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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #6

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #5: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 0.006s shutter, f6.3 This challenge was a real stumper. Pretty much everyone guessed that it was part of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. That’s not a bad guess given that it is a pile of canonballs, but it’s actually … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #6"
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Haunted Mansion Comes Alive

Posted on by AllEars
All Ears® Team Member Jack Spence (accompanied by Anita Answer and friends) files this report: The good news: it’s still the Haunted Mansion. It has been improved. Some changes are obvious, others would hardly be noticed. They come together to update a wonderful attraction. Somebody who had never been on the attraction wouldn’t have a … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Comes Alive"
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The Mid-Eighties Why I Love The World, Pt 2, The Mid-1980’s: The Affair Becomes a Love Triangle

Posted on by Andrea McKenna
My last story left off in the late 1970s. After my 1975 trip, I wouldn’t be able to get back to the World until 1986. It sat at the back of my mind to make a return trip, but things got in the way, like college, jobs, layoffs, moves, lack of funds and the like. … Continue reading "The Mid-Eighties Why I Love The World, Pt 2, The Mid-1980’s: The Affair Becomes a Love Triangle"
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Patriot’s Day Flag Retreat

Posted on by AllEars
A special Flag Retreat was held at Town Square in the Magic Kingdom Tuesday in honor of Patriots Day (9/11). The Voices of Liberty were on hand as well as the Disney Philharmonic. Several of the numbers performed were, Proud To Be An American, This Land Is Your Land, and an audience participation of God … Continue reading "Patriot’s Day Flag Retreat"
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Focus on Disney World – A Cup of Love

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 0.333s shutter, f4.2 Accidents happen! Here’s one that was a nice surprise when I got home. I was practicing taking night photos of the Mad Tea Party ride and had way more than I actually wanted, but I didn’t want to take the time to delete any of … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – A Cup of Love"
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Japan Pavilion Update

Posted on by AllEars
The full service restaurant within the Japan Pavilion is currently being refurbished and enlarged. Guests with a careful eye can see a small portion of the expansion as the walk along the promenade looking behind the Mitsukoshi Department Store. This aerial view of the Japan Pavilion shows approximately where the expansion is taking place.
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Focus on Disney World – Illuminations

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2003 Barrie Brewer, Nikon E3100 One of the things Disney does best is put on a spectacular fireworks show. This photo, although not one of my best, has always been one of my favorites. It’s a photo of the Illuminations fireworks show at Epcot, taken from the upstairs deck outside of Teppanyaki restaurant. … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Illuminations"
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Fountain View in Epcot

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Anita Answer and I were strolling through Future World at Epcot today when Anita noticed that the Fountain View restaurant is now sponsored by Edy’s Ice Cream. The pastries are gone and the facility now offers approximately 12 flavors of ice cream. We didn’t see any sugar-free ice cream on display, however, we didn’t ask … Continue reading "Fountain View in Epcot"
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