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Clouds and Spaceship Earth in Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
For eons, our planet has drifted as a spaceship through the universe. — Walter Cronkite version from 1986-1994 Spaceship Earth on an Autumn day in Epcot.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/16, ISO 280, EV 0, 150mm focal length. I have been riding Epcot’s Spaceship Earth since 1983 and have heard every narrator for the attraction. By far, … Continue reading "Clouds and Spaceship Earth in Epcot"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Spaceship Earth’s Exterior

Posted on by Lisa Berton
How many photos do you have of Spaceship Earth’s exterior? A lot, right? The geodesic sphere, lovingly referred to as the giant ball by newbies, is an intriguing piece of architecture. As the central focal point of Epcot, it’s easily recognizable and as such can be found on t-shirts, pins, and mugs. As a matter … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Spaceship Earth’s Exterior"
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Bullseye Stallion Stampede

Posted on by Lisa Berton
After Disney’s California Adventure made over Paradise Pier, boardwalk games became more exciting with Disney themes. By feverishly rolling balls in a skeeball-style game, players earn points depending on which hole the ball falls through. The more points, the further your horsey goes and whoever reaches the finish line first wins. Want to learn more … Continue reading "Bullseye Stallion Stampede"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Paradise Pier

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Paradise Pier in Disney’s California Adventure was a most pleasant surprise. I knew California Screamin’ was going to be a blast but the overall feel of the place did remind me of the East Coast boardwalks with fun games, popular rides with a Disney twist and good food. Like those boardwalks, when night falls a … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Paradise Pier"
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Frozen Storm Troopers at Star Wars Weekends

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Imperial Stormtroopers singing at a Star Wars Weekend event.Nikon D700/24-120VR, 1/200s, f/4, ISO 2000, EV -0.7, 120mm focal length. For a few years now the Stars of the Saga show at the Premier Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has opened with a fun group of Imperial Stormtroopers who often break out in song during their … Continue reading "Frozen Storm Troopers at Star Wars Weekends"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Special Events

Posted on by Lisa Berton
What do Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Star Wars Weekends, and Epcot International Food and Wine Festival have in common? They’re all special events that draw in even bigger crowds to The Most Magical Place on Earth. Also, two of of three have insanely long names. Disney Parks offer limited time and seasonal experiences … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Special Events"
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Donald’s Point

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Farewell. Adios. Au revoir. Aloha. Mickey’s Toontown Fair closed forever over 3 years ago at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World. The local residents liked to garden and, inspired by the incredibly talented horticulturists working at their vacation destination, came up with some cool cacti Don’t get too close. Disney Pic of the Week – Toontown. … Continue reading "Donald’s Point"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Toontown

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I did not compare Disneyland to Walt Disney World much when I was in California last year. I preferred to enjoy the differences and the sameness of the parks. But (you knew it was coming) Toontown at Disneyland was far better than the one which was at the Magic Kingdom. Disneyland’s Toontown felt like something … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Toontown"
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Pluto at Mount Rustmore

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Pluto with his Mount Rustmore likeness on Castaway Cay.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/200s, f/7.1, ISO 200, EV +0.7, 145mm focal length. If you have ever been or will ever go on a Disney Caribbean cruise, a must photo op is at Mount Rustmore (that’s rust, nor rush) where the clever Disney Imagineers re-purposed some all sea junk … Continue reading "Pluto at Mount Rustmore"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Castaway Cay

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Sail away on a Disney Cruise and depending on your location, you might stop at Castaway Cay. What or where is Castaway Cay? It is a Bahamian Out Island previously named Gorda Cay and is one over over a dozen Out Islands. Disney bought a lease on the land from The Bahamian government and restructured … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Castaway Cay"
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