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Disney Pic of the Week – Test Track

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Our last Disney Pic of the Week series for 2010 begins today at Test Track. Barrie and Scott will be back on Thursday and Saturday, the latter being the first blog for 2011. That’s how we roll, breaking barriers, driving forward, banking turns, riding fast and not-so-furious. Speaking of rolling, this van stopped. You’ll see … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Test Track"
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Slow – Curve Ahead!

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 11-16mm, 1/5000s shutter, f2.8, ISO 400 Test Track in Epcot’s Futureworld will get your blood pumping! The climax of this attraction is a high-speed test that sends guests screaming into a 50-degree banked curve at 65 MPH.
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Gotta Go Back in Time

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It’d be so fantasically cool if the Test Track cars were DeLoreans that shot up to 88mph. Seriously, who’s with me on this? I know, Back to the Future isn’t a Disney movie but a child of the 80’s can dream. Canon EOS 30D, Canon 75-300mm USM, ISO 640, f8 1/500 My entry for Disney … Continue reading "Gotta Go Back in Time"
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Where in the World #134

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #133: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 11-16mm, 1/25s shutter, f/2.8, ISO 800 When I exited Test Track in Epcot, I was totally enthralled by the colors and lines of the assembly line that you pass through at the end of the ride. I had a new … Continue reading "Where in the World #134"
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Special “Dream” Opportunity Winners!

Posted on by AllEars
On November 16th, All Ears announced the FOURTH ANNUAL IllumiNations Party Ticket Giveaway for 10 lucky folks!! To make it more than just a “send us your name” opportunity we ask you to submit a short writeup. This year we asked, “In 30 words or less, tell me why you would like to be my … Continue reading "Special “Dream” Opportunity Winners!"
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Where in the World #113

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #112: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/400s shutter, f/8 There were so many creative answers this week! I could just tell that you all knew where this was, even if you didn’t quite know the exact name I was looking for – Cool Wash. Cool … Continue reading "Where in the World #113"
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Test Track – Epcot

Posted on by Jack Spence
I can’t discuss Test Track without first talking about the early years of Epcot. When the park opened on October 1, 1982, it was to be an “adult” park – a place where guests could learn about the challenges facing the world and how the companies involved with Epcot were trying to solve them. And … Continue reading "Test Track – Epcot"
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Meeting Disney Friends and a Hidden Mickey Double Take

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I joined my sister Donna and a few friends recently at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Debbie and Randy are old friends of Donna’s, and they came to Disney World for a short visit with their grandson Charlie. Donna made her own travel plans without their knowledge and surprised them on their arrival day to Disney World! … Continue reading "Meeting Disney Friends and a Hidden Mickey Double Take"
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Cool Wash — Epcot

Posted on by Jack Spence
I recently wrote about the Everest Shrine at the Animal Kingdom. In it, I pointed out how the shrine is the same shape as the mountains in the background. I thought everyone was aware of this little bit of trivia, but I found that many of you had no idea and were happy that I … Continue reading "Cool Wash — Epcot"
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Test Track High Banks

Posted on by Scott Thomas
At speed on Test Track’s high banked turns in Epcot.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/40s, f/8, 200 ISO, -0.3 EV, 18mm Focal Length I’m a big NASCAR fan. I even did Richard Petty’s Driving Experience once at Walt Disney World. For my Disney Pic of the Week featuring a Ride, I picked the next best thing to feeling … Continue reading "Test Track High Banks"
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