Tag: Future World

Dinosaurs of the Universe of Energy

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Audio-animatronic brontosaurus dinosaurs inside the Universe of Energy.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/3.5, ISO 1000, EV -0.3, 18mm focal length. I have only had two rides at Walt Disney World get stopped while I was on them in all my trips. The Universe of Energy in Epcot’s Future World was one of them and the only one … Continue reading "Dinosaurs of the Universe of Energy"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Universe of Energy

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/500s shutter, f11, ISO 200 The Universe of Energy is one of Epcot’s opening day attractions and our choice for Pic of the Week. Today it houses Ellen’s Energy Adventure, whose ride vehicles are partially powered by the solar panels that sit on the roof of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Universe of Energy"
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Disney Pic of the Week – The Seas with Nemo and Friends

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
In the Seas with Nemo and Friends pavilion you can easily spend hours watching all the sea creatures in the large and small aquariums, talking with Crush and eating at the Coral Reef restaurant. If you’re lucky you’ll get a chance to watch Cast Members learning about communication with the dolphins. Take one of the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – The Seas with Nemo and Friends"
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Hanging around Test Track in Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A Test Track dummy hanging around the ride queue.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/15s, f/5.6, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 200mm focal length For my Disney Pic of the Week on Test Track, I caught this crash dummy hanging around the ride queue. He better be careful, they might put him in the barrier test with the guests for … Continue reading "Hanging around Test Track in Epcot"
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Epcot’s Test Track Assembly Line

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 11-16mm, 1/20s shutter, f2.8, ISO 800 This is the scene just after stepping off Test Track in Epcot. I spent a l-o-n-g time there on the day I took this picture. The assembly line is a great place to get some abstract photos, especially with a wide angle … Continue reading "Epcot’s Test Track Assembly Line"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Test Track

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Our last Disney Pic of the Week series for 2010 begins today at Test Track. Barrie and Scott will be back on Thursday and Saturday, the latter being the first blog for 2011. That’s how we roll, breaking barriers, driving forward, banking turns, riding fast and not-so-furious. Speaking of rolling, this van stopped. You’ll see … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Test Track"
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TRON Legacy

Posted on by Scott Thomas
TRON Legacy monorail going past the Imagination Pavilion.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/250s, f/6.3, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 28mm focal length TRON: Legacy opens today in the United States as the long anticipated sequel to Disney’s 1982 TRON. Earlier this year, the TRON Monorail started running between the Magic Kingdom and Epcot to promote the film. The monorail … Continue reading "TRON Legacy"
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Where in the World #151

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #150: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200mm VR, 1/2s shutter, f/5, ISO 200 Oh geez, I feel terrible. I thought this one was going to be easy! I know you are all kicking yourselves now that you see the full image. This fountain is in Epcot, … Continue reading "Where in the World #151"
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Slow – Curve Ahead!

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 11-16mm, 1/5000s shutter, f2.8, ISO 400 Test Track in Epcot’s Futureworld will get your blood pumping! The climax of this attraction is a high-speed test that sends guests screaming into a 50-degree banked curve at 65 MPH.
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