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Finding the Best Light at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A common mistake made by vacation travelers is missing the best light of the day. With the best light being early morning just after sunrise and one hour before sunset, it often interferes with things like sleep, breakfast and dinner. With a little planning, you can arrange to clear those times to capture Walt Disney … Continue reading "Finding the Best Light at Walt Disney World"
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Hidden Mickeys in and near the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Steve Barrett
The quest for Hidden Mickeys is ongoing – I hope it never ends! Folks continue to spot new images, like this one from the M. Mouse Mercantile shop in the Grand Floridian Resort. Behind the check-out counter, a classic Hidden Mickey is on the right lower edge of a picture frame. I wonder if this … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in and near the Magic Kingdom"
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Tomorrowland – Part Five

Posted on by Jack Spence
Thanks for joining me for Part Five of my Tomorrowland series. In case you missed the previous parts: Part 1 – Tomorrowland An Overview – Flight to the Moon – Mission to Mars Part 2 – Circle-Vision movies – If You Had Wings – Dream Flight Part 3 – Skyway – Star Jets – WEDWay … Continue reading "Tomorrowland – Part Five"
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Magic Kingdom Skyway

Posted on by AllEars
Jack 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"
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Using a Super Zoom Lens at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I am a big fan of using Super Zoom lenses on digital SLR cameras. When I travel to places like Walt Disney World, I do not want to be carrying a lot of heavy equipment. A Super Zoom lens lets me go with a small pouch which holds an extra battery, memory cards, lens cleaning … Continue reading "Using a Super Zoom Lens at Walt Disney World"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Clocks

Posted on by Scott Thomas
It is surprising the number of clocks you can find at Walt Disney World. Even in this age of smart phones and smart watches, there always is a need to look up and find the time on a public clock. Even in the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, you will find an analog clock above the entrance … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Clocks"
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Pirates of the Caribbean Pinball

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It lurks in the well-lit shadows of the Tomorrowland Arcade, awaiting players brave enough to tempt fate with a few schillings and fast-action thumbs. Don’t be chicken. Commandeer the pinball machine and beat the high score. However, if gold isn’t what you’re after but rather some “Tada!” worthy photographs, look no further. Here she sits. … Continue reading "Pirates of the Caribbean Pinball"
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It’s Over My Head – Part One – Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Jack Spence
Last year, I wrote an article called “Pounding the Pavement“ in which I looked at the ground we walk on in the four WDW theme parks. Today I will be discussing the areas found above our heads: the ceilings of the many shops, restaurants, and attractions found in the parks. As I mentioned in “Pounding … Continue reading "It’s Over My Head – Part One – Magic Kingdom"
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Is it the Disneyland Resort or WDW? — A Quiz – Answers

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday I asked you to determine whether a picture was taken at the Disneyland Resort or at Walt Disney World. But besides picking the resort, I asked you to determine “why” it belongs in one park and not another. Here are the answers. I hope you scored 100%. . Like all of my quizzes, no … Continue reading "Is it the Disneyland Resort or WDW? — A Quiz – Answers"
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