Tag: Frontierland

Disney Pic of the Week – Frontierland

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Frontierland is best described by Walt Disney himself – “Here we experience the story of our country’s past… the colorful drama of frontier America in the exciting days of the covered wagon and the stage coach, the advent of the railroad and the romantic riverboat. Frontierland is a tribute to the faith, courage and ingenuity … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Frontierland"
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Raft Pilot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Cast Member Anthony pilots a raft from Tom Sawyer Island back to the Magic Kingdom.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/500s, f/8, ISO 200, EV -0.3, 18mm Focal Length There’s only one way to get over to Tom Sawyer Island which is by free floating motorized rafts piloted by Cast Members trained to handle the tricky watercraft. On my … Continue reading "Raft Pilot"
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Tom Sawyer Island – Part 2

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Entrance sign to Fort Langhorn on Tom Sawyer Island.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/250s, f/8, ISO 200, 0 EV, 18mm Focal length, Tripod Continuing on with our tour of Tom Sawyer Island, this week we’ll explore the Fort Langhorn island. Fort Langhorn is a re-creation of a frontier fort found around the time of Mark Twain (aka Samuel … Continue reading "Tom Sawyer Island – Part 2"
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Posted on by Jack Spence
Hang on to them hats and glasses cuz this here’s the wildest ride in the wilderness. In reality, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad isn’t the most thrilling coaster in the world. In fact, it only reaches a top speed of somewhere between 24-30 miles per hour. By today’s standards, that’s pretty tame. Yet this ride is … Continue reading "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad"
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Tom Sawyer Island – Part I

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Tom Sawyer Island (or TSI for short) is billed as a giant-sized playground geared to youngsters. I would like to add it’s a wonderful place for photographers. Many interesting and challenging subjects await you to capture, lots of activities for the kids and unique views of Frontierland and Liberty Square. Tom Sawyer Island is actually … Continue reading "Tom Sawyer Island – Part I"
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A Day in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Mike Bachand
What a great day to be living in Florida! The weather was perfect and my wife and I were headed over to the happiest place on earth – The Magic Kingdom. We pulled into the parking lot around 9:30 and were somewhat surprised to see that it wasn’t all that full. Anyway, we choose to … Continue reading "A Day in the Magic Kingdom"
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Disneyland Paris – Frontierland — Part 4 — Phantom Manor

Posted on by Jack Spence
Phantom Manor is Disneyland Paris’ version of the Haunted Mansion. It is neither better than nor inferior to its cousins around the world. It’s simply different. And these differences make it very intriguing for those of us familiar with the original version. Phantom Manor has a more complete storyline than the Haunted Mansion. It goes … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Frontierland — Part 4 — Phantom Manor"
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Panning for Gold

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The technique of panning to convey a sense of motion is one that takes practice. Instead of worrying about depth of field as you would for a landscape or a portrait, slow shutter speeds and steady hands are what is needed to get a good panned photo. For unlike most photography, panning means you move … Continue reading "Panning for Gold"
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Disneyland Paris – Frontierland — Part 2 — The Outskirts of Town

Posted on by Jack Spence
Frontierland can be divided into two sections, the town of Thunder Mesa, and the more rural, backwoods section. In my previous blog I discussed Thunder Mesa. Here I will talk about the outskirts of town. Let’s start with the Pocahontas Indian Village. This is a children’s play area with a Native American theme. Kids can … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Frontierland — Part 2 — The Outskirts of Town"
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Where in the World #73

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #72: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1s shutter, f/4.5 This is the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade in the Magic Kingdom. I knew this one would be a little tough, that’s why I included just a tiny bit of the target as a clue. You’ll have a … Continue reading "Where in the World #73"
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