Tag: Monorail

Wide World of Disney

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A wide angle lens for a digital SLR camera is usually considered a lens of focal length 24mm lens or less (for full frame SLR it’s about 1.5 times more or 35mm). Wide angle lenses can take in a wider field of view then normal, telephoto or telephoto zoom lenses. On my last trip to … Continue reading "Wide World of Disney"
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Highway in the Sky

Posted on by Scott Thomas
For years I was convinced I was seeing the future of public transportation when I would see the Disneyland Monorail on television. When I first visited Walt Disney World I marvelled at the ease I could get from Epcot to the Magic Kingdom. The monorail system is quiet, comfortable and gives a scenic view of … Continue reading "Highway in the Sky"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Recreation

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Believe it or not, there’s a whole lot you can do at Walt Disney World besides spending time in one of the themeparks. Besides swimming at your resort, there are all sorts of recreational activities like golf, minature golf, surfing, tennis, horseback riding, parasailing, waterskiing, driving a race car and fishing. What did you say? … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Recreation"
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Frontlighting

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Almost as important as the amount of light for a photograph is the direction the light is coming from. In the next three weeks, I’ll show you how the direction of light effects your photographs. It doesn’t matter what kind of camera you use, light properties and direction remain the same. Frontlighting is light illuminating … Continue reading "Frontlighting"
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1972 Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Pictures – Part 1

Posted on by Jack Spence
Here we go again, another set of pictures taken in January, 1972. These first two pictures were taken of the Indy Speedway from the Skyway. In the first picture, look to the left and you can see the 20,000 Leagues building. And if you look toward the back of the picture, you can see the … Continue reading "1972 Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Pictures – Part 1"
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Whirlwind Weekend Getaway: Part 2

Posted on by Michelle Scribner-MacLean
By Michelle Scribner-MacLean Beautiful weather was a welcome theme for this entire weekend, after traveling from New Hampshire, where it is still struggling to get out of the 50s. This May weekend was in Orlando absolutely beautiful with temperatures in the mid-80s and abundant sunshine for nearly the entire time I was there. This provided … Continue reading "Whirlwind Weekend Getaway: Part 2"
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MouseFest Sunday, December 9, 2007 Part 1

Posted on by AllEars
It’s our last full day at MouseFest!!! I can’t believe just one week ago we arrived at the Disney Wonder and began this incredible adventure. It’s been an amazing time. Sunday morning began with the 2nd annual Tonga Toast Breakfast at the Kona Cafe in the Polynesian. Hosted by MouseFanTravel with special guests, Mike Scopa, … Continue reading "MouseFest Sunday, December 9, 2007 Part 1"
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Monorail Updates

Posted on by AllEars
The Interior of Monorail Lime has been redesigned. Disney has taken out the large middle supports in each car and replaced it with four poles and one overhead handrail. This definately increases the capaciy of the train. Now, every car can easily accomodate a stroller. Each car could also accomodate a wheelchair, however I’m not … Continue reading "Monorail Updates"
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