Hidden Mickeys in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Harambe Market in Africa can be accessed from the path from Africa to Asia or from an entry near the path to the Wildlife Express Train for Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Find new taste experiences in the Harambe Market (e.g. African-style ribs, chicken, sausage, and corn dogs) and new Mickey images! These aren’t necessarily Hidden … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Where in the World #390

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To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! I’m sorry, Players; I made a couple mistakes with last week’s challenge including not getting the winners in. You did all … Continue reading "Where in the World #390"
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Where in the World #372

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To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Ugh! The company parking lot wasn’t salted and I fell on the ice. I hurt my arm. 🙁 So I bought … Continue reading "Where in the World #372"
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Using HDR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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In a previous post I wrote back in 2009, I detailed the High Dynamic Range (HDR) technique as one way to photograph a scene with a big range of light from very dark to very light. In the article, I used an HDR image I did of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Expedition EVEREST attraction taken from … Continue reading "Using HDR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Blue Hour over Expedition EVEREST

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In reviewing past blogs recently, I did a few on Blue Hour but never really explained it beyond saying it is something that happens after sunset and before complete darkness. Here are a few facts about Blue Hour: It is not an hour long but more like 15 to 25 minutes. Happens twice a day.  … Continue reading "Blue Hour over Expedition EVEREST"
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Best of Walt Disney World in 2013

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After visiting Disneyland in September, I had two trips to Walt Disney World in October and December. The first was a family vacation where I photographed while touring the parks. The other was a planned couple of days photographing with other Disney fan photographers. Both trips were fun, enjoyable and presented new challenges and experiences … Continue reading "Best of Walt Disney World in 2013"
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Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest Temple

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Jack Spence is on a leave of absence until 2014. This is a reprint of a blog he wrote several years ago. This blog was accurate at the time of original publication. This is a blog that almost didn’t happen. I made an assumption (I know, a dumb thing to do), that what was obvious … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest Temple"
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15 things for families to love about Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Since the park opened 15 years ago, though, there have been additions large and small that have made the park what it is today -- a place where guests can enjoy world-class entertainment and see and learn about the animal inhabitants of the Earth. In honor of Monday's anniversary and Earth Day celebration at Animal Kingdom, I offer 15 things that kids and families love to do at Disney World's newest theme park.
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Nicholas — The King of Expedition Everest

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Have you ever received an e-mail that just warmed your heart? Have you ever read an e-mail and thought, “That’s what I mean! That’s what Disney Magic is all about.” I got one of those e-mails just a few weeks ago. It came from my friend John Ames who is a Travel Agent/Vacation Planner with … Continue reading "Nicholas — The King of Expedition Everest"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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We did it! After many, many years of prodding my friend Yoli to join me at Walt Disney World, we have finally taken our vacation and what an epic vacation it was. We spent the first night by the airport at a Travelodge Inn (not recommended) and the following 10 nights at All-Star Movies (highly … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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