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Disney Pic of the Week: Red

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Colors is to Disney as air is to breathing. They go hand in hand. For the next few weeks, Deb and I are going to explore colors at Disney. Starting off with Red, I am traveling to Disney’s California Adventure and featuring the Red Car Trolly 717 on Buena Vista Street. Did you know, the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Red"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Lights

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I am confident that when it comes to lights and lighting, Disney uses about any kind of light you could think of and probably a lot we never knew about. From the amazing lights used on Cinderella Castle to create the Ice Castle during the holidays to the lights which illuminate the exit paths if … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Lights"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Paradise Pier

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Paradise Pier in Disney’s California Adventure was a most pleasant surprise. I knew California Screamin’ was going to be a blast but the overall feel of the place did remind me of the East Coast boardwalks with fun games, popular rides with a Disney twist and good food. Like those boardwalks, when night falls a … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Paradise Pier"
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Disney’s California Adventure Animation Building

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Disney Animation Building in Disney’s California Adventure is a must for the Disney fan. When I was there last fall, it was not a very busy place especially soon after park opening. I virtually had the place to myself. Upon entering the building, you are presented with a large room with big screens showing … Continue reading "Disney’s California Adventure Animation Building"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Paradise Pier

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Paradise Pier area of Disney’s California Adventure reminded me of the New Jersey Shore boardwalks. Which is exactly what Disney wants you to think of Paradise Pier. The attractions, however, are most definitely Disney. Disney even added a little gem and gave the water fountains for World of Color something to do during the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Paradise Pier"
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Buena Vista Street in Disney’s California Adventure

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Buena Vista Street lamppost sign.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 360, EV 0, 210mm focal length. Disney parks are known for their Main Streets. In Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom, I have walked up Main Street USA. In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it’s Hollywood Boulevard. For California Adventure, Buena Vista Street is where you enter the park … Continue reading "Buena Vista Street in Disney’s California Adventure"
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Postcard from Carsland

Posted on by Scott Thomas
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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Enter to Win a Minnie Contest

Posted on by Lisa Berton
WE HAVE A WINNER, LUCKY NUMBER 31, EDWARD HAJA. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR MORE CONTESTS THIS YEAR. It’s game time. Put on your thinking caps and answer this perplexing question to win a surprise prize from me. Why did Minnie Mouse cross the road? Post your response by … Continue reading "Enter to Win a Minnie Contest"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Tower of Terror

Posted on by Lisa Berton
The Hollywood Tower Hotel also known as Hotel Hightower is a franchise of resorts with locations in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Anaheim, California, Tokyo, Japan, and Paris, France. Some refer to them as The Tower of Terror and only stay once while others drop in repeatedly. You’ll have to decide for yourself if one night’s … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Tower of Terror"
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