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Free Dining, Pt 1: A Flashback To The 50’s

Posted on by Andrea McKenna
Those of you who read my column regularly may have noticed that I do not care much for the Magic Your Way Dining Plan and believe that it will soon be the downfall of civilization as we know it. Well, OK, maybe it’s not quite that bad, but it certainly has caused dining at Disney’s … Continue reading "Free Dining, Pt 1: A Flashback To The 50’s"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #10

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #9: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 10/5000s shutter, f5.6 This Hidden Mickey is on one of the totem poles outside of Canada in the World Showcase area of Epcot. Do you see it? Jacquelyn Law did and she was first to let me know. Congratulations Jacquelyn, … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #10"
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Epcot Food and Wine Festival Souvenirs

Posted on by AllEars
Every year the Food and Wine Festival sports new logos and merchandise for you to purchase, this year is no exception. There is plenty of merchandise to choose from, both with and without Food and Wine logos. Here are just a few of the items I found in the Festival Marketplace in the Wonders of … Continue reading "Epcot Food and Wine Festival Souvenirs"
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Epcot with Friends at Food and Wine Festival

Posted on by Steve Barrett
On Sunday, October 7, Vickie (my wife) and I met up with Pat Whitson (of the DisneyWorldTrivia.com team) and Byron Hall (and his wife Melanie) AKA phatdisneygeek.com. We rendezvoused at the Sportsman’s Shoppe in Epcot’s United Kingdom pavilion. As it was the weekend, locals showed up to enjoy the Food and Wine Festival, and World … Continue reading "Epcot with Friends at Food and Wine Festival"
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Focus on Disney World – Germany

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 0.8s shutter, f4.8 I think I’ve mentioned this before – night photos are my favorite, especially from Disney World. This is Germany from the World Showcase in Epcot. I think Epcot is the most beautiful place after dark. I always try to make sure I am as far … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Germany"
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Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony – Part 2

Posted on by AllEars
Part 1 Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony Marty continued to reminisce about the early days of speaking with Walt about Epcot. He went on to say: “I’ll never forget that opening day of Epcot” Marty: -�One of the things I remember the most was a water pouring ceremony to start the Comunicore fountain behind us. Don’t … Continue reading "Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony – Part 2"
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Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony – Part 1

Posted on by AllEars
It really was a beautiful morning which was good since we spent a lot of time waiting. Even though Spaceship Earth remained closed for renovations, it made the perfect backdrop for the festivities against the blue sky. I purchased a limited edition T-shirt and a Figment for myself which took quite a bit of time. … Continue reading "Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony – Part 1"
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Focus on Disney World – Composition

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/250s shutter, f5.7 Most of us take a lot of snapshots when we are on vacation – quick photos of our traveling companions standing in front of their favorite attractions. We’re happy when we catch them with their eyes open or a smile on their face. Then we … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Composition"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #8

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #7: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/500s shutter, f5.7 And the winner is” Marie Bertini! Marie was the first to correctly identify this photo as the Zendrum played by the Village Beatniks in Animal Kingdom. You can usually find them rocking out near the Flame Tree … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #8"
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Epcot Friday 9/28/07 Part 2

Posted on by AllEars
After leaving the Festival Center at Wonders of Life I stopped in MouseGears. Folks have said there were some “retro” T-Shirts for sale and I wanted to get one. 3/4 Sleeve shirt $26.00 Yellow Retro Shirt $24.00 I inquired about the special 25th Anniversary merchandise, but Cast Members were mum. They would only say that … Continue reading "Epcot Friday 9/28/07 Part 2"
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