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Disney Pic of the Week: Trashcans

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Trashcans at Walt Disney World. They are everywhere. It is hard to take a photo at any of the parks and not have a trashcan or two in the shot. I use them a lot to lean against or to set a camera on and affectionately call them Quadpods. This Pic of the Week called … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Trashcans"
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Where in the World #160

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #159: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/120s shutter, f/5.3, ISO 2500 When you take a ride down the Rivers of America on the Liberty Belle, you’ll pass this little shack across from Tom Sawyer Island in the Magic Kingdom. Bill Mckim was the first … Continue reading "Where in the World #160"
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It’s Disney Theme Parks Quiz Time — Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. I hope you got them all right. This first picture was taken at Hong Kong Disneyland. This fountain is outside of the park in a “crossroads” location. Guests arriving by bus, train, and walking from the hotels meet at this location before entering Hong Kong Disneyland. Long term … Continue reading "It’s Disney Theme Parks Quiz Time — Answers"
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Where in the World #122

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #121: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/2500s shutter, f/3.5, ISO 200 A lot of you recognized the smoke stack of the Liberty Belle from Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom. This old sternwheeler makes its way around the Rivers of America to give guests a taste … Continue reading "Where in the World #122"
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Liberty Belle Riverboat – Part 2

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday I discussed the history of The Liberty Belle Riverboat. Now it’s time to take a ride on this wonderful vessel. It’s okay if you have a large group as the boat holds 450 people. This is also the only ride in the Magic Kingdom that allows guests to get up and walk around while … Continue reading "Liberty Belle Riverboat – Part 2"
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Liberty Belle Riverboat – Part 1

Posted on by Jack Spence
There are no surprises to be had when riding the Liberty Belle Riverboat. What you see is what you get – a relaxing thirteen minute journey around Tom Sawyer Island as you ply the Rivers of America. Even on the busiest days, this excursion offers a few tranquil moments where you can forget about the … Continue reading "Liberty Belle Riverboat – Part 1"
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Color Theory and Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Complementary colors are pairs of colors that are of “opposite” hue in some color model. The most popular color model is the artist color wheel where complementary colors are seen opposite of each other. Analogous colors are found next to each other on the same color model. Disney uses this knowledge when designing its themeparks … Continue reading "Color Theory and Walt Disney World"
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Have a Seat in Walt Disney World – Part 1

Posted on by Jack Spence
Anyone who has ever visited a theme park knows that it doesn’t take very long before your feet begin to hurt and your back begins to ache. Most of us just don’t spend that much time walking — and standing — anymore. We often tucker out quickly. So it’s no surprise that Disney has placed … Continue reading "Have a Seat in Walt Disney World – Part 1"
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Liberty Square Odds & Ends

Posted on by Jack Spence
Since I recently wrote a feature article and a blog about the Hall of Presidents, I thought I’d write a companion piece about a few of the other, less noticed sights in the area. Let’s start with the porch to the right of the Hall of Presidents. Here you’ll find two rocking chairs. The setting, … Continue reading "Liberty Square Odds & Ends"
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