Animation Courtyard, Still a Kodak Moment

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios brings animated and digitally created characters to life, especially in Animation Courtyard. Kids can meet Little Einsteins and Handy Manny. Teens learn how to draw in a hands-on demonstration and adults whip out credit cards to buy art in various formats. Yes, I know, Scott posted a photo of the entrance too … Continue reading "Animation Courtyard, Still a Kodak Moment"
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Glow With The Show ear hats debut at Magic Kindom

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Less than a week ago, Glow With The Show ear hats debuted at Walt Disney World during a Fantasmic performance. On Saturday, the hats began working with the Celebrate the Magic castle projection show and the Wishes fireworks presentation at the Magic Kingdom, and my children and I were in the thick of the crowds on Main Street, U.S.A., to witness the first displays.
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Friday the 13th Mischief Is Bi-Coastal at Disney Parks During Unleash the Villains Event Sept. 13, 2013

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Disney's dastardly villains are ready to unleash some Limited Time Magic at Disney Parks on September 13 -- Friday the 13th. Both Disneyland Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort will stay open until the 13th Hour (1 a.m.). To celebrate the momentous evening, notorious Disney villains like Maleficent, Capt. Hook, Hades will host a wicked dance party, plus lots more spooky fun.
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Stunt Man Ablaze

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My contribution for our Disney Pic of the Week – Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show The show can be seen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. Performances are twice daily in the early afternoon and late afternoon. Seating is arena style on metal benches. Arrive 20-30 minutes early to find a place … Continue reading "Stunt Man Ablaze"
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Star Tours: Ewok On By

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One of these days I’m going to hang out by the exterior of Star Tours and walk under everything. Don’t ask, it’s just one of those things I’ve been meaning to do. In the meantime, enjoy my Disney Pic of the Week. I hear the call of the Ewoks. Come on over and “Like” my … Continue reading "Star Tours: Ewok On By"
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Create Your Own Disney Vacation Postcard

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Legions of Disney Parks lovers return “home” year after year whether it’s to Anaheim or Lake Buena Vista or perhaps Paris, Hong Kong, or Tokyo. We’ve bought the single and multi-pack postcards and mailed them off to family and friends. A question I always ask myself is, Am I sending the same postcard to (insert … Continue reading "Create Your Own Disney Vacation Postcard"
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Escaping the Elements at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Given that we are in the middle of summer and Walt Disney World is teaming with families vacationing before the kids go back to school, I’ve decided to write 4 separate blogs on where to avoid the heat. Some hideaways can also double in the winter as locations to warm up. I’ll be printing this … Continue reading "Escaping the Elements at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Indiana Jones Fire Sequence

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Have you considered upgrading your point and shoot camera to a DSLR (digital single lens reflex)? If you’ve become tired of missing out on action shots, think about what a DSLR can do for you. There’s no lag time between depressing the shutter button and when the image is recorded. I set my Canon EOS … Continue reading "Indiana Jones Fire Sequence"
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Monstrous Memorial Day Weekend Part II

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Thanks for coming back for the 2nd half of my didn’t-go-as-planned getaway. If you missed last week’s entry, you can read it here. Upon waking up on Saturday morning at Ramada Gateway, I realized I was covered in sweat from my head to my cute wide feet. The flashbacks started to my Walt Disney World … Continue reading "Monstrous Memorial Day Weekend Part II"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Echo Lake

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios offers up a look into movie making and Hollywood in general with shows like Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and attractions like American Idol Experience. Both of these take place in a portion of the park known as Echo Lake, marked by a man-made body of water that sits near the entrance … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Echo Lake"
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