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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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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #6

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #5: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 0.006s shutter, f6.3 This challenge was a real stumper. Pretty much everyone guessed that it was part of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. That’s not a bad guess given that it is a pile of canonballs, but it’s actually … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #6"
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Haunted Mansion Comes Alive

Posted on by AllEars
All Ears® Team Member Jack Spence (accompanied by Anita Answer and friends) files this report: The good news: it’s still the Haunted Mansion. It has been improved. Some changes are obvious, others would hardly be noticed. They come together to update a wonderful attraction. Somebody who had never been on the attraction wouldn’t have a … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Comes Alive"
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Patriot’s Day Flag Retreat

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A special Flag Retreat was held at Town Square in the Magic Kingdom Tuesday in honor of Patriots Day (9/11). The Voices of Liberty were on hand as well as the Disney Philharmonic. Several of the numbers performed were, Proud To Be An American, This Land Is Your Land, and an audience participation of God … Continue reading "Patriot’s Day Flag Retreat"
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