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Photographing a Disney Icon: Spaceship Earth

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I missed a Disney Pic of the Week a couple of week’s ago. You know how it goes sometimes. I got busy, was traveling…yada, yada, yada…I ended up missing the post. I want to make it up to you today. The one I missed was for Spaceship Earth. I figure it is my second most … Continue reading "Photographing a Disney Icon: Spaceship Earth"
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Hidden Mickeys in Japan, Be Our Guest Restaurant, and Tren-D

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Stop by the Mitsukoshi Store in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion and look for Hidden Mickeys in the oyster-pearl display. Sometimes, you can find pearls arranged as a classic three-circle Mickey, and other times Cast Members arrange the oyster shells into a classic Mickey in the water. I arrived right after store opening and watched the CM … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in Japan, Be Our Guest Restaurant, and Tren-D"
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UNIQLO Opens Special Concept Store in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
UNIQLO, a Japanese-based company that sells "innovative, high-quality clothing that is universal in design and comfort and made for anyone, anywhere," launched its Town Center location on July 15. The 25,000 square-foot store also features an assortment of Disney-inspired products and exclusive Japanese "omiyage" (souvenir) items, including silk folding fans, uchiwa fans, paper samurai costumes and Buddha boards. In addition, in-store daily activities include origami and calligraphy lessons. UNIQLO is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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More Food Compositions at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I am back with another edition about Disney Food Photography. It has been a year since a wrote that last article about phtographing the foods at Walt Disney World and beyond. This time I want to talk about how I include little extras which add interest or help to tell a story. First, it is … Continue reading "More Food Compositions at Walt Disney World"
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A Different Kind of Wine Bar

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
You probably know that there’s a wine bar in one of the shops inside Epcot’s Italy pavilion. And that you can get a variety of wines by the glass at Les Vines de France in the France pavilion. But did you know that there was a place to try a different kind of wine stowed … Continue reading "A Different Kind of Wine Bar"
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Framing the Gates of Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Unlike framing a picture to hang on a wall, using a “frame” in your photographs is very different. By doing so you give the image added depth, leads the viewer to the main subject and gives the photo context and sense of place. This is especially true with architectural subjects like arches or gates. Epcot’s … Continue reading "Framing the Gates of Epcot"
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D23 Expo Japan 2015 Announced

Posted on by AllEars
Meguro-ku, Tokyo, March 16, 2015-The Walt Disney Company Japan announced today that it will stage D23 Expo Japan 2015, a special event for Disney fans created by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. The Expo will take place over three days from November 6 to November 8, 2015 in Maihama in Tokyo Disney Resort. D23 … Continue reading "D23 Expo Japan 2015 Announced"
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Teppan Edo Epcot’s Japan

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Jack Spence is on a leave of absence until 2014. This is a reprint of a blog he wrote several years ago. This blog originally ran in 2010 and was accurate at the time of publication. No visit to Epcot would be complete without dining at one of the restaurants in World Showcase. Each country … Continue reading "Teppan Edo Epcot’s Japan"
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Jim’s Attic: The Hidden Roy O. Disney Tribute

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The Hidden Roy O. Disney Tribute By Jim Korkis Disney Historian Jim Korkis goes up into his imaginary attic to rummage around his archives and often stumbles across an unusual story about Walt Disney World. Those who have met me know that I take real joy in talking about Walt Disney. However, when the conversation … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: The Hidden Roy O. Disney Tribute"
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FIRST-EVER D23 EXPO JAPAN TO BE HELD OCTOBER 12—14, 2013

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The Walt Disney Company Japan announced today that it will stage the first-ever D23 Expo Japan, a special event for Disney fans created by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. D23 Expo Japan, the first Expo to be held outside the U.S., will feature an array of engaging presentations, hosted by senior Disney creative executives, showcasing what's on the horizon from across The Walt Disney Company, including theme parks, movies, television, music, and interactive gaming.
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