Post by myaisha.com on Mar 25, 2004 11:05:45 GMT -5
So, you saved up your money and you have made it to Walt Disney World Florida for a once in a lifetime trip… You haven’t left the dance behind, Melissa and I went on our honeymoon there and I made the following observations about belly dance and Disney World:
Inside Epcot’s Morocco pavilion are stores selling North African crafts, bells, drums, fabric and clothing. For example, Mel and I got a set of 3 ornate brass bells on a rope for about $5, not shabby at all. We put them on our front door knob so that they ring when people come in the house.
While you are there, walk the back alleys and check out the traditional musicians, take time to dance to their music. I am sure that they will be happy to see skilled dancers appreciate their music. When you get tired, sit outside the café and watch the modern musicians and belly dancers perform there. Also, have your photo taken at the tile fountain in front of the gate to the “city”.
When you are hungry, go to the Marrakesh restaurant in Morocco. There will be more musicians and dancers to entertain you while you eat traditional Moroccan food. The inside of the restaurant is breathtaking. They serve the best couscous that I have ever had.
The Moroccan government was so proud to be a part of Epcot that they sent their own artists and workers to build all of the building in the pavilion. The carved marble walls inside the buildings are spectacular.
Walt Disney World’s newest park, the Animal Kingdom also has some North African shops and artists. Keep your eyes open for them because they are not really the focus of the park. Eat at the Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Boma restaurant before you leave. They have a traditional African buffet at dinner with some of the best North African food I have ever had.
All of these places that I have mentioned will be less crowded than the other restaurants and shops of WDW. I think that this is because Americans are scared, North Africa is unusual to them and on top of that the Morocco pavilion does not have any rides. Use that to your advantage to get away from the crowds and be surrounded by wonderful dancers, artists and musicians.
Inside Epcot’s Morocco pavilion are stores selling North African crafts, bells, drums, fabric and clothing. For example, Mel and I got a set of 3 ornate brass bells on a rope for about $5, not shabby at all. We put them on our front door knob so that they ring when people come in the house.
While you are there, walk the back alleys and check out the traditional musicians, take time to dance to their music. I am sure that they will be happy to see skilled dancers appreciate their music. When you get tired, sit outside the café and watch the modern musicians and belly dancers perform there. Also, have your photo taken at the tile fountain in front of the gate to the “city”.
When you are hungry, go to the Marrakesh restaurant in Morocco. There will be more musicians and dancers to entertain you while you eat traditional Moroccan food. The inside of the restaurant is breathtaking. They serve the best couscous that I have ever had.
The Moroccan government was so proud to be a part of Epcot that they sent their own artists and workers to build all of the building in the pavilion. The carved marble walls inside the buildings are spectacular.
Walt Disney World’s newest park, the Animal Kingdom also has some North African shops and artists. Keep your eyes open for them because they are not really the focus of the park. Eat at the Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Boma restaurant before you leave. They have a traditional African buffet at dinner with some of the best North African food I have ever had.
All of these places that I have mentioned will be less crowded than the other restaurants and shops of WDW. I think that this is because Americans are scared, North Africa is unusual to them and on top of that the Morocco pavilion does not have any rides. Use that to your advantage to get away from the crowds and be surrounded by wonderful dancers, artists and musicians.