Thar She Blows!

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Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR lens, 2.5s shutter, f11 I’m sure most everyone recognizes this boney fellow. Perched high atop the sign for the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Adventureland, this long-gone swashbuckler keeps an eye out for possible riches to be had. In fact, he has two eyes out!
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Pirate League Sets Sail in Magic Kingdom June 29

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Calling all scoundrels, rogues and ne’er-do-wells – Captain Jack and the crew of the Black Pearl want YOU. Starting in late June, the Pearl drops anchor in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom for The Pirate League, recruiting and training Walt Disney World guests of all ages in the scurrilous ways of buccaneers. Each guest checking in … Continue reading "Pirate League Sets Sail in Magic Kingdom June 29"
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Disneyland Paris – Adventureland — Part 3 — Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean

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In the furthest reaches of Adventureland, intrepid explores can discover “Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril.” Here you’ll find an abandoned temple decaying in the jungle. As you near the temple, a stone lion can be seen guarding the entrance. Continuing further into the underbrush, you pass the base camp used by the archeologists … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Adventureland — Part 3 — Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean"
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Disneyland Paris – Adventureland — Part 2 — Adventure Isle

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Disneyland Paris does not have a Tom Sawyer Island. It was decided that most Europeans were not familiar enough with Mark Twain’s writings to design an entire attraction around his stories. Instead, the Imagineers came up with Adventure Isle. Here, pirates and castaways are used as a backdrop for this colorful environment. This is a … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Adventureland — Part 2 — Adventure Isle"
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Disneyland Paris – Adventureland — Part 1 — General Area

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Just like Frontierland, Adventureland is set back from The Hub. Because of this, it is much less intrusive in this otherwise Victorian area. I’ve also mentioned that the transition between lands is remarkably seamless at Disneyland Paris. Here is a picture taken from Fantasyland, looking through a portal to Adventureland. If you study the photo … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Adventureland — Part 1 — General Area"
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Where in the World #74

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This was Challenge #73: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/80s shutter, f/5.6 This is one of the columns on the outside of the building that houses the Enchanted Tiki Room “Under New Management!” in the Magic Kingdom. It’s just amazing to me how much incredible artwork there is … Continue reading "Where in the World #74"
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Where Pirates All Are Well-To-Do

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There’s a fun interactive show that may not appear on the entertainment schedule you pick at the Magic Kingdom, Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial. Performed every day to the left of Pirates of the Caribbean you’ll learn from Captain Jack Sparrow just what it takes to be a pirate, and you’ll discover what it’s like … Continue reading "Where Pirates All Are Well-To-Do"
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Where in the World #63

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This was Challenge #62: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/200s shutter, f5.1 Nobody specifically mentioned Shrunken Ned’s Junior Jungle Boats in their answer this week, but that’s ok – I didn’t lose my head over it! Everyone who named the Jungle Cruise is a winner. You’ll find both … Continue reading "Where in the World #63"
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Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom Part 1

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I just got back from vacation. A portion of my trip was spent visiting the Disneyland Resort in California. For those of you who have read my bio, you know that I grew up in Anaheim and visited Disneyland often during my childhood. When I turned eighteen I got a job at the Blue Bayou … Continue reading "Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom Part 1"
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An Autumn Day at Disneyland

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Warning: This is going to be a rambling collection of various observations. On Friday, September 26, the first official day of Disney’s HalloweenTime, I made a day trip to DL with my friend Kristin(e). (Spelled Kristin, but pronounced Kristine – got that?) Weather was beautiful and the crowds were minimal – the longest line we … Continue reading "An Autumn Day at Disneyland"
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