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The Seventies

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Deb recently asked me to start blogging, but I was having a hard time deciding just what to blog about. As you may have noticed, I love to talk and write about WDW, and could drone on and on about the minutiae of the parks and restaurants and resorts for days on end until everyone … Continue reading "The Seventies"
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The Magic of Meets

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( This article was originally published in the AllEars® weekly newsletter on July 24, 2007.) The Magic of Meets! by Deb Wills, ALL EARS® Editor-in-Chief Having recently returned from MagicMeets, an incredible weekend in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, I was finding it very difficult to “put pen to paper” and get my thoughts and emotions written … Continue reading "The Magic of Meets"
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Photographic Innoventions: Creative Uses of Aperture

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As we learned earlier, aperture is the size of the opening in the camera’s lens measured in f-stops. I know it sounds weird but the smaller the f-stop number the larger the opening. I want to show you today how you can take advantage of apertures to create outstanding photographs. Maximum Depth of Field or … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Creative Uses of Aperture"
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Grand Floridian Room Renovation

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All Ears® reader Rebecca Brophy sends photos of a newly renovated room at the Grand Floridian. The room is in Conch Key with a Theme Park View. The desk (with roll out table underneath), the TV armoire (with 4 drawers underneath on the left and refrigerator behind door on right) and daybed (that folds down … Continue reading "Grand Floridian Room Renovation"
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Hidden Mickeys – Old, Yet New to Me!

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A few days ago, I was roaming around Disney-MGM Studios with a friend: Bill Iadonisi, a columnist for www.MickeyNews.com. We were checking out a few Hidden Mickey sightings that folks had posted to my website. When I’m at WDW alone doing research, I usually move around at a fast pace. I have a thick group … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys – Old, Yet New to Me!"
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Focus on Disney World – Boardwalk

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Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 1/400s shutter, f4 Early evening is a great time to enjoy the Boardwalk in the Epcot resort area. I just love the feel of the area at that time of day. Whenever I go to Disney World, I always build in time to hang out there, even if … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Boardwalk"
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Studios Updates 7/23/07

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A portion of Mickey Ave at the Disney/MGM Studios has been closed off while construction continues on the new “Toy Story Mania” attraction. You can still reach “One Man’s Dream” and “Journey Into Narnia” at one end of the street and the “Backlot Tour” at the other end. Guide maps reflect the street closure.
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #2

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Answer to last week’s Where in the World challenge: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/1250s shutter, f4.6 If you guessed Asia in the Animal Kingdom you’re right! This string of lights crosses the path on the way past the restrooms disguised as a mountain trading post. That’s Expedition Everest in the background. Quick … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #2"
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Sunday Fun – Update with Winners!

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Earlier this afternoon I offered the first seven (7) folks to email me a Free copy of Passporter’s Treasure Hunts at WDW. Here are the winners. Thanks Everyone!!!! WINNERS: Anna K from KY Larry H from MD Scott P from PA Barbara W from Canada John M from New York Joanne B from Virginia Katie … Continue reading "Sunday Fun – Update with Winners!"
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The Letter

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The response and questions regarding “The Letter” I read at MagicMeets has prompted me to share the entire letter with everyone. So here in its entirety is the letter, written by Lee Cockeral, WDW Operations Manager, a few years ago: Why We Do What We Do… We do it for the children of all ages … Continue reading "The Letter"
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