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I have always been very concerned about conservation issues facing my country’s natural resources from renewable ones like forests to saving ecological crown jewels in America’s National Parks. The scene during the audio-animatronics show called American Adventure in Epcot’s World Showcase with President Teddy Roosevelt and Jon Muir is my favorite. It reminds me of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Patriotic"
Hidden Mickeys around Epcot
Posted onI’d heard that the wire mesh Hidden Mickey (in the shrimp tube on Living with the Land) could be moved around at times. For the last few years, it sat in a tube along the right side of your boat, but recently I spotted the mesh Mickey on the left side. So, be sure and … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys around Epcot"
Disney Pic of the Week: Christmas at Disney
Posted onI strongly recommend those coming to Walt Disney World for the first time during the holiday season to see a performance of the Candlelight Processional in Epcot. The Candlelight Processional is the telling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator with music sung by a mass choir and performed by a 50-piece live orchestra. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Christmas at Disney"
Here’s where you can meet Santa Claus at Walt Disney World
Posted onSanta Claus has been listening to wish lists for about a month now at Walt Disney Springs. You can find the Jolly Old Elf at various other locations around the Walt Disney World resort at different times.
Lens Correcting inside the American Adventure
Posted onI enjoy photographing with a Fisheye lens even when entering the American Adventure to listen to the Voices of Liberty. Voices of Liberty performing in the American Adventure using a Fisheye Lens.Nikon D750/Sigma 15mm, 1/125s, f/2.8, ISO 4000, EV 0. Many photo editors can “correct” distortions in many lenses including fisheye ones. To test this … Continue reading "Lens Correcting inside the American Adventure"
Disney Pic of the Week: Rocking Chairs
Posted onA variety of locations came to mind as I thought about this week’s focus, Rocking Chairs. There are those great chairs in Frontierland and Liberty Square that you can sit on and people watch. I think there were some at Aunt Polly’s over at Tom Sawyer Island. I’m sure other locations come to mind when … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Rocking Chairs"
Disney Pic of the Week: Memorial Day
Posted onThis week’s theme for Pic of the Week had me stumped. I did a few google searches for images and saw lots and lots of poppy flowers and flags at grave sites I looked through my Disney photos and found nothing that said Memorial Day to me. Memorial Day is about remembering those who have … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Memorial Day"
Disney Pic of the Week: Flower and Garden
Posted onI must have hundreds of photos of Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival. The American Adventure had a great patriotic display in 2002. It featured American Flags, Stars, and Mickey and Minnie. This is one of my favorite Flower and Garden Displays. Enjoy this look back.
Celebrate Black History Month at Walt Disney World Resort
Posted onGuests can celebrate Black History Month throughout the month of February with special experiences at the American Adventure Pavilion at Epcot. From historical displays and intriguing artifacts to book signings by Celebrity Chef G. Garvin and best-selling author Terry McMillan, guests can take a stroll through the pages of America's history and learn about the influence of African-American culture.
Celebrating 20 Years of All Ears
Posted onAll Ears founder Deb Wills celebrated her 20th year since launching her website featuring information about Walt Disney World last weekend. I attended two of the anniversary events starting with the Anniversary Adventure held in Epcot on Saturday. All Ears guests checked in for the event and received their name tags and lanyards to give … Continue reading "Celebrating 20 Years of All Ears"
