Tag: fantasyland
Happy (Early) 50th Anniversary, “it’s a small world!”
Posted onOn April 10th, Disney Parks celebrated (a few days early,) the 50th anniversary of "it's a small world's" debut at the 1964 New York's World Fair. As a part of the event, Richard Sherman, who with his brother Robert Sherman composed the song "It's A Small World," led a sing-along cavalcade of it down Main Street USA.
Wishes over New Fantasyland
Posted onWishes fireworks go off over New Fantasyland.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 5.9s, f/16, ISO 400, EV 0, 28mm focal length, tripod. The opening of the New Fantasyland expanision in the Fall of 2013 added new locations to photograph Wishes, the nightly fireworks show, from in the Magic Kingdom. A new favorite composition of Disney photographers is placing the … Continue reading "Wishes over New Fantasyland"
All Aboard Peter Pan’s Flight
Posted onGuests getting on Pirate ships for a ride on Peter Pan’s Flight.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/50s, f/3.5, ISO 1600, EV +0.3, 18mm focal length. While today’s dSLR cameras can capture photos inside Peter Pan’s Flight in the Magic Kingdom, back when I had a Nikon D70, photographing the loading area was about the best I could hope … Continue reading "All Aboard Peter Pan’s Flight"
Disney Pic of the Week – Peter Pan’s Flight
Posted onQuite possibly the most popular ride in all of Fantasyland, Peter Pan’s Flight sets visitors off in a sailing ship that flies high above London and Neverland. Yes, you can fly. Relive scenes from Walt Disney’s 1953 classic animated film. Why there’s even a pirate mermaid lagoon. This dark ride is fun for the whole … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Peter Pan’s Flight"
A young model from Orlando helps Walt Disney World spread its magical message
Posted onRecently, my family was excited to see that one of my daughter’s friends was pictured in a full-page color ad for Walt Disney World in the Orlando Sentinel. And that piqued my curiosity about how child models are chosen for the company’s advertising campaigns and what is involved with that experience. In this case, Kayla … Continue reading "A young model from Orlando helps Walt Disney World spread its magical message"
Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster speeds to completion and opening
Posted onBlogger Kristin Ford discusses the status of the New Fantasyland attraction and it's possible opening date.
Where in the World #320
Posted onTo 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! Thank you for the anniversary wishes. 🙂 Tom Buck, thank you for sending warmer weather from Walt Disney World! Mike Venere … Continue reading "Where in the World #320"
Photographing the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at Night
Posted onPhotographing in the Magic Kingdom at night is a lot of fun. Especially, late at night as the crowd thins out and photographers can set up their tripods almost anywhere. Which is exactly what I did in Fantasyland to photograph the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. Did you know the carousel has 2,325 lights on it? … Continue reading "Photographing the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at Night"
Where in the World #318
Posted onTo 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! Wendy Barney, bon voyage on your Disney vacation! Yes, please tell the Mouse that I said: Rob and April Vanderpool, where … Continue reading "Where in the World #318"
