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It’s Over My Head – Part Three – Epcot

Posted on by Jack Spence
Last week I began a discussion about the many wonderful details that can be found above our heads at the Disney parks. I talked about both the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today I will continue my story with the ceilings and up-high details of Epcot. Not all ceilings are beautiful or even tolerable. … Continue reading "It’s Over My Head – Part Three – Epcot"
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Disney Pic of the Week: The Three Caballeros

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Three Caballeros are the stars of the Gran Fiesta Tour boat ride inside the Mexico pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. Panchito, José Carioca and Donald Duck or, as Lisa would remind me, Pato Donald make up the famous trio featured in Walt Disney’s animated movie of the same name. José is the one on … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: The Three Caballeros"
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Advanced Dark Ride Photography at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I have talked about my attempts at photographing Disney dark rides in the past. I have not been satisfied with my results thus far. So, I contacted an expert. Michael Besant is an accomplished dark ride photographer and I asked him for his secret. Turns out I was not the only one to inquire and … Continue reading "Advanced Dark Ride Photography at Walt Disney World"
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Prime Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Prime Epcot When I am in a photography funk and want to challenge myself, I take my favorite zoom lens off my camera and put on my Nikon 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. What I call the Nifty-Fifty. I did this for a day at Epcot and came away with some of the best photos I … Continue reading "Prime Epcot"
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San Angel Inn in Mexico

Posted on by Scott Thomas
San Angel Inn restaurant inside Mexico.Nikon D70/Tokina 11-16mm, 25s, f/16, ISO 200, EV 0, 11mm focal length, tripod. The San Angel Inn restaurant inside the Mexico pavilion always looks so inviting. Nice rich colors and an awesome atmosphere which was I why I chose it for my Disney Pic of the Week on Mexico. Problem … Continue reading "San Angel Inn in Mexico"
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San Angel Inn: From Mexico City to Epcot

Posted on by Andrew Rossi
When it comes to the countries of World Showcase, Mexico is one of my favorites to spend time in. While the pavilion’s Mayan pyramid exterior is certainly impressive, it is what lies inside that makes Mexico truly unique among all the countries. It is unfortunate that more than a few guests to Epcot do not … Continue reading "San Angel Inn: From Mexico City to Epcot"
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Where in the World #182

Posted on by Erin Blackwell
Dawn Bach, thank you for such a wonderful note! Have a wonderful trip; I know you and your daughter will have a ball! And I did mean the 16th, Tom Higbee. LOL! Quick note: I will be at the AllEars’ New York events this weekend and I’m hoping I’ll meet some of you! It’s my … Continue reading "Where in the World #182"
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Donald Duck in Mexico

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Sombrero wearing Donald Duck in Mexico’s character Meet and Greet location.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/5, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 34mm Focal Length. As Lisa noted earlier this week, you can find a sombrero wearing Donald Duck in Mexico’s character Meet and Greet location in Epcot’s World Showcase. Donald is looking good with my daughter at this … Continue reading "Donald Duck in Mexico"
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Mariachi Cobre

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 11-16mm, 1/13 sec, f/2.8, ISO 2500 My Pic of the Week is Mariachi Cobre, a 12-piece band that plays Mexican folk music. The group began playing at Walt Disney World in 1973 at the Contemporary Resort and the Magic Kingdom, while on summer break from the University of … Continue reading "Mariachi Cobre"
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