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Focus on Disney World – Hungry Anyone?

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/60s shutter, f5.6 I’ve had a wicked sweet tooth lately and I couldn’t resist posting this photo. These yummy looking treats are Cloudberry Horns. You can find them at the Kringla Bakery in Norway at Epcot. Those are Berry Tarts in the foreground. So far I’ve been satisfied … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Hungry Anyone?"
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Spaceship Earth More Wand Photos

Posted on by AllEars
Readers Ken DiPietro and Jen Schaefer sent in photos of the Wand on Spaceship Earth being removed. Larger Image Larger Image Larger Image If you have a current photograph or 2 of changes happening at Walt Disney World, send them to allearsnet at yahoo dot com
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Spaceship Earth Photos

Posted on by AllEars
Debra Martin Koma is in Walt Disney World right now. She sent these photos of the continued removal of the wand/arm that’s been on Spaceship Earth for several years. Also, this morning she reported that at 10ish, the standby wait for Soarin was 75+ minutes. They were able to get FastPasses with a window beginning … Continue reading "Spaceship Earth Photos"
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Photographic Innoventions: Mechanics of Exposure

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Cinderella topiary at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival. Copyright © Scott Thomas Photography 2007Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/160s, f/11, 200 ISO, -0.3 EC, 18mm Focal Length In digital photography, exposure is the total amount of light allowed to fall on to an image sensor. It’s really quite simple even though there’s a lot of science and engineering … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Mechanics of Exposure"
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Focus on Disney World – Donde esta Donald?

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/200s shutter, f4.9 Say hi to Donald Duck, star of the new Mexico attraction “Gran Fiesta”. This was taken outside of the Mexico pavilion at Epcot where Donald was doing a meet and greet with park guests. In between posing with children Donald turned and gave me a … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Donde esta Donald?"
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Attraction Comparison: Space Mountain vs. Space Mountain

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
As a blog topic, Deb Wills suggested that readers might be interested in a comparison of attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. It sounded like an intriguing idea to me…see what you think! I thought I’d start with one of my favorites: Space Mountain. Which is at Disneyland in California, and at Magic Kingdom … Continue reading "Attraction Comparison: Space Mountain vs. Space Mountain"
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Focus on Disney World – Astro Orbiter – Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 8s shutter, f4.6 Although many people will tell you what a great view there is while riding the Astro Orbiter, I think the best view is of the ride itself, especially at night. This retro looking rocket ship ride is located in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. I … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Astro Orbiter – Magic Kingdom"
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Enjoying Epcot Summer Music with my sister

Posted on by Steve Barrett
My sister, Donna McMurrey, stayed at Pop Century last week for one of her twice yearly visits to Disney World. Donna is an Assistant Principal at a Dallas area high school. When she visits, we plan days or evenings in the parks (depending on my work schedule); we look for Hidden Mickeys and generally have … Continue reading "Enjoying Epcot Summer Music with my sister"
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Parking Lot Trams

Posted on by AllEars
On my recent visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, I noticed that the parking lot tram now has speakers mounted on the side of each passenger car, facing outward. I asked the tram driver about these speakers and he told me that this new system allows them to direct comments to guest standing along the roadside. … Continue reading "Parking Lot Trams"
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