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Disney Pic of the Week – Balloons

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Before we begin this week’s theme, I want to offer up a “do over” of last week. As it turned out, Scott and I had similar shots of the exact same clock in Tomorrowland. Great Scott! Although, my writing was funnier. As such, I am posting this other clock photograph from Main St, USA. Great. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Balloons"
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Tomorrowland Arcade Time

Posted on by Lisa Berton
When the little lightning bolt is on the 10 and the big lightning bolt is on the 4, you gotta get back in time. What? Yes, I’m mixing theme parks. As my pal Scott probably told you on Tuesday, clocks can be located everywhere in Disney Parks. They’re not casinos so they actually want you … Continue reading "Tomorrowland Arcade Time"
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In-Camera Color Special Effects

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Here are just a few cool things my Canon SX30 IS point and shoot camera can do. Consult your camera’s manual to find out if yours can do the same things and how. This is a quick recap and preview to stimulate your creativity before taking on summer vacation. Smart Shutter – Read more about … Continue reading "In-Camera Color Special Effects"
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Welcome to WonderCon!

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Earlier this year, the Anaheim Convention Center played host to WonderCon–a smaller sibling to the gargantuan San Diego Comic Con. While there wasn’t a huge Disney presence in either the Exhibitor’s Hall or the panel presentations, there was the usual abundance of costumes and cosplayers out and about. Guillermo del Toro, still said to be … Continue reading "Welcome to WonderCon!"
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Kilimanjaro Safaris Bonus Gorilla

Posted on by Lisa Berton
A gorilla on the safari? Surely you must be joking. You’re such a jokester, Lisa. There is one, not along the drive itself but read on to learn more, and stop calling me Shirley. Picture this (the jokes never end), you’re bouncing along in the safari vehicle, cursing yourself for finishing off the bottle of … Continue reading "Kilimanjaro Safaris Bonus Gorilla"
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Princess Merida

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Last year we saw the release of Brave , Academy Award winner for Best Animated Feature. Princess Merida, the lead character quickly arrived in Disney theme parks as did merchandise supporting the film. Like aiming at a far off bullseye, I shot this photo of Princess Merida at Magic Kingdom. Pretend I was running as … Continue reading "Princess Merida"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Epcot, Again

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Where does the king keep his armies? In his sleevies. Badumbump. Did you miss one of my 3 thousand trip report blogs? Do not fret, they are posted as such; Disney’s Animal Kingdom posted Feb. 13th Magic Kingdom posted Feb. 20th Disney’s Hollywood Studios posted Feb. 23rd Downtown Disney and More posted Feb. 27th Epcot … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Epcot, Again"
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Disney Pic of the Week – New Experience

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It goes without saying that I’m questioned as to why I visit Walt Disney World and Disneyland so often. Haven’t you done everything? they ask. You and I know that the answer is and will always be, no. New attractions are always added as well as resorts, restaurants, shops, characters, and every other aspect of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – New Experience"
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Tumble Monkeys

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Swinging along with our Disney Pic of the Week theme, yellow, are the tumble monkeys from Festival of the Lion King. Catch their high-flying, bouncing, Timon-carrying act at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The fellas, uh, monkeys, are my favorite part of the show. They’re just so darn…cute in their…fitting…outfits. Come on over and “Like” my Facebook … Continue reading "Tumble Monkeys"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Downtown Disney and More

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Our fourth day of vacationing was the most relaxed which might be an odd statement once you read all that we did. The morning began as usual with eating breakfast in our room at All-Star Movies. We’d each bought cereal, milk, and fruit and had the same thing almost every day. I also had some … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Downtown Disney and More"
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