View from a Monorail

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Riding around on the monorail just for the sake of doing so is a nice way to relax and see things from a different perspective. It’s even better when you can find yourself a window seat without standing passengers in your compartment. There are 3 routes to enjoy. For those rushing back to their vehicles … Continue reading "View from a Monorail"
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Signs of the Magic Kingdom

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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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Where in the World Challenge 208

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As I’m typing this, I’m in Disney’s Fort Wilderness resort! But when you read it, I’ll be home. Come on, feel a little bad for me. Sniffle…. 🙁 Anyway, I have lots of new photos for Where in the World including this week! In fact, my husband got into the spirit of things and took … Continue reading "Where in the World Challenge 208"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Mountains

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Everyone has a favorite mountain at a Disney park even if it’s just to admire it from a distance. My personal selection is the one with the little yodeler outfitted in mountain climber attire. You know the one. If he goes over the edge, the game ends. Anyway, Disney’s mountains refers to: Splash Mountain, Big … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Mountains"
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Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Answers

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Yesterday, I briefly discussed the importance of corporate sponsors in connection with Disney shops, restaurants, and attractions. Then I presented you with 20 questions to see if you could remember what company is connected with a given location. Here are the answers. It will be interesting to see just how well these companies’ advertising dollars … Continue reading "Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Answers"
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Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Questions

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When Walt was planning Disneyland, he knew he couldn’t afford to build his magnificent park without outside financial help. So he and his brother Roy engaged the assistance of other companies to help pay the bills. In exchange for their money, these companies would be allowed to sell their products in Disneyland shops and restaurants … Continue reading "Quiz – Who Sponsors Disney – Questions"
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FX Disney World

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In keeping with our theme of creative processing this week, I want to share with you an app I was made aware of a few weeks ago. If you own an Apple computer, iPhone, iTouch or iPad/2. You might enjoy getting FX Photo Studio to quickly add one or more special effects to your photos. … Continue reading "FX Disney World"
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Aging Space Mountain Magic Kingdom

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Recently, I came across one of my favorite photos of Space Mountain taken way back in December of 2006. One of the reasons for my fondness is the hint of autumn colors in the trees. Something not often seen in Florida. Space Mountain from the monorail.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/160s, f/6.3, ISO 200, EV +0.7, 50mm focal … Continue reading "Aging Space Mountain Magic Kingdom"
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Superstar Couple!

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“Twilight” star Ashley Greene (left) poses Dec. 29, 2010 with actor/singer Joe Jonas of the pop-rock trio “Jonas Brothers,” in front of Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Magic Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
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Disney Pic of the Week: Queues

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Imagine my surprise when I headed up the Fastpass queue for Space Mountain last December to find it totally empty. Space Mountain was still experiencing unexpected downtime after a year long refit and I was the first to enter after one of them. The new video games where only showing patterns as they don’t become … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Queues"
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