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Where in the World? #41

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #40: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/500s shutter, f5.6 I’m back! Thanks for putting up with me taking a vacation. I had a wonderful time on my Adventures by Disney tours of Italy and France. I’ll be sharing some photos from my trip with you … Continue reading "Where in the World? #41"
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Part II: How We Did Four Parks in One Day

Posted on by Mike Scopa
This is the second of two parts in which I describe how a number of friends and I did the four Walt Disney World theme parks in one day. Park #3: Epcot Everyone knew this park would be a challenge. It was early afternoon and we figured the crowds were peaking. We arrived at 2:00 … Continue reading "Part II: How We Did Four Parks in One Day"
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1972 Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Pictures – Part 2

Posted on by Jack Spence
This is my last set of January, 1972 pictures. I do have others, but they are of things that have changed very little over the years, such as Main Street and portions of Fantasyland, and really aren’t of any historical interest. Enjoy! This first picture is of the Haunted Mansion. The first interesting detail is … Continue reading "1972 Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Pictures – Part 2"
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Anita and Flo Take Mike’s 4 Parks In 1 Day Challenge: The Results

Posted on by Andrea McKenna
NOTHING VENTURED, NOTHING GAINED As you’ll recall from an earlier blog, my best friend and partner in crime Flo Tographer and I read about Mike Scopa’s 4 parks/1 day Challenge and decided to accept that challenge. What follows is a true and accurate account of our Challenge adventures. No columnists were harmed during the course … Continue reading "Anita and Flo Take Mike’s 4 Parks In 1 Day Challenge: The Results"
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Adventureland – Magic Kingdom – History Lesson

Posted on by Jack Spence
Q: Do you know why Adventureland is located on the west side of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World? A: It’s because Adventureland is located on the west side of Disneyland in Anaheim. When planning the Magic Kingdom, Imagineers used Disneyland’s layout as a starting point when designing their new park. Q: Do you … Continue reading "Adventureland – Magic Kingdom – History Lesson"
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Where in the World? #40

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #39: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/320s shutter, f5.3 This beautiful horse pulls the trolley on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom. Ed Aleszczyk knew that! He was first to send in the correct answer this week, followed by a whole bunch of other … Continue reading "Where in the World? #40"
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My Bonus Trip to Walt Disney World – Part 3

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Lee decided he was going to stick around the room for a while this morning and do work stuff – he had a bunch of email that had come in over the last couple of days that he was working through. And since he *is* working this week, unlike some of us… I showed him … Continue reading "My Bonus Trip to Walt Disney World – Part 3"
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Where in the World? #38

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #37: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/50s shutter, f5 This lovely clock is on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom. Angie Young was the first to send in the correct answer. Nice going Angie! Here’s a special hello to Mrs. Mumpower’s first grade class! … Continue reading "Where in the World? #38"
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Mike’s 4 Park In 1 Day Challenge

Posted on by Andrea McKenna
So, the other day, my dear friend Flo and I were talking about what we could do on our upcoming trip that would be different and exciting. We tossed around a few ideas like trying new restaurants, or maybe a new experience like a tour, the Richard Petty Driving Experience, etc. Nothing really popped, if … Continue reading "Mike’s 4 Park In 1 Day Challenge"
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Walt Disney World as a Teen!!! Grad Night – Part 7

Posted on by AllEars
Wow Grad Night was a blast! I don’t recommend going on Space Mountain when you get there because everyone wants to go on it and it ends up being really crowded! Big Thunder Mountain was the shortest wait I had all night so I recommend going on that plus the view of the park at … Continue reading "Walt Disney World as a Teen!!! Grad Night – Part 7"
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