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Guess what time it is? It’s time for the 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival! This year’s festival started this past Friday and will continue through November 13. In honor of this spectacular event, our Pics of the Week will focus on a few of Disney’s culinary delights as we bring you “Food and … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Food and the Food & Wine Festival"
November Disney Calendar
Posted onThis is a first – the first time I have featured Downtown Disney on a calendar. La Nouba has performed exclusively for Disney guests since December 1998. This early morning shot of the Cirque du Soleil theater in Downtown Disney’s West Side can be seen from Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. You will need … Continue reading "November Disney Calendar"
Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 40 Years of World-Class Theme Parks and Resorts
Posted onMagic Kingdom Opening Launched Disney Empire in Central Florida Once upon a time, a fairy tale castle rose on the edge of a Florida town where citrus grew, egrets waded and cattle roamed. In the shadow of the blue-spired castle named for the princess Cinderella, magical lands sprouted whimsical shows and attractions for world-weary families … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 40 Years of World-Class Theme Parks and Resorts"
Millions of Smiles Later, Walt Disney World Marks its 40th Anniversary, Primed for an Exciting Future
Posted onLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2011) – Anchored by the Mouse “who started it all,” Walt Disney World Resort marked its 40th anniversary Saturday with a gala procession fronted by characters parading up Main Street, U.S.A. to a colorful celebration in front of Cinderella Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald, Pluto and all … Continue reading "Millions of Smiles Later, Walt Disney World Marks its 40th Anniversary, Primed for an Exciting Future"
Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 40 Years of World-Class Theme Parks and Resorts
Posted onMagic Kingdom Opening Launched Disney Empire in Central Florida Once upon a time, a fairy tale castle rose on the edge of a Florida town where citrus grew, egrets waded and cattle roamed. In the shadow of the blue-spired castle named for the princess Cinderella, magical lands sprouted whimsical shows and attractions for world-weary families … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 40 Years of World-Class Theme Parks and Resorts"
Citizens of Hollywood
Posted onCopyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR, 1/125s shutter, f11, ISO 200 Happy to oblige, the Citizens of Hollywood stop their vehicle to mug for the camera. I’d like to introduce you to Melvin Macheezmo, Joodie Patootie and Veronica Vanisht, Streetmosphere performers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next – September 16, 2011
Posted onOn September 16, 2011, we started our day at Downtown Disney. There is some pavement work going on near the Lego Store and World of Disney. To get to the World of Disney bathrooms, you have to use the outside entrance. You can no longer get to them inside the store. The signage and such … Continue reading "Disney World: What’s New, What’s Next – September 16, 2011"
Walt Disney World 373 to Disneyland 1: Part I
Posted onI’m back and overwhelmed by all the messages I have received wishing me good luck on the Disneyland Half Marathon and my first trip to the Disneyland Resort. Some of you were planning your first trip to Anaheim as well and mentioned how you were looking forward to hearing my thoughts and impressions from my … Continue reading "Walt Disney World 373 to Disneyland 1: Part I"
Disney Pic of the Week – Themed Landscaping
Posted onOne of the ways Imagineers make us feel like we are actually in the scene they are conveying is by creating a landscape that has the feel of that place. Just wander around World Showcase and take note of how the plant life differs from one country to the next. In the United Kingdom you’ll … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Themed Landscaping"
Dancing Pinocchio
Posted onCopyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR, 1/250s shutter, f2.8, ISO 800 Pinocchio dances on his float in the Disney Dreams Come True Parade at the Magic Kingdom.
