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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.

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.

Thursday Doors: 2026 October 8th

Del Taco

I have not eaten at a Del Taco in years and years. There was one in Rock Hill, South Carolina once which debut in 2010 and closed its doors in early 2014.

Del Taco is a California based fast-food chain serving both Mexican-inspired Tacos and classic American cheese burgers all under one roof.

The Del Taco chain was founded by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson, who opened the very first location. It was originally named Casa Del Taco and was located in Yermo, California opening on September 16, 1964. On their first day of business they made a whopping $169 in sales. I know, you’re thinking that’s not very much in the financial realm of business. You gotta remember that was in 1964. The original menu featured 19¢ Tacos and 24¢ cheeseburgers.

The Original location in Yermo was entirely in a desert area located right in the heart of the Mojave Desert, only thirteen (13) miles from Barstow, California. In 1966, Del Taco opened its fifth (5th) location in Corona, California. This location featured the chains first drive-thru window. [The Corona location is the location I frequented after I was first married and later when we moved back to California after being away for almost five (5) years.]

*Del Taco*
7531 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
Kissimmee, Florida

The Casa was officially dropped from its name in 1973, becoming Del Taco, Inc.. By 1978 the chain had grown to 100 restaurants reaching a tremendous milestone. After achieving this major milestone, the company began expanding outside of California, including Texas, Oklahoma, and eventually Florida during the 1980’s.

Fast forward to this week, my daughter was thrilled to find a Del Taco near was she was staying in Kissimmee, Florida. She texted that the food was as good as she remembered.

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Dan’s Thursday Doors-10.08.2026

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Location: Del Taco; 7531 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy; Kissimmee, 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.

Thursday Doors: 2026 October 1st

No, I’m not near a Buc-cee’s. My daughter took a trip with a coworker and Coleman and are left at home on our own. She gets the trip and all I get is a few pictures to share.

This is the Buc-cee’s convenience store they stopped at in Brunswick, Georgia on their way down to Orlando’s Walt Disney World.

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Dan’s Thursday Doors-10.01.2026

Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Location: Buc-cee’s #63; 6900 Hwy 99;
Brunswick, Georgia, 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.

Thursday Doors: 2026 September 24th

The Historic

Faires-Coltharp Cabin

The Faires-Coltharp Cabin is one of the oldest structures in York County, South Carolina. This old log cabin is a significant piece of history for the area dating way back to the 19th century.

This historic structure is often referred to as the Jesse Faires House. Jesse Faires was born in 1789 and was a prominent figure in the local community, serving as a Justice of the Peace and a commissioner of roads. His family was among the earliest settlers in the area, contributing significantly to its development.

The Faires-Coltharp Cabin is a fantastic example of early 19th-century log construction in the Carolina Piedmont. It’s known for its sturdy hand-hewn logs and a large stone chimney, which you can see on the left side of the photo. It offers a wonderful glimpse into the daily life and craftsmanship of settlers from that era.

The Jesse Faires House located on the grounds of the Anne Springs Close Greenway was not originally built at this exact spot. It was originally by Jesse Faires around 1814 approximately three (3) miles from its present location site.

*A Close-up of the Sign*
*about the Faires-Coltharp Cabin*

This historic log cabin was moved here to ensure its preservation and to share its story with visitors of the Anne Springs Close Greenway. It was relocated from its original site in York County to the Greenway in 1994.

*Coleman on the*
*Faires-Coltharp Cabin porch*

The Anne Springs Close Greenway is dedicated to preserving natural landscapes and historical structures, making it the perfect home for such an important piece of local heritage.

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Dan’s Thursday Doors-09.24.2026

Camera: Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Location: Faires-Coltharp Cabin; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, 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.

Thursday Doors: 2026 August 27th

Reconstructed Historic Schoolhouse

At Andrew Jackson State Park stands an Historic Schoolhouse which was reconstructed for the site. It vividly represents the kind of simple, one-room schoolhouses that would have been typical during Jackson’s youth in the late eighteenth (18th) century.

Andrew Jackson State Park’s replica Schoolhouse is open from med-March to November on Saturdays from 1pm to 5 pm and on Sundays from 2 pm to 5 pm.

*Historic Schoolhouse at*
*Andrew Jackson State Park*

Tours of the one-room schoolhouse at Andrew Jackson State Park are actively hosted and led by the members of the Retired Educators of Lancaster County. While specific tour schedules can vary, the park generally offers interpretive experiences for visitors to learn about early 19th-century education.

Historic Schoolhouse
Lancaster, South Carolina

You can also explore the schoolhouse interior on a self-guided basis, with informational signs providing context about the period and what school life was like.

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Dan’s Thursday Doors-08.27.2026

Camera: Apple iPhone X Wide Camera

Location: Historic Schoolhouse; Andrew Jackson State Park; Lancaster, South Carolina, 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.

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