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New Contemporary Gift Shop – Fantasia Shop

Posted on by AllEars
Note to my readers: I’ve got company coming for a couple weeks so will be taking a break from blogging. I will return the week of December 10th. The new Fantasia Shop on the fourth floor (Grand Canyon Concourse) of the Contemporary Resort has opened! The Fantasia shop fills the center floor space between Bay … Continue reading "New Contemporary Gift Shop – Fantasia Shop"
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Photographic Innoventions: Photo Cropping

Posted on by Scott Thomas
In the days of film, it was expensive and time consuming to go about cropping photos. With digital photography that is no longer the case. Even the most rudimentary photo editing software will let you crop. While it’s easier to “crop” in the camera, it’s not always possible. The only restriction is the size of … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Photo Cropping"
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Exposition Hall in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Jack Spence
Where do you go at the Magic Kingdom when you’re hot and tired and want to escape the unmanageable crowds and cool down? Try Exposition Hall located on the Plaza at the beginning of Main Street. The front half of this building houses a shop and Photo Pickup. But if you wander to the rear … Continue reading "Exposition Hall in the Magic Kingdom"
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Super Soap Weekend at the Disney MGM Studios Day 2

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Super Soap Weekend Day #2: For the second day of Super Soap Weekend, I like to do things a bit different. As this was my third time to SSW, I am starting to understand the schedule and have developed my own little routine. DRESSING FOR SUPER SOAP Example: The first day of the weekend, we … Continue reading "Super Soap Weekend at the Disney MGM Studios Day 2"
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Focus on Disney World – Rockin’ Roller Coaster

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/400s shutter, f10 In my last tip I talked about deciding whether to orient your pictures either vertically or horizontally. Take a look at this photo of the guitar outside of the Rockin’ Roller Coaster at MGM Studios. Is this a vertical or horizontal composition? That was actually … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Rockin’ Roller Coaster"
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Art of Disney store in Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Jack Spence
The Art of Disney, or as I like to call it, the “good” store, has opened in the Main Street Cinema building in the Magic Kingdom. This store sells upscale merchandise. Lenox, Armani, the Disney Classic Collection, and original and limited edition paintings by featured artist can be found here. Compared to its sister stores … Continue reading "Art of Disney store in Magic Kingdom"
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Super Soap Weekend at the Disney MGM Studios Day 1

Posted on by AllEars
Robyn Kaplan (accompanied by her mom) attended the 2007 Super Soap Weekend (SSW) at Disney’s MGM Studios. This was Robyn’s third Super Soap weekend. Her report is full of tips and information so you can enjoy a weekend with the stars! Super Soap Weekend Day 1 We awoke at 5:30 am, put on last year’s … Continue reading "Super Soap Weekend at the Disney MGM Studios Day 1"
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All Star Cafe Reopens at Disney’s Wide World of Sports

Posted on by Jack Spence
All Star Café Redesign When I heard that Disney was changing the All Star Café from a table service restaurant to a counter service restaurant, I was disappointed. I always enjoyed this spot. In fact, the first review I ever wrote for AllEars.net was for this eatery. However, I realize that it was a business … Continue reading "All Star Cafe Reopens at Disney’s Wide World of Sports"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #16

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #15: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 10/2500s shutter, f10 Christina Romano is this week’s challenge winner. Way to go Christina! With the help of her sister, Jessie and her dad, Nick, Christina was the first to let me know that this sculpture resides in Italy at … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #16"
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Jedi Training Academy

Posted on by Jack Spence
Once just a part of the Star Wars Weekends at the Disney/MGM Studios, the Jedi Training Academy was a small stage show where children could learn to use the lightsaber and battle Darth Vader. The show proved so popular that Disney built a permanent training academy next to the entrance of the Star Tours attraction. … Continue reading "Jedi Training Academy"
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