MouseFest Thursday December 6, 2007 Part 1

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Today is MouseFest transition day. We had breakfast onboard the Disney Wonder and then headed to Walt Disney World to begin the land portion of MouseFest. There are over 80 MouseFest land events this year which is a mixed blessing. It’s exciting that so many folks are participating however it makes it impossible to attend … Continue reading "MouseFest Thursday December 6, 2007 Part 1"
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Crystal Arts – Main Street Magic Kingdom

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Earlier this year (or maybe even last year), the Bakery on Main Street needed to expand its seating area. To do this, Disney displaced the Arribas Brothers glass shop that shared this area. Shortly after the expansion was complete, the Market House next door was closed and remodeled. It reopened several months later and was … Continue reading "Crystal Arts – Main Street Magic Kingdom"
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Preparing for MouseFest, 2007

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I lead Hidden Mickey hunts in the four major WDW theme parks during MouseFest. 2007 will be my fifth MouseFest, and more authors, webmasters, podcasters, and guest registrants than ever before will congregate soon at this wonderful celebration. I look forward to MouseFest all year long; it’s an ideal time to reconnect with Disney friends. … Continue reading "Preparing for MouseFest, 2007"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #17

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This was Challenge #16: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 10/640s shutter, f5.3 Heather Young is this week’s challenge winner. She was first to guess that this lovely jewel is on the turban of Jafar. Jafar can be found on the front of the villian’s float in the Disney Dreams … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #17"
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Exposition Hall in the Magic Kingdom

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Where do you go at the Magic Kingdom when you’re hot and tired and want to escape the unmanageable crowds and cool down? Try Exposition Hall located on the Plaza at the beginning of Main Street. The front half of this building houses a shop and Photo Pickup. But if you wander to the rear … Continue reading "Exposition Hall in the Magic Kingdom"
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Art of Disney store in Magic Kingdom

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The Art of Disney, or as I like to call it, the “good” store, has opened in the Main Street Cinema building in the Magic Kingdom. This store sells upscale merchandise. Lenox, Armani, the Disney Classic Collection, and original and limited edition paintings by featured artist can be found here. Compared to its sister stores … Continue reading "Art of Disney store in Magic Kingdom"
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Focus on Disney World – Orientation

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Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/1250s shutter, f5 One of the first things you should think about before taking a photograph is whether it will look better with a horizontal or vertical composition. Because of the way that cameras are built, it feels more natural to hold them horizontally. Consequently, most photos are … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Orientation"
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Monsters Inc., Laugh Floor

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My good friend Anita Answer suggested I check out the changes made to the Monsters Inc., Laugh Floor attraction in the Magic Kingdom. First, the lobby, or initial waiting room, has been redone. When the Laugh Floor first opened, a number of canvas banners were hung from the walls and ceiling. These banners provided comedy … Continue reading "Monsters Inc., Laugh Floor"
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Updates Around Walt Disney World

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The day after Halloween, Disney went to work decorating for Christmas. The transformation takes weeks as Santa’s Helpers move from park to park and resort to resort, stringing garland and decorating trees. I visited the Magic Kingdom and Main Street is all decked out. Once again, the big Christmas tree is temporarily located in the … Continue reading "Updates Around Walt Disney World"
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Magic Kingdom Friday Part 2

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Friday continued….. Tod and Sue accompanied me around the Magic Kingdom as I took photos and got menus. I ran into David, the Cast Member I had met earlier at Peter Pan. He was very nice and made me smile in Neverland, so I made a point to stop and chat with him as his … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Friday Part 2"
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