Largest Ever Tokyo Disney Sea Expansion

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In addition to the ongoing Tokyo Disneyland development, including a "Beauty and the Beast"-inspired area and a "Big Hero 6" attraction, Tokyo DisneySea will be expanded in 2022 with an eighth port to include the Disney films "Frozen," "Tangled" and "Peter Pan." A new deluxe hotel with a one-of-a-kind luxury wing will also be connected to the port.
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Disney Pic of the Week: Spring

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Peter Pan overlooks Captain Hook in United Kingdom pavilion topiaries.Nikon D750/16-35VR, 1/125s, f/16, ISO 220, EV 0, 22mm Focal Length. I ask you, what could be more Spring than the topiaries seen during Epcot’s Annual Flower and Garden Festival? All of Disney’s favorite characters literally spring to life in carefully groomed trees, shrubs and subshrubs … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Spring"
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Pirate Week – Limited Time Magic

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ARGH! Pirates were the theme of the week September 23-29, 2013 at the Magic Kingdom as part of Limited Time Magic. In addition to the Rusty Cutlass pirate band, special meet and greet appearances were available featuring Pirate Goofy, Captain Hook, and Jake from the Neverland Pirates and a special Pirate pre-parade!
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Captain Hook is on the Run

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During a solo trip several years back, I came upon some knowledge. Characters currently performing in front of the castle would run out from the side, around the corner (in Fantasyland) and then through Cinderella Castle back out onstage. I found myself a good spot out of anyone’s way that gave me a great angle … Continue reading "Captain Hook is on the Run"
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Avoid Wasted Space in Portraits

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This is your captain, Captain Hook and I instruct you to take better photos or you’ll walk the plank. Ha! Now pay attention. Mr. Smee, kindly pose for a photograph. Notice that Mr. Smee is centered, perfectly focused with sunlight coming in from the right giving separation between him and the background as well as … Continue reading "Avoid Wasted Space in Portraits"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Pirates

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Disney has a long fascination with pirates, one of whom dates back to 1953. In the spectacular animated film “Peter Pan,” Captain Hook is the villain who fears the crocodile that forced him into his namesake. During Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disney’s California Adventure a few years ago I spotted some action out the corner … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Pirates"
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Disney Pics of the Week – Topiary

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Disney artists work in many mediums, not the least of which is shrubbery. Topiary is the art of creating sculptures from living plants such as trees and shrubs. Disney gardeners also create topiary from moss and vines. Topiary dates back to the Roman times where you would have seen stylized hedges and geometrically shaped plants. … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Topiary"
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