Gadget Guy

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Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR lens, 1/40s shutter, f3.8 My Pic of the Week is the Kidcot Station in Innoventions West, where kids get to learn about gadgets, satellites and robotics with Josh. He was feeling a little camera shy around me but he totally came out of his shell later on … Continue reading "Gadget Guy"
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Stuck on You

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Over at Innoventions West located in EPCOT you’ll find a game show of sorts called, What’s Your Problem? The answer is Velcro and how it’ll help improve your life. Seen here we have the classic case of packing for a family vacation. Draped in a poncho-style piece of velcro, Greg’s (I name people I don’t … Continue reading "Stuck on You"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Innoventions

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When I first visited Epcot back in 1983 (then known as EPCOT Center), I was thrilled with the Communicores as they had many displays featuring the most modern products and technologies of the day. Most seem silly now 26 years later but part of the charm that is Walt Disney World of the past. The … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Innoventions"
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The Great Piggy Bank Adventure Exhibit to Open this Spring at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot

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T. Rowe Price to Collaborate with Walt Disney World Co. to Promote Financial Empowerment and Education for Families BALTIMORE, March 16 — T. Rowe Price, the global investment management organization, today announced that it has signed a sponsorship agreement to create an innovative financial education and entertainment experience at Epcot. Designed in collaboration with Walt … Continue reading "The Great Piggy Bank Adventure Exhibit to Open this Spring at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot"
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Raytheon to launch “The Sum of All Thrills” at Epcot in 2009

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WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 9, 2009 – Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) plans to unveil an interactive, math-based experience called “The Sum of All Thrills” at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The exhibit, set to open fall 2009, will engage children through a fun and educational experience that … Continue reading "Raytheon to launch “The Sum of All Thrills” at Epcot in 2009"
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DizneyMike’s World: Innoventions

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So, how many of you who have been to Epcot before have taken the time to stop into either Innoventions East or West? Well, if you haven’t you’re missing some pretty neat stuff. Mind you, Innoventions is meant to educate both adults and children, but in a very entertaining way. In my opinion it’s definitely … Continue reading "DizneyMike’s World: Innoventions"
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Night Scenes – The Future’s so Bright

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This building in Disneyland formerly housed Carousel of Progress. Personally, I wish it were still there. Inside Innoventions you’ll find video games, trivia contests, a glance into electronics that are coming our way and opening any day now, Dream Home. I haven’t seen it but the images I have seen of the previous Home of … Continue reading "Night Scenes – The Future’s so Bright"
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WDW with Neighbors

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Recently, I met up with neighbors and friends for dinner at the Yachtsman Steakhouse in the Yacht Club Resort. Bob and Rita Ondercik are long-time Disney fans and have been DVC members since the beginning of DVC (when awesome benefits were added for joining). Bob and Rita also volunteer at Give Kids The World, a … Continue reading "WDW with Neighbors"
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Blog Follow-ups

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I thought I’d post some follow-ups to a couple of previous blog entries. Last week I wrote about the new House of the Future, coming to Disneyland in May. (That blog entry can be found HERE.) One thing the article didn’t mention is that it was going in on the ground floor of Innoventions. We … Continue reading "Blog Follow-ups"
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