A Pirates Adventure - Legend of the Seven Seas

Hello Lovely Readers,

I've walked past the A Pirates Adventure - Treasure of the Seven Seas building dozens of times...Remember, I became a passholder in May 2024. The other day, I decided to go on a little scavenger/treasure hunt around Adventureland

You grab a talisman and go to the kiosk, where it will set you up on your first adventure. There are five maps, and you go all over Adventureland following the clues as you seek the treasure for each map.

When you get to a destination, you activate it with your talisman. Be forewarned, you never know what you'll activate...

A few of the destinations, I'm not going to tell you where they are, or what map they correspond to; 

You'll have to figure that out on your own.

The themed decor all around Adventureland is actually part of the five treasure maps. You really go all over the place! At the end of each adventure, you "collect" a treasure, and after finishing the fifth and final map, there's a whole story that activates.

It was a fun way to run around Adventureland and entertain myself for a couple of hours. However, by the time I finished, the shop was closed, so I'm not sure if there is a prize. I'll find out next time

Have you completed this?

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Epcot Pavilions

Hello Lovely readers,

Well, it has taken me a year, but I finally have an arrival or departure sign photo and postcard from each of the pavilions, except The American Adventure, Canada, and Germany. For some reason, they never have a photo pass person stationed at them.

Italy, January 2025

China, March 2025

Japan, March 2025

 

Morocco, May 2025

France, June 2025

I guess I didn't get a "postcard," yet

Mexico, September 2025

United Kingdom, September 2025 & January 2026

Norway, March 2026

Finally caught them!

Until next time

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Festival of the Arts, 2026

Hello Lovely Readers,

Here's my recap of the 2026 Epcot International  Festival of the Arts. I went twice this year. The firstMonday that I wasn't blacked out, and the very last day of the festival. Thankfully, I didn't get rained on this year. I went with a friend during the first visit, so I sampled a lot more food and drinks.  I also did a couple of "interactive" activities.

It is an Art Festival...

Animation Academy.  

This is the beginning of Edna from "The Incredibles".  I didn't finish her.

It was raining last year, so I didn't get to paint the mural↓

A portion of the completed Mural on the last day of the festival

They have many step into the painting photo ops.  

This one is Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

A non-festival drink, but a really tasty Strawberry Hard Cider!

The Food & Drinks
That I consumed

The Artisits Table

The American Adventure

Peppercorn-crusted Striploin

with Grilled Asparagus, Potatoes au Gratin & Au Poivré Butter

The Artisits Table

The American Adventure

Dark Chocolate Torte

Flourless Chocolate Cake, Whipped Cream & Raspberries

Pastoral Palate

Germany

A Play on Rose Flight

Frozen Rose, Rose Blond Ale, Rose Hard Cider

Pop Eats!

Inspired by Pop Art

Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup

Croque Monsieur-Inspired Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup

with Black Forest Ham, Gruyere & Bechamel Sauce

El Artista Hambriento

Mexico

Pear-fect Maragrita

Calenda Mezcal Jove, Prickly Pear Puree, Passion Fruit Puree & LeJay Creme de Cassis with a Potpourri Salt Rim

Fictional Victuals

Dishes inspired by books

Chapter 2: Plate of Impossible Bites

Roasted Turkey Breast, Onion & Bacon Custard Tart, Cherry Gel, 

Brown Butter Toast Milk Foam, and Pineapple-Toffee Butter

Deco Delights

Inspired by Art Deco

Sparkling Sepcatacle Gateau

Vanilla Bean Mousse with a Golden Caramel Center and Apricot Jam on a Hazelnut Cookie

This was so good, I forgot to get a pic of the inside, which was pretty cool

Craftsman's Courtyard

Inspired by the Arts & Crafts Movement

Coffee Old Fashioned Cocktail

Cold Brew Coffee, Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters & Jim Beam Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Craftsman's Courtyard

Inspired by the Arts & Crafts Movement

Cast Iron-roasted P.E.I. Mussels

with Sauteed Tomatoes, Garlic & Fresh Herbs

L'Art De La Cuisine Francaise

France

Creme de Brie en Petit Pain

Warm Cramy Brie in a House-made Bread Bowl

L'Art De La Cuisine Francaise

France

Frozen French Martini

Grey Goose Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, and Grape Juice with a Lemon-Lime Foam

The Painted Panda

China

Char Siu Pork Bun

Sweet &Savory Cantonese-style BBQ Pork in a Steamed Bun

Goshiki

Japan

Tokyo Kawaii Roll

Chripsy Shrimp Tempura Wrapped in Multicolor Sushi Rice with Yellow Yuzu Sauce & Tangy Plum Sauce

with Plum Wine {not part of the festival} 

Gourmet Landscapes

Canada

Wild Mushroom Risotto

with Aged Parmesan, Traffle Savings & Zinfandel Reduction

How cool is this? 

It was on the marquee in New York's Amsterdam Theatre, where ALADDIN on Broadway is playing. It is 1200 pounds and 14 feet tall. And smoke comes out of it!!

Below are some of the Art Festival Magic Shots

It's their shortest festival, but it packs a punch. I really like the food & drinks at this one. Maybe better than Food & Wine. 

Have you been to this festival?

Until next time

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