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New Exhibit at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot Showcases Math in Action as Students Design and Experience Their Own Ride Using Math Fundamentals

October 19, 2009 by Debra Martin Koma

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 14, 2009 – Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) today unveiled the Sum of all Thrillsâ„¢ at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new ride is a unique experience that lets park guests custom-design their own thrill ride using mathematical tools, an innovative touch-screen table and a robotic … Continue reading "New Exhibit at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot Showcases Math in Action as Students Design and Experience Their Own Ride Using Math Fundamentals"

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Two Baby Giraffes

October 19, 2009 by Debra Martin Koma

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 19, 2009 — Walt Disney World Resort recently welcomed two male calves to the giraffe herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Weighing 153 pounds, Bolo was born Oct. 12 to second-time mother Big Girl, who first birthed a female calf in November 2005. On Oct. 5, the Disney’s Animal Programs team … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Two Baby Giraffes"

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Where in the World #106

October 18, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #105: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/60s shutter, f/8, ISO 1600 I think Mama Melrose’s is a real hidden gem. I’m a big fan of Caprese salad and the one I had here was delicious. This shot was taken in the lobby where there is … Continue reading "Where in the World #106"

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Maharajah Jungle Trek

October 16, 2009 by Jack Spence

For centuries, the rajahs of Anandapur hunted tigers in this mystical forest. In 1544, King Bhima Disampati decreed the forest a royal preserve and built a hunting lodge for himself and invited guests. In an effort to make his “sport” easier, he had his subjects enclose much of this area, effectively trapping his prey. Befittingly, … Continue reading "Maharajah Jungle Trek"

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Eat to the Beat Concerts: Kool & The Gang

October 14, 2009 by Mike Bachand

Well, my wife, Julie, is still visiting with family back in Boston so I traveled over for a second night to Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival by myself to see yet another Eat to the Beat concert at the American Garden Theater in front of the American Adventure. Performing tonight was the group Kool & … Continue reading "Eat to the Beat Concerts: Kool & The Gang"

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The Mother(s) of All Trips – The Middle

October 14, 2009 by Lisa Berton

The first installment can be found here. Day 3 Guess who called? Amanda. Yeah, I don’t know anyone named Amanda either. She started out trying to be friendly and I finally had to ask who she was. She was from Wyndham Bonnet Creek and wanted to make sure we had everything we needed. Yep, we’re … Continue reading "The Mother(s) of All Trips – The Middle"

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Eat to the Beat Concerts: Sister Hazel

October 13, 2009 by Mike Bachand

Well, my wife, Julie, is still visiting with family back in Boston so I traveled over to Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival by myself to see another Eat to the Beat concert at the American Garden Theater in front of the American Adventure. Performing tonight was the group Sister Hazel. To be very honest I … Continue reading "Eat to the Beat Concerts: Sister Hazel"

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Autumn Hidden Mickeys Tour

October 12, 2009 by Steve Barrett

I joined up with some great folks for a Hidden Mickeys tour in the Magic Kingdom. They bid on the tour this summer at Lou Mongello’s auction for the Dream Team Project (at Fred Block’s MagicMeets). The Mulfingers brought along a few fellow Hidden Mickey hunters, and we met up near Goofy’s statue in Town … Continue reading "Autumn Hidden Mickeys Tour"

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Mission: Space

October 11, 2009 by Jack Spence

Before Mission: SPACE, there was Horizons. Horizons opened exactly one year after Epcot on October 1, 1983. The attraction used Disney’s Omnimover conveyance system and allowed guests to view the future through the eyes of scientist and authors both past and present. The closing of Horizons (January 9, 1999) was generated by several events. First, … Continue reading "Mission: Space"

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Saving Main Street

October 10, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

Copyright Â© 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens Although I have many pictures of the Main Street windows in the Magic Kingdom, none of them are very good. I took these in the worst possible light, so the exposure is bad and there are terrible shadows and reflections. You can even see the reflection … Continue reading "Saving Main Street"

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