Tag: Future World

Newbie and the Geek Take Epcot

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Happy Birthday to me. OK, now that I got that out of the way, if you’ve missed any of my previous trip report blog entries, the links are posted for your clicking convenience. Disney’s Animal Kingdom posted Feb. 13th Magic Kingdom posted Feb. 20th Disney’s Hollywood Studios posted Feb. 23rd Downtown Disney and More posted … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Epcot"
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Travel Photography at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Really, Scott? Isn’t the title redundant? We all take travel photos at Walt Disney World, don’t we? Well, yes and no. While photos taken at any Disney property can be considered travel photographs, do they tell a story? Do they give someone looking at the photo a sense of place? Travel photography should do both. … Continue reading "Travel Photography at Walt Disney World"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Journey Into Imagination

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Imagination pavilion in Epcot’s Future World is the home to the most famous Disney character who was never in an animated short or movie, Figment! I first meet Figment, the little purple dragon, back in 1983 when Dreamfinder created him using his Dream Catcher. Figment disappeared for a short time but came back when Dr. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Journey Into Imagination"
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Three Favorite Photos of 2012

Posted on by Scott Thomas
In reflecting back on my two trips to Walt Disney World and a Disney Dream cruise, I found these three photos illustrated my favorite times from each of the three different Disney adventures. The first trip was broken up by the cruise in the middle and featured two Star Wars Weekends. If you are even … Continue reading "Three Favorite Photos of 2012"
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EPCOT30 Pins

Posted on by Scott Thomas
ast Member showing guests the Limited Edition Epcot 30th Anniversary Pins.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/4.5, ISO 200, EV 0, 40mm focal length. While waiting in line for EPCOT30 merchandise, Cast Members were showing guests waiting in line for Mouse Gear these photos of the Limited Edition Epcot 30th Anniversary Pins which were worth the three plus … Continue reading "EPCOT30 Pins"
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Cast Member Magic at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Disney parks are wonderful.The attractions and rides are second to none in the world. As Lisa would remind us, without the Cast Members, the MAGIC we all associate with a Disney vacation would not exist. On my last trip, I meet three such Cast Members which created magic for my family and other guests. While … Continue reading "Cast Member Magic at Walt Disney World"
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EPCOT30 Celebration

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Future World from the monorail over Epcot.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/125, f/16, ISO 200, EV -0.6, 16mm focal length. A few things have changed in this view of Epcot’s Future World from the monorail since the park opened in 1982. The trees and landscaping have been expanded. There is a water play area and the Phineas … Continue reading "EPCOT30 Celebration"
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Where in the World #247

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
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! Thank you, Players, for your continued Good Wishes for my health, like the notes I got from Mary Beth Tarbet, Danielle … Continue reading "Where in the World #247"
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Prime Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Prime Epcot When I am in a photography funk and want to challenge myself, I take my favorite zoom lens off my camera and put on my Nikon 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. What I call the Nifty-Fifty. I did this for a day at Epcot and came away with some of the best photos I … Continue reading "Prime Epcot"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Monorails at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Monorails are a favorite subject on the Picture This! blog and are my favorite “ride” at Walt Disney World. I have been known to plan my day to take advantage of the long monorail line between Epcot and the Magic Kingdom or around the Seven Seas Lagoon. How about you? Monorail Lime passing Spaceship Earth … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Monorails at Walt Disney World"
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