Documenting Details Around Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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I have had the pleasure of accompanying Disney Historian Jim Korkis and fellow photographers on tours around Walt Disney World. On each tour, Jim repeated how important it was to photograph and document “everything” in the parks and resorts. Over time, things change, get replaced or plain disappear from guest areas. With rumors swirling around … Continue reading "Documenting Details Around Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Donald Duck

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Donald Duck is lucky. He blows his top and everyone laughs. Yet, he has a warm heart and is beloved by many. He even took some time out from meeting guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to give me the thumbs up. Donald Duck greeting guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/160s, f/6.3, ISO 200, EV … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Donald Duck"
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Adding Light to the Stars in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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When visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios, I look forward to seeing the Citizens of Hollywood entertaining guests along Hollywood or Sunset Blvd. You can find the times to look for them on the park’s daily entertainment schedule. While the Citizen’s skits do have some structure, the performers play off the people they meet (that’s you!) which … Continue reading "Adding Light to the Stars in Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Beauty and the Beast, Live on Stage

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Beauty and the Beast, Live On Stage is presented several times a day in the 1,500-seat Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Like the movie, this live stage show mini-version is still my favorite at Walt Disney World. Belle with the magic rose in Beauty and the Beast, Live On … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Beauty and the Beast, Live on Stage"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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As I outlined in my 2014 Walt Disney World Photo Review, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is going through some changes. The biggest one people who have visited the parks within the last thriteen years will notice is the removal of the large Sorcerer Mickey Hat at the end of Hollywood Blvd. As of last week, the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Billboards of Hollywood Studios

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Walking around Disney’s Hollywood Studios always gives me the feeling of being in a place that never was. You know what I mean? Hollywood back in the 1930’s and 1940’s was like a fantasy to most of America. A place not quite real. The billboards you see around the Studios help to tell the story … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Billboards of Hollywood Studios"
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Photographing Star Wars Weekends Fireworks

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Star Wars Weekends for 2014 ended each day with the Symphony in the Stars fireworks show. The show is done totally with music from the Star Wars movie saga. The fireworks used are the most advanced I have ever seen at a Disney themepark. Bursts would change colors in different directions and from the inside-out, … Continue reading "Photographing Star Wars Weekends Fireworks"
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Star Wars Weekends Legends of the Force Motorcade

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Star Wars Weekends for 2014 started off with a big opening ceremony featuring those lovable Imperial Stormtroopers making fun of all the people being held back by a teeny, tiny, little rope. From there it just got bigger and better. A lot of people were entertained all day with Star Wars Character Meet and Greets, … Continue reading "Star Wars Weekends Legends of the Force Motorcade"
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Where in the World #321

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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! Annie Snodgrass, you were in plenty of time to submit your entry. I don’t check until Friday morning; I feel that’s … Continue reading "Where in the World #321"
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Details of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Every Disney park and resort has many amazing details which help to immerse us guests into the theme of attractions, areas and entire parks. Disney’s Hollywood Studios has numerous little details I am guessing many guests do not see or look for. Here are a few I found. This golden Buddha statue is one of … Continue reading "Details of Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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