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Keeping Cool with Non-Dairy Treats while at Disney Parks

Posted on by AllEars
D23, the Official Disney Fan Club, has clued us in to a number of treats around the Disney Parks that will help us keep cool this summer, whether in California or Florida. As a bonus, all of these treats featured are non-dairy! Just about every regular Disney theme park-goer knows about Dole Whip, the pinapple-y … Continue reading "Keeping Cool with Non-Dairy Treats while at Disney Parks"
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Possible Hidden Mickeys in Africa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Steve Barrett
More specifically, we’re taking in the sights along the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail in Africa. On the opposite side of the bridge from the amazing Jafar rock are other tall rock formations. Take a look at some suspicious images on one of these other rocks. Directly opposite Jafar, a classic Hidden Mickey might be carved … Continue reading "Possible Hidden Mickeys in Africa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Fireworks and Monorails at Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A monorail passes Journey into Imagination’s Reverse Waterfall as Illuminations fireworks explode overhead.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 15.7s, f/9, ISO 400, EV 0, 16mm Focal Length, Tripod. Scott is taking this week off to enjoy Fourth of July festivities which will include fireworks. It reminded him of this photo of a monorail passing Journey into Imagination’s Reverse … Continue reading "Fireworks and Monorails at Epcot"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Independence Day

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Muppet’s Present…Great Moments in American History on Liberty Square.Nikon D750/24-120VR, 1/250s, f/4, ISO 100, EV +0.3, 120mm Focal Length. The citizens of the United States of America have been celebrating Independence Day for 242 years as of tomorrow. None, I can assume, have ever looked at the history of their country like the Muppets … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Independence Day"
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Fantasyland Rides in One Second

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last week I showed you a few on ride photos. This week I want to expand on the motion aspect but from the outside of a moving ride. Returning at night to the Mad Tea Party (aka the Tea Cups) in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, I setup my camera with a Sigma 15mm Fisheye … Continue reading "Fantasyland Rides in One Second"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Summer

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Sandals for sale in the Keystone Clothiers store on Hollywood Blvd. Hey, it is now officially summer! Yeah! I hope you all have a wonderful Flip-Flop Summer and what better way than a by getting a His and Her set of sandals featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from the Keystone Clothiers store on Hollywood Blvd. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Summer"
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Progress stood still during a torrential rain storm in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
The exterior of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It was a typical mid-June day in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World: Hot and humid, with ominous dark clouds lurking on the horizon. After riding on the WEDway PeopleMover in Tomorrowland, we decided to escape … Continue reading "Progress stood still during a torrential rain storm in the Magic Kingdom"
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More Walt Disney World Ride Photography

Posted on by Scott Thomas
It has been awhile since I addressed the topic of photographing on a ride at Walt Disney World. First and foremost, you must…MUST…safely secure your camera so neither you or anyone else on the ride will be harmed. I would say this is one kind of photography, you will not be able to use a … Continue reading "More Walt Disney World Ride Photography"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Riding the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon D700/Sigma 15mm Fisheye, 1/125s, f/4.5, ISO 200, EV 0. This week’s photo is a Public Service Announcement to all those people who have never ridden the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for various reasons. This is what it looks like … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Twilight Zone Tower of Terror"
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Re-visiting the Wild Africa Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
For those of you planning your next trip to Walt Disney World and are looking for a new adventure during your visit. May I suggest the Wild Africa Trek tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. If you enjoy photography, check out the links below this photo of a Reticulated Giraffe I was able to photograph from … Continue reading "Re-visiting the Wild Africa Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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