Kinetic Performance
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I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke
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Captain Phasma
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Tusker Lager
We could have stayed in the Nomad Lounge all day. The only thing better than the peaceful, African-themed atmosphere was the food. Now that Avatar is open, it's probably not quite the secret it used to be but if you need a place to relax and enjoy a terrific lunch, check out the Nomad Lounge.
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Lanterns of the Souk
Morocco remains my favorite country in Epcot's World Showcase. The degree of authenticity in design of the structures, food and crafts available is what really makes the difference. The lack of a single "showcase element" also makes everything seem more genuine. You just wander through the souk, enjoy a local snack or beverage and relax around the fountains. It's an oasis among all of the sensory overload that Disney is known for.
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Perfectly Imperfect Fountain
This tranquil fountain is found in the back corner of the souk in Epcot's Morocco World Showcase. Most people don't make it that far back into the souk so it's usually a nice place to relax. Note that there is a certain imperfection in the tiles that is very unlike Disney's usual meticulous approach to design elements.
The tiles were designed and laid by workers appointed by the King of Morocco so they were likely very talented craftsmen. It's a common Western belief that islamic tiles are imperfect by design as a way to show homage to Allah as only he could be perfect. However, this "intentionally imperfect" philosophy is not as widely-held in the Islamic World. There, it is said that it's more likely that the construction and design techniques simply create natural variations as patterns bend around corners or behind arches. Simply put, there's no need to intentionally make something imperfect that by design is likely to have a few natural variations in the first place. Perhaps the difference, then, is simply that those imperfections are more likely embraced by artists and patrons than they would be in other cultures.
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Red 5 Standing By
Yes. That's Luke's helmet!
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Waterfall Lantern
Walt Disney's Imagineers must really love lanterns. All of the Disney theme parks are filled with appropriately-themed, functional lanterns. Not only do they light the way at night but they go a long way in helping guests make that mental transition from one area of the park to another.
This lantern was along the path to enter Ariel's Journey of the Little Mermaid ride.
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