Tag: Peter Pan
Guests getting on Pirate ships for a ride on Peter Pan’s Flight.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/50s, f/3.5, ISO 1600, EV +0.3, 18mm focal length. While today’s dSLR cameras can capture photos inside Peter Pan’s Flight in the Magic Kingdom, back when I had a Nikon D70, photographing the loading area was about the best I could hope … Continue reading "All Aboard Peter Pan’s Flight"
Magic Kingdom Skyway
Posted onJack Spence is on a leave of absence until 2014. This is a reprint of a blog he wrote several years ago. This blog originally ran in 2009 and was accurate at the time of publication. The first Disney Skyway opened at Disneyland on June 23, 1956. Walt was so taken by this mode of … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Skyway"
Peter Pan Now on Blu-ray and HD Digital
Posted onSee Never Land like never before in the Peter Pan Diamond Edition, now on Disney Blu-ray and HD Digital! Think of the happiest things as Peter Pan soars to spectacular new heights for the first time on Blu-ray! Now more sensational than ever with digitally restored picture and brilliant high-definition sound! Bid your cares goodbye … Continue reading "Peter Pan Now on Blu-ray and HD Digital"
Peter Pan: Now Playing at the El Capitan Theatre
Posted onJanuary 11, The El Capitan Theatre opened their limited engagement of the Disney classic Peter Pan. To mark the occasion, they had a live panel of folks involved with the making of the film, moderated by noted film critic Leonard Maltin. Making up the panel were Ted Thomas, son of legendary animator Frank Thomas; Margaret … Continue reading "Peter Pan: Now Playing at the El Capitan Theatre"
D23 Announces More 2013 Events
Posted onCheck out these new events from D23!!! Peter Pan Panel and Movie Night at the El Capitan January 11, 2013 (Tickets available December 27) D23 Members have the opportunity to purchase discounted, exclusively reserved orchestra seats for this once-in-a-lifetime event with a panel hosted by Leonard Maltin and featuring Kathryn Beaumont, Ted Thomas and Margaret … Continue reading "D23 Announces More 2013 Events"
Characters in Flight Balloon Returns to Downtown Disney
Posted onThe Characters in Flight balloon has returned to Downtown Disney and is currently in a testing phase.
This balloon features a new red, yellow and blue color scheme, as well as a new set of flying characters: Tinker Bell, Peter Pan, Buzz Lightyear, Dumbo, Jasmine and Aladdin.
These Are A Few Of My Favourite Disney Things
Posted onWhat is your favourite park at Walt Disney World? What are your “must-do” rides or activities? What are the things you only do once in a while? One of the greatest things about Walt Disney World is the diversity of experience you can enjoy there. With the four theme parks, two water parks, golf courses, … Continue reading "These Are A Few Of My Favourite Disney Things"
Searching Disneyland for Hidden Mickeys
Posted onMy wife Vickie and I visited Disneyland, California recently to look for Mickey – Hidden Mickeys, that is. We stayed at Disneyland Hotel and found several Mickey images in our room. This classic Mickey is on the shower/bath faucet handle. As in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, Peter Pan’s Flight at Disneyland has … Continue reading "Searching Disneyland for Hidden Mickeys"
Avoid Wasted Space in Portraits
Posted onThis is your captain, Captain Hook and I instruct you to take better photos or you’ll walk the plank. Ha! Now pay attention. Mr. Smee, kindly pose for a photograph. Notice that Mr. Smee is centered, perfectly focused with sunlight coming in from the right giving separation between him and the background as well as … Continue reading "Avoid Wasted Space in Portraits"
Disney Pic of the Week – Pirates
Posted onDisney has a long fascination with pirates, one of whom dates back to 1953. In the spectacular animated film “Peter Pan,” Captain Hook is the villain who fears the crocodile that forced him into his namesake. During Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disney’s California Adventure a few years ago I spotted some action out the corner … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Pirates"