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It is amazing to see how fast the shops and snack areas at Walt Disney World get out rain ponchos at the first hint of rain. Of course, seasoned Disney park goers know to buy them before they travel to save money, right? I know a rainy day at any Disney themepark can be a … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Rain"
Disney Pic of the Week: Paradise Pier
Posted onParadise Pier in Disney’s California Adventure was a most pleasant surprise. I knew California Screamin’ was going to be a blast but the overall feel of the place did remind me of the East Coast boardwalks with fun games, popular rides with a Disney twist and good food. Like those boardwalks, when night falls a … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Paradise Pier"
Disney Pic of the Week: Animation Courtyard
Posted onThe Archway for the Animation Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios reminds me of the old Hollywood Movie Lot entrances from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. Large, colorful and ornate structures to give an air of importance to the film industry. That bigger than life feeling the Studios of back then and today try to give … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Animation Courtyard"
Ranger Donald Duck at Camp Minnie-Mickey
Posted onRanger Donald Duck posing with guests at Camp Minnie-Mickey.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/100s, f/4.2, ISO 400, EV 0, 29mm focal length. The Character Greeting Trails at Camp Minnie-Mickey in Disney’s Animal Kingdom often has characters not seen in the other parks or uniquely themed costumes for one of the FAB Five. My wife and daughter had their … Continue reading "Ranger Donald Duck at Camp Minnie-Mickey"
Disney Pic of the Week: Waterfalls
Posted onDisney Imagineers and architects used waterfalls everywhere in Walt Disney World. Some are very big and incorporated into major attractions like Splash Mountain in the Magic Kingdom and the Imagination Pavilion in Epcot’s Future World. While other waterfalls are smaller and not as noticeable like this one in Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Discovery Island. A … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Waterfalls"
EPCOT30 Celebration
Posted onFuture 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"
Disney Pic of the Week: Rain
Posted onDuring the months of May and June this year, Walt Disney World had many days of rain. Not the usual afternoon thunderstorm but full days of rainy weather. I had first hand experience during my trip last May when I photographed a couple of my fellow guests walking past the Yellow Cab on Sunset Blvd. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Rain"
Lost in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Route 66
Posted onGuests looking lost on Route 66 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/80s, f/14, ISO 200, EV 0, 16mm focal length. I throughly enjoyed the Disney/Pixar movie, Cars 2, this week and it reminded me of this photo I took in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Sunset Blvd. of some guests checking out their park maps. … Continue reading "Lost in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Route 66"
Disney Pic of the Week: Spaceship Earth Epcot
Posted onAs the iconic symbol of Epcot, Spaceship Earth has been photographed almost as much as Cinderella Castle. Trying to find a unique way of presenting it is nearly impossible. In fact, the photo below is me doing something I saw on flickr by another photographer. This “on the ground” prospective with the dividing concrete line … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Spaceship Earth Epcot"