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Disneyland Resort Updates – FastPass Scanners, Disneyland Railroad Readies for Opening

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, June 23, 2017. This week Jason noted that the new FastPass scanners were operational, and that the Disneyland Railroad was running tests in preparation for its reopening next month. A couple video clips of the Star Wars Construction … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Updates – FastPass Scanners, Disneyland Railroad Readies for Opening"
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Until Shanghai, railroads have been chugging through Disney parks since 1955

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
Walt Disney, left, proudly surveys Disneyland as the E.P. Ripley pulls into the station on opening day, July 17, 1955. With him are then-California Gov. Goodwin Knight, center, and Fred Gurley, president of the Santa Fe Railroad. When Shanghai Disneyland opened to the public on June 17, there was one classic Disney attraction conspicuous in … Continue reading "Until Shanghai, railroads have been chugging through Disney parks since 1955"
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A Day in the Life at the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
We all have our own perspectives. Each day we spend in our world which might include family, friends, work or play. When visiting Walt Disney World, it seems the rest of the “real world” disappears for a few days. It is tremendously refreshing to me and I am guessing it is to you, too. After … Continue reading "A Day in the Life at the Magic Kingdom"
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Main Street Railroad Station White Balance Problem Solved

Posted on by Scott Thomas
There are many places in Walt Disney World were one will run into challenging light for the Auto White Balance or AWB settings on today’s digital cameras. One such place is the Railroad Station on Main Street USA. The lighting is very yellow in color even to the naked eye. This mimicks the lighting found … Continue reading "Main Street Railroad Station White Balance Problem Solved"
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Disney Pic of the Week – it’s a small world

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Extra special, that’s how Disneyland’s it’s a small world looks and feels, and that’s just from afar. Before reaching their boats, visitors enjoy the finely manicured lawn designs, animal topiaries, and a giant smiling clock with toy musicians and dancers that play every fifteen minutes. Wait around and you’ll see one of the Disneyland Railroad … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – it’s a small world"
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Under the Moon – Revisiting Germany

Posted on by Lisa Berton
A few years ago, a little fellow named Claus Stoughton borrowed my blog to tell the tale of his neighbors in Dispolok, Germany. It was a great way for you to get to know what goes in in that train town at Epcot’s Germany pavilion. Claus asked if he could post a short update and … Continue reading "Under the Moon – Revisiting Germany"
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Signs of the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I was looking for signs I had photographed in the Magic Kingdom using a metadata search of my Disney photo library. From the photos displayed in the search I selected these to share with you. My favorite counter service restaurant in the Magic Kingdom is found in Liberty Square. Columbia Harbour House has a varied … Continue reading "Signs of the Magic Kingdom"
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Now Approaching Toontown

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last time stopping at Toontown station.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/160s, f/6.3, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 300mm focal length On my last trip to Walt Disney World back in January of this year, I rode the WDW Railroad and got off at Toontown Station for the last time. I took this picture as the train was pulling in. … Continue reading "Now Approaching Toontown"
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Waiting to Ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Posted on by Scott Thomas
It is late in the day at the Magic Kingdom and the family wants to go on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The standby line is 45 minutes and you agree it is worth the time. Because, you know you will be around the back of the queue which overlooks the ride just as the Sun … Continue reading "Waiting to Ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad"
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