Disney Pic of the Week – Spaceship Earth’s Exterior

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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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Signs that You’re in a Disney Park

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Everything is matchy-matchy, themed, and ensembleized (new word) at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. It’s like each land is wearing Garanimals (way before my time). But that’s what we love, that extreme attention to detail that assists in transporting us to another place where lunch isn’t timed and the only dress code is wear … Continue reading "Signs that You’re in a Disney Park"
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Donald’s Point

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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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Madame Leota’s Spirit Captured

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Dark rides frustrate folks who want to take a great shot while abiding by the no flash rule. I know people who have ridden the same attraction many times in an effort to get the perfect or near perfect shot that can be enhanced post production. Honestly, when I’m at Disneyland or Walt Disney World, … Continue reading "Madame Leota’s Spirit Captured"
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President Lincoln vs President Nixon

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Hold your horses, this isn’t a political battle. I’m just posting two photos from Hall of Presidents that were taken using the same low light from the same seat and tweaked completely differently in PhotoShop. Why? It’s fun and I wanted to make each image look like it may have come from the period of … Continue reading "President Lincoln vs President Nixon"
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Disney Photobomb

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Photobombing has swept the nation, no, the world as a whole, and the funniest thing is, it’s nothing new. Now it just has a name. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, allow me to explain. You know how wen you’re taking a photo of your kids and your husband leaps into the frame at the … Continue reading "Disney Photobomb"
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Scenes from a Coronado Springs Hammock

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On a bright and sunny Florida day, I spent some time walking the grounds at Coronado Springs. Although I had previously stayed at this particular Walt Disney World resort, I didn’t have free time to go exploring. So, I made time, eventually, years later. While wandering around I found myself thrilled at the sight of … Continue reading "Scenes from a Coronado Springs Hammock"
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Beverly Strikes Again at Epcot’s Club Cool

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I had to do it, it’s the kind of friendship Yoli and I have. Plus, how many people are initiated on their first trip to Walt Disney World? She should have thanked me. If you’re unfamiliar with what just transpired, Coca-Cola offers free samples of some of their sodas from around the world. It’s an … Continue reading "Beverly Strikes Again at Epcot’s Club Cool"
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Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Sandwich

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Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, January 2013. A young-ish woman visits Walt Disney World for the first time. Although plentiful in Disneyland where she spends not enough time, she decides to consume a Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Sandwich in Florida. A closer look shows how the treat was carefully unwrapped and how happy Mickey was … Continue reading "Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Sandwich"
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