Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights

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The following is taken directly from a sign posted on the Streets of America in the Disney-MGM Studios. In 1986 Jennings and Mitzi Osborne of Little Rock, Arkansas granted their daughter’s Christmas dream by covering their home with sparkling red lights. By 1993 the Osbornes had bought and decorated their neighbors’ homes, too. The Christmas … Continue reading "Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights"
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Disney MGM Studios Fun

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While visiting the Disney/MGM Studios recently, I came upon the most interesting game being played by several young children. A custodial cast member had laid out two rows of artificial fruit in parallel lines. At one end of the fruit was a wicker basket. Each child was given a trash picker-upper – the kind that … Continue reading "Disney MGM Studios Fun"
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Segway Saturday – Part 2

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Linda Mac did a great job with photos from the segway tour, so just head over to her blog for those. Saturday evening was the Tower of Terror 13k party. I headed over to the Studios “early” as I had a 7:45 ADR at the Brown Derby. While walking around, we checked out the Osborne … Continue reading "Segway Saturday – Part 2"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #12

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This was Challenge #11: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/400s shutter, f5.3 You’ll see the logo for Hollywood Public Works all over Disney’s MGM Studios (soon to be changed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios). This goofy guy is one of the Streetmosphere actors who entertain guests along Disney’s streets of … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #12"
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Studio Bits & Pieces

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Disney has constructed three billboards in the planters/dividers that separate the roadway that the parking lot tram uses to shuttle people to and from the main entrance. These billboards are two sided and advertise various Disney movies and television shows. Construction walls have gone up around the A.B.C. Theater located alongside Echo Lake. A clapboard-sign … Continue reading "Studio Bits & Pieces"
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Light Meter: Shoot from Different Angles

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As they say, variety is the spice of life. It’s easy to “spice up” your photographs by simply taking a few minutes to walk around and shoot from different positions. You may find yourself standing on benches, crouching down or leaning over things. Sure you’ll garner strange looks from people but you’ll have the cooler … Continue reading "Light Meter: Shoot from Different Angles"
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Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights

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I visited the Disney/MGM Studios today. While walking along the Streets of America, I noticed that approximately one third of the the buildings have already been outfitted for the coming holiday Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. Anywhere the lights have been added, rope cordons separate the building from the sidewalk. Reader Reviews!
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #4

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This was Challenge #3: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 1/1000s shutter, f4.0 This laundry line comes from the set of the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Disney-MGM Studios. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this show. Having seen the Indiana Jones stunt show I wasn’t … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #4"
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