Fun in The Magic Kingdom with a College Friend

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If you live in Florida, especially if your address is near Walt Disney World, you can expect to be visited often by friends and relatives. Occasionally, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by friends from long ago. Judy, a past college friend of my wife and mine, recently journeyed to central Florida. She was accompanied by her … Continue reading "Fun in The Magic Kingdom with a College Friend"
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Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration

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Ah, the sacrifices I make for you all. Today (May 6) was the official opening of a new Tomorrowland show in the Magic Kingdom called Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration. It takes place in a new venue that was especially built for this event. And to make sure you read about it on Allears®.net and not some … Continue reading "Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration"
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Where in the World #83

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This was Challenge #82: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/100s shutter, f/5, ISO 2500 This bulletin board gives you some amusing reading material while waiting in the queue for Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club in the Magic Kingdom. Bonnie Smith was the first to send in the … Continue reading "Where in the World #83"
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Buzz Lightyear: Space Ranger

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The Buzz Lightyear Audio-Animatronic in the Magic Kingdom.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/40s, f/5.3, ISO 640, EV -0.3, 95mm Focal Length The Audio-Animatronic Buzz Lightyear in Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin interactive ride in Tomorrowland briefs the hundreds of new Space Ranger cadets daily on the mission to save the universe from the evil Emperor Zurg. To get … Continue reading "Buzz Lightyear: Space Ranger"
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Panning for Gold

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The technique of panning to convey a sense of motion is one that takes practice. Instead of worrying about depth of field as you would for a landscape or a portrait, slow shutter speeds and steady hands are what is needed to get a good panned photo. For unlike most photography, panning means you move … Continue reading "Panning for Gold"
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Magic Kingdom Updates – DizneyMike’s World

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Magic Kingdom Construction Update This week I went to the Magic Kingdom to enjoy a beautiful, sunny and warm Florida February day. (Sorry to those of you not in so beautiful, sunny and warm climates; I’m only being honest.) Anyway, while there I took some pictures of construction that’s underway. Most of it is in … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Updates – DizneyMike’s World"
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March Disney World Calendar

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Here’s your Disney World calendar for March 2009. Feel free to print it out and share it with your friends. I love night time photos of Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. The colors and lighting are amazing. I took this from Main Street just before crossing over the bridge towards the castle. By increasing my … Continue reading "March Disney World Calendar"
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Where in the World #68

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This was Challenge #67: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/100s shutter, f5, ISO 2500 There’s a great big, beautiful tomorrow” I think we might have set a record with this one! More than two hundred and fifty people knew that jack-o-lantern is part of Walt Disney’s Carousel of … Continue reading "Where in the World #68"
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Out for a Speedway Drive

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For some strange reason I have rarely experienced the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. Maybe it’s because I keep calling it Autopia and none of my WDW-loving friends know what I’m talking about. I guess I just lost a point on the WDW Fanatic Measuring System. It’s rather difficult to take photos while driving, trust me on … Continue reading "Out for a Speedway Drive"
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Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom Part 1

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I just got back from vacation. A portion of my trip was spent visiting the Disneyland Resort in California. For those of you who have read my bio, you know that I grew up in Anaheim and visited Disneyland often during my childhood. When I turned eighteen I got a job at the Blue Bayou … Continue reading "Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom Part 1"
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