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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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What Do You Do at Walt Disney World? Results

Posted on by Lisa Berton
The winner of last week’s caption contest is Kay Moss with her submission, Let it go, let it go…….(humming). Kay has won a Minnie Mouse pin. Congratulations! Now, onto the blog. ———————————————————————————————- A few months ago I set up an online survey to gain access to your Disney gift cards but no one had a … Continue reading "What Do You Do at Walt Disney World? Results"
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All Aboard Peter Pan’s Flight

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Guests getting on Pirate ships for a ride on Peter Pan’s Flight.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/50s, f/3.5, ISO 1600, EV +0.3, 18mm focal length. While today’s dSLR cameras can capture photos inside Peter Pan’s Flight in the Magic Kingdom, back when I had a Nikon D70, photographing the loading area was about the best I could hope … Continue reading "All Aboard Peter Pan’s Flight"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Disney’s Hollywood Studios wants you to live the Hollywood life by surrounding you with stunt shows, singers and dancers, endless jay walking opportunities, waiters who are really comedians, and over priced food and drink. At least the streets are cleaner. The Great Movie Ride is a great ride about great movies and movies perceived as … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Hollywood Studios"
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Disney Pic of the Week – it’s a small world

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Extra special, that’s how Disneyland’s it’s a small world looks and feels, and that’s just from afar. Before reaching their boats, visitors enjoy the finely manicured lawn designs, animal topiaries, and a giant smiling clock with toy musicians and dancers that play every fifteen minutes. Wait around and you’ll see one of the Disneyland Railroad … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – it’s a small world"
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Kilimanjaro Safaris Bonus Gorilla

Posted on by Lisa Berton
A gorilla on the safari? Surely you must be joking. You’re such a jokester, Lisa. There is one, not along the drive itself but read on to learn more, and stop calling me Shirley. Picture this (the jokes never end), you’re bouncing along in the safari vehicle, cursing yourself for finishing off the bottle of … Continue reading "Kilimanjaro Safaris Bonus Gorilla"
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Characters in Flight at Twilight at Downtown Disney

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Characters in Flight balloon rising from its platform at Downtown Disney.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/30s, f/3.5, ISO 3200, EV 0, 28mm focal length. I have been planning to ride the Characters in Flight balloon from the time it was announced. Yet, since it’s first flights in 2009, I have never been able to find the time or … Continue reading "Characters in Flight at Twilight at Downtown Disney"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Tomorrowland

Posted on by Scott Thomas
This photo of Stitch’s Great Escape! all lit up in neon is an example of waiting for the right light. Us, photographers, should always keep tabs on when the sun will rise and set. I have a handy iPhone app which I use and there’s lots of websites you can reference for this information. For … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Tomorrowland"
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