Jim’s Attic: The Story of Beacon Joe

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The Story of Beacon Joe By Jim Korkis Which original Disney character appears in three different attractions at Walt Disney World and was originally created for Disneyland? I always hated it when teachers asked questions like that and they already knew the answer” and I was a public school teacher for several years after I … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: The Story of Beacon Joe"
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Alligator Swamp

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Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D350, 18-200mm VR, 1/250s shutter, f5.3, ISO 2500 Take a ride on the Liberty Belle in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom and you’ll see all kinds of interesting things as you circle Tom Sawyer Island – like this old guy at Alligator Swamp. He’s got nothing better to do … Continue reading "Alligator Swamp"
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Where in the World #52

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This was Challenge #51: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/80s shutter, f5.6 Tom Sawyer’s Island is a great place to take a little breather from all the hectic activity in the rest of the Magic Kingdom. Did you know that the gears inside Harper’s Mill creak to the … Continue reading "Where in the World #52"
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1972 Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Pictures – Part 1

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Here we go again, another set of pictures taken in January, 1972. These first two pictures were taken of the Indy Speedway from the Skyway. In the first picture, look to the left and you can see the 20,000 Leagues building. And if you look toward the back of the picture, you can see the … Continue reading "1972 Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Pictures – Part 1"
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