Newbie and the Geek Take Epcot – The End

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Here they are, the links to each part of the epic trip report including the prequel. If you missed an entry or want to relive my vacation with my friend Yoli, happy reading. Make sure you have sufficient light, we don’t want you to hurt your eyes or worse, miss out on funny commentary. Prequel … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Epcot – The End"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Fantasmic!

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Fantasmic! is a nighttime spectacular show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and at Disneyland. The shows have the same title but have many differences. At Disneyland, Guests spread blankets out on the concrete ground of Frontierland facing Rivers of America. The show takes place on the water and a stage on Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer’s … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Fantasmic!"
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High School Musical Dancers

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Major props to the entertainers at Disney Parks who sweat energy and smile year round regardless of weather conditions. A quick glance back in time to 2007 when the High School Musical trilogy wound down its Wild Cat-infused popularity. My photo comes from Disney’s Hollywood Studios where the dancers and singers performed multiple times a … Continue reading "High School Musical Dancers"
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Front Row at Lights, Motors, Action!

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Be it a concert, theatrical performance, or sporting event, people love sitting in the front row. You’re close to the action, so close that you can see performers sweating or catch an out of bounds ball. As exciting as it is, sometimes sitting in the front doesn’t work out the way you thought it would. … Continue reading "Front Row at Lights, Motors, Action!"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Restaurants

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“180 days,” a number and a noun that drives seasoned Walt Disney World vacationers into a salivating frenzy. For it is at the 180 day mark prior to the moment their feet touch magical soil that advanced dining reservations can be booked. Such concise detail goes into strategizing a trip to Mickey Mouse’s own vacation … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Restaurants"
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Outdoor Portrait Lighting Jedi Style

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Making girls soon on the mean Streets of America was Anakin Skywalker, of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The brooding soon-to-turn bad guy, stood out in the hot sun (ours not his), greeting fans, posing for photos, and signing autographs. Let’s find out if he used Jedi mind tricks on me. My Canon … Continue reading "Outdoor Portrait Lighting Jedi Style"
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A Blast From The Past: Dining at the 50’s Prime Time Cafe

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The '50s Prime Time Cafe is a nostalgic tour back to the 1950s, a time of classic television sitcoms such as "I Love Lucy," "Leave It To Beaver," and "Father Knows Best." In fact, a meal at Prime Time makes you feel as though you have stepped right into one of these television shows. This is a restaurant where everyone is treated like family. While Mom is back in the kitchen preparing your lunch or dinner, you are waited on by an "Aunt" or "Uncle" and are introduced to the rest of your "Cousins" (your fellow diners) who are sitting at the tables next to you.
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Indiana Jones and Canon’s Smart Shutter

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Millions of folks with point and shoot cameras don’t take advantage of even half of what their cameras can do. I recently chatted up a gentleman in a wholesale store who was looking at cameras. He had just bought a camera and was comparing prices. I was surprised, as I always am, when he said … Continue reading "Indiana Jones and Canon’s Smart Shutter"
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Black and White Challenge – Entries

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Two weeks ago my blog entry encouraged my readers to try photographing in black and white or to at least convert some color photographs into black and white to see the difference. A few of you sent in photos and I’m delighted to post them. This challenge will run for the rest of 2012 so … Continue reading "Black and White Challenge – Entries"
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What’s New, What’s Next: Disney World – November 10-11, 2011

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There’s a lot going on at Disney World! The holidays have arrived. Thursday, November 10, 2011 The entrance to Epcot has garland up. The tree is up at the entrance to World Showcase. The Canada pavilion is still being worked on. France is decorated for the holidays. Work is still ongoing at Yakitori House at … Continue reading "What’s New, What’s Next: Disney World – November 10-11, 2011"
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