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The World InThe Late 80’s: A Visit to Disney-MGM Studios

Posted on by Andrea McKenna
With Disney-MGM Studios’ renaming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently, what better time to talk about my very first trip to that park? Turn the clock back. It’s 1989. Mr. Answer and I had not gone back to the World since our 1986 honeymoon, and we were ready to go again. Not having to follow school … Continue reading "The World InThe Late 80’s: A Visit to Disney-MGM Studios"
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The 2008 Walt Disney World Races

Posted on by Mike Scopa
It seems that Walt Disney World has very much adopted the idea of hosting races year round. Unfortunately not everyone lives is Central Florida and can make every one so we have to make choices. Of course we need information to make these choices and my purpose today is to provide you with some information … Continue reading "The 2008 Walt Disney World Races"
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Focus on Disney World – March Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
If you read my December 25, 2007 blog, you know that my holiday gift to you is that each month I will post a photo calendar page that you can print out and use at home or work during 2008. Here is March’s calendar page for downloading. This photo is of the Main Street Philharmonic, … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – March Calendar"
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Liberty Tree Tavern Pagers

Posted on by Jack Spence
A very old tradition has died at the Liberty Tree Tavern at the Magic Kingdom. In the past, when guests checked in at the podium, they were asked what state they were from. Then, when it was time to be seated, the host or hostess would call out in town-crier fashion, “Hear ye! Hear ye! … Continue reading "Liberty Tree Tavern Pagers"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #29

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #28: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 55-200, 1/400s shutter, f10 The Atlantic Dance Hall is a gorgeous art deco club on Disney’s Boardwalk. I originally fell in love with this place several years back when they played swing music. A local swing dance club would liven … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #29"
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Yak & Yeti Update

Posted on by Jack Spence
Last week, I had lunch at the Yak & Yeti table-service restaurant for the second time. I’m happy to report that every thing is still top notch. The food was tasty and beautifully presented and the service was attentive and friendly. My only comment is that the prices are a little high for lunch. It’s … Continue reading "Yak & Yeti Update"
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Photographic Innoventions: Watch Your Back(grounds)

Posted on by Scott Thomas
One of the problems we all have at Walt Disney World is distracting backgrounds. From sharing the resorts with thousands of other guests to uncooperative animals or characters, backgrounds are hard to control. So, what’s a photographer to do? First, you have to do some very obvious things each time you look through your viewfinder. … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Watch Your Back(grounds)"
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Diamond Horseshoe

Posted on by Jack Spence
The Diamond Horseshoe in the Magic Kingdom is currently serving lunch from 11am to 4pm during the busy President’s week. Premade sandwiches, a Caesar Salad, and drinks are available. I asked a cast member if this was a permanent arrangement and I was told that this venue would be used occasionally throughout the year during … Continue reading "Diamond Horseshoe"
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