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The first of 4 Walt Disney World Parks we went to was Epcot. This photo was taken just outside the entrance, showing the Epcot Ball with the Spaceship Earth ride inside - together with Mickey's hand and wand.

Just in front of the Epcot Ball is a fantastic topiary of Mickey and Minnie.

Yes, it's some of the world's favourite characters doing their rounds around Epcot on the bus.

A closer look at everyone's favourite goofy guy

And there they go....

Unfortunately the Living Seas hall was shut while we were there, but this is the fantastic entrance.

Entrance to Mission Space ride, which Hayden had to do on his own - no way was Célia getting on that thing!

Our first photo with a character - Hayden with Spaceman Mickey.

Ever fancied being a crash test dummy? If so then Test Track is the ride for you! This shot was taken from the outside, where you can see one of the banked tracks the cars race along.

And once you get over the shock of the ride you get to wander through a hall filled with great cars, including a Hummer.

And here's one with Hayden.

Journey into Imagination included a Kodak lab where you could send home photo's of yourself edited by your imagination. Here is Hayden merged into a Tiger, in honour of his hero Tigger.

Here Célia shows off her fashion sense, american style.

This lake is located in the centre of the World Showcase area of the park, around which are pavilions containing rides and exhibitions from 11countries around the world - including the UK, South Africa and even Norway. It is also the setting for the Illuminations firework display every night. While we were there there was a Food and Wine Festival taking place around the World Showcase, with stands cooking food and serving wine from around the world. This, as you can imagine, gave us the perfect opportunity to eat our way around the globe!

Another view of the World Showcase

Hayden wearing a Mexican sombrero in the Mexico pavilion of the World Showcase.

And here's where we ate on day 1 - at the Les Chefs de France located in the French pavilion of the World Showcase. Great food if anyone out there is looking for a recommendation.

Taken on our way out - the Epcot Ball by night

And one last shot before leaving, showing the Mickey and Minnie topiary by night. No idea who the stranger is, but you have no idea how difficult it is to shoot anything in Disney without someone in the way!!!

Yes, after only one day Célia needed a break, so it was off for some retail therapy. And for lunch, a delicious, half portion (yes, that's a half portion!) salad at the Cheesecake Factory in the Mall at Millenia. No, there wasn't any room for their famous cheesecake!