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Disney Pic of the Week: Epcot at Night

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Night time in any Walt Disney World park or resort is magical. Use of lighting and shadows enhances the architecture’s colors and shapes. The Morocco pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase is beautiful at night. The patterns found on the fountains and in the buildings is hard to pass up photographing them. The lighting after dark … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Epcot at Night"
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More Epcot Yesterland: Rainbow Tunnel

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Looking through old prints for this week’s Epcot Yesterland topic, I came across this photo of my daughters from 1998 in the Rainbow Tunnel or Corridor. This area was called ImageWorks and had all kinds of interactive activities for guests to enjoy. Young guests in the ImageWork’s Rainbow Tunnel in Epcot’s Journey Into Imagination pavilion … Continue reading "More Epcot Yesterland: Rainbow Tunnel"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Epcot Yesterland

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Remember the hysteria as the year 2000 approached? People were worried computers would stop working and computerized systems from air traffic control towers to thermostats would cause all kinds of problems. I sure do as I was running the computer systems for a manufacturing company. Meanwhile, Disney proudly waved a Mickey-handed wand over Spaceship Earth … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Epcot Yesterland"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Test Track

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The “crash test” in Test Track is a cool way to exit out onto the high banks especially after it got the Tron Effect-like updates back in 2012. Test Track pavilion in Epcot’s Future World.Nikon D750/16-35VR, 1/250s, f/4, ISO 10000, EV 0, 16mm Focal Length. Deb will be here tomorrow to share her Test Track … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Test Track"
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BeaverTails

Posted on by Gary Cruise
About a month ago Carol and I enjoyed a Canadian delicacy at FebFest, a winter carnival that takes place in our city every year. Our downtown transforms into a winter wonderland as residents enjoy the outdoor skating rink behind City Hall. There are hockey and curling games to watch. There are ice sculptures to enjoy. … Continue reading "BeaverTails"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Journey Into Imagination

Posted on by AllEars
I had the recent opportunity to examine the Journey Into Imagination Press Kit by Kodak and was able to scan the photos. See if you know the area of the pavilion this photo is from. Scroll down for answer. If only I had a digital camera back then. “The Magic Palette, one of several color … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Journey Into Imagination"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Imagination

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I was pleased when Disney decided to bring back my pal, Figment, to the Imagination pavilion. You can see him again inside the pavilion and outside, too. Imagination pavilion in Epcot’s Future World.Nikon D750/16-35VR, 1/125s, f/16, ISO 560, EV 0, 26mm Focal Length. Deb will be here tomorrow to share her Imagination photo on our … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Imagination"
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Disney Legend Marty Sklar learns that inspiration can be a two-way street

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
Marty Sklar, center, poses for a photo after his presentation at the Festival of the Arts in Epcot in February. From the left are Julian Robinson, Chuck Schmidt, Marty, Janet Schmidt and Gail Robinson. [Courtesy of Gail and Julian Robinson] “One little spark, of inspiration, is at the heart, of all creation.” – Richard and … Continue reading "Disney Legend Marty Sklar learns that inspiration can be a two-way street"
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