Welcome to 2009! Here’s your first calendar for the new year. I thought I’d start us off with a trip to Europe. This is the Disneyland Hotel and the entrance to the Disneyland Resort Paris. Again this year, each month I’ll post a new calendar that you can print off to use at home or … Continue reading "January Disney Calendar"
Where in the World #64
Posted onThis was Challenge #63: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/800s shutter, f5.6 Woohoo! I knew there’d be a lot of correct answers this week. The Haunted Mansion in the Magic Kingdom is one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World. Be sure to visit the AllEars … Continue reading "Where in the World #64"
Japanese Garden
Posted onCopyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/640s shutter, f4.5 Being a gardener myself, I really appreciate the work of the landscaping crews at Walt Disney World. They do such a wonderful job of transporting us to the corners of the earth with the gardens they create. My landscaping Pic of the Week was … Continue reading "Japanese Garden"
Where in the World #63
Posted onThis was Challenge #62: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/200s shutter, f5.1 Nobody specifically mentioned Shrunken Ned’s Junior Jungle Boats in their answer this week, but that’s ok – I didn’t lose my head over it! Everyone who named the Jungle Cruise is a winner. You’ll find both … Continue reading "Where in the World #63"
Disney Pic of the Week – Boardwalk
Posted onEveryone has that one special thing that they have to do on every trip to Walt Disney World. It might be a particular ride that can’t be missed or a favorite snack that just doesn’t taste as good anywhere else. For me, a Disney vacation just isn’t complete until I spend some time on the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Boardwalk"
Where in the World #62
Posted onThis was Challenge #61: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/250s shutter, f8 You guys are good! This was a hard one. This postal box is in the United Kingdom, in Epcot’s World Showcase. I’ll go easier on you this week” Anne Hainsworth was the first to send in … Continue reading "Where in the World #62"
Where in the World #61
Posted onThis was Challenge #60: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/25s shutter, f22 These colorful gondola mooring poles are in the water of the World Showcase Lagoon, in front of the Italy pavilion in Epcot. Uniquely painted poles were used to designate gondola “parking spaces” for various Venetian families. … Continue reading "Where in the World #61"
Hot Stuff!
Posted onCopyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 55-200mm, 1/640s shutter, f5.3 I like how nonchalantly the guys with the fire extinguishers walk up to this woman engulfed in flames. It’s as if they see this kind of thing everyday”¦ oh yeah, they do! These cast members are stunt performers in the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme … Continue reading "Hot Stuff!"
Where in the World #60
Posted onThis was Challenge #59: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 2.5s shutter, f3.5, ISO 800 You’ll find this sign on the tour operator’s desk in the queue for Kali River Rapids in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s near the end of the queue, just before you reach the boarding area. … Continue reading "Where in the World #60"
Disney Pic of the Week – Halloween
Posted onHappy Halloween! Guess what the theme is for this week’s Pic of the Week! That’s right”¦ Halloween! Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 50mm, 1/6s shutter, f1.4, ISO 1250 During Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, you’ll find that one of the ghosts from the Haunted Mansion has made her way outside to taunt … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Halloween"
