyuji Temple in Japan is one of the oldest wooden structures in the world. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.]

Epcot’s Japanese Pagoda stands over eighty (80) feet tall, its five (5) tiers represent the Buddhist elements of earth, water, fire, wind, and sky. In the area around the Pagoda you will find the Kabuki Cafe located at the base of the pagoda. It serves sweet Japanese shaved ice (kakigōri), sushi, and drinks like blood orange sake slushies. The Matsuriza, a traditional Japanese taiko drumming group that performs thunderous sets on giant drums right near the structure. And Peaceful Gardens which features quiet koi ponds, stone lanterns, bonsai trees, and walking paths.

The Japan Pavilion is one of the original World Showcase pavilions. Its planning began in the late 1970’s, and Disney worked closely with Japanese architects to ensure the accuracy of the buildings.

The Japan pavilion consists of buildings surrounding a courtyard. The entrance to the courtyard features the Japanese Pagoda (pictured above and in the featured photo). A torii gate, modelled after that of Itsukushima Shrine, decorates the water in front of the pavilion. The area is abounding with Japanese pools and gardens. Unfortunately, my daughters didn’t photos of the other features within the Japan Pavilion

The Japan Pavilion is designed to make you feel like you’re stepping into Japan, with its traditional gardens, shops like Mitsukoshi Department Store, and delicious restaurants such as Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining.

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Dan’s Thursday Doors-10.22.2026

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Location: Japanese Pagoda; Japan Pavilion; Disney’s Epcot; Walt Disney World Resorts; Bay Lake, Florida, USA

God Bless. Have a funtastic rest of your week and weekend ahead. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with w. I appreciate y’all very much.

CWWC 2026: Any Which Way with Paved Roads, Pathways or Sidewalks [10.16.2026]

Welcome back to the Which Way Challenge (previously hosted by Cee Neuner). This week our theme is CWWC 2026: Any Which Way with Paved Roads, Pathways or Sidewalks [10.16.2026]. Your Which Ways can be Outdoors, Paved or Unpaved, Dirt Trails or any natural surface as long as the Which Ways are clearly visible.

This week mine are taken from my daughter’s trip to Florida and Walt Disney World Resorts.

Here are my entries …

CWWC
Cee’s Which Way Challenge
Deb’s Which Way Challenge

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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.

For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.

Chava61’s Festival of Leaves, Sunday Trees 656, CWWC-Autumn Leaves, LAPC #417-Where Does It Lead, Pull Up A Seat

Dawn’s Headed to West Virginia

Suzette’s For Deb’s CWWC26 Any Which Way with Autumn Leaves Week 2

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Location: Walt Disney World Resorts; Bay Lake, Florida, USA

God Bless. Happy Adventures. Enjoy Nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

**Note: Next Week’s Theme will be CWWC 2026: Any Which Way with Indoor Pathways, Hallways, and/or Stairs

Thursday Doors: 2026 October 15

*Reel Vogue*
*Hollywood Studios*
*Bay Lake, Florida*

Reel Vogue is a retail shop on Sunset Boulevard inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resorts.

The shop features a glamorous, 1930’s inspired Art Deco facade designed to mimic a classic golden-age cinema, which includes a marquee and dramatic architectural detailing.

The Reel Vogue store had once focused on varying themes, however, it currently serves as a major hub for Pixar and Toy Story merchandise.

The retail space originally opened in September of 1998 as Villains in Vogue. It specialized in Disney Villains and The Nightmare Before Christmas collectibles. In 2015 the storefront was completely rebranded and reimagined as Reel Vogue.

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Dan’s Thursday Doors-10.15.2026

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Location: Reel Vogue; Disney’s Hollywood Studios; Bay Lake, Florida, USA

God Bless. Have a funtastic rest of your week and weekend ahead. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with w. I appreciate y’all very much.

Epcot’s France Pavilion’s Charming Hedge Maze

Last week my daughter was in Florida on vacation, however, it wasn’t a family vacation. She went with friends while Coleman and I were left play home. She spent the week visiting several of the Walt Disney World Resorts including Disney’s Epcot.

*Disney’s Epcot*
*France Pavilion’s*
*Hedge Maze*

This is one of several pictures she sent to me through her Phone. This was taken in Epcot’s France Pavilion. Do you think you could master the maze? I’m not sure if she went through the maze or not. It is an impressive and intriguing Hedge Maze, that’s for sure and for certain.

The Hedge Maze is designed to give Epcot’s visitors a taste of the formal, elegant gardens often found in French châteaux, like those at Versailles. Mazes like these were not intended for people to get lost, but rather for beautiful, structured walks that showcased horticulture artistry.

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Debbie’s Six Word Saturday-10.10.2026

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Location: EPCOT; Walt Disney World Resorts; Bay Lake, Florida, USA

God Bless. Have a pleasant and peaceful weekend. May it be filled with love, happiness, and laughter. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

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