Walt Disney World is Eggcellent!

IMG_3340For the past 3 years, as the sign says, the Grand Floridian has been putting on a display of some of the most amazing chocolate eggs ever created...and this year is no different!IMG_3384With over 25 eggs created, including one just for the DVC wing, the chefs under the lead of Executive Pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek of the Walt Disney World Resorts had their hands full! But instead of talking about them here they are in all they're glory!

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This year, as opposed to the past few, the eggs have been spread all across the lobby area of the Grand making it almost like a egg hunt where you turn around and find another. But as I mentioned this year with the DVC area of the Grand being open they even created one just for that area.

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Speaking of Easter Egg Hunts...

IMG_3678Yes it is that time again...Epcot Egg Hunt! For just over $5.00 you purchase a map and get a chance to go and hunt the eggs all around the World Showcase. Now if you want to do the hunt or simply take your map to the Port of Entry shop and redeem it is up to you, either way you get to keep your map and stickers and pick one of 6 eggs to keep. IMG_3714

IMG_3717Okay before I go any further, let me put this warning up for those of you that want to take part this year!IMG_25685

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Now that you have decided you don't mind spoilers here is a look at this years eggs and their placements around the World Showcase. We will start with Canada and work our way to Mexico.

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Before we move on, let us pause and take in a beautiful picture of Spaceship Earth and the Torii Gate in Japan!IMG_3691

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Before we head around the final bend, here is another one of those pictures that just are fun to look at!IMG_3698

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Before we head on to Mexico here is a bit of news, this wall is where the future expansion of Norway (Frozen meet and greet) will be. It was the empty lot between Norway and Mexico where at one time they had the viking ship play area.

IMG_3706Now for our final egg...

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Now for those of you playing along at home your map should look like this!IMG_3715Now head to the redemption location and pick up your own egg!IMG_3716Now while I love this event because it is small and inexpensive the thing that I really don't get is why Walt Disney World has the Mr. Toad and Tinkerbell eggs from Disneyland but no Figment!!! But anyway one last parting shot.IMG_3719And remember "Be Eggcellent to each other!"

 

Jeremiah Good
Our main correspondent for Walt Disney World and the Orlando area and a heck of a paleontologist if he does say so himself.