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Focus on Disney World – Wolfgang Puck Cafe

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 0.002s shutter, f5.6 It doesn’t take many hamburgers, funnel cakes and chicken fingers for me to start craving the fresh “California Cuisine” offered at Wolfgang Puck Café at Downtown Disney’s Westside. I’ve never been disappointed with a meal that I’ve had there. On my last trip I had … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Wolfgang Puck Cafe"
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Adventures by Disney – Phoenix #1

Posted on by AllEars
Periodically, I am reminded and yes, reinforced, for my notion that whenever possible plan to arrive at your destination a day early. We don’t tend to do it as much with trips to WDW, but for cruises – oh yea! Today really solidified that for me. We got up bright and early, eager to start … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney – Phoenix #1"
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Attraction Comparison: Splash Mountain

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Continuing my series of attraction comparisons…I decided to stick with the mountains, and compare the Splash Mountain attractions at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom (MK) and Disneyland (DL). Both are located in about the same area of the park – though at MK this area is in Frontierland, and at DL it’s in Critter Country. … Continue reading "Attraction Comparison: Splash Mountain"
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Taking a Break

Posted on by Mike Scopa
How appropriate that MagicMeets interrupted my training regimen. This “stop in the action” reminded me that no matter how hard we try to maintain our routines that sometimes scheduled and unscheduled events will impact these routines. Events could be in the form of vacation, a crazy work schedule, or something unexpected that plays havoc with … Continue reading "Taking a Break"
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Photographic Innoventions: Light Sensitivity

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Spaceship Earth. Copyright © Scott Thomas Photography 2007Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/10s, f/5.6, 1600 ISO, -1 EC, 135mm Focal Length Many people have sent in questions about how to get good low-light and night photography pictures at Walt Disney World. The key is to get enough light to your digital camera’s sensor to record a well exposed … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Light Sensitivity"
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Spaceship Earth Wand Removal

Posted on by AllEars
Demolition continues on the Mickey Mouse arm and Epcot sign over Spaceship Earth. Currently, the east entrance walkway next to Spaceship Earth is completely closed off to guests. All traffic entering Epcot is directed to the west pathway, next to the restrooms and the Art of Disney store. Earlier photos of Spaceship Earth Wand Removal: … Continue reading "Spaceship Earth Wand Removal"
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Light Meter: Batteries 101

Posted on by Lisa Berton
There are a variety of things to consider when shopping for a digital point and shoot camera. In my experience I have found that people make the choices that are best for them and that’s the right thing to do. If you do your research, without making yourself crazy, and ask a few friends what … Continue reading "Light Meter: Batteries 101"
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Pecos Bills – Magic Kingdom

Posted on by AllEars
Several years ago, the Pecos Bill Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom tested a couple of automated “ordering” stations where guests could place their meal order via touch-sensitive screens instead of interacting with a cast member. For whatever reason, these stations were removed after a month-long test period. Last month, they appeared again, this time with … Continue reading "Pecos Bills – Magic Kingdom"
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Adventures by Disney – Preparation

Posted on by AllEars
It’s now 2 weeks until — let me rephrase that. I started this 2 weeks before the trip, but all the prep work has overtaken a lot of my writing. A little of the prep work does have to do with this trip, but the bulk of it is getting everything in place for the … Continue reading "Adventures by Disney – Preparation"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #3

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Answer to Where in the World challenge #2: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 0.002s shutter, f5.3 This bronze sculpture of Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket is one of several character statues in the garden in front of the Cinderella’s castle at the Magic Kingdom. Quick Tip: Giving a photo a shallow depth of field … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #3"
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