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Disney Pic of the Week: Pirates of the Caribbean

Posted on by Scott Thomas
This week’s Walt Disney Studios film is one which comes directly from one of Disney Imagineering’s best shows: The Pirates of the Caribbean. Debuting in 1967 at Disneyland, it was the most immersive and technologically advanced attraction of its time. I remember Walt Disney gleefully describing how they got the audio-animatronics to work in a … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Pirates of the Caribbean"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Goofy

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Of the Fab Five, I think Goofy gets some of the best outfits and he tends to show up where you least expect him to. As I was walking out of the Pirates of the Caribbean, I spotted Goofy in pirate garb near The Pirates League where young and old can get made into a … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Goofy"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Adventureland

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Have you ever noticed the attractions in Adventureland have elements of water as part of the story? Waterfall in the pre-show of the Enchanted Tiki Room and boats in Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise. While guests ride in the boats, it is what they experience…a trip into the time of pirates and a … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Adventureland"
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Jungle Cruise Skipper at the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Skipper of a Jungle Cruise boat waves goodbye to a departing crew.Nikon D700/Sigma 15mm Fisheye, 1/200s, f/7.1, ISO 200, EV -0.3. UPDATE: I seemed to have caused a stir with this post title. First, I only write about and share photography from Disney themeparks in this space. I do not report news from the Disney … Continue reading "Jungle Cruise Skipper at the Magic Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Jungle Cruise

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I love the Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World and I looooove the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland. Why the difference in my level of affection? In my personal and vast experience, west coast skippers are funnier for the entire ride whereas east coast skippers either excel or fail inside the cave. And no, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Jungle Cruise"
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Recording Details in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Magic Kingdom is full of details and I had fun looking for and photographing on a recent trip. Let’s start with the Pirates Bazaar which is the shop you enter after sailing through Pirates of the Caribbean. This shop, like all Disney shops, is a treasure trove of subjects. As I was walking around, … Continue reading "Recording Details in the Magic Kingdom"
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Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 8/01/14

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, August 1, 2014. I started my afternoon off at Disney California Adventure Walt and Mickey, Storytellers in Carthay Circle on Buena Vista Street. Molly catching up on the news in Carthay Circle Still working out on the Pier … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Photo Update – 8/01/14"
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Searching for Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Steve Barrett
As I wandered the Magic Kingdom one afternoon to find some Hidden Mickeys, I stopped first to admire the awesome dragon (Maleficent) in the Disney Festival of Fantasy parade. In the Briar Patch Shop near Splash Mountain, logs are piled in front of a fireplace that greets you as you enter the shop. On the … Continue reading "Searching for Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom"
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Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland – Part Three of Three

Posted on by Jack Spence
Last Thursday I discussed the architecture of the Agrabah section of Adventureland and The Flying Carpets of Aladdin, the Sunshine Tree Terrace, tiki gods, and why Pirates of the Caribbean was added to the Magic Kingdom as an afterthought. Today I’ll continue where I left off. I have never written an article about the Pirates … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland – Part Three of Three"
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