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Step Back in Time to 1972 – Back by popular demand

Posted on by Jack Spence
Last time I posted old pictures of WDW I received numerous emails requesting more. So here goes. Once again, all of these pictures were taken in January 1972, just a little more than three months after the “World” opened. These first two pictures are of topiary as seen while driving from the Main Entrance toward … Continue reading "Step Back in Time to 1972 – Back by popular demand"
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Old Walt Disney World Pictures

Posted on by Jack Spence
A couple of months ago, I published some old pictures I had taken at Walt Disney World. I received several letters asking that I publish more, so here goes. All of these were taken in January, 1972, just a little over three months after Disney World opened. The first picture is of the Toll Plaza. … Continue reading "Old Walt Disney World Pictures"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #33

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #32: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/800s shutter, f3.8 Yay! I was beginning to wonder if anyone was playing anymore. I’m glad to know you’re still with me. The winner for this week was Angie Young. She was the first to let me know that … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #33"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #32

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #31: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/1600s shutter, f5.6 High atop the Agrabah Bazaar in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland is what looks to me like some kind of bird house. I wonder if that is really what it is though, or if it is something completely … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #32"
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The Old Mill

Posted on by Jack Spence
In 1937, Walt Disney produced “The Old Mill,” one of the Silly Symphonies. This was the first film to use the multiplane camera, a device that added depth of field to animation. This film also depicted realistic animal behavior, wind and rain effects, and new lighting techniques. So innovative was this film that it won … Continue reading "The Old Mill"
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Focus on Disney World – March Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
If you read my December 25, 2007 blog, you know that my holiday gift to you is that each month I will post a photo calendar page that you can print out and use at home or work during 2008. Here is March’s calendar page for downloading. This photo is of the Main Street Philharmonic, … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – March Calendar"
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Liberty Tree Tavern Pagers

Posted on by Jack Spence
A very old tradition has died at the Liberty Tree Tavern at the Magic Kingdom. In the past, when guests checked in at the podium, they were asked what state they were from. Then, when it was time to be seated, the host or hostess would call out in town-crier fashion, “Hear ye! Hear ye! … Continue reading "Liberty Tree Tavern Pagers"
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Diamond Horseshoe

Posted on by Jack Spence
The Diamond Horseshoe in the Magic Kingdom is currently serving lunch from 11am to 4pm during the busy President’s week. Premade sandwiches, a Caesar Salad, and drinks are available. I asked a cast member if this was a permanent arrangement and I was told that this venue would be used occasionally throughout the year during … Continue reading "Diamond Horseshoe"
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Pirate Tutorial

Posted on by Jack Spence
The “Pirate Tutorial” show at the Magic Kingdom has been moved to a new location. Once performed in a make-shift area next to the “Pirates of the Caribbean” attraction, the “Pirate Tutorial” show has now found a permanent, more substantial home. The small stage next to the “El Pirata y el Perico” restaurant that was … Continue reading "Pirate Tutorial"
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