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The following day, we were to meet some friends at the San Angel Inn in the Mexico Pavilion. We paid cash for this meal and did not use the dining plan, but wanted to share my experiences there. I have to preface this part with an explanation of how we came to be at the … Continue reading "Free Dining, Pt 2: A Not-Free Almuerzo En Mexico"
Focus on Disney World – Framing Your Subject
Posted onCopyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/5s shutter, f4.8 Using objects in the foreground of your shot to frame your subject is a good way to focus attention where you want it and add depth to your photo. While in the Magic Kingdom, I used the arched doorway of Cinderella’s castle to frame the … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Framing Your Subject"
Free Dining, Pt 1: A Flashback To The 50’s
Posted onThose of you who read my column regularly may have noticed that I do not care much for the Magic Your Way Dining Plan and believe that it will soon be the downfall of civilization as we know it. Well, OK, maybe it’s not quite that bad, but it certainly has caused dining at Disney’s … Continue reading "Free Dining, Pt 1: A Flashback To The 50’s"
Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #10
Posted onThis was Challenge #9: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 10/5000s shutter, f5.6 This Hidden Mickey is on one of the totem poles outside of Canada in the World Showcase area of Epcot. Do you see it? Jacquelyn Law did and she was first to let me know. Congratulations Jacquelyn, … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #10"
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Souvenirs
Posted onEvery year the Food and Wine Festival sports new logos and merchandise for you to purchase, this year is no exception. There is plenty of merchandise to choose from, both with and without Food and Wine logos. Here are just a few of the items I found in the Festival Marketplace in the Wonders of … Continue reading "Epcot Food and Wine Festival Souvenirs"
Epcot with Friends at Food and Wine Festival
Posted onOn Sunday, October 7, Vickie (my wife) and I met up with Pat Whitson (of the DisneyWorldTrivia.com team) and Byron Hall (and his wife Melanie) AKA phatdisneygeek.com. We rendezvoused at the Sportsman’s Shoppe in Epcot’s United Kingdom pavilion. As it was the weekend, locals showed up to enjoy the Food and Wine Festival, and World … Continue reading "Epcot with Friends at Food and Wine Festival"
Focus on Disney World – Germany
Posted onCopyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 0.8s shutter, f4.8 I think I’ve mentioned this before – night photos are my favorite, especially from Disney World. This is Germany from the World Showcase in Epcot. I think Epcot is the most beautiful place after dark. I always try to make sure I am as far … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Germany"
Haunted Mansion Update
Posted onI rode the Haunted Mansion today and I’m happy to report that the Attic Room is now working properly. CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ CAUTION Spoiler ahead”¦ When the HM … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Update"
Epcot’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Posted onOne of the major Epcot Food and Wine Festival events that’s free to all with park admission is the Eat to the Beat concert series. 16 different artists will appear this year ranging in musical genre from the Beach Boys to Chubby Checker to Starship to Jon Secada. Three concerts are held each evening during … Continue reading "Epcot’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series"
