Tag: animal kingdom
I thought I’d talk about what I do to verify Hidden Mickey sightings that folks send me. As many of you know, I like to use fairly stringent criteria for the “classic” (three-circle) Mickey. The highest order criterion is if an Imagineer or Disney artist tells me directly that he or she placed a Hidden … Continue reading "Typical Research Day – Animal Kingdom"
Animal Kingdom Turns 10 in April! Part 2
Posted onIn my first blog on Animal Kingdom circa 1998, I shared with you my initial trip report as well as some photos from the Cast Previews in March of that year. I also told you that in this blog, I would share information about a special 10th Anniversary Celebration taking place at Animal Kingdom on … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom Turns 10 in April! Part 2"
Animal Kingdom Turns 10 in April! Part 1
Posted onCan you believe it? I can still vividly remember the March day in 1998 that I spent in Animal Kingdom during Cast Previews…. it was amazing! Ever since that first day, I have been in love with the park and try to get there whenever I can. It’s the first time I have been able … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom Turns 10 in April! Part 1"
Pizzafari
Posted onI ate at the Pizzafari restaurant in the Animal Kingdom January 10th. When I got to my table I noticed a small plastic card on the tray along with my order. The card featured Timon and Pumba with the inscription, “Do not feed the animals. Your yummies are not good for our tummies.” I thought … Continue reading "Pizzafari"
Light Meter: Headroom 101
Posted onHappy New Year! Let’s welcome 2008 with open arms and more knowledge about taking better photographs. We begin with fixing one of the most common mistakes people make, too much headroom. What is headroom? It is the empty space above the subject’s head, not the empty space in the subject’s head. You want to fill … Continue reading "Light Meter: Headroom 101"
MouseFest Friday, December 7, 2007 Part 1
Posted onIt’s MouseFest Animal Kingdom and Disney MGM Studios Day. First, Debbie Koma, LindaLou and I had breakfast at the newly reopened Tusker House. Click here for Linda Mac’s Opening Day Photos and review (breakfast). Click here for Jack Spence’s Opening Day Photos and Review (lunch) First meet of the day is the Kilimanjaro Safari meet … Continue reading "MouseFest Friday, December 7, 2007 Part 1"
Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #20
Posted onThis was Challenge #19: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2005 Barrie Brewer, Fuji FinePix S5000, 1/1000s shutter, f9 This giant dinosaur calls Chester & Hestor’s Dino-Rama home. You’ll find Dino-Rama in Dinoland USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Stacey Van Dyke was this week’s lucky winner. She was the first one to send in her … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #20"
Mousefest Friday, December 7, 2007!
Posted on MouseFest Friday, December 7th. It seemed that no sooner did my head hit the pillow the night that the alarm went off proclaiming “Day 2 Mike! Time to get up!” First stop was Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the annual Kilimanjaro Safari Meet. It was quite a challenge gathering everyone for this annual event. Deb welcomed … Continue reading "Mousefest Friday, December 7, 2007!"
Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #19
Posted onThis was Challenge #18: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/125s shutter, f5.6 Challenge #18 turned out to be a difficult one. I have lots of photos of different light fixtures at Disney World. They are always so creative and interesting. Tim Rachuba was the first of only three people … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #19"
Preparing for MouseFest, 2007
Posted onI lead Hidden Mickey hunts in the four major WDW theme parks during MouseFest. 2007 will be my fifth MouseFest, and more authors, webmasters, podcasters, and guest registrants than ever before will congregate soon at this wonderful celebration. I look forward to MouseFest all year long; it’s an ideal time to reconnect with Disney friends. … Continue reading "Preparing for MouseFest, 2007"
