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Disney Pic of the Week – Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This week we’ll be bringing you pictures of the wildly popular Fantasyland attraction, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, where kids of all ages get to experience the joy of this delightful young pachyderm’s first flight above the Magic Kingdom. If you want to experience the magic of Disney, just check out the face of any pre-schooler … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Dumbo the Flying Elephant"
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Magic Kingdom Skyway

Posted on by Jack Spence
After I published my blog about the demolition of the Tomorrowland Skyway Station, one of my readers wrote and asked me to write a blog about this defunct attraction. I don’t usually take requests for articles, but I felt that this was timely subject matter and decided to go for it. The first Disney Skyway … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Skyway"
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Magic Kingdom Odds & Ends

Posted on by Jack Spence
I have a few more bits of trivia to share with you, so sit back and enjoy. Let’s start at City Hall. Inside this building are two paintings hanging on the wall behind the receptionist desk. (I only have a picture of one.) Did you know, these paintings appeared in the “movie” section of the … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Odds & Ends"
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More on Portraits

Posted on by Scott Thomas
This is a follow up to Lisa’s excellent Quick Tips for Quick Portraits article where she showed how to create a portrait of AllEars.net founder, Deb Wills. The only thing I wish to add is many times we are taking these photos in bright Florida sun or in the shade where our favorite Disney characters … Continue reading "More on Portraits"
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Dumbo’s Night Flight

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 7secs shutter, f10, ISO 200 My ride Pic of the Week was taken while whirling high above the Fantasyland crowds on Dumbo the Flying Elephant. I used an extra long shutter speed to blur the lights of Cinderella’s Carrousel as I passed by.
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Hong Kong The Hub and Fantasyland

Posted on by Jack Spence
Before entering Fantasyland, let’s start in the Hub. One of the first things you might notice is that the Partners statue (Walt & Mickey) is not present here like it is in Florida, California, and Tokyo. In Paris it’s located in the Walt Disney Studios instead of Disneyland. I don’t know if Disney has plans … Continue reading "Hong Kong The Hub and Fantasyland"
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Flying Elephants

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I always see moms and dads taking photos from ground level of their kids riding Dumbo. It’s difficult to do because the kids are moving, they’re not always looking for you, and you’ve got a bit of an awkward angle. Another option is to ride Dumbo, sitting in the elephant that’s in front of your … Continue reading "Flying Elephants"
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