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New Character Costumes at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Mickey and Minnie Planning to Show Off New Costume-Party Look at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates, Beginning Sept. 5 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – When the Disney characters dress up for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this September and October, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be debuting a whole new look. Mickey has traded his … Continue reading "New Character Costumes at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Movie Set Sign

Posted on by Scott Thomas
If there is one thing a Disney themepark has plenty of it’s SIGNS. Signs telling you where you parked, what bus to take, when a show starts, who to see, and how to use the emergency bag in Mission: Space. There are humorous signs, serious signs, small signs, huge signs and purple road signs. So, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Movie Set Sign"
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Where in the World #51

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #50: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/4s shutter, f3.5 The Walt Disney World Railroad boasts an old-fashioned steam train that makes three stops as it circles the Magic Kingdom. This photo was taken in the Frontierland train station, which is between the Main Street and … Continue reading "Where in the World #51"
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Indoors: Heigh Ho Cherry Tomato

Posted on by Lisa Berton
A quick story to share first. Way, waaaay, way back in October of 2004, I finally got my grandparents to go to Walt Disney World with me. One of the attractions we enjoyed was Living with the Land. Now, you and I know this is a slow moving boat ride that explains how produce, plants, … Continue reading "Indoors: Heigh Ho Cherry Tomato"
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Michael Phelps Celebrates Gold at Walt Disney World

Posted on by AllEars
Michael Phelps Wins Record-Setting Gold in Beijing” What’s He Doing Next? “He’s Going to Disney World! LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., August 29, 2008 /PRNewswire/ – Direct from the Beijing Games where he won a record eight Gold Medals, world champion swimmer Michael Phelps celebrated his unprecedented achievement with an all-American homecoming parade in his honor … Continue reading "Michael Phelps Celebrates Gold at Walt Disney World"
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Get Yourself in those Disney Vacation Photos!

Posted on by Scott Thomas
If you are the photographer of your family, chances are you are not in very many photos for holidays, vacatons, birthdays or other occassions. I would guess I’m in less than 100 photos of the thousands of photos I have in boxes, albums and on my hard drives. You may be in more if other … Continue reading "Get Yourself in those Disney Vacation Photos!"
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Inside the Tower of Terror

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Tower of Terror Lobby.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/15s, f/3.5, 800 ISO, -0.6 EV, 18mm Focal length For years I tried to take indoor photographs at Walt Disney World with very little success until I got the combination of the Nikon D70 digital SLR and the Nikon 18-200VR lens. Between the camera’s ability to take acceptable images up … Continue reading "Inside the Tower of Terror"
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Bay Lake Tower Observation Deck

Posted on by Jack Spence
A strange looking structure is being constructed on the top of the rumored Bay Lake Tower, Disney Vacation Club located north of the Contemporary Resort. This is strictly a RUMOR, but I have it on good authority that this will be a private, Magic Kingdom firework viewing area for DVC members staying at this resort. … Continue reading "Bay Lake Tower Observation Deck"
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The Smithereens (NEW) “A Girl Like You”.

Posted on by AllEars
Oct. 10-12, 2008 THE BEAT GOES ON AT EPCOT A lineup of great musicians play rock, jazz, funk and pop when they take their turn in the Eat to the Beat! concert series during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 26 through Nov. 9. Bands play on the America Gardens Theatre stage during … Continue reading "The Smithereens (NEW) “A Girl Like You”."
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