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Escaping the Elements at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

July 17, 2013 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

July 3, 2013 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

June 26, 2013 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

June 20, 2013 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

June 19, 2013 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

June 12, 2013 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

June 5, 2013 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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Gearing Up for My Second Disney All-Nighter

May 22, 2013 by Lisa Berton

It seems so incredibly long ago that I partook of Disneyland’s One More Disney Day when the park was open for 24 hours straight beginning at 6 AM on February 29, 2012 and ending on March 1st at 6 AM. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to manage the entire 24 hours and fell short by hitting … Continue reading "Gearing Up for My Second Disney All-Nighter"

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Disney Pic of the Week – Pixar

April 30, 2013 by Lisa Berton

The Seas with Nemo and Friends gives us a chance to learn about and identify marine life. In addition you can talk with a totally rad turtle, ride a clam shell, and shout, “I see the dolphin!” If that’s not enough, you can also go face-to-face uhhh, rather that’s face-in-face with a shark named Bruce. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Pixar"

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Germany, Mouse Ears, and a Tourist

April 25, 2013 by Lisa Berton

If you love hats, you’ll have a ball buying or trying on what seems like an endless assortment of mouse ears in various styles at every Walt Disney World park. You too can look like Mickey or Minnie with slight variation. Epcot offers mouse ears themed to a few of the World Showcase pavilions. They … Continue reading "Germany, Mouse Ears, and a Tourist"

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