Tag: Pirates of the Caribbean

Disney Pic of the Week – Clocks

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I suggest we dedicate our Disney Pic of the Week – Clocks photos to Flava Flav. Good luck wearing this clock, booooyyyyyyy. This clock tower at the Pirates of the Caribbean rises high over Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. When it’s time to change then it’s time to change. Excuse me. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Clocks"
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Nifty-Fifty

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The definition of a Nifty-Fifty is an inexpensive 50mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The Nikon 50mm f/1.8 and Canon 50mm f/1.8 both come in at under $140 and work on most Nikon and Canon digital SLR cameras. Most other camera systems have this focal length in a prime lens also. A … Continue reading "Nifty-Fifty"
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Thar She Blows!

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR lens, 2.5s shutter, f11 I’m sure most everyone recognizes this boney fellow. Perched high atop the sign for the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Adventureland, this long-gone swashbuckler keeps an eye out for possible riches to be had. In fact, he has two eyes out!
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Disneyland Paris – Adventureland — Part 3 — Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean

Posted on by Jack Spence
In the furthest reaches of Adventureland, intrepid explores can discover “Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril.” Here you’ll find an abandoned temple decaying in the jungle. As you near the temple, a stone lion can be seen guarding the entrance. Continuing further into the underbrush, you pass the base camp used by the archeologists … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Adventureland — Part 3 — Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean"
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April Disney World Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Here’s your calendar for April. Most everyone will recognize this guy as the pirate on the Pirates of the Caribbean sign in the Magic Kingdom. I think he’s looking for spring – I know I sure am! You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to download the calendar(s). Just click on the … Continue reading "April Disney World Calendar"
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California Grill and Pirates of the Caribbean

Posted on by Steve Barrett
One evening, I met Jim and Mark, two friends and neighbors of mine, at the California Grill Restaurant. It was their first time to dine there. We had reservations for 9 p.m. or so, but we arrived at opening (5:30 p.m.) in hopes of getting an earlier seating. It worked! After about 40 minutes, we … Continue reading "California Grill and Pirates of the Caribbean"
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Looking for Mickey in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I was at WDW looking for Hidden Mickeys while thousands were running the Disney marathon and half marathon. I was fortunate to track down Lou Mongello at the Contemporary Resort, and we sampled the food at the new Contempo Cafe (where the Concourse Steakhouse used to be located). At this new eatery, you place your … Continue reading "Looking for Mickey in the Magic Kingdom"
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Where Pirates All Are Well-To-Do

Posted on by Lisa Berton
There’s a fun interactive show that may not appear on the entertainment schedule you pick at the Magic Kingdom, Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial. Performed every day to the left of Pirates of the Caribbean you’ll learn from Captain Jack Sparrow just what it takes to be a pirate, and you’ll discover what it’s like … Continue reading "Where Pirates All Are Well-To-Do"
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Spooky Pirates

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Spooky pirates found in the Pirates Bazaar.Nikon Coolpix 995, 1/30s, f/2.6, ISO 400, 0 EV What could say Halloween more than those cursed pirates from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies that I found in the Pirates Bazaar gift shop you walk through when exiting the ride in the Magic Kingdom. I added a line … Continue reading "Spooky Pirates"
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