Tag: Magic kingdom

Preparing for MouseFest, 2007

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I lead Hidden Mickey hunts in the four major WDW theme parks during MouseFest. 2007 will be my fifth MouseFest, and more authors, webmasters, podcasters, and guest registrants than ever before will congregate soon at this wonderful celebration. I look forward to MouseFest all year long; it’s an ideal time to reconnect with Disney friends. … Continue reading "Preparing for MouseFest, 2007"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #17

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #16: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 10/640s shutter, f5.3 Heather Young is this week’s challenge winner. She was first to guess that this lovely jewel is on the turban of Jafar. Jafar can be found on the front of the villian’s float in the Disney Dreams … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #17"
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Exposition Hall in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Jack Spence
Where do you go at the Magic Kingdom when you’re hot and tired and want to escape the unmanageable crowds and cool down? Try Exposition Hall located on the Plaza at the beginning of Main Street. The front half of this building houses a shop and Photo Pickup. But if you wander to the rear … Continue reading "Exposition Hall in the Magic Kingdom"
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Art of Disney store in Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Jack Spence
The Art of Disney, or as I like to call it, the “good” store, has opened in the Main Street Cinema building in the Magic Kingdom. This store sells upscale merchandise. Lenox, Armani, the Disney Classic Collection, and original and limited edition paintings by featured artist can be found here. Compared to its sister stores … Continue reading "Art of Disney store in Magic Kingdom"
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Focus on Disney World – Orientation

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/1250s shutter, f5 One of the first things you should think about before taking a photograph is whether it will look better with a horizontal or vertical composition. Because of the way that cameras are built, it feels more natural to hold them horizontally. Consequently, most photos are … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Orientation"
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Monsters Inc., Laugh Floor

Posted on by Jack Spence
My good friend Anita Answer suggested I check out the changes made to the Monsters Inc., Laugh Floor attraction in the Magic Kingdom. First, the lobby, or initial waiting room, has been redone. When the Laugh Floor first opened, a number of canvas banners were hung from the walls and ceiling. These banners provided comedy … Continue reading "Monsters Inc., Laugh Floor"
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Updates Around Walt Disney World

Posted on by Jack Spence
The day after Halloween, Disney went to work decorating for Christmas. The transformation takes weeks as Santa’s Helpers move from park to park and resort to resort, stringing garland and decorating trees. I visited the Magic Kingdom and Main Street is all decked out. Once again, the big Christmas tree is temporarily located in the … Continue reading "Updates Around Walt Disney World"
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Magic Kingdom Friday Part 2

Posted on by AllEars
Friday continued….. Tod and Sue accompanied me around the Magic Kingdom as I took photos and got menus. I ran into David, the Cast Member I had met earlier at Peter Pan. He was very nice and made me smile in Neverland, so I made a point to stop and chat with him as his … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Friday Part 2"
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Magic Kingdom Friday Part 1

Posted on by AllEars
I awoke bright and early this morning, ready to head over to the Magic Kingdom! I was very excited about seeing the newly rehabbed Haunted Mansion. The early morning is always pretty, even if it is very cloudy! This is the pool in the Arcadian Section of Port Orleans Riverside. And as I made my … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Friday Part 1"
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Focus on Disney World – Framing Your Subject

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/5s shutter, f4.8 Using objects in the foreground of your shot to frame your subject is a good way to focus attention where you want it and add depth to your photo. While in the Magic Kingdom, I used the arched doorway of Cinderella’s castle to frame the … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Framing Your Subject"
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