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Waterfall Fit for a Princess

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid in the new addition to Fantasyland has quite the queue. You’ll wander through a maze of rocks, winding down passed a waterfall and towards sunken treasure, all before heading indoors to the 2nd part of the queue. Here it is, my submission for Disney Pic of … Continue reading "Waterfall Fit for a Princess"
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Escaping the Elements at Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Today’s the last day of July. Just one more month before the kids go back to school. Ooh, I think they just booed me. Sorry little dudes and dudettes. At least you get scheduled breaks, when you grow up, you only get a couple of weeks of vacation. Don’t grow up. Here it is, the … Continue reading "Escaping the Elements at Magic Kingdom"
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Escaping the Elements at Epcot

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Boston is finally getting a break from a long streak of 90-100 degree weather. The haze was so bad on Saturday that I could see it at every turn. I spent as much of the day indoors as possible. Now consider dealing with those temperatures along with humidity and the likelihood of haze while crisscrossing … Continue reading "Escaping the Elements at Epcot"
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Escaping the Elements at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Given that we are in the middle of summer and Walt Disney World is teaming with families vacationing before the kids go back to school, I’ve decided to write 4 separate blogs on where to avoid the heat. Some hideaways can also double in the winter as locations to warm up. I’ll be printing this … Continue reading "Escaping the Elements at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Under the Moon – Revisiting Germany

Posted on by Lisa Berton
A few years ago, a little fellow named Claus Stoughton borrowed my blog to tell the tale of his neighbors in Dispolok, Germany. It was a great way for you to get to know what goes in in that train town at Epcot’s Germany pavilion. Claus asked if he could post a short update and … Continue reading "Under the Moon – Revisiting Germany"
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Indiana Jones Fire Sequence

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Have you considered upgrading your point and shoot camera to a DSLR (digital single lens reflex)? If you’ve become tired of missing out on action shots, think about what a DSLR can do for you. There’s no lag time between depressing the shutter button and when the image is recorded. I set my Canon EOS … Continue reading "Indiana Jones Fire Sequence"
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Sun Kissed in Morocco

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Have you ever noticed the specific trees, plants, and flowers used in each of Epcot’s World Showcase pavilions? They are specifically chosen to be true to that country’s landscape. In Morocco you will find palms and fruit trees. Tempting as it may be, fruit picking is not allowed by Guests. They don’t mind being photographed … Continue reading "Sun Kissed in Morocco"
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Direct Sunlight and Harsh Shadows

Posted on by Lisa Berton
They don’t call it the Sunshine State for nothing, so when you’re visiting Mickey’s vacation home (just where does he sleep now that Toontown Fair is gone?), take a moment to look at the lighting on your subject before hitting the shutter release button. Here are a few examples: The sun is brightly illuminating your … Continue reading "Direct Sunlight and Harsh Shadows"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Construction

Posted on by Lisa Berton
If you build it, Disney fans will show up in droves. While much of the new Fantasyland expansion has opened up, work continues on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, scheduled to open next year. Let’s hear it for the boy(s) and girls who bring to life our favorite characters and stories and provide us with … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Construction"
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Monstrous Memorial Day Weekend Part II

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Thanks for coming back for the 2nd half of my didn’t-go-as-planned getaway. If you missed last week’s entry, you can read it here. Upon waking up on Saturday morning at Ramada Gateway, I realized I was covered in sweat from my head to my cute wide feet. The flashbacks started to my Walt Disney World … Continue reading "Monstrous Memorial Day Weekend Part II"
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