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Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland at Night

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A couple of weeks ago I got to enjoy the attractions added last year to Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom for the first time. Having spent most of the day at Epcot, I arrived as night was beginning to fall. I set up across from the Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland at Night"
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Postcard from Carsland

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Scott is still on vacation. We did receive this Postcard from Radiator Springs and thought we would share it with you. Hi, to all my All Ears friends and family! I am having a wonderful time out here in Radiator Springs. While seeing it in the movies was extraordinary, visiting the actual location where Lightning … Continue reading "Postcard from Carsland"
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Star Tours Queue Tower in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Mon Calamari officers overlook the Star Tours queue from a control tower..Nikon D700/Tokna 11-16m, 2s, f/8, ISO 800, EV 0, 16mm focal length, tripod. Mon Calamari officers overlook the Star Tours queue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios from a control tower. If you want to photograph in an empty Star Tours queue, stay late during an … Continue reading "Star Tours Queue Tower in Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Progressing through the Walt Disney World Resorts

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I post a lot of photos of the parks at Walt Disney World. This week I want to share a few from the wonderful resorts. Value resorts are how I could afford trips when I first discovered the convenience and joy of staying right on Walt Disney World property. My girls loved the food courts … Continue reading "Progressing through the Walt Disney World Resorts"
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Play the Waiting Game at Walt Disney World

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Returning to Epcot for another tip on photographing in busy tourist attractions using Walt Disney World examples. This one can be tough if you are traveling with children but not impossible. Even as busy as a Disney themepark can be, if you wait a bit, an opportunity will present itself. The first photo of the … Continue reading "Play the Waiting Game at Walt Disney World"
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Photographing at Night in Walt Disney World

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I recently read an article about photography tips for busy tourist attractions. I think Walt Disney World qualifies as such a place. The first tip was to get up early to avoid the crowds. I have to agree this works for many tourist areas in the world but Disney parks are not accessible in the … Continue reading "Photographing at Night in Walt Disney World"
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Star Tours Queue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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My favorite park is Disney’s Hollywood Studios which brings the movies I have enjoyed to life. Star Wars, one of my favorites, was brought to life as an intergalactic travel agency called Star Tours. The queue to your StarSpeeder 1000 has you wander through a space port where soft announcements are made, a video screen … Continue reading "Star Tours Queue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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LIberty Bell at Night in the Magic Kingdom

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A replica of the famous Liberty Bell was specially cast from the original mold for Walt Disney World and placed in Liberty Square in 1989. Surrounding the Liberty Bell are the flags of the original thirteen colonies. For more fascinating information, visit Jack Spence’s Liberty Square Odds & Ends article Liberty Bell location in Liberty … Continue reading "LIberty Bell at Night in the Magic Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Illuminations

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The current Illuminations fireworks show, Reflections of Earth, is a fabulous show right in the heart of Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon. I believe it it the closest guests get to a Disney fireworks show at Walt Disney World. I recently shared with you photography tips and a new favorite location for Illuminations. For this Disney … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Illuminations"
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Wishes Christmas Card from the Magic Kingdom

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Wishes Christmas Card from the Magic Kingdom. A scanned image of my family’s Christmas card for this year. My friend and Disney contract photographer, Bob Desmond, who was kind enough to take on the challenge when I first proposed a photo of my family during the production of Wishes, the nightly fireworks show in the … Continue reading "Wishes Christmas Card from the Magic Kingdom"
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