Disney's EPCOT Teddy Bear and Doll Weekend - 20th Celebration - OVER 100 PHOTOS!!!

Disney's EPCOT Teddy Bear & Doll Weekend - 20th Celebration

Once again Disney brought together an abundance of artists whose creativity and imagination transform dolls and bears into beloved friends. Over the course of the weekend event they shared their passion, insight and talent, as well as offering some incredible treasures.

My partner Philip and I along with our special guest, fellow doll board regular Regina in NC, took in the event and many of the wondrous attractions EPCOT has to offer. After meeting with the artists and viewing their work, we visited attractions such as the newly revamped Spaceship Earth, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Gran Fiesta Tour, Reflections of China CircleVision 360 movie, Mission Space, Test Track and one of EPCOT's most popular attractions, Soarin'. (TIP: Get your FastPass for this one as soon as you arrive at the park, standby wait times can often exceed two hours)

We also visited one of our favorite EPCOT locations for dinner, The Biergarten, located at The Germany Pavilion. Inside this beautifully themed restaurant, we were entertained by the delightful old world German band, and throwing any dietary caution to the wind, we all made multiple visits to the hearty buffet.

No tofu and bean sprouts here, this is the place for delicious comfort food. Highlights included: Herring Salad Schleswig Holsteiner Style (this was the first place I ever sampled a herring salad, and it has since become one of my favorite items, give it a try!) Bavarian Wurst Sausage Salad (yum!) Wurst Platte mit Schinkenwurst, Landjager, und Bologna (Sausage Selection with sliced Ham Bologna, Landjager and Ring Bologna), Berliner Bouletten, Cream of Potato and Leeks with Pretzel Croutons, Braised Beef Roulades(this a MUST have!), a mouthwatering Sauerbraten (Marinated Pot Roast), Potato Dumplings with Bread Crumb Butter, Crisp Pork Roast carved to order served with German Mustard, Apple Sauce and Apricot Compote, Weisswurst mit Senf und Pretzel Brautchen (Munich's famous white veal Sausages with Sweet Mustard and Pretzel Rolls), Schwaebische Kaese Spaetzle mit glacierten Zwiebeln (Cheese Spatzle with glazed Onions), Schnitzel Wiener Art (Breaded Pork Schnitzel Vienna Style), Hausgemachte Spaetzle (Homemade Spaetzle), Wurst Platte mit Gegrillter Bratwurst, Mini Regensburger und Kassler Ripchen(Sausage Platter with Grilled Bratwurst, Mini Regensburger and Double-smoked Pork on Sauerkraut).

Amazingly we managed to save room for the decadent desserts which included: a traditional Freshly Baked Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce (Philip's favorite!) crispy Florentine Cookies, Black Forest Cake and a creamy Bavarian Cheese Cake.

Aside from the fabulous food and welcoming atmosphere, there is something so special about this location that brings me back time and time again. I think perhaps I am developing a fetish for Lederhosen.


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From Left: Peter, John and Wendy in Neverland


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You can't tell from the photo, but this backdrop was HUGE!


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Vintage Madame Alexander auction lots


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Robert Tonner's one-of-a-kind "Cruella De Vil" auction piece


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Doll Maker & Friends one-of-a-kind "Believe in the Magic of Tinker Bell" auction piece,
as well as their smaller sized event limited edition "Tinker Bell"


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Precious Moments Doll Co. "Precious Pink Mouseketeers" event limited edition set

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Debbie Stoehr Originals "A Day in the Park" event limited edition


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Debbie Stoehr Originals one-of-a-kind "Ariel" auction piece


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Handmade Treasures one-of-a-kind "Katie" auction piece


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Handmade Treasures "Kippy Kat" event limited edition


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Marie Osmond Dolls one-of-a-kind "Arabella-Catching Butterflies" auction piece


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Marie Osmond Dolls "Fairy Tink" event limited edition


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Marie Osmond Dolls


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Marie Osmond Dolls "Red Riding Hood"


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Marie Osmond Dolls "Baby Elvis"


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Marie Osmond Dolls


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Art Rogers' Chatham Village Bears


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Chatham Village Bears "Lakota Lion" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Chatham Village Bears "Brevyn the Parrot" event limited edition


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Chatham Village Bears "Flash the French Bulldog" event limited edition


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Chatham Village Bears


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Chatham Village Bears


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R.John Wright Dolls exquisite "Sing Sweet Nightingale" one-of-a-kind auction piece was the talk of the event!


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R.John Wright Dolls breathtaking "Cinderella" event limited edition


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From Left: John and Philip enjoy a rare photo-op with BOTH Princess Aurora and her Prince Philip!


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The Vogue Doll Company's "Just Me Rose" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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The Vogue Doll Company's "Christopher Robin, Eeyore and Piglet" event limited edition set


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Kat Jan Inc.


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"Kathy and Janet" by Kat Jan Inc.


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Kathy and Janet, the real Lennon Sisters plus one


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Steiff's "Geppetto's Workshop" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Steiff's "Jiminy Cricket" event limited edition was available in three sizes!


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Steiff


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Steiff


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From Left: John and Philip enjoy a rare photo-op with BOTH Snow White and her Prince, and yes he was indeed very charming!


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Goodreau Dolls "Queen of Hearts" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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This Queen's eyes match her hair!


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Goodreau Dolls "Alice & the Gang" event limited edition


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Goodreau Dolls


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Goodreau Dolls


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Heir Bears "Captain Hook" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Heir Bears


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Adora Inc. "Sleeping Beauty" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Adora Inc.


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Adora Inc.


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Adora Inc.


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Adora Inc.


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Adora Inc.


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Mill Creek Creations "Mickey & Friends" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Mill Creek Creations


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Mill Creek Creations


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Karito Kids "A Whole New world of Giving" one-of-a-kind auction piece
A first full production run of the original five dolls and books: USA, Mexico, Italy, China and Kenya in boxes.
Additionally, this collection includes the sample production of the newest doll from Australia, Piper


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Karito Kids


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Little Gem Teddy Bear Co. "Miniature Mickey & Minnie" one-of-a-kind auction piece.
These detailed little cuties are only 3 inches tall!


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Little Gem Teddy Bear Co.


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Canterbury Bears "Casanova" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Canterbury Bears "Lincoln" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Canterbury Bears


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Canterbury Bears


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Canterbury Bears


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Koto Bears "3,2,1 Smile" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Koto Bears


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Koto Bears "Miko" event limited edition


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Koto Bears


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Berdine Creedy's "Love is in the Air" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Berdine Creedy herself!


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Deb Canham Artist Designs "Halloween Parade" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Detail of "Halloween Parade"


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Deb Canham Artist Designs


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Deb Canham Artist Designs


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Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Inc. show stopping "Snow White and Her Prince" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Inc.


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Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Inc.


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KJ Lyons "Bubbles for Baby" one-of-a-kind auction piece.
TRIVA: This gifted artist also created many of the characters used for the Pee Wee's Playhouse saturday morning TV series.
Including Pterri the Pterodactyl and Chairry the Chair!


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KJ Lyons


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These photos do not do her work half justice, in person these creations are pure magic!


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Here kitty, kitty, I know you want to come home with me!
Now if KJ would only make a Yorkie...


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Detail of "The Fairy Shoe Shop"


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Detail of "The Fairy Shoe Shop"


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Elizabeth Copper Studio's "Huey, Dewey & Louie" event limited edition


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Elizabeth Cooper Studio


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Elizabeth Cooper Studio


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Happy Tymes Collectibles "Celebration" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Happy Tymes Collectibles "Mr. Magic" event limited edition


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Happy Tymes Collectibles


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Happy Tymes Collectibles


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Bearied Treasures by Delores "Mickey the Artist" one-of-a-kind auction piece,
along with "Minnie Bearing Gifts" event limited edition and the artist herself!


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Oz Matilda Bear Co. "Thumper & Flower in the Forest" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Oz Matilda Bear Co. "Dumbo, Timothy & the Ring Master" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Oz Matilda Bear Co.


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Gregg Ortiz Collection "Sorcerer Mickey Vignette" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Gregg Ortiz Collection "Mickey Mouse Couture" event limited edition


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Gregg Ortiz Collection


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Gregg Ortiz Collection


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Gregg Ortiz Collection


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From Left: John Dean and Gregg Ortiz


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Mama Lu Bears "Puppy Love" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Mama Lu Bears


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Huckleberry Toys "Ashley Tisdale Glamorous" event limited edition


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Huckleberry Toys "Toffee Dolls"


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Huckleberry Toys "Toffee Cat" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Gilmur Rudley Bears "Moments in Time" one-of-a-kind auction piece


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Event Souvenir Merchandise


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A Jolly Holiday With Mary


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Drummers entertain park guests at EPCOT's Japan Pavilion


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A flag bearer is spotted outside of EPCOT's American Adventure


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Fife and drum corps outside of EPCOT's American Adventure


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Two members of the delightful old world German band inside of The Biergarten restaurant at EPCOT's German Pavilion,
entertain dinner guests with their really BIG horns!


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From Left: Philip Myers, Regina in NC and John Dean at the entrance to "The Seas with Nemo and Friends"


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Fun pics! Thanks for sharing!

Awesome! I gog to visit last year's Teddy Bear & Doll show on public day and was mezmerized over all the dolls and stuffed animals. The artist of the latest Marie Osmond doll at the time was there and I got to talk to her briefly. She let me hold the doll and everything. It was really interesting talking to some of the doll & bear makers. Plus I got to see Mickey & Minnie in their yellow & white springtime/Easter outfits, which I had never seen before.

Fun pics! Although next time you might want to make them a little smaller, so people with slow connections can appreciate your beautiful pictures as well. :)

I have to say though I thought Gregg Ortizz's dolls have his face. The nose, everything matches, maybe its just me. :P

Thanks for sharing!

That was amazing! Thanks so much for sharing.

Fantastic pictures and info. Thank you!!!

Wow thanks for sharing, great job! I forgot all about this event and never realized it was that big.

Great pictures!! The Cinderella dolls were amazing!!!

I also really liked the Ashley Tisdale doll. It looked so much like her!

Great pix! Love the kitties!

Sweet pictures!

That was a big WOW! Thanks!

Great report!!!! Maybe, I'm weird...but, I think alot of those dolls are odd looking. I did LOVE the Cinderella "nightinggale" and the one with her dressed up. The faces are amazing there! And I love Cruella. That one is really cute!

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

Absolutely beautiful display of pictures. The dolls are just gorgeous. Thank you so very much for sharing. Again, just beautiful.

Awesome Pics. But those Toffee Dolls scare me. I've never seen so many Jiminy Crickets. And those Chatham Village animals are awesome looking. I want that Parrot thing.