On 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"
Here you are on vacation with your family and you are having the most excellent time EVER! You’ve dined on yummy desserts, ridden it’s a small world 4 times in a row, and shopped till you dropped. Sure you’ve taken a few photos of your cousin Matthew around the World but where are the ones … Continue reading "Light Meter: Get in the Picture"
I 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"
For the third year in a row, Disney is presenting the Mickey’s Halloween Treat party at Disney’s California Adventure on selected evenings during the month of October. It’s a fun event for both kids and adults where everyone can dress in costume (normally no one over the age of 9 can enter the park in … Continue reading "Mickey’s Halloween Treat"
Copyright © 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"
One 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"
This was Challenge #8: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/500s shutter, f4.8 The best resort pool on property, hands down, is Stormalong Bay at the Yacht and Beach Clubs. This beached pirate ship, named the Albatross, is the pool’s slide. Darn – no winners this week. I guess this … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #9"
I remember a long time ago when I started running that I had no idea as to what it took to run several miles. I remember being in awe that my High School track team had a few guys that could run two whole miles. I remember thinking to myself, “Man that’s something I’d never … Continue reading "Addressing 13.109375 Miles"
Part 1 Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony Marty continued to reminisce about the early days of speaking with Walt about Epcot. He went on to say: “I’ll never forget that opening day of Epcot” Marty: -�One of the things I remember the most was a water pouring ceremony to start the Comunicore fountain behind us. Don’t … Continue reading "Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony – Part 2"
Disney’s HalloweenTime is becoming one of my favorite times of year at the Disneyland Resort – it’s just so festive and fun! The Halloween decorations are really clever – I like the huge character pumpkins sitting atop Disneyland’s entrance. Not to mention the candy corn appearance of the “CALIFORNIA” letters in front of Disney’s California … Continue reading "More Disney’s HalloweenTime"
