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Mouse Trap

Posted on by Jack Spence
Some Disney Imagineer’s quirky sense of humor can be seen in the recently rehabbed Spaceship Earth. As you approach the modern era, take a look behind the couch of the family seated watching TV in the 1960’s living room. Look closely and you’ll see the board game “Mouse Trap” which was introduced to the public … Continue reading "Mouse Trap"
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Wolfgang Puck Express — Marketplace

Posted on by Jack Spence
When Wolfgang Puck’s first opened at the Marketplace in Downtown Disney, they had no indoor seating. This simply wouldn’t do in hot, humid, and rainy Florida. Eventually, they rearranged what little indoor space they had and added a few tables. This helped, but it wasn’t the solution they needed. So a couple of months ago … Continue reading "Wolfgang Puck Express — Marketplace"
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Photographic Innoventions: Before the Moment

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last week, I talked about Joe McNally’s book, The Moment It Clicks. However, to start making photographs instead of snapshots, you have to think a bit before clicking the camera’s shutter. It takes practice. So, when you are in a Disney park or an event and things start to happen fast or you are with … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Before the Moment"
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An Early March Visit to Spaceship Earth

Posted on by Steve Barrett
The weather in central Florida has been a bit cool lately. I’ve worn my windbreaker several times this winter already, but this day in Epcot did not quite require a jacket. It was a short sleeves day. Early March is typically a great time to visit Walt Disney World, since the bulk of the Spring … Continue reading "An Early March Visit to Spaceship Earth"
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Main Street USA City Hall Steeple

Posted on by Jack Spence
When I was in the Magic Kingdom over the weekend, I did a double-take when I looked at City Hall which is currently undergoing rehab. It’s missing its steeple. And not only is the steeple missing, but so is the printed upper canvas designed to lessen the impact of the rehab is gone.
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #31

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #30: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/60s shutter, f4.5 You just never know” I thought everyone would guess this one right away. Not a single person got it though. Challenge #30 is from the façade of the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort. I took this … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #31"
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Photographic Innoventions: In the Moment

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Joe McNally is a photographer to be admired. He’s been published all over the world and in such publications as National Geographic, Time, and Sports Illustrated to name a few. In over 30 years as a pro photographer, Joe McNally has been faced with capturing photographs in some of the most bizarre places on Earth … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: In the Moment"
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Disney Withdrawal vs. Disney Saturation

Posted on by Mike Scopa
The other day I was asked what I do to combat withdrawal I suffer when returning from a trip to Walt Disney World. That question raised another question in my mind and that was when does Disney saturation come into play to prevent Disney withdrawal? It gets dangerous when I start thinking this way but … Continue reading "Disney Withdrawal vs. Disney Saturation"
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A Different Disney Experience

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Alex Koma, son of AllEars Senior Editor Deb Koma, and an occasional contributor to the newsletter himself, recently attended ESPN The Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He shares his unique experience: As a huge sports fan, Disney World’s annual event ESPN The Weekend has always seemed like the ultimate dream. Disney World is my favorite … Continue reading "A Different Disney Experience"
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The Old Mill

Posted on by Jack Spence
In 1937, Walt Disney produced “The Old Mill,” one of the Silly Symphonies. This was the first film to use the multiplane camera, a device that added depth of field to animation. This film also depicted realistic animal behavior, wind and rain effects, and new lighting techniques. So innovative was this film that it won … Continue reading "The Old Mill"
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