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My Name is Brian and I Sell Balloons

Posted on by Lisa Berton
One of the delights on Main Street is seeing bunches of balloons being carried (and sold) by Cast Members. They colorfully bounce about and sway in the breeze. Balloons have been photographed trillions (I counted) of times just for the simple reason that they make us happy. Before hurling myself to the ground for this … Continue reading "My Name is Brian and I Sell Balloons"
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Disneyland Paris – Main Street Part 3

Posted on by Jack Spence
Main Street Part 3 In my last blog I discussed the Town Square section of Main Street. Today I’m going to talk about the rest of this Victorian thoroughfare. However, I’m not going to describe things in any particular order. I’m just going to pick some points of interest that appeal to me. Let’s start … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Main Street Part 3"
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Disneyland Paris Main Street – Part 2 – Town Square

Posted on by Jack Spence
Town Square is the first area you come to when entering Main Street U.S.A.. Here you’ll find a number of “public” buildings like the Train Station, City Hall, and the Transportation Company. The following picture was taken from the second story of the Train Station. When the original Disneyland was being built in California, a … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris Main Street – Part 2 – Town Square"
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Disneyland Paris Main Street Part 1

Posted on by Jack Spence
Before I start to discuss Main Street, I need to give you a little background about the Disneyland Paris Park. When Walt built Disneyland in California, he did it on a shoestring. It was all he could do to scrape together enough money to buy the land and get the park open. Today, Disneyland is … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris Main Street Part 1"
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Breakfast of Champions

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/25s shutter, f5 I had such a hard time finding a picture of food for Pic of the Week this week. It seems that although I can definitely appreciate a good meal, I’m not drawn to photographing it. I have thousands of photos from Walt Disney World, … Continue reading "Breakfast of Champions"
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Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom Part 1

Posted on by Jack Spence
I just got back from vacation. A portion of my trip was spent visiting the Disneyland Resort in California. For those of you who have read my bio, you know that I grew up in Anaheim and visited Disneyland often during my childhood. When I turned eighteen I got a job at the Blue Bayou … Continue reading "Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom Part 1"
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Panorama-a oh oh oh oh

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Looking for more funtastic things to do with your camera? How about creating a panorama by stitching together several photos. Not to worry, you don’t need a needle and thread. This was my first attempt EVER at shooting in Panorama Assist mode so be gentle with me. Reading is Fundamental I read online about using … Continue reading "Panorama-a oh oh oh oh"
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Harper’s Mill, Old Time Telephone, and Kingdom Tower – Walt Disney World

Posted on by Jack Spence
I recently wrote a blog about the bird’s nest hidden in Harper’s Mill on Tom Sawyer Island in the Magic Kingdom. One of my readers, Chris, wrote to tell me that if you listen carefully, the creaking gears inside the mill play “Down By The Old Mill Stream.” I checked it out today and sure … Continue reading "Harper’s Mill, Old Time Telephone, and Kingdom Tower – Walt Disney World"
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Lou Mongello’s Audio Guide to Walt Disney World – A Review

Posted on by AllEars
Lou Mongello’s Audio Guide to Walt Disney World: Your Portable Personal Guide to Main Street, USA By Michelle Scribner-MacLean Think about that first time you went to the Magic Kingdom. Remember all of the excitement as you hit Main Street, USA as you entered the Happiest Place on Earth? Perhaps you “rocketed” over to Tomorrowland … Continue reading "Lou Mongello’s Audio Guide to Walt Disney World – A Review"
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Main Street’s City Hall Gets a Face Lift!

Posted on by Jack Spence
In order to keep Walt Disney World looking as good as it looks, attractions and buildings must be occasionally closed for refurbishment. In years past, plywood panels would be erected around the building so workmen could clean, repair, and paint the building out of sight of the guests. But a couple of years ago, Disney … Continue reading "Main Street’s City Hall Gets a Face Lift!"
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