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Liberation Day 4/24

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starwood

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From wdwinfo.com:

Celebrate Liberation Day on April 24 from 11am to 5pm ​
Events include Italian flag making, pin trading and a Discovery Experience with a small prize for participants.
Liberation Day commemorates the Allied Forces victory over Germany in Italy during World War II






I'll be there to see it!
 
palmage

palmage

Member
starwood said:
From wdwinfo.com:

Celebrate Liberation Day on April 24 from 11am to 5pm ​
Events include Italian flag making, pin trading and a Discovery Experience with a small prize for participants.
Liberation Day commemorates the Allied Forces victory over Germany in Italy during World War II






I'll be there to see it!
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Hmmmmm......I wonder if France celebrates something like that.
 
wherewhy

wherewhy

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starwood said:
From wdwinfo.com:

Celebrate Liberation Day on April 24 from 11am to 5pm ​
Events include Italian flag making, pin trading and a Discovery Experience with a small prize for participants.
Liberation Day commemorates the Allied Forces victory over Germany in Italy during World War II

Italian flag making, weren't they on the wrong side of that war? :lol:
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dandaman

dandaman

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Nah... they switched to the Allied Forces' side a bit before the end of the war.

Interesting note: The Canadian history texts/educational history videos basically say to some extent: while the Canadians did most of the liberating, the US forces (who joined both World Wars late) came in maybe a day early and "took most of the glory".

"What is history, but a fable agreed upon?" ;) :lol:
 
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darthjohnny

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starwood said:
From wdwinfo.com:

Celebrate Liberation Day on April 24 from 11am to 5pm ​
Events include Italian flag making, pin trading and a Discovery Experience with a small prize for participants.
Liberation Day commemorates the Allied Forces victory over Germany in Italy during World War II






I'll be there to see it!
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Cool, thanks for the info.:wave: :)
 
InsideOtherPark

InsideOtherPark

Member
On Wednesday, April 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Italy pavilion, Epcot will share the history and celebrate the cultural elements of Liberation Day with our Guests.

Liberation Day commemorates the liberation of Italy from Germany by Allied troops in World War II.

Offering for Guests include:

A Discovery Experience that leads Guests through the pavilion on a quest for answers. Guests will recieve a small prize upon completing the experience.

Italian flag-making using flag cutouts, markers and glitter.

Pin trading with Italian Cast Members wh will each receive a pin to trade with Guests.
 
TP2000

TP2000

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I never knew they brought up this sort of thing at the World Showcase pavilions. I wonder how the folks at the Germany Pavilion feel about this? Since Germany has nothing positive to celebrate from most of the 20th century, do they host a "Gosh, We're Really Sorry About The War Day" instead?

Don't mean to be glib, but I'm just really surprised they bring up this sort of stuff at World Showcase.

The Japan Pavilion would also have some embarassed fumbling to do on days that neighboring pavilions are celebrating victory and liberation from World War II. :veryconfu
 
TP2000

TP2000

Well-Known Member
dandaman said:
Interesting note: The Canadian history texts/educational history videos basically say to some extent: while the Canadians did most of the liberating, the US forces (who joined both World Wars late) came in maybe a day early and "took most of the glory".
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Sounds like Canada needs a better PR person then. Or maybe snazzy new uniforms that really make them stand out on the battlefield when they are liberating countries. :D
 
JikoMarie

JikoMarie

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TP2000 said:
I never knew they brought up this sort of thing at the World Showcase pavilions. I wonder how the folks at the Germany Pavilion feel about this? Since Germany has nothing positive to celebrate from most of the 20th century, do they host a "Gosh, We're Really Sorry About The War Day" instead?

Don't mean to be glib, but I'm just really surprised they bring up this sort of stuff at World Showcase.

The Japan Pavilion would also have some embarassed fumbling to do on days that neighboring pavilions are celebrating victory and liberation from World War II. :veryconfu
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There's plenty that Germany has to celebrate about its culture. I'm sure the American Pavilion celebrates Independence Day and the folks at the UK pavilion don't get offended. What's so different about Liberation Day? I think it's a nice touch that the WS offers, observing the holidays and observances that are important to each country.
 
dandaman

dandaman

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TP2000 said:
Sounds like Canada needs a better PR person then. Or maybe snazzy new uniforms that really make them stand out on the battlefield when they are liberating countries. :D
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Bright neon red. That wouldn't attract enemies at ALL. :lol:

I say to heck with it, and break out some mini-Timbit shooters. Think the Robinsons are done with the meatball ones yet? :lookaroun
 

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