Lisa Berton

Disney Pic of the Week – Fantasmic!

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Fantasmic! is a nighttime spectacular show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and at Disneyland. The shows have the same title but have many differences. At Disneyland, Guests spread blankets out on the concrete ground of Frontierland facing Rivers of America. The show takes place on the water and a stage on Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer’s … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Fantasmic!"
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Bring Back Figment and Dreamfinder

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Dear Walt Disney World Decision Makers. Figment is a lonely purple dragon who used to have a friend named Dreamfinder. I’m sure you remember Dreamfinder well. Together, they entertained us with a Journey Into Imagination and really got us all thinking. Then Kodak came along and sponsored the attraction, the reason why Figment wears a … Continue reading "Bring Back Figment and Dreamfinder"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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We did it! After many, many years of prodding my friend Yoli to join me at Walt Disney World, we have finally taken our vacation and what an epic vacation it was. We spent the first night by the airport at a Travelodge Inn (not recommended) and the following 10 nights at All-Star Movies (highly … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Runaway Blogger

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No Light Meter blog this week, folks. I was busy playing tour guide at Walt Disney World to one of my very best friends, the infamous, Yoli. I’ll return with new entries starting February 13, 2013. You can find me on Facebook and on Twitter as lisano1.
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Disney Pic of the Week – Snacks

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My mind wanders off to New Orleans Square in Disneyland where I always enjoy a cool and refreshing mint julep accompanied by an order of hot and powdered sugar beignets. (Homer Simpson drooling noises) Snacks are very popular at Disney Parks. Everyone has a favorite or multiple favorites that a visit simply isn’t complete without … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Snacks"
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Cinderella Castle Door to Freedom

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Enter the walkway to Cinderella Castle and you’ll find yourself looking at murals telling Cinderella’s story. Gemstone colors reflect light off the walls and an enormous drape closes off the path during shows on the castle stage. When the curtain is drawn and sunlight angles inward, a mystery stands by quietly. Where does the door … Continue reading "Cinderella Castle Door to Freedom"
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Dude, Where’s My Blog?

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No Light Meter blog this week, folks. I’m presently playing tour guide to one of my very best friends, the infamous, Yoli. If you see someone wearing a shirt or hat with the artwork below, it’s one of us. Come up and say hello. I’ll return with new entries starting February 13, 2013. You can … Continue reading "Dude, Where’s My Blog?"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Walt Disney World – Ready

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My crazy (in a good way) friend Yoli and I are about to embark on my longest Walt Disney World vacation and her first. The next blog entry will be an actual trip report. If you haven’t yet read up on the planning to get us to this point, follow these links to my prequel. … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Walt Disney World – Ready"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Musical Performances

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Did midnight sadness creep through your window? Head to Disneyland and surround yourself with melodies that will have you dancing like no one is watching. As if you stepped into a movie where people suddenly break into song with rehearsed choreography, bands and singers alike enter from all directions. You simply can’t be blue under … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Musical Performances"
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Preparing for Illuminations

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People love watching Epcot’s fireworks, laser show, worldly images, flaming spectacular every single night at 9 PM EST. To get ready for the show, crew members prep the centerpiece globe as well as barges from where the fireworks shoot out on World Showcase Lagoon. The show can be seen from any country pavilion in World … Continue reading "Preparing for Illuminations"
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