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April Disney World Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Here’s your calendar for April. Most everyone will recognize this guy as the pirate on the Pirates of the Caribbean sign in the Magic Kingdom. I think he’s looking for spring – I know I sure am! You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to download the calendar(s). Just click on the … Continue reading "April Disney World Calendar"
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Magic Kingdom Updates – DizneyMike’s World

Posted on by AllEars
Magic Kingdom Construction Update This week I went to the Magic Kingdom to enjoy a beautiful, sunny and warm Florida February day. (Sorry to those of you not in so beautiful, sunny and warm climates; I’m only being honest.) Anyway, while there I took some pictures of construction that’s underway. Most of it is in … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Updates – DizneyMike’s World"
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“The American Idol Experience” World Premiere: Motorcade and Blue Carpet

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
(Feb. 12, 2009) — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – All seven “American Idol” winners and dozens more finalists gathered Thursday night at the Walt Disney World Resort for the world premiere of a groundbreaking attraction that includes all the thrills and suspense that have made “American Idol” into a television and pop culture phenomenon. “The … Continue reading "“The American Idol Experience” World Premiere: Motorcade and Blue Carpet"
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Where in the World #73

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #72: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1s shutter, f/4.5 This is the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade in the Magic Kingdom. I knew this one would be a little tough, that’s why I included just a tiny bit of the target as a clue. You’ll have a … Continue reading "Where in the World #73"
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Disney Cruisin’ – The Food – Part 2

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
In Part 1 I talked about, and showed pictures of, the meals we had the first three days aboard – this will cover the rest of the trip. Lumiere’s Our dining rotation had us eating dinner at Lumiere’s two nights in a row – Golden Mickeys the first night, and their “regular” menu – which … Continue reading "Disney Cruisin’ – The Food – Part 2"
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Disneyland Paris – Frontierland — Part 2 — The Outskirts of Town

Posted on by Jack Spence
Frontierland can be divided into two sections, the town of Thunder Mesa, and the more rural, backwoods section. In my previous blog I discussed Thunder Mesa. Here I will talk about the outskirts of town. Let’s start with the Pocahontas Indian Village. This is a children’s play area with a Native American theme. Kids can … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Frontierland — Part 2 — The Outskirts of Town"
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My Name is Brian and I Sell Balloons

Posted on by Lisa Berton
One of the delights on Main Street is seeing bunches of balloons being carried (and sold) by Cast Members. They colorfully bounce about and sway in the breeze. Balloons have been photographed trillions (I counted) of times just for the simple reason that they make us happy. Before hurling myself to the ground for this … Continue reading "My Name is Brian and I Sell Balloons"
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American Idol Experience Press Event

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
by Debra Martin Koma, Senior Editor Finally have a minute to catch up after the last two jam-packed days — just wanted to give you a taste of the American Idol Experience event with the promise that more details and photos will be coming in the next day or so! The festivities started with a … Continue reading "American Idol Experience Press Event"
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Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It!

Posted on by Jack Spence
In keeping with this year’s new “Celebrate Today” theme, the Magic Kingdom kicks off a new show/parade on February 13 titled “Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It!” This high energy event starts near the Fire Station on Main Street and moves its way up to The Hub. Five brightly colored floats adorned with your favorite … Continue reading "Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It!"
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Rule Breaking with Symmetry

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Symmetry in it’s purest sense is an object which, if cut directly down the middle, would be mirror images of each other. It’s one of the ways to break the Rule of Thirds correctly. Hope that doesn’t confuse you. It’s easy to find a symmetrical object but the images I’ve chosen to show you here … Continue reading "Rule Breaking with Symmetry"
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